Full Video List (Master List) for Dance Drills & Thrills -Update July 2022

Hello Everyone!
As you can see I have my paws full these days ;)

It is July, which is summer here in Canada, and one of the 4 months of the year where you don't need a parka lol. Felix is now 11 months old. I cannot grasp how quickly the time has been passing.

We will be appreciating and celebrating the heat with continuing on with the newest addition of Caribbean Fusion Tutorials & Practice Videos. We will also still have some standard DDTs from the perspective of post partum/recovery  added as well because we can't stop/won't stop shimmying :)

I also recently added some tutorials and practice videos covering my approach to belly flutters. They are towards the bottom of the list.

But wait there is more!!

You can now learn  how to make the Braided Fringe Belt I wore while pregnant, and that you see in all of the most recent videos.
This is the belt shown here
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699595

This link here will take you to the post containing the video series to guide you through making your own belt. Videos are slow paced and thorough so you don't need any prior sewing experience, You just need patience and perhaps some coffee  or tea lol
https://www.patreon.com/posts/58340968


I hope everyone is safe and well and managing as best they can in the era of Covid.

Thank you so much for choosing to learn and dance with me. ❤

Below is our updated Masterlist where you will find all the Dance Drills & Thrills video links in chronological order.

Remember you can request practice video themes!! More Shimmies? More layering? More level changes? Need something broken down?
Let me know!

These drills will sometimes involve hand weights, medicine ball weight, floorwork, and level changes.
You do NOT have to add these elements of you do not wish to or if you are not physically in a position to handle them right now. You can absolutely follow along at your pace and not use the weights or do the floor work or level changes. You can do the same moves standing. Listen to your body and set your own pace that is right for your body.

To get the most out of these I do recommend keeping a notebook. This list is long and continues to grow but that's how we grow but showing up and doing what we can, when we can :)
Record what drill you did, what it focusing on and how much you want to work on that topic. This will help you to know what you have been focusing on and to track improvement depending on your individual goals:)

If you are going to follow along with the floor work and floor postures please invest in knee pads and/or a yoga mat
It looks like the ones I currently use are out of stock or discontinued but these here look similar. https://www.dancewearcentre.com/products/eurotard-994-stretch-cushioned-knee-pads?variant=42809921283
**You can use whatever ones you want. The important thing is that the knees are protected.


Need a new veil or want one like the ones I use in my Drills. Want to support a small business? Check out https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilksByCelestina
(Not sponsored. I genuinely purchase and love her veils and work).
*you can use any veil. I typically use a 3 yard 5mm ultra light silk veil.


There are some cool down stretch videos as well if you would like a little stretching guide and want to see some of my favorite stretches. (cool down video links are after the DDT video links).

Follow along/ Warm up video Links
https://www.patreon.com/posts/22423288

https://www.patreon.com/posts/23328496

https://www.patreon.com/posts/24193784

https://www.patreon.com/posts/31714740


Here is our list so far for DDT's

DDT #1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24563732

DDT #2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24563809

DDT #3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24835901

DDT #4 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24885435

Technical Breakdown of the Washine Machine/Hip Twist Shimmy while leaning forward
https://www.patreon.com/posts/25138398

DDT #5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25138521

DDT #6 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25320708

DDT #7 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25457162

DDT #8 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25641924

DDT #9 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25921451

DDT #10 https://www.patreon.com/posts/26015952

DDT #11 https://www.patreon.com/posts/26174042

DDT # 12
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26354047

DDT #13
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26660899

DDT #14
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26785510

DDT #15
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26952340

DDT#16
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27095706

DDT #17
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27404017

DDT #18
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27551011

DDT #19
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27719202

DDT #20
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27941543

DDT #21
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28103994

DDT#22
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28295511

DDT #23
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28495199

DDT #24 - Squat it Like It's Hot
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28667681

DDT #25 - Slow What?!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28911338

DDT #26 - Happy Travels
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29159783



DDT #27 - Layer Cake
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29307201


DDT #28 - Shimmy, Shake, Rattle and Roll
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29454173

DDT #29 - "Sick Moves"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29760439

DDT #30 - "Rhythm is a Dancer Part 1"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29880324

DDT # 31 - "Rhythm is a Dancer Part 2"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30181141

DDT #32 - "Ready for Reggaeton"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30260509

