We all say we want authenticity, but most people are deathly afraid of it. And what's more, is that millions of people today feel disenfranchised as human beings – they feel alone with their pain and vulnerability. Did you know this? I did not, but had a feeling. We are creating a world of hurt, for our self and others. When we hide all of our bits - our true colors - we teach our self and others that we should fear difference, originality, authentic behavior, and hide our sh

Fusion Dance - Fusing Hip Hip with Hoop Dance In the beginning, and even sometimes now, I wonder if I am doing it "right." I worry so much. I already have quite the immense amount of anxiety. But, just because I am worried and afraid, it does not mean I should shy away from being my authentic self. Worries I have had while developing Hip Hop Hooping: “Should I be using other fundamentals and/or grooves or tricks? "Am I focusing on the wrong body parts?" "Should I pop n lock m

If you take Fundamentals from 2 movement arts [Hip Hop] and [Hoop Dance] you get a 'name baby', and mine is Hip Hop Hooping. I am so proud of my baby. My baby develops and grows every year. I get it, some of you don't "like" that its called Hip Hop Hooping. Honestly, I want to call it Total Body Hoop Dance. I'd get shit for that, too. I also want something catchy, and original. And this is the only name that has been on my mind for 5 years now. Stop telling me what it is NOT