#TutTuesday☝🏾👇🏾👈🏾👉🏾🤘🏾🙌🏾🤲🏾🙏🏾✨

Hey everyone! So, it's #TutTuesday, and I wanted to share my current obsession: classical tutting! If you're seeing this term and wondering what it's all about, you're in for a treat. Classical tutting isn't just about making shapes with your hands; it's an intricate dance form rooted in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and often compared to geometric art in motion. For me, it's a meditative practice that really challenges my precision and creativity. Lately, I've been diving deep into finding new ways to make my tutting feel current while honoring its classical roots. It’s a delicate balance! The 'latest' in classical tutting isn't always about entirely new moves, but rather innovative combinations, seamless transitions, and incorporating other dance elements subtly. I've found that watching older street dance videos, then trying to adapt those sharp angles and clean lines to modern music, really helps. One of my favorite things to focus on right now is arm and finger isolations. It's so easy for your whole hand or arm to move, but achieving that crisp, isolated movement in just one finger or a segment of your arm takes serious dedication. My tip? Practice in front of a mirror, and record yourself often! You'll catch those 'sloppy' moments you didn't even realize were happening. I've been doing a drill where I try to create perfect 90-degree angles with my forearms and then transition into smaller 45-degree angles using just my wrists. It sounds simple, but it's a game-changer for fluidity. Another aspect of 'latest' classical tutting is exploring different musical textures. While the original article mentioned artists like #neverender, #justice, #tameimpala, and #kaytranada, I find their beats incredibly inspiring for tutting. The complex rhythms and unique soundscapes of electronic music, especially, lend themselves beautifully to creating dynamic and unexpected tutting patterns. Experimenting with different tempos and genres can really unlock new pathways in your muscle memory. Try to visualize the bassline or a synth melody as a line you're drawing with your hands. For anyone looking to get started or elevate their existing skills, consistency is key. Don't get discouraged if your lines aren't perfect right away. Focus on understanding the geometry, then on the flow. There are so many amazing tutting tutorials online now, which is fantastic for keeping up with new inspirations and techniques. I usually pick one or two new concepts each week and drill them until they feel natural. It's truly rewarding to see your progress and feel your movements become cleaner and more expressive. Keep that #TutTuesday spirit alive and keep pushing your boundaries!