DDT #33 - "Fall in Love with Shimmy"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30502636

DDT #34 - "Shimmy Interval Drills" (plus a teachable moment, learn from my mistakes lol)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30714494

DDT #35 - "Halloween Night at the Movies"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30827743

DDT #36 - Halloween Hits
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31048469

Christmas/Holidays DDT #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32136666

Christmas Holidays DDT #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32453064

" AZIZA" Choreography Videos

Full choreography
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31413954

Section #1 Breakdown and Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31414055

Section #2 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31509960

Sections 1 &2 Combined practice video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31593217

Section 3 Breakdown and Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31593761

Sections 1 to 3 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31593849

Section 4 Breakdown and Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31772372

Sections 1 to 4 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31772722

Section 5 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32089749

Sections 1 to 5 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32089879

Section 6 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32603922

Sections 1 to 6 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32603968

Section 7 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093652

Sections 1 to 7 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093734

Section 8 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093791

Sections 1 to 8 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093890

Section 9 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694166

HOW I CHOREOGRAPH- and other rambling tangents
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694243

Love Themed DDTs (from Valentine's Day, because cheesy is fun?!?!)

DDT #37 - " Love to Dance" (focuses on fun, honestly it's just shenanigans)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33830795

DDT #38 - "Take my breath Away" (focuses on Breathing)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33831710


DDT #39 - "Belly Breaths" (focuses on Breathing)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34249568

DDT #40 - " Love is Wicked and so are Omis" (focuses on omis/interior hip circles)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34249613

Dance Drills and Thrills Concepts Talks

Mood,Emotionality, & Expression in Our Dance Part 1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34744629

DDT #41 "Moody Moves"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34744766

DDT #42 "Lissa Fakir"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35790209

Mood, Emotionality, & Expression in Our Dance Part #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35799961

DDT #43 - Melt, Chase, Push/Lift & Sit With
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35800027

Dance-demic Dance Party Videos
These are just fun follow alongs to get you moving and help get your mind off of things
Dance Party #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35013915

Dance Party #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35800196

Breathing focused Follow Along Videos
Feeling a lot of tension in your shoulders? Jaw tight? Anxious? These dance follow along focus on breathing to help soften and relax the body.

Breathe Through It #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35810896

Breathe Through It #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35811119

Technique Troubleshooting Videos
Struggling with some of the moves, these videos cover some of the common issues dancer experience and explain some of th4 possible causes and potential fixes :)

Mya & Fishtail Troubleshooting Clinic
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37339784

Shoulders Troubleshooting Clinic
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38271862

SHIMMY CLINICS
Here we have a tutorial for common shimmies and practice videos to help us improve them.

Shimmy Clinic #1 Tutorial- Egyptian / Knee Driven Shimmies
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36395002

DDT #44 - Practice Video for Egyptian/ Knee driven shimmy
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36395079

Shimmy Clinic #2 Tutorial- Hip Twist / Washing Machine Shimmies
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37337010

DDT #45 - Practice Video for Shimmy Clinic 2 Hip Twist /Washing Machine Shimmies
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37337768

Shimmy Clinic #3 Tutorial - Choo-Choo Shimmies
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38272093

DDT #46 - Choo Choo Shimmy Practice Video 1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38272178

DDT #47 - Choo Choo Shimmy Practice Video 2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38272240

DDT # 48 - Choo Choo Shimmy Practice Video 3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38272442

DDT #49 - 30 minute Shimmy Clinic Practice Video (all 3 clinics)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/39885444

DDT #50 - 45 minute Shimmy Clinic Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/42369359

DDT #51 - 60 Minute Shimmy Clinic Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43498149

Travelling Steps Concepts Tutorial #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44706423

DDT #52 - Travelling Steps Concept Tutorials Practice Video 1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44706494

Travelling Steps Concepts Tutorial #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44706585

DDT #53 - Travelling Steps Concept Tutorials Practice Video 2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44706706

DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY - Holiday 2020 Choreography  Videos

"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" Full Choreo & Introduction for DDT December 2020
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44709819

"DSPF" Choreo - Section 1 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44710309

"DSPF" Choreo - Section 2 Breakdown & Practice, Section 1 & 2 Combine Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44710515

"DSPF" Choreo - Section 3 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004459

"DSPF" Choreo - Sections 1, 2 &3 Combined  Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004503

