Contrary Body Movement in Dancing and Walking 

+Lynn thanks for your feedback! I'm happy that exercises helped you so quickly. I think that contrary body movement is so natural body mechanic that it should work in almost any physical activity. I have heard that in Aikido circular motions are basic principle, so there CBM must very important 👍

Thanks Angela for appreciating this video. Wish you to enjoy your CBM in dancing!

Egils Smagris Just wow. I just realized how much waltz changed my way of walking today. But didn't actually think that it is so much different, however as I thought back on how I used to walk and I walk now. I actually see that I wasn't having the turn before. :) Actually want to ask if this "training outside the ballroom" could be the reason that my body wants to give a try with new variations, (I am actually "shadowing"(not sure if that is how it is called, when you do some routines alone) at home and walking a lot) that my partner actually knows already, but I do not really feel safe with. (Sometimes succeeding, sometimes not really. ) Sorry for using so many brackets, hopefully is still understandable what I meant to say there. :)

Thank you Giuseppe for appreciating this video!

Paldies, Sandra, par interesi mācīties dejot!

Thanks Salinthj!

+Emilio, thanks, happy 😊 you like it

Thanks Mad Pat for appreciating this video!

Glad you find it useful! ;)

thanks! :)

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Thank you! No video on CBMP jet. Step forward or back in one line with other foot, or slightly accross. Used on outside steps and in promenades.

Ever Victorious thanks for your question. Contrary body movement is body action to initiate turn. It’s moving of opposite side of body towards stepping foot, either forward or backward. Hope this definition helps.

+Dancer2016, thanks for your questions: elastics you can use are called Thera-band CLX Continuous Loops Resistance Bands. These are slightly different than I use in video, but are good. About preparation to CMB: yes we have to prepare opposite unless in some situations we are already prepared from previous movement.

I understand, thank-you. For the prep movement, should that be made before the first step or during the first step, for example in the Waltz?

+Dancer2016, prepare before step

Thank-you. :)

This is not exactly band I used in video, but I suggest: Thera-band Theraband CLX Consecutive Loops Resistance Bands. Yellow or red colour which means resistance is low. Length 1,5 m or 8 loops.

You can find band on eBay

Basically any elastic exercise band with loop will be ok. On eBay or in local sport shop you will find those.

Left shoulder comes closer to right foot. Counter body movement or CBM.