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Permalink Reply by Sarah Bellum on January 20, 2011 at 10:19pm

Caroleeena this is awesome! You've got so many awesome facial expressions... you've really engaged your audience. You look like you're having a fabulous time!

Permalink Reply by Hooploose on February 23, 2011 at 8:57am

Wow, girl, you rock!! :D Sorry, English is not my first language, but lady, you indeed are absolutely Bootylicious. ;) Love the outfit, the dancing, and maaan, the ATTITUDE!! :D

Permalink Reply by Sarah Bellum on January 20, 2011 at 10:16pm

HERE it is... this was definitely a challenge for me, as I do not typically see myself as as a seductress or any kind... but I'm learning... :)

StudentPermalink Reply by Shelley "HoopyChick" Gilbertson on January 21, 2011 at 6:29am

Hi, Sarah!  I think you did a great job!  It was a bit hard to see since it's dark, but it looks like you do a lot of expressive things with your arms, and you just have a really sensual flow.  I think you're a natural!!  Next time more light so we can see you better!  No need to be shy, because I think you've definitely got it! Thanks for taking part in the challenge!

Permalink Reply by Sarah Bellum on January 21, 2011 at 8:19am

Thanks Shelley. Yeah it is a bit dark, we were hoping to really play with the shadow on the blue wall and create some ambiance. We'll lighten it up next time :)

Permalink Reply by Traci "CircularPraise" Bonney on January 27, 2011 at 7:24am

Good job - I  especially like the duckout/spin sequence that starts at 3:37.  I think you interpreted the music well and your flow fit with the mood of the song superbly.

 

As for being a seductress, being cheeky is not necessarily about being overtly sexy; it's about showing sass and spunk and a fun attitude in your hooping.  It's about showing a confidence that can come across as playful or perky or sassy or yes, even sexy.  I think you were plenty cheeky in this one. :)

Permalink Reply by Sarah Bellum on January 27, 2011 at 10:07am

Thank you :) That is very encouraging. I think my unwillingness to see myself as a seductress or something remotely like that comes from a very strict religious upbringing where you DID NOT want to be seen in that light at all.... BUT times have changed friends :)

Permalink Reply by Traci "CircularPraise" Bonney on January 27, 2011 at 10:20am

I understand completely.  I have to walk carefully in this area too.  Because I minister in dance in my church occasionally, I don't want to include any movements in a praise or worship dance that would be considered inappropriate to that setting. 

 

At the same time, some of the songs I hoop to lend themselves to sassier dance moves.  I'm learning to find that balance.  So far, I've only had one complaint about the way I dance in church, and it wasn't lodged with me but with my pastors, who defended me.  The complainer is no longer there, and I am.  Not gloating, just saying God knows my motives and took care of the situation.

 

There's a difference between interpreting the feel of a song and dancing seductively for the sake of being seductive; it's about your intention.  What I got from your video was song interpretation, not an attempt to seduce anyone.  I think you did fine.

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