Meet Stephanie Brown, Flow Arts Dancer & Enthusiast
Founder & Chief Fun Officer at Shoreline Flow Spinistry
Welcome to the world of flow arts, a space that offers joy, freedom in creative expression, and a respite from the stresses of daily life. I first picked up a fitness hoop back in 2012 but didn't discover flow arts and hoop dance style until June 2017 - on my 38th birthday. Kailey, from
pnoticHoopla, happened to be hosting a free local flow jam that day, so I showed up prepared to waist hoop and have a little fun. I fell in love with flow arts that day, went home with my first proper dance hoop, and haven't stopped flowing since! Today, my flow arts dance practice has
expanded to include: fan veils, dragon/contact staff, flag poi, and raqs sharqi (aka belly dance). In 2022, I completed a personal challenge to hoop dance at least 15 min per day, every day of the year (find my progress posts on Instagram ). My personal philosophy has always been of the mindset that we would all be a little better off if we continued to pursue our creative interests and outlets and allowed our inner child some room to run free. Once I found flow arts, I knew I’d found a new favorite pastime that would allow me to dance and be free, while challenging my brain and body to create new, playful movements. Hoop dance also provides the following physical and mental health benefits:
● Great cardio exercise - get your heart rate going and burn up to 7 calories per minute.
● Social activity - meet new people at classes, flow jams, events, and workshops.
● Confidence booster - very satisfying to “level up” by taking risks with new tricks & combos.
● Movement medicine - it’s a fantastic mood changer & stress/sadness/anxiety reliever! I completed the Hoop Love Teacher Certification Course in December 2018 and look forward to sharing flow arts and hoop dance with the shoreline community in and around Guilford, CT. Outside of flow arts, I have a growing business for my originally designed handmade jewelry. I remain active in my community by donating my time to charitable endeavors and social justice initiatives. I also enjoy traveling, concerts, beaches, reading, writing, & spending time with family. Sponsored by these awesome hoopsmiths:
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