One thing I’ve been thinking about over the past couple of years is the use of the word “inspired” in our dance vocabulary. There has been a lot of discussion amongst dancers of USA-derived Fusion styles about the terminology we use and how it represents the MEHAHT source material.

I had an interesting conversation with a client before Christmas that really illustrated why it’s so important to have a solid foundation of strength in our bodies in order to dance safely and injury-free.

In this video we are going to continue last week’s theme of “owning” your movement through breath - and applying it to dance.

Harness the principle of contraction and release for bigger, juicier hip work for dance. Plus a great tip to relieve low back tension when you shimmy!

I want to share with you something I have been working on with my dance partners in Brighton… We’ve been studying and listening and trying to figure out a way forward that feels ethical, authentic and aligned with what we’ve been learning and how our views have changed and continue to evolve.

I was overwhelming myself with the mammoth task of trying to study so many of the potential influences of MENAHT and African Diaspora Transcultural Fusion.
It lead to me getting quite stuck and feeling pretty demotivated to dance.

What is Transcultural Fusion

This technique takes a little practice but is a game-changer for developing effortless liquidity!

In this video I’m sharing my favourite tip to help dancers develop amazing arm undulations.

Tight lats or latissimus dorsi could be a result of lots of working at a computer, or driving, or perhaps both.

Watch this if you are a dancer who experiences tightness in your shoulders or you feel any discomfort in your upper back when your arms are overhead.

Today I’m sharing 3 essential exercises to warm-up for level changes in dance - though there's plenty of variations and options for all levels…

Short belly dance practice for improver / intermediate dancers.

This year, prompted by wide and varied discussions within the dance community, I’ve been doing a lot of thought regarding the dance style(s) I teach and perform, particularly with regard to terminology, costume and music choices.

Short belly dance practice for improver / intermediate dancers.

Our dance style has a rich variety of movement - much of which I think of as “organic” - an extension of how we move our bodies in everyday life.

Join me for some simple, low impact Muscle Energy Techniques for Shoulder Rotation to stimulate the muscles and improve performance.

Short belly dance practice for improver / intermediate dancers.

Short belly dance practice for improver / intermediate dancers.

In this video I share 5 tips to help squeeze your movement practice in even when you are super-busy.