Post Date: 2010-02-10 So how do you learn locking, where do you start, what's the best way to go about it? All good questions that shall be addressed here in this quick article.
The thing to know about locking is that essentially it's about personal expression. It's about expressing what you want to do, doing what you feel like doing.
Of course before you can get to this point and be really creative, you really need to understand and know the dance beforehand. You need to know the dance, what it is all about, what makes it work and what makes it unique.
Once you've got this down and can do the dance then the real expression can begin, and you can start introducing your personality and character into the dance.
Before we can reach this destination of course, we must feed the stomach and educate ourselves about locking. And how do you do this?
Well you have several options. If at all possible try and learn in class from a teacher that knows their stuff. This is very effective as you can learn, ask questions and observe all at the same time.
The other main option is to learn from a DVD. This is also possible and can equip you with enough knowledge of the dance and the moves that you can then begin creating for yourself.
The thing that is important when learning from a DVD is that of course you need to do it, and not just watch it. Inside a class they'll have you working for a full hour or more, from a DVD you can't be lazy and have to get up and do it!
But if you're willing to give it a go, this can also be effective. It is also important that the DVD doesn't become a crux and videos become an endless search for new moves.
It's not about the moves, combinations or rhythms that other dancers are doing. It's about learning what you need to know, and then using this knowledge to do what you want to do.
One of the things I remember when hearing Don Campbell speak at a talk he held in London is that he chose the members of his dance crew because they were all individuals and danced uniquely.
He would for example watch one of the dancers and think, "I don't know how to do that but it looks good and it's locking!"
Once you know what you're doing, know what the moves are and how to make them funky then you've got knowledge. So now the quest is not to be identical to another dancer, but to be you and offer something of your own for the world to see.
Kevin Shwe (Strawberry KS) is a professional dancer and locking teacher from London, UK. He continues to spread his love for locking to all those interested in dancing locking through his classes, videos and DVD 'Introduction To Locking.' Find out more about him and his videos at http://www.lockingvideos.com/
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