Express The Sensual

“How can I make my improvisational dancing smoother?” – from N.S. in California

Beyond Beauty and Strength

The answer I heard the most when I first learned to improv was… “You should slow down.” But there’s a big problem with that–not everybody wants to dance slowly. You can be sensual and still move fast, just check out tango and latin dancers. Instead consider what latin dancers, and sensual exotic and aerial dancers (pole included) have in common. Beyond beauty and strength, they also have a balance between emotional expression and resistance. What I mean is that when you watch an improvisational dancer, she is moving according to what she feels as well as creating resistance to that movement.

Whether you moves fast or slow isn’t as important as taking the movement generated by emotion and creating a balance by using your technique and control to physically resist it.

You can practice this right now by raising your arms, but slightly resisting the movement. This will create some tension in the muscle, but more importantly, this will create an intensity in your movement as you extend to your full range of motion or contract back to your relaxed position. Try this technique during your  improvisation or training session until you find the balance of resistance and emotional expression thats perfect for you.

What does Flow feel like when you dance? How did you experience Flow during your last improvisational dance? Share your ideas in the comment section!

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Somedays the dragon wins…. but today is just not that day.

I refuse to let a little setback like my 9-5 job get in the way of my dreams. Instead, I’ll keep learning, keep searching, keep discovering, everything that keeps my passion for authentic feminine movement alive. Today I rediscovered my forgotten love of writing, and decided to combine my two passions into a weekly blog.

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I’m a woman who loves to move– so if you didn’t get here through one of my other websites then Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200, Go directly to my PoleDancing Videos. I’m pretty sure that if you’re one of those people that like to watch, you’ll find something you’ll enjoy… even if its only for a moment.

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No Matter Where You Go, There You Are –True Author Unknown

A good friend of mine once told me that “No matter where you go, there you are.” And damn if I don’t think she’s right. The only person that will make your dreams come true is you, so stop complaining, decide what you want, and take a step closer every day. For goodness sake, don’t hold all that emotion inside–find a place you feel nice and comfy and just let it fly.

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And if you’re looking for a place to do just that, then drop me a line at yannori@ExpressTheSensual.com. I’ll teach you to let that fabulous sexy minx move her way to a healthier more balanced body and mind.

Now, for all my fabulous poling sisters who understand the need to dance exactly how you feel, check out my new favorite ‘fuck off’ songs: “Wasteland” by the group 10 Years and “Long Snake Moan” by PJ Harvey

How do you vanquish your Dragon? What turning points have you experienced in your life? Share your ideas in the comment section!

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