Flowarts Teacher
Nikki Scarano
100
Lessons
5
Free Lessons
3.5
hours
Module 1: Introduction to Fans
Module 2: Embodied Exercises
Module 3: Fan Grips
Module 4: Fan Concepts
Lesson • Fans • Palm Orientation
Palms In & Palms Out
An overview of palm orientation in fan flow, focusing on the difference between palms-in and palms-out grips and how changing palm direction affects the range of movements available.
Lesson • Fans • Pinky Lead • Thumb Lead
Pinky Lead VS. Thumb Lead
Comparison of pinky lead and thumb lead in fan handling, using figure-eight (infinity) pathways to feel how leading with different sides of the hand changes direction and control. The concept is practiced on both hands, with and without the fans.
Lesson • Fans • Native Side • Non Native Side
Native Side VS. Non Native Side
Defines native side and non-native side in fan flow, based on each hand moving on its own body side versus crossing to the opposite side. Demonstrates the concept with right and left hands, including front-to-back and behind-the-back crossing positions.
Module 5: Fan Shapes
Lesson • Fans • O Relation
Fan Shapes ~ O Relation
Fan shapes using the O relation, where both fans form a circular O-like frame. The lesson explores moving this unit as a whole with circles, side-to-side slides, horizontal variations, and opening and closing while keeping the O shape consistent.
Lesson • Fans • S Relation
Fan Shapes ~ S Relation
Fan shapes in S Relation, aligning key points of both fans to form a curved S-like line. The pattern includes opposite palm orientations and simple hinging changes vertically and horizontally, with options to shift the fans past each other while keeping the relationship aligned.
Lesson • Fans • W Relation
Fan Shapes ~ W Relation
Fan shapes focusing on the W relation, showing how the fans hinge as one unit and change palm orientation. The lesson includes exploring the shape through up and down hinging, sliding, and simple spins while keeping the W relation visible.
Lesson • Fans • X Relation
Fan Shapes ~ X Relation
Fan shapes in X relation, where the outer curves of two fans face toward each other to form an X-like alignment. The lesson shows this positional relationship and how it appears during a flowing demonstration.
Lesson • Fans • I Relation
Fan Shapes ~ I Relation
Fan shapes focused on I Relation, where the fans align to form a clear line. The pattern is explored in different orientations, including horizontal, vertical, and diagonal alignments, showing how this relationship changes the look of the shapes.
Lesson • Fans • C Relation
Fan Shapes ~ C Relation
Fan shapes focused on C relation, including a double C variation, where two fans stack or hinge to form curved C-like silhouettes. The lesson explores one-handed positioning and simple hinging, sliding, and folding pathways while keeping the fans aligned as a single shape.
Module 6: The FanCyclopedia
FanCyclopedia: Spinning
Lesson • Fans • Spinning
Spinning ~ Core Concept
Core fan spinning concept, focusing on rotating the fans around the finger axis with a regular-to-dynamic grip. It covers inward spins in wall plane, coordinating one or two fans in same-time, and notes basic variations like split-time and wheel-plane placement.
Lesson • Fans • Same Direction • Same Time • Spinning
Spinning ~ Same Time Same Direction
Same-time, same-direction spinning patterns with fan props, focusing on coordinated rotation timing and direction changes.
Lesson • Fans • Opposite Direction • Same Time • Spinning
Spinning ~ Same Time Opposite Direction
Same-time opposite-direction spinning patterns with fans, focusing on coordinating both props to rotate simultaneously in opposing directions.
Lesson • Fans • Opposite Direction • Split Time • Spinning
Spinning ~ Split Time Opposite Direction
Split-time opposite-direction spinning patterns for fan work, focusing on coordinated opposite-direction rotations and timing.
Lesson • Fans • Same Direction • Split Time • Spinning
Spinning ~ Split Time Same Direction
Split-time same-direction spinning with fans, focusing on coordinating both hands in a consistent same-direction pattern while rotating.
FanCyclopedia: Corkscrew
Lesson • Fans • Corkscrew
Corkscrew ~ Core Concept
A fans corkscrew core concept using a figure-eight hand path with wrists meeting and separating. The movement is practiced in both directions, including variations with fan points touching, wrists close together for a tighter shape, or a larger, more open pathway.
