December 2014 - Caroleeena's Circles Of Joy

Caroleeena’s Interview on HulaHoopla Podcast

By Caroleeena December 30, 2014interview, podcastcaroleeena, Hoopanista, hula hoopla, interview, podcast

While I was at Hoop Camp, I was fortunate to be interviewed by the beautiful Hoopanista, Paige Tashner, of the Hula Hoopla podcast. This is a link to that interview: Caroleeena: Putting The Dance Into Hoopdance

Building Strength for Pirouettes … Safely

By Caroleeena December 18, 2014Dance, hoopdance, Movementbalance, demi pointe, half demi pointe, hoopdance, pirouette, training, yoga toes2 Comments

Demi Pointe is a ballet term that means to support the body's weight by balancing on the balls of one or both feet with heels off the floor. Being able to lift the heel or heels is essential for pirouettes because you literally spin on the ball of the foot. Having…

Baby Doll Hands – the Fingerwork of T-Rex Arms

By Caroleeena December 5, 2014Dance, hoopdance, Movement, Performancebaby doll hands, caroleeena, dance hands, doll hands, fingerwork, handwork2 Comments

Baby Doll Hands are the fingerwork of T-Rex Arms and Chicken Wings. They are common among both new and experienced hoopers. This is the hand pose of baby dolls that are made to hold bottles. Baby Doll Hands are slightly rounded with the thumb almost touching, or touching, the thumb.…