Creative Combos - YM Weston - 05/23/2012

This fun combination was created by students in class on May 23, 2012 (YMCA).  We began with each student drawing a movement from a basket.  Then students were paired up to create a short combo using each move.  Finally, all combos were strung together to create the following choreography.

Start with weight on the L, R foot ready; facing audience.

Combo A

Created By: Dana and Jenny

1-4:   R Double Rock (R rock forward, R rock back).

5-8:   Roll R shoulder forward, roll L shoulder forward, roll both back, roll both front.

1-4:   R Crossing Double Rock (r rock forward across left, R rock back).

5-8:   Tick Tock Shoulders (R 5&6, L 7&8).

Combo B

Created By: Natalie and Sharon

1-8:   R Hip Drop x4 (or x8 fast).

1-8:   Forward Walking ¾ Shimmy (R-L-R-L).

1-4:   R Grapevine (R-behind-R-touch).

5-8:   L Hip Lift Ronde de Jambe.

1-8:   L Hip Drop x4 (or x8 fast).

1-8:   Forward Walking ¾ Shimmy (L-R-L-R).

1-4:   L Grapevine (L-behind-L-touch).

5-8:   R Hip Lift Ronde de Jambe.

Combo C

Created By: Erin and Jamie

1-2:   R Hip Lift-Lift (to audience).

3-4:   ¼ Turn L (so R hip is to audience) and R Hip Lift-Lift.

5-8:   R Bicycle Hip Back.

1-4:   R Bicycle Hip Back.

5-8:   R arm trace up stomach, around back of head (L ear, back of head, R ear), throw R hand to R side (which is the side facing the audience).

1-8:   R Maya Walk (traveling toward audience).

1-2:   R Hip Lift-Lift (to audience).

3-4:   ¼ Turn L (so facing away from audience) and R Hip Lift-Lift.

5-8:   R Bicycle Hip Back.

*Repeat from beginning.

Creative Combos - YWCA - 05/17/2012

This fun combination was created by students in class on May 17, 2012 (YWCA).  We began with each student drawing a movement from a basket.  Then students were paired up to create a short combo using each move.  Finally, all combos were strung together to create the following choreography.

Works with: Fantasy by Oojami

Start with two lines across the stage (front line, back line).  Feet together with weight centered.

Combo A

Created By: Denise, Kayla, Robin

Front Line 1-8    Hip Slide R-L-R-L with Arm Sway at hips. 1-2    Floreo with hands in front of bellybutton. 3-4    Raise arms up.  Floreo overhead. 5-6    Lower arms down.  Floreo both on R side. 7-8    Lower arms down to frame R hip and R Hip Drop-Drop.

Back Line 1-8    Hip Slide L-R-L-R with Arm Sway at hips. 1-2    Flower with hands in front of bellybutton. 3-4    Raise arms up.  Floreo overhead. 5-6    Lower arms down.  Floreo both on L side. 7-8    Lower arms down to frame L hip and L Hip Drop-Drop.

Combo B

Created By: Brynna and Krista

Front Line 1-4    R Hip Tunisian Twist (x2) to front with Reverse Push Hand at hip level, accenting R hip. 5-8    R Hip Pivot Bump CCW. 1-2    Arms Round Framing Hips. Floreo at hips and step R foot to R side. 3-4    Start sliding L foot to meet while raising arms up and then Floreo at ribs. 5-6    Finish sliding L foot together while raising arms up and then Floreo overhead. 7-8    Head Slide R-L.

Back Line 1-4    L Hip Tunisian Twist (x2) to front with Reverse Push Hand at hip level, accenting L hip. 5-8    L Hip Pivot Bump CW. 1-2    Arms Round Framing Hips. Floreo at hips and step L foot to L side. 3-4    Start sliding R foot to meet while raising arms up and then Floreo at ribs. 5-6    Finish sliding R foot together while raising arms up and then Floreo overhead. 7-8    Head Slide L-R.

Front and Back Lines

1-4    Shoulder Shimmy while lowering arms to shoulder level.

5-8    Hip Twist Shimmy while lower arms to Rounded Framing Hips.

Creative Combos - YWCA - 05/10/2012

This fun combination was created by students in class on May 10, 2012 (YWCA).  We began with each student drawing a movement from a basket.  Then students were paired up to create a short combo using each move.  Finally, all combos were strung together to create the following choreography.

Works with: Fantasy by Oojami

Start with two lines across the stage (front line, back line).  Feet together with weight centered.

Combo A

Created By: Robin and Tina

1-8    CW Hip Circle with Heel Drops (R2-back4-L6-center8).

1-8    CCW Hip Circle with Heel Drops (L2-back4-R6-center8).

1-4    R Arm Sweep.

