Hooping Classes In NWNJ - start Wednesday!

Hoop Dance Classes: Exploring the art and flow of the hoop at Breathing Room Center

BLAIRSTOWN/NEWTON - For centuries, various cultures have understood the ways in which movement and form can make way for mystical experience. The hoop is an ancient symbol of community, and connectivity within each of us individually, the human community, and the larger Earth Community. Hooping now comes to the Northwest New Jersey community with classes for various abilities and ages at the newly opened Breathing Center.

Beginners - Welcome to the Circle: In this class, you will learn many basic hoop techniques, and skills, that will take “hula hooping” to a whole new level. You can expect to leave feeling more embodied, more comfortable dancing, and more disciplined in daily life. And, to top it off, this class will be so much fun, that you wont even realize it is a workout, so come prepared to sweat! Any body size or shape welcome. Hoops provided, but if you have one, bring it. Classes are held for 7 weeks on Wednesdays, July 8th to August 19, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Fee is $80. Class size is limited to 8.

Intermediate – Cultivating Flow: The advanced hoop class will work on deepening our hoop skills, and exploring a wide variety of themes, including; hoop dance, partner and group hooping, multiple hoops, etc. Depending on the group energy may also move into group-generated choreography. This course will run for. Bring you hoops. Seven weeks on Wednesdays July 8th to August 19th from 7-8pm. Fee is $80. Class size is limited to 8.

HIP Hoops - This class is for 11-14 yr olds who want to have fun, play, and learn various hoop tricks and skills. We will focus on honing our Jedi, skills, inside and outside of the hoop. For girls and boys. Seven weeks on Wednesdays July 8th to August 19th from 4-5pm. Fee is $80. Class is limited to 8.

Hoop classes will be held at Breathing Room Center located between Newton and Blairstown on Route 94, next to Wilbur's Country Market. Contact Jessica at OneWhirled@gmail.com or call 973-919-8173.

Jessica will be giving a hooping demonstration during Breathing Room's Open House to be held in conjunction with Wilbur's Country Fair this weekend. Breathing Room will offer free class demos and give aways between 11 and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday July 11th and 12th. For the full schedule of Breathing Room classes including yoga, tai chi, martial arts and more log onto www.breathingroomcenter.com.

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moe, moe.rons and morons

moe. was great yesterday. Their music is jammy and fun, good grooves. The hard core moe-rons, as they dub themselves, were in their glory. I missed Ryan Montbleau but heard rave reviews from everyone who caught the band. CreatAVibe did a fantastic job. The Vasa Park setting was gorgeous: huge shade trees, lots of grassy spots to hang. Wild berry picking, twirling and dancing going on everywhere. The music and the scene were kind and peaceful. Definitely a fun family friendly spot for music.

One sour note was the police blockade and check point set up on Route 46 near the turn in for the concert. Concert goers were being pulled over, searched and generally hassled. I understand the need to keep people safe. This however was a clear case of profiling. I am thankful for the music, culture and art these guys pulled off in tough times for our local music scene.

The next event presented at Vasa Park is the Mighty High Festival. Great line up including the Dark Star Orchestra and Donna Jean band. I hope this time around NJ 's finest keep an open mind and don't pre-judge festival goers by the fest's name ;)

June was for Rest

June was nuts up until the last day of school...then I felt like I had been flung from an 80 mile an hour merry go round. Now I have caught my breath, got my freelance MOSTLY caught up. Time to get the word out on all the cool goings on in our area. I will back blog and get you info on some great places and people doing creative progressive happenings and spaces in NWNJ. Off to my first moe show, with any luck! Here is the Swirly Sunburst E- Newsletter. Tell your friends and subscribe!

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Peace
Kath

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A New Direction for Swirly

I am going in a new direction with my blog, my posts and my life. I am exploring lots of fun goings on here in NWNJ still. Now I am adding a new direction...I have been exploring the Healing Arts, Music, Local Food, usually from a third person perspective. Time to come out from behind the curtain and share my own journey. I'll take you to some of the people places and sites that are helping me to live a healthier life. It is gong to be exciting and I am excited to share what is taking me to the next level with you.

Irish Music in NWNJ!

With the greenin' of the Sussex & Warren County hills comes... Happy Shamrocks Day, as we say around here. The best part of Paddy's Day is the music. Locally some of the best bands are them scoundrels, Paddy and the Pale Boys and the acousticy hard drinkin' sounds of Magillicuddy Reeks. I also have a fondness for the kids from Emish. This band is loaded with energy and talented musicians. The two female instrumentals/singer are now with child and children (triplets), so go see them before they cut back on their touring schedule. I got the new cd, "One More Round" from their manager Corey and it is spectacular.

On the national and international front, The Saw Doctors have some of the sweetest, funniest and bawdiest tunes going. Enjoy the green' !

Here is an Irish Toast to you:
May your mornings bring joy
and your evenings bring peace...
May your troubles grow less
as your blessings increase!

Spring Fest Sprung!

This weekend was SpringFest at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. This is an event I look forward to every year because it pulls you into spring. Yellows, Red, Purples, Pinks. It is floral sensory overload. Met an old friend who is now doing her passion. Her new non profit is called Arthur & Friends. They are setting up hydroponic greenhouses to create jobs and food from "your differently-abled neighbors", like her son Arthur. The food they grow will be served at restaurants around our area. A win win for all! Find out more about this Norwescap program at Norwescap.

Swamp and Todd Sheaffer was amazing. Sweet introspection from Todd and very swirly dancing with Swampadelica! Through the roof energy..... And they have a new song, lovingly titled, "How F'ed are We?" I am paraphrasing here. Nadine says it is about everything going on now in our world... from economy to relationships, all of it. Wish we knew the answer(s).

Bring Your Food Donations to the Swampadelica Show Tonight

All Food Donations go to support the North Warren Food Pantry on Main Street in Blairstown.

Here is my latest newsletter. I am thinking of moving to an all log format to make life simple.
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My goal is to bring you an amazing place, person , happening or evoluting culture here in NWNJ, the Skylands and Ridge and Valley regions.

Come along for the journey....

Peace
Kath