Hooposophy: The Mirror of the Hoop
Week 10: March 5, 2017
Here’s my seven pound extra-large Hoop. The premise of adding weight makes me Core up and Dig in. Procrastination carries lightweight Energy. Intention carries resolute Energy.
My salute to Catherine Russell continues with “Whatcha Gonna Do When There Ain’t no Swing?”
In time to the background vocals, I hasten the pace to get the extra-large hoop. Slow and steady movements unfold. I am trying to find my way. Careful and controlling…slow and steady.
The anterior/posterior movements seem uncertain and guarded. My lateral movements are easier and sure-footed. Seemingly, I am experiencing issues of directionality and laterality. Being sure of which way is a quandary in my logical, ordered thinking of my left hemisphere. My lateral foot movements remind me of the quick syncing of my easily accessed intuitive thoughts.
Of course, I go for more…
Lateral hip movements confuse—dysregulates the flow of the hoop. [More practice is needed]. I am hesitant in my belief in the possibility of this Hip/Hoop/Hike Synchrony. As I think, so it does. Following the Energetic Thread, I start the Earthquake i.e. a Twerk step exemplified by a rapid and concise wiggling of my rump. Aaaaahhh…it works! The vibratory effect of my hips facilitates the Core-Hip Connection. I recognize and rejoice with the silent hand gestures of sign language.
Well, why not create a punctuated level change? Superior-to-inferior placement of my Energy and Intention feels just right. However, when I view it, I see another attempt at controlling vs. allowing the Path of the Hoop. Hmn…
The earthbound vs. airbound Pullbacks are next. Again, the fear of making a mistake (on camera) rears its familiar and judgmental head. Finally…three jumps!!! These words come to me: Feel the fear and do it anyway, Susan Jeffers, PhD, author of same-title book.
A seque into Balboa basic steps and Lollies are predicated by the unexpected rhythm tempo change in the music. Something happens in life and you respond in the moment. Henry Ford contributed, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't—you're right.”
So, just as I end my weekly jazz-based Hooposophy segment, Rufus Thomas; “Walking the Dog” comes on. I must…I must…Hip Pump, Plie, Hip Roll and exit downstage with Step, Step, Step Ball-Change.
Music and Dance are my Muses.