5-8    L Arm Sweep.

1-4    CW Hip Circle with Heel Drops (R-back-L-center).

5-8    CCW Hip Circle with Heel Drops (L-back-R-center).

1-6    Deep Breath In Arms (out from sides, up to overhead, back down through center to rib level).

7-8    Lotus Rocket (aka Firework) Arms up.

Combo B

Created By: Denise and Karen

Front Line 1-4    Lotus Blossom straight up. 5-8    Open R arm down to L Arms. 1-8    Choo Choo to the right. 1-8    Change arms and Choo Choo to the left.

Back Line 1-4    Lotus Blossom straight up. 5-8    Open L arm down to L Arms. 1-8    Choo Choo to the left. 1-8    Change arms and Choo Choo to the right.

Combo C

Created By: Kayla and Kim

Front Line 1-4    Walk to L front diagonal w/ painting arms. 5-6    Oomi Oomi 7-8    Pelvic Lift-Lift

Back Line 1-4    Walk to R front diagonal w/ painting arms. 5-6    Oomi Oomi 7-8    Pelvic Lift-Lift

Front and Back Lines

1-4    Start on R foot, walk back with painting arms.

5-8    Oomi Oomi.  Pelvic Lift-Lift

1-4    R Ronde de Jambe step back.  Pelvic Lift-Lift.

5-8    L Ronde de Jambe step back.  Pelvic Lift-Lift.

1-4    R Ronde de Jambe step back.  Pelvic Lift-Lift.

5-8    L Ronde de Jambe step back.  Pelvic Lift-Lift.

*Repeat from beginning.

Hula Hoop Dance: The Basics

After four plus years of watching and wishing, today I learned there will be a Hula Hoop Dance class offered this summer at the Weston YMCA.  I am excited to experience this art form, learn new tricks, and hopefully integrate this new knowledge with my bellydance practice.  

Not sure what hoop dancing is all about?  Check out Hooping.org.  Then checkout the class details below and plan to join in the fun!

Hula Hoop Dance: The Basics

Does the thought of running on a treadmill sound like a snooze fest? Sick of the old boring routine and want to try something new? Hula Hooping can be a fantastic low-impact cardio and full body workout, and it can be load of fun! Can’t keep a hoop up? No problem! In this class we will learn the basics of hula hooping as well as beginner level tricks and techniques while working on your core, strengthening your back, and toning muscles from head to toe. Comfortable natural fibers are best to wear. Adult sized hula hoops will be provided during the class.

Saturdays, 10:15 am to 11:00 am
Weston YMCA, Studio B

 -- Summer 1: June 16-July 21

 -- Summer 2: July 28-Aug 25

Members:  FREE

Non-Members:  $15

Code:  ADhulahoop

Creative Combos with Veil - YWCA - 04/05/2012

This fun combination was created by students in class on April 5, 2012 (YWCA).  We began with each student drawing a movement from a basket.  Then students were paired up to create a short combo using each move.  Finally, all combos were strung together to create the following choreography.

Start with weight on the L, R foot ready; veil in front at rib level; facing audience.

Combo A

Created By: Pam and Robin

1-4:   CW ½ Around the World (veil start front, R, back) and to Arms Temple Overhead.

5-8:   R Hip Drop (return center), Drop (return center).

1-4:   R Hip Drop (return center), Drop (return center).

5-8:   CW ½ Around the World (veil start back, L, front) and to Arms Modified T.

1-4:   Up/Down Shimmy

5-8:   Modified L Whirlpool (end R hand behind head with L hand at L hip, rather than R hand and L shoulder and L hand out to L side).

1-8:   R Hip Drop (return center), Drop (return center), Drop (return center), Drop (return center).

1-8:   Up/Down Shimmy with CW full Around the World (start L/back, front, R, back) while slightly angling R side of body to audience.

Combo B

Created By: Denise, Kayla, and Krista

1-4:   Lower arms to frame R hip with simultaneous R Bicycle Hip (x2).

5-8:   Walking Hip Bumps (R-L-R-L) while coming to Arms Temple at Ribs (veil is in back).

1-8:   Infinity Hips or Scoops (R-L-R-L) with Arms V.

1-8:   R Choo Choo and angle L side of body to audience while CCW Around the World (veil start back, R, front, L, back).

1-4:   Lower arms to frame L hip with simultaneous L Bicycle Hip (x2).

5-8:   Walking Hip Bumps (L-R-L-R) wile coming to Arms Temple at Ribs (veil is in back).

1-8:   Infinity Hips or Scoops (L-R-L-R) with Arms V.

1-8:   L Choo Choo and return body angle to straight forward while CW ½ Around the World (veil start back, L, front).

*Repeat from beginning.