Choreography: Finding Your Hook, Crafting Your Dance

Choreography: Finding Your Hook, Crafting Your Dance

March 12, 2013Posted inDance, hoopdance, hoopdance, Poi, UncategorizedTags: , , , , 1 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.…
The Subtle Dance of Musicality

The Subtle Dance of Musicality

December 5, 2011Posted inDance, hoopdance, Poi, UncategorizedTags: , , , , , , 1 Comment
Musicality is a major aspect of all kinds of dance, including hoopdance, but absorption in tricks, technique, choreography, even costuming can get in the way of dancing musically. Even people who have taken dance classes often struggle with the concept of musicality. It can be hard to define and even harder…