Ahhh the art of the Tease. Here’s what comes to mind when I think of the word “tease”; hmmm… fun, playful, sexy, cheeky, clever, hot, classy and yummy tingles!
YES, I included “yummy tingles” because in my experience, that’s just the kind of energy that arises when one is giving or receiving a strip tease. So exactly what are these “yummy tingles” I speak of?
They are powerful, creative, primal, sexual energies that get creatively generated with a conscious intent to stimulate the sexual senses amongst mature, consenting adults during a Sensual Dance ART routine.
These are “good feelings” that can turn into a lavish night of HOT lovin’ between you and your partner, or can simply be an innocent offering given as a gift to inspire and uplift a fellow lover of the erotic arts.
We as adults like to play, and for those of us who appreciate the erotic arts, teasing is a fun way to do it!
Learn how to artfully Tease through Sensual Dance with me, Heidi Ann.
I will be running a 90 minute “Teaser” Sensual Dance ART workshop in Guelph over the summer. We’ll touch on everything from confidence, eye contact and posture to entrance walks, sexy moves and costumes. You will learn a basic, yet extremely sexy routine that you may “play” with in any way that you see fit. *wink *wink
I’ve been involved in various forms of spiritual practice all my life. I was raised with teachings that basically taught me that I AM a soul being… with a body.
I was being shown again and again that my “center” is my soul/spirit/essence. This is what I have always known to be who-I-truly-am. This “center” is a vast pool of knowledge, power, preservation, protection, wisdom, intelligence, courage, strength, patience etc… etc… etc…
It can be very easy to get sucked into thinking that we are not powerful energetic beings in a world that will try to keep us from realizing this. (mostly in an attempt to gain control over us)
However, in order for us to really step into our power and experience ourselves as free and beautiful beings, we MUST, MUST, MUST fully embrace this truth. (that we ARE spirit, energy, GOD or whatever you want to call it)
My partner has recently introduced a new concept in meditation to me. (Hermetics-the work of Franz Bardon) I have been practicing two 10 minute sessions everyday where I sit and just observe my thoughts. I hold a string of beads in my hand for this practice.
If I start to get “sucked into” a thought, I count one bead. The idea is to remain in “observer mode”. By the end of the 10 minutes, I document how many thoughts I got pulled into.
This is a fascinating practice and is assisting me in connecting with my center.
Why am I telling you all of this? Because I want you to recognize your OWN glorious and unique center.
When all of our movements come from the center, our art becomes a profoundly beautiful display of inspiration for you, and those appreciating. This is the highest form of ART.
Sensual Dance ARTistry wants you to come from this place at all times.
It’s so wonderful to be able to watch myself perform on video. It really gives me a chance to observe and take note of what works, and what doesn’t. I’m able to see myself move, and hone in on what I need to improve. I believe that any form of art is always a work in progress. There is always room for improvement and progression. I remember my very first “live” Sensual Dance performance in 2008, (not including my dabbling in erotic dancing) it was totally nerve racking. I was shaking like a leaf and sweating buckets!!!… but I did it, and that was the first step.
I find that each time I get out there and share my art with the world, I grow and learn as an artist. Performance art requires an audience and that’s what makes my art so exciting. It gives me an opportunity to really put myself out there in a physical way. I am so passionate about my art!!! I want to continue growing, learning and advancing as an artist, and I want to continue teaching others how to enjoy this glorious art form though Sensual Dance ART classes and workshops.
Remember, our natural beauty is already present, the work that we do is just the uncovering of it.
Below is a short clip of a recent live performance I did @ “This Ain’t Hollywood” in Hamilton. A chance to give myself a little “Constructive Criticism”
No matter what form of Sensual dance you are into, weather it’s exotic dance, pole, zumba, burlesque, salsa, strip-tease, sexercise, go-go dance, hoop dance, mujra, cage dance, lap dance, bubble dance, fan dance… (and the list goes on), Sensual Dance ART will provide you with the BASIC FUNDAMENTAL elements in order for you to STAND OUT and GET NOTICED!
