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Ruminations Upon Making A Tutorial Video

By Caroleeena January 29, 2014Poetry, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Video1 Comment

Organize information Turn on camera Forget information Turn off camera Review Turn on camera Stumble over information Drop hoop Run out of battery Replace battery Talk Bird starts talking too Cat knocks over recycling cans bat - pat - rat tat tat tat Bird breaks into song Badly Loudly Stuffy cat…

My Day in Gifs

By Caroleeena January 19, 2014Gif Story, Uncategorized

So, I have been sick for a few days and it's really getting on my nerves. I am taking steps to take care of myself but I am still sick even though I have been eating fruits and vegetables I've been taking hot baths to ease my body aches and help…

How to Break Down, Describe, and Name Hoop Moves

By Caroleeena January 3, 2014Dance, hoopdance, Hooping, Movement, Uncategorizedhoop journal, hoop teacher4 Comments

One challenge of keeping a hoop journal is figuring out what to call a move and/or how to describe it. It's also a challenge for hoop teachers. Hopefully these tips will help. I try to start with a short metaphor or analogy for the name (lasso, stir the pot, infinity, beam…

Nutrition for Flexibility

By Caroleeena September 9, 2013Food, health, nutrition, Recipe, Uncategorized3 Comments

If there was one thing I learned in gymnastics, it was that eating the proper fuel for our body can greatly increase our flexibility. Before Stretching: Thirty minutes to an hour before I stretch, I eat a big plate of leafy greens with vegetables or fruits, usually in the form of…

Pre-Cues in Beat Punctuation

By Caroleeena April 5, 2013Uncategorizedbeat punctuation, cues, dance, pah, pre-cues

Beat punctuation is the execution of a specific move at a specific point in the rhythm or lyrics. Before we can beat punctuate we have to do three things: - decide the beat or lyric we want to punctuate - decide what move we're going to do on that beat or…

The History of Pullen Park (Home of Raleigh Hoop Jam)

By Caroleeena April 4, 2013Raleigh, Uncategorizedcaroleeena, history, Pullen Park, raleigh, Raleigh Drum Circle, raleigh hoop jam3 Comments

In 1993 I wrote a history of North Carolina for our Secretary of State, Rufus Edmisten. I got to pour through the state archives and learn a lot about our state and our history, especially the history of our parks, and I thought I'd share the story of beautiful Pullen Park,…

Choreography: Tips for Soloists

By Caroleeena March 14, 2013Dance, hoopdance, Uncategorizedchoreography, dance, hoopdance, poi dance, solo1 Comment

Before the show, arrive early, go on stage, pick a spot at the farthest point, in the middle, to spot on and anchor. Project your energy there! Take the Stage. When you take the stage, make an impression. Don't wait til your music starts. Take the stage like a professional. Leave…

Dance Composition – An Introduction

By Caroleeena March 14, 2013Dance, hoopdance, Poi, Uncategorizedchoreography, composition, dance, hoopdance

"Choreography is simpler than you think. Just go and do, and don't think so much about it. Just make something interesting.” - George Balanchine The following is a synopsis of several aspects of the choreographic process. Over time I hope to elaborate on many of these concepts. This is the framework…

Choreography: Finding Your Hook, Crafting Your Dance

By Caroleeena March 12, 2013Dance, hoopdance, hoopdance, Poi, UncategorizedBetty Adorno, caroleeena, choreography, hoopdance, poi dance1 Comment

Dance tells a story through movement. When choreographing a dance, we are making decisions about which story-telling devices to include, how to order our story, where to start, and how to end. For this piece we will deal specifically with the first aspect of choreography, deciding which story-telling devices to include.…

Hoop Crafting Tips for Cold Weather

By Caroleeena January 31, 2013Hooping, Uncategorized

Crafting is alchemy. Having the right tools, the right materials, and the right conditions is key. Even the weather can affect the quality of the hoops we are able to craft. Following is a list of considerations to think about when hoop crafting in cold weather. Tubing: Tubing can take anywhere…