"DSPF" Choreo - Section 4 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004557

"DSPF" Choreo - Sections 1, 2, 3 &4 Combined  Practice (Wholw Choreo Practice)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004624

All About Omis

Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Tutorial #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281091

Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281165

Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Tutorial #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281224

Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281296

"Bubbling" Tutorials & Practice Videos

Overview & Introduction to "Bubbling"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699717

"Circular" Bubbling Tutorial #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699798

"Circular" Bubbling Tutorial 1- Part 2 for DDT
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699845

"Circular Bubbling" Practice Video 1 for DDT
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699973

"Side by Side Bubble" Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50700072

"Side to Side Bubble" Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50700140

"Up & Down Bubble" Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/56349988

"Up & Down Bubble" Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/56350054

"Bubbling Technique Review" Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67640814

"Bubbling" Review Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67640896


How to Make the Braided Fringe Belt Video Series

https://www.patreon.com/posts/58340968

(The above link contains the post with the links to all the tutorials in the Braided Fringe Belt series)

Back to Basics Practice Videos (1st basic/all level) follow alongs post partum

Back to Basics 1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/65866848

Back to Basics 2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/65867009

Mother's Day Follow Along Dance Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/66161030

Father's Day Follow Along Dance Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68602273

Learn to Belly Flutters Series

Belly Flutters Tutorial #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/65867138

Belly Flutters Tutorial #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/65867243

Belly Flutters Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/65880408

And back to DDT's Post Partum -Focused on rebuilding my/our Dance foundations in stamina Technique & strength while finding enjoyment with the process :)

PP DDT #1 - Shimmy Shimmy
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67641039

PP DDT #2 - Showing up & Flowing Up
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67641196

PP DDT #3 - Caribbean Cues
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68602637

PP DDT #4 - Too tired to think of a clever title, but still dancing so at least there is that lol
https://www.patreon.com/posts/69340083


Introduction to Caribbean Fusion

Caribbean Fusion Intro & Tutorial  #1 (Wining & Tick Tock)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67647949

Caribbean Fusion (CF) Practice  Video (PV) #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67648489

Caribbean Fusion Tutorial #2 (Tic Toc, Juk/jook, & C*ck it up)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68602414

Caribbean Fusion Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68602467

Caribbean Fusion Practice Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68602535

Caribbean Fusion Practice Video #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/69339957


Cassandra's Tips for Learning
https://www.patreon.com/posts/24800435

Alternatives to Turns
As turning is not an option for everyone (vertigo, equilibrium differences, mobility differences) here is a video covering some alternatives to turns :)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50700209


Cool Down & Stretch Videos
Cool Down and Stretch #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26661280

Cool Down and Stretch #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26661338

Cool Down and Stretch #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26785703

Cool Down and Stretch #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26952713


Follow along/ Warm up video Links
https://www.patreon.com/posts/22423288

https://www.patreon.com/posts/23328496

https://www.patreon.com/posts/24193784


Need a veil!?! Here are some Links to where you can purchase one.

I recommend a 3 yard silk (or light chiffon/poly/georgette) rectangular veil for Practice if you are new to Veil work and not sure where to start when it comes to getting a veil.

**If you are petite in stature, or very tall you might want to reach out to a veil artist about a more functional veil size for your height :)**

I highly recommend https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilksByCelestina
I love her colour combos. You can see a lot of her veils in my videos on facebook and Instagram.

You can also find veils at
www.fairycove.com
www.dahlal.com/categories/veils/


***If you want to get the most out of this, I recommend keeping a note book. Write down the drill video number before you start and make a note after for yourself how you felt during and after. What did it work for you? Did you struggle with it in certain areas? How does your body feel from it the the next day? This will help you to pin point areas and know how often to do or revisit a drill so you get the most out of these.

Don't do more than you can before you are ready!
It's okay if you ran out of steam halfway through or can't complete the level changes or whatever struggles you may be having. Work through the struggles if you have any. Don't overdo it. Set goals. Do just 1 or 2 songs to start and work your way to 3 if needed. Only take a movement as far and/or as fast as you can without losing too much quality of movement. Drills/practices are not a competition but a rather a tool for growth. Use them wisely and safely and go at your pace:) Seek to Find the balance of pushing yourself without over extending yourself. ❤


Happy dancing to you💃💃Thank you again for being here ❤
Cassandra