What a delight to see everyone spin in splendor! Each of you seemed to break free, break through limitations and explore new ways of moving in your hoop. I am so impressed!
There is always a way to push beyond our comfort zone regardless of skill set. Last night we played with one of the fundamental principles of hoopdance in the beginning of class. We worked the hoop on our core--in both currents, moving our appendages and exploring space. Continue to practice core hooping through what might feel like complete monotony until you have a break through. Explore the point of contact and the relationship between open and closed spaces. Play with tempo. Give in to sensation! Feel the movement of the hoop!
Share your experience! You are BRILLIANT! Continue to spread your wings!
Join me in growing our hooping skills! Pick up your hoop every day. Document your discoveries here.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Training Tips!
We all have been in awe when watching someone adept in their trade do their work with mastery. How many times have we seen a fellow Hooper bust out and blow our minds with their grace and style? Rarely does someone wake up with those kinds of skills; it takes hours...even a lifetime of discipline and practice. Let’s join together this year to see just where we can go with our hooping practice! Make that commitment to touch your hoop EVERY DAY this year and watch what magic unfolds!
Here are some training tips to help you along the way:
- Get a journal to keep track of what you are doing and where you have been. A video journal is always a fun way to go too!
- Update your music so you have a large pool of inspiration.
- Set an intention or dedicate your practice before you start.
- Create some sort of order to your practice. I recommend dividing into three parts. The first third focuses on the fundementals. The second is on tricks or other things you are trying to accomplish. The final third is all about play and flow.
- Share your experience! Go to this new blog: http://hoopdazzlepersonalpractice.blogspot.com/
Happy New Year! It's time to get going!
This is my first Blog post ever. Most of you know that the hooping industry is filled creative artists who LOVE to talk about what they've got going...I am frequently teased about not having a blog...barely checking Facebook, and thinking Tweets are a total mystery. So here goes...a New Year Evolution! I've invested all kinds of money, energy and resources for the tools in my toolbox, so it's time to put them to good use, and have fun with them. If you feel sparked by inspiration...join me! Let's share our experiences about our personal Hoop practice! It's time to GET IN YOUR HOOP!
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