Posture: Proper posture SCREAMS confidence! When your body is in perfect alignment, all of your movements become a beautiful work of ART. It is visually pleasing, and it is extremely healthy for you both spiritually and physically.
Poise: When you have good composure, you are not distracted or wavered by “outside” forces that may cause you to feel insecure, or unsure of your self. This is a key component to being able to deliver an authentic performance and communicate your ART in it’s purest form. This is a powerful practice on stage and in everyday life.
Personality: Coloring up your performance with character and emotion will make ANY performance 1000 X’s more exciting and interesting to watch! Think of when you go to see a play or live performance somewhere, when the performers are exuding emotion and are full of dynamic energy, you have no choice but to LOVE them, and genuinely appreciate their expression.
Sensual Dance ART is a fun and playful incentive to fuse a little bit of spirituality into your life!
After all, we are all spiritual beings. Some are more aware of this than others. Those who have come to realize this fact, practice a particular “way of life” to help them stay connected to their divine nature. For some this may include daily meditation/devotional practice, Qigong, Yoga, Taoism… there are many ways to maintain and uphold high standards of living.
Once a being has realized his/her divinity, it is important to pursue activities, and other people who are in alignment with their path. It is easy to get pulled down by others who do not understand and therefore can “hold you back”.
Sensual Dance ART acknowledges your divinity and supports your divine path by recognizing YOU as a divine being. Sensual Dance ART introduces high spiritual concepts that you can incorporate into your dance in a lighthearted, vivacious way!
Below is a short video clip of me teaching a darling little dance incorporating the power and wisdom of the 4 directions.
But before viewing the video, please read these excerpts from a very well written article on the subject by “ianto“
~Indigenous peoples all over the world honor the four directions. Similarities can be found amongst the Native Americans, Africans, Asians of the Orient and India and the Celts.
All the ancient cultures would give an honor offering, some with Tobacco, some with Incense and some by casting the four elements to their respective direction.
Here are the directions with some of the elements that are fairly common to different cultures with ideas of how to include an awareness of the directions and how to honor them in our day to day lives.
Knowing the directions and paying attention to their influence in our lives has a grounding effect. This may seem mystical, It is not. This is very practical in giving us all an assurance of our place on this Earth. The security of knowing that this is where we are and this is where we belong.
Get to know where North is. Get a feel for it. Once you know where one direction is it’s easy to figure out the rest. Looking North the initials of West and East spell “WE” so South is behind you. Get to feel it. After some time of simply being aware an inner mechanism will take over, some say it is a primeval drawing to magnetic North, but you will instinctively know which direction is which even when blindfolded.
EAST:
From the East comes the rising sun. So the East is associated with the Dawn and with new life. The animal is the Eagle. The element is Air.
Face the East to think of new beginnings, of hope and of creativity.
NORTH:
From the North comes the cold and the long dark night. The North reminds us that this Earth is where we must earn our keep and work to be prepared for the harsh realities of life. So the North is associated with the material things of life.
The element is Earth. The animal is the Wolf.
Face the North when you need prosperity and aid in financial matters.
WEST:
This is where the Sun sets. This is the direction of peace and reflection. When the souls of our ancestors journeyed to their next life they began by going West.
The element is Water. The animal is the Salmon.
Face the West to reflect on the day, it’s strengths, weaknesses and it’s joys. face the West when you feel the need to draw on the strength of your past and when you feel the need to draw on the strength of another.
SOUTH:
From the South comes the heat of the Sun. here is strength and power. Vitality has is it’s strongest expression at noon.
The element is Fire. The animal is the Lion.
face the South to do healing. Face the South when you need purpose and direction in life. ~
~ Heidi Ann xox sensualdanceart (at) gmail (dot) com
Hello, I’m Heidi Ann Crocini, Sensual Dance Artist/Teacher – Owner of ™Sensual Dance ARTistry – School of Pin-Up, Burlesque and Erotic Dance for Empowerment and Liberation! My main objective is getting YOU re-connected with your innate sensual nature. There is so much suppression and fear around the sensual expression in ... Continue reading »
