PDX hulaballoza ~ A Ballet Infused Hoop Class ~ 3/16 1pm-3pm @ Rose City Studio

This class will start with a small introduction including a discussion of movement theory and flow conceptualization. To begin the active part of the workshop and get us acclimated to the This class will start with a quick introduction including a discussion of movement theory and flow conceptualization. To begin the active part of the workshop and get us acclimated to the space, I will introduce a few drills to help with keeping and regaining balance, spatial awareness, and conscious speed and body control by exercising our proprioception. This will get the body warm as well as invite a mind/body connection. Following is a segment of basic ballet, using my 10-year formal training and 3-year teaching of the art. We will start this segment without our hoops, so we can focus on the purposeful movement of complementary arm placement. Next, we will get creative with that ballet by varying some simple leg movements to create more unique and workably innovative leg and body shapes. After the mastery of this material, I will quickly go over a handful of easy to learn tricks and introduce a combo weaving together many of the elements taught throughout the class. space, I will introduce a few drills to help with keeping and regaining balance, spatial awareness, and conscious speed and body control by exercising our proprioception. This will get the body warm as well as invite a mind/body connection. Following is a segment of basic ballet, using my 10-year formal training and 3-year teaching of the art. We will start this segment without our hoops, so we can focus on the purposeful movement of complementary arm placement. Next, we will get creative with that ballet by varying some leg movements to create more unique and innovative leg and body shapes. After the mastery of this class, I will quickly go over a handful of simple tricks and introduce a combo weaving together many of the elements taught throughout the class.

*All of the proceeds will be put towards an educational trip to Kosovo, to meet and see the mental health care professionals in this resilient country.