Jookin Metrics Live
The Science of Learning A Bounce Note
GEARS I - II
GEARS I and GEARS II (Jookin Metrics II) represent two foundational systems within Jookin Metrics, focusing on precise movement coordination, balance, and rhythmic control. GEARS I delves into Upper Body Metrics, emphasizing details such as Body Levels, Ground Levels, and movements that engage the upper body, including Shoulder Turns, Head Locks, and more. GEARS II expands this foundation into Zero Stance positions, focusing on the precision of lower body transitions and movements like Toe Notes, Heel Turns, and Heel Throws. The integration of these two systems through the LABN (Learn A Bounce Note) process ensures dancers can achieve seamless transitions and comprehensive control over their full-body movements.
LABN introduces a combined methodology, encouraging dancers to master how upper body dynamics work harmoniously with lower body positioning. This allows for more sophisticated expressions, enhancing the dancer’s flow from one move to the next without losing balance or rhythm. Each element of GEARS I and GEARS II complements the other, creating a more cohesive and dynamic dance performance.
Introduction to Integration
Integration Methodology
To combine GEARS I and GEARS II effectively, we must establish the following:
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Upper Body Anchors: The upper body movements (like Head Locks, Neck Rolls, and Shoulder Turns) provide the directional flow and rhythm setting, allowing the dancer to control and guide movements initiated from the lower body.
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Zero Stance Positioning: Starting from Zero Stance (the neutral central position), transitions are made possible by the precise positioning of the feet using Foot Notes (Flat, Toe, Heel). By learning to pivot, push, and pull using GEARS II's formulaic transitions, dancers can maintain balance while exploring the range of movements allowed by GEARS I.
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Radial Cycle & Movement Flow: Integrating the Radial Cycle through GEARS II positions with GEARS I’s emphasis on body fluidity allows dancers to smoothly transition from one movement to another. For instance, dancers can utilize Foot Note transitions like Heel Pushes and Toe Spins, syncing these with upper body movements to express fluid and powerful Jookin movements.
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Body Levels and Ground Levels with Zero Stance Precision:
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Upper Body Detail in Zero Stance: Whether performing a Shoulder Turn or a Head Lock, the upper body remains balanced, controlling how movements begin and end. For example, a Shoulder Turn (STU<) combined with a Heel Turn from GEARS II allows the dancer to pivot without losing momentum.
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Ground Levels and Foot Transitions: Maintaining upper body posture while engaging in lower body movements (like a Ladder Stall or Heel Connector) ensures the dancer can smoothly transition into the Radial Cycle while maintaining balance.
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Coordination Through Rhythmic Fluidity:
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Syncing Movements: Combine movements like a [HL 0/12] with a [STU< 0/9] and integrate a Zero Toe transition (ZSP[(0/12-F<: 0/12-T<)]) from GEARS II to add complexity to your dance. This develops a bounce note that builds into more complex sequences, helping the dancer understand how to maintain rhythm and style in every step.
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Controlling Transitions: Using a structured approach from GEARS II’s Zero Stance helps guide the dancer from one point to the next. For example, transitioning from a Zero Flat to a Shadow Step while maintaining an upper body position like a Head Lock emphasizes smooth and coordinated transitions.
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GEARS I-II Spring 2025 Curriculum Preview
GEARS I - IIi
Introduction to Comprehensive Integration
GEARS I, GEARS II, and GEARS III represent a trio of interconnected systems within Jookin Metrics that are designed to empower dancers with precision, balance, and dynamic movement control. GEARS I focuses on Upper Body Metrics, such as Body Levels, Ground Levels, and various shoulder and neck movements. GEARS II builds on this by introducing Zero Stance positions, detailing lower body mechanics through Foot Notes (Flat, Toe, Heel) and essential transitions. GEARS III takes it a step further, enabling dancers to navigate through Radial Cycle Coordinates (RCC) using L-Step Zero Stance Transitions, allowing for more dynamic and flowing movements across the dance floor.LABN (Learn A Bounce Note) serves as the unifying method for integrating these systems, guiding dancers to seamlessly combine upper and lower body techniques to create fluid and expressive dance sequences. Through LABN, the full potential of GEARS can be unlocked, teaching dancers to move in harmony, coordinating precise footwork with controlled upper body movements.
Integration Methodology: Syncing GEARS I, II, & III
To create a digestable freestyle learning experience, LABN emphasizes several key areas of integration:
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Upper Body Control & Lower Body Precision:
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Upper Body Anchors (GEARS I): The movements and postures of the upper body act as the rhythm and energy guide for the dancer. Techniques such as Head Locks, Neck Rolls, and Shoulder Turns help in maintaining balance and direction, ensuring that the dancer remains centered even as the lower body navigates through various positions.
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Zero Stance Foundations (GEARS II): Beginning from a neutral Zero Stance, dancers learn to execute basic and advanced transitions with Foot Notes, creating a stable foundation for more complex moves. This stability is essential for controlling transitions through the Radial Cycle in GEARS III.
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Radial Cycle Dynamics (GEARS III): Mastery of RCC enables dancers to execute movements around the Radial Cycle, utilizing L-Step Zero Stance Transitions and formulas like Heel Turns, Pushes, Pulls, and Throws. This ensures fluid and continuous movement, where each step leads into the next, creating the illusion of gliding across the floor.
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Combining Formulas and Transitions:
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Smooth Transition Flow: By combining GEARS I's upper body control with GEARS II's precision and GEARS III's fluid transitions, dancers can move seamlessly from one position to another. For example, a Shoulder Turn from GEARS I can be paired with a Heel Push from GEARS II to guide the dancer into a new Radial Cycle position (GEARS III), maintaining rhythm and balance throughout the movement.
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Dynamic Coordination: Understanding how to shift weight, pivot, and transition through Zero Stance, L-Steps, and Radial Coordinates ensures that the dancer's movements are fluid and coordinated. For example, the integration of Toe Pushes from GEARS III allows dancers to pivot smoothly, while Upper Body Details from GEARS I ensure they maintain expressive, fluid motion.
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LABN Virtual Classroom
Thursdays at 7 PM CST on Zoom
LABN is designed as a live, interactive virtual classroom that takes place every Thursday on Zoom, hosted by DXPEN Studios. During these sessions, dancers have the opportunity to practice these integration techniques in real time, receive personalized guidance, and develop the muscle memory needed to master the interconnected GEARS systems. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, LABN allows you to refine your technique and explore new possibilities in your movements.
LABN | Jookin Metrics Live
28 US$ / Pagable con un plan
