Learn Bhangra - Single Jhummar

[lavesh]

We covered 2 basic steps in Single Dhamaal and Bedi. Now check out Single Jhummar, a very graceful step that requires utilizing the full Dhol beat to acheive mastery of the movement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P_mU4T_FWE

 

[angeblah]

Thanks for the video, lavesh! I have a question about 0:42-0:52. What is your opinion regarding how high the knees should come up before the toes strike the ground? Is higher generally considered more aesthetically pleasing?

 

[lavesh]

Thanks for the video, lavesh! I have a question about 0:42-0:52. What is your opinion regarding how high the knees should come up before the toes strike the ground? Is higher generally considered more aesthetically pleasing?

Sure thing! It really depends on the beat - the slower the beat, the more time you have to raise your leg all the way to way to waist height. The key is to extend throughout the entire motion, so utilize the pace to determine how high your knee is able to go. The key is that you don't want it to look jerky or fast, so if the beat is too fast to get your knee all the way to waist height, it's OK to go lower.

Hope that helps!