Category Archives: Creative Motion
I am a bad drummer. Some of you might have heard me say this before, but for those that haven’t, I’ll say it again: I am a bad drummer. Getting my left and right hands to work in any type of coordination is akin to negotiating peace talks in the Middle East. Meanwhile, when the time comes to tap that kick drum, I find that my foot has gone off on its own little sight-seeing tour of the Alaskan coast … Continue reading
There are moments in life where everything changes direction. Significant things and people enter, and if you’re very lucky, there’s a bit of fanfare. More often, though, it sneaks up on you, spins everything around, and before you know it, everything has changed. Six months ago, I joined the Circus. I didn’t really know it at the time. I just met some new people who played with some shiny toys. They let me play with them and shared time with … Continue reading
A number of Creative Motion regulars have taken to wearing Thai fisherman pants as a part of their day-to-day playwear. Clothing that allows you to move and stay cool makes sense for active people, and us crazy circus people are nothing if not active. Zootzu, a Texas-based business that specializes in cotton clothing and costumes, started offering the coveted pants at festivals and renaissance faires. Their offerings included a range of colorful, comfortable and affordable Thai fisherman pants. Before we … Continue reading
photo by Matt Bradshaw “I can not tell you, there are not words to express the delight of interacting with, and watching (in awe) the Circus Freaks perform at last night’s Art and Coffee. Each one of you was engaging, each a different style of joy to speak with and behold. Russ with his youthfully charming, yet intelligent manner. Marie on her stilts, whose kindness and enthusiasm was rivaled only by her height. Monkey, who was humorous, yet a curious … Continue reading
We recently received a care package from the folks at the World Circus Federation. Under the patronage of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the federation hosts World Circus Day, an event which promotes circus arts and culture around the world. Inside the very official-looking envelope was a thank you letter, a pair of certificates for both Creative Motion and the Circus Freaks for our involvement in the event and a copy of the special “World Circus Day” edition of Planet Circus … Continue reading
You know you’re loved when you get fan art for your birthday. Circus Freaks performer Garrett “Monkey” Jacks was gifted this amazing painting of himself in poi-spinning action by Creative Motion members Aeone and Corey.
Today Creative Motion officially becomes the most talented four year old I know.
by guest author Jessica Wagstrom So you’ve seen the post, Baxter from Hoop Path is coming to town. You’ve read the details. You want to expand your hoop practice, but so far this seems kind of intimidating…”Deep Water”, “intermediate”, “nuances of hoop dance”? You may be thinking, “I’m lucky if I can keep the hoop going around my waist. Is this workshop for me?” The short answer is: YES. The long answer is comprised of several reasons, which I’ll list … Continue reading
Jonathan Baxter, Hooping.org’s 2008 Teacher of the Year, has gained great notoriety for his unique teaching method. He is currently traveling across Europe, Canada and North America teaching his Deep Water Workshop. “Deep Water” refers to the calm, meditative space found within a satisfying hoop movement session. The Deep Water workshop consists of exercises and techniques that are intended to help us reach a deeper state of meditation with the hoop as well as enlighten us to the subtle nuances … Continue reading
