hip movements
Side-to-side swaying
Hip movements are motions of the pelvis and hip joints, ranging from functional actions like walking and bending to expressive gestures in dance or exercise.
The phrase often carries sexual connotations, referring to the swaying, rolling, or thrusting motions associated with seduction or intercourse: Her hip movements on the dance floor drew attention.
In fitness contexts, hip movements describe exercises targeting mobility and strength: These hip movements will loosen your lower back.
- swayRock back and forth
- hip circlesCircular waist movement exercise
- gyrateMove in spirals
- figure eightShape of crossed loops
- shakeTrembling or blended treat
wiggle · thrust · roll · body roll · grind · shimmy · undulate · rotate · pelvis · salsa · twerk · booty shake · belly dance · rhythm · groove · swivel · bump · pop and lock
- Hawaiian musichula, ukulele, slack-key, falsetto, steel guitar
- Pacific danceshula, Samoan dance, war dance, ceremonial dance, ritual dance