Last night I taught a vibrant group of women at Dance Ground Keriac. We worked on barrell rolls and float on angles, framing our moves with dance, and creating combinations. We also played with some new material, playing with "body breaks". Body breaks are percussive hoop rotation reversals which stop and push the hoop the opposite way with body contact -- specifically on the feet, inner and outer thighs and buttocks. While the Hoop Path reversal style is hipnotic, it also has quite a "yang" feel to it because it works with such straight lines. I feel like body breaks bring a beautiful, sexy, flow to reversals which allows them to appear more liquid. I think it is because it really invites the lower body to dance more freely and become involved. It is also really sensual to feel the hoop making such extensive contact with the fabric of my skin, really taking advantage of the entire body as a participant in the dance. What a joy! We rocked out to some tribal house music during freedance moments to break up the vibe, enjoyed some work on shoulder duck outs and forward bend duck outs, and had an amazing performance jam circle... as usual! It feels fantastic to be in the area long enough to be teaching regularly again! Teaching is such a joy.... just another opportunity to keep learning.

Thank you Source for the endless flow of students coming into my life who have so much vitality, enthusiasm and joy within the hoop! I appreciate having the opportunity to help people connect with thier own creativity. I love watching all the unique expressions of dancers in class! Thank you!