Hoop Flow Worskhop -1 with Geoffrey Szuskiewicz
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Day1- Noggins & Noodles:
The Heads & Arms of Cor Hoop Dance
This workshop will cover many dance aspects to hoop dance. We will do a lot of body rocking on the core, with a focus on waist, shoulders and head hooping, different arm positions and playing with negative space around the hoop. I will also include some tips and movements for continuous stalls and a couple exercises on one shoulder hooping. If you took my workshops last summer, some of this will be review, but don’t worry, I have added challenges to push your flow even further. Also one new segment for this workshop will include off body elbow hooping. It’s this double elbow vertical style of hooping unique to my flow. I have never seen anyone else do anything like it so it should be totally new to you all and I have to say its wicked fun to play with. I am excited to see what you all come up with.
The Endless Combinations Of Isolations & Dance
This workshop will cover many dance aspects to hoop dance. We will do a lot of body rocking on the core, with a focus on waist, shoulders and head hooping, different arm positions and playing with negative space around the hoop. I will also include some
tips and movements for continuous stalls and a couple exercises on one shoulder hooping. If you took my workshops last summer, some of this will be review, but don’t worry, I have added challenges to push your flow even further. Also one new segment for this
workshop will include off body elbow hooping. It’s this double elbow vertical style of hooping unique to my flow. I have never seen anyone else do anything like it so it should be totally new to you all and I have to say its wicked fun to play with. I am excited
to see what you all come up with.
WHAT TO BRING:
- COMFORTABLE CLOTHING. We would recommend:
- A shirt that covers your back and shoulders –
- Pants that cover your thighs –
- Socks that cover your ankles which will keep you comfortable for floor hooping. (Often hoopers like to have soft, fluffy fabric around their ankles when learning how to move their legs against the floor)
- Water
- Snacks
- Your hoops
Hoop flow or hula hooping is a form of art that includes waist, leg and chest hooping and other on and off body transitions that work the core and, improve overall body strength, balance and flexibility. It is proven that an hour of hooping can help you burn over 400 calories! Not only that, hoopers are also said to have relaxing, meditative and sometimes, truly transformational experiences through hooping. The simple act of hooping connects the body, the mind, and the spirit to channel flow, break internal boundaries, and improve creative self-expression.
Poi refers to both a performing art and the prop used in it. Commonly used in circus performances too, poi is a pair of equal length ropes weighted at the ends with different materials. With its roots in ancient Maori culture, poi dance involves the swinging and spinning of the equipment in rhythmical patterns. With benefits similar to hooping, poi dance is an energetic and playful activity that improves flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. ...
