One Take Shorties
Denise E Williams/Subtle Woman/Medicine Woman
Occupational Therapist/Wellness Counselor
Healing Touch Certified Practitioner &
Psychic/Intuitive Empath & Medium
4.30.2022
On April 1st, I posted:
Today, I received an insight for the month of April 2022. I intend to create daily videos in which I Hoop in tiny spaces. My metaphor of Hoop-In-Place/Shelter-In-Place (HIP & SIP) began in March 2020, because of the Covid-19 restrictions. The social isolation prompted me to create mini-Wellness videos for the viewers' Entertainment, Education & Healing. The evolution of the idea will demonstrate the creativity and capabilities of my Hoop Stylings, despite the constraints of space allowance. The vertical, linear presentation of my Self dancing upon the surfaces reminds me of cursive writing. My message of Musicality and Movement is etched with curves, shapes and connections in the scene.
Throughout the thirty days, I will stage my One Take Shorties on small platforms with different costuming, rhythms, music and themes. All the while, I will focus on balance responses and equilibrium reactions---to avoid falling off my center. Here goes…
Now, it's May 1st and I am HaAapPpY to report that I have completed the thirty-day task!!! Each morning, I have donned my costume, selected my weighted Hoop, positioned my small platform and cued up my music. I began to film the shortie and allowed the improvisation to unfold in response to the urgings of the rhythm, lyrics, phrasing or song's theme.
The highlights of the monthly Song & Dance Acts include:
- Anticipation: Joy was expected and experienced. [My endorphins appreciated me!]
- Intuitive Creativity: Sitting in silence to envision production of the next concept video.
- Organization: Sense of accomplishment was created through the daily structure.
- Planning: Performance anxiety was lessened because of my foresight and prescient projection.
- Morning Performance, Editing & Posting: To ensure the daily execution and avoid procrastination.
- Gig vs. Obligation: Words have Power & Purpose to attune Physical, Emotional, Mental & Spiritual Health.
- Uniformity: Provides Expectation and Recognition of Brand Elements.
- Costuming: Fun with Intention, Color, Texture & Assemblage.
- Hashtags: To Honor other Artists & Artisans.
- Music: The importance of the message, phrasing, vocals, rhythm, etc. The choice of female/male vocalists, group singers & instrumentalists to evoke emotion. My posting of this disclaimer--I do not own the rights to this music. I chose the song to enhance the Educational, Therapeutic, Entertainment, Fitness, Wellness and Spiritual benefits for the viewing audience."
- Change of Footwork: Size of platform, space or prop effected the amount of space for choreography, directionality & safety awareness. [Display of increased vocalizations due to enhanced insecurity, discomfort, lack of stability e.g. Bosu Ball, ladder & wooden chair]. The smaller size adversely effected the Parasympathetic Nervous System.
- Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology Propels You (N.A.P.P.Y.): Movement pairs with the Nervous System to positively affect our well-being, mood and physical performance.
- Wellness: Thought-provoking re: capabilities & benefits of Weighted Dance Hooping.
- Blogspot: This scribe's intention & wellness considerations for the One Take Shorties.
