When things go strange, it’s more important than ever to take good care of ourselves, and each other. Let’s give this moment (and the next, and the one after that) our very best. Sending much love. And, for those who can use it these days, a bit of gentle movement. A free 2,5 minute downloadable/streaming dance-along… Read More Inner Strength
Lately, I’ve been enjoying silence. Perhaps it’s a compensation for the louder world outside. Or even the one inside. Seeking balance. I’ve noticed it while cleaning our floors yesterday. No music, no podcast, no background-filling. And I didn’t miss it, for a change. It’s different. Just my thoughts, a few traffic sounds from further away,… Read More Taking Care
Our current backyard situation.. Daisies and daffodils. Sounds like a very mellow sixties rock band. How is spring looking where you are?
Time for a shimmy practice update. Read on below! This post was inspired by a question posted in my KDanceOnline FB group based on my 4-part Shimmy Sessions instructional video series (which is now available exclusively on the Dance4Children Charity Channel) Enjoy! 1. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast It depends a bit on the… Read More Tips for Shimmy Practice
This weekend Mr E and I revisited a circular walk in Langerwehe, (Eifel), one which we first discovered a summer ago. It was.. different. Darker. Wilder. More raw. The winter storms have claimed their toll. It made our walk quite a bit more adventurous than expected. We clambered, crouched, jumped and crawled, making our way through the… Read More Langerwehe Afterstorm
As some of you may know, I have been supporting the Dance4Children charity team during the past few years. I absolutely love the work they do, and for 10(!) years already they have been organizing various charity projects for dancers and movers. All proceeds of these projects are donated in full to incredibly important causes… Read More Jallabina Workout
First walk of spring – it’s been too long with the winds! – along route A1 in Wurmtaler Wald. I’m happy to report that spring is indeed springing, birds are already singing, and ‘our’ poplar of Pley has bravely weathered the storms. Enjoy! What are your favourite walking spots? Let me know in the comments below!
Hello dear all, Below you‘ll find a step-by-step description of the exercises shown in my free(!) downloadable/streaming Ankle & Hip Conditioning Mini-Routine which I send to all my newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t seen the video version yet, you can get it here: www.subscribepage.com/Khalida_Dance_Updates Enjoy! Note: For a printable .pdf version of the exercise list… Read More Free Ankle & Hip Conditioning Routine
Another post on nature appreciation. Spring is almost here.. Everything lives in cycles. Growth often happens unseen. Sending much love to you.
I’ve started working with Kettlebells again during the past few weeks – as per my December plan – but thus far I haven’t yet re-started my rope skipping routine. If I’m feeling brave, rope skips will be added again next week 🙂 This was today’s session: Kettlebells Simple & Sinister warmup 3 x the following set… Read More February Strength