Elastic Heart by Sia

Coaching Notes:

Pre-Teach: Yes, both combos
Focus: Internal on first TP, external on second TP.
Purpose: To increase heart rate and mobilize shoulders and upper spine.

Pre-teach: ’In this song there are two combos I want you to try prior to starting the song. First move is two shapes, and four steps.
So rhythm goes shape-shape-walk-1-2-3-4, try it with me and see if you can create weird bizarre shapes each time.
The other combo is 6 throws and four steps: try it with me, throw-throw-throw-throw-throw-throw-walk-walk-walk-walk. Allow yourself to go a bit wild with the throwing, express it and throw in different directions every time.

First move: Is shape-shape-walk-walk-walk-walk. Show me weird shapes – use arms, head, spine and hands to create the shapes.
Play with turns when you walk, and move creatively in and out of each other! Play with new shapes every time. Using levels as well.

Second move: Stay OTS and throw your arms for six – allow your dance to be explosive and expressive! Throw in different directions and give yourself permission to let your whole body express it – let your hair dance!
At the end of each chorus the song gets softer, so make sure to facilitate that change in style.

Transitions:
0:00 shape-shape-walk-four
0:54 Throw-6-walk-4
1:39 shape-shape-walk-four
2:23 Throw-6-walk-4
2:53 shape-shape-walk-four
3:07 Throw-6-walk-4
4:07 Pause and stand still