FanCyclopedia: Windmill
FanCyclopedia: Palm Flips
Lesson • Fans • O Relation
Palm Flips ~ Core Concept - Vertical O Relation
Palm flip wrist actions for fan work, focused on the vertical O-relation. The lesson shows flipping between palms-out and palms-in while holding a crossed-wrist O shape, creating a flicker-like visual pattern.
FanCyclopedia: Slide & Flips
Lesson • Fans • Slide & Flip
Slide & Flips ~ Core Concept ~ Horizontal
A horizontal Slide & Flip pattern with fans, held parallel to the floor in a W-shaped relationship. One hand stays isolated while the other slides across to the opposite side, then the whole W shape hinges and flips to reverse palm orientation.
Lesson • Fans • I Relation • Slide Flip • Flip • Slide & Flip
Slide & Flip ~ Diagonal ~ I Relation
A diagonal slide-and-flip variation for fan work, using I relation as the main alignment. One fan stays mostly static while the other slides along a 45-degree diagonal to meet it, then the pair flips as a unit to the opposite diagonal.
Lesson • Fans • S Relation • Slide Flip • Flip • Slide & Flip
Slide & Flip ~ Horizontal ~ S Relation
A horizontal slide and flip pattern in fans using an S relation shape. One hand slides in front to switch the S relation to the other side, then the whole shape flips, alternating sides while keeping the fan points aligned.
Lesson • Fans • S Relation • Slide Flip • Flip • Slide & Flip
Slide & Flip ~ Diagonal ~ S Relation
Diagonal slide & flip sequence with fan props using an S relation. The pattern places the palm facing away while the hands slide along opposing 45-degree diagonals, then flip and switch positions between left and right in front.
FanCyclopedia: Linear Wick Isolations
Lesson • Fans • Isolation
Linear Wick Isolations ~ Core Concept ~ Vertical
Vertical linear wick isolations for fan work, moving through a centered path between low W and high M positions. The pattern emphasizes a slow, cog-like isolation effect along the body’s vertical line while keeping arms extended.
Lesson • Fans • Isolation
Linear Wick Isolation ~ Horizontal
Linear wick isolation for fans in a horizontal pathway, focusing on keeping the wick shapes isolated while tracing across the front of the body. The pattern starts from a W position with palms out, folds to the side with palms in, then resets and repeats on both sides.
FanCyclopedia: Stack & Slide
FanCyclopedia: Hinges
Lesson • Fans • C Relation • Hinge
Hinges ~ Vertical ~ X to C Relation
A vertical hinge pattern for fan doubles, moving between C relation and X relation and back. The sequence hinges along the body’s vertical line while maintaining the C-to-X-to-C relationship between the two fans.
Lesson • Fans • C Relation • Hinge
Hinges ~ Diagonal ~ X to C Relation
Diagonal hinge work for fan hand orientation, focusing on X to C relation. The pattern uses a diagonal line and a wrist flip to shift the hinge onto the opposite diagonal.
FanCyclopedia: Folds
Lesson • Fans • Diamond • Fold
Folds ~ Split Opposite Diamond
Split opposite diamond folds with fans, alternating hand directions while keeping arms extended. The pattern moves between regular and reverse folds, aiming to trace the points of a diamond shape through opposite up-and-down hand positions.
Lesson • Fans • Same Time • Diamond • Fold
Folds ~ Same Time Diamond w/ Crossed Arms
A same-time diamond fold variation for fan flow with crossed arms, moving through extended shapes while the fans pass and slide past each other. The pattern cycles from an open T position into crossed-arm positions and back, keeping both hands moving together.
Lesson • Fans • Diamond • Fold
Folds ~ CC Relation Diamond
A fans fold variation using the Diamond shape in a CC relation (double C), folding the full diamond through several hinges while maintaining consistent hand and palm orientation. The pattern emphasizes keeping one fan aligned close to the arm as the shape collapses and reopens.
Lesson • Fans • O Relation • Diamond • Fold
Folds ~ O Relation Diamond
Fan sequence focusing on O Relation folds in a diamond pattern. The hands connect at the wrists in O Relation, then the diamond shape folds and flips between sides, passing through a low “clock” position and returning through a tight, crossed orientation.
Lesson • Fans • W Relation • Box • Fold
Folds ~ W Relation Box
Fans sequence using a W relation box with repeated folds side to side, keeping the fans stacked and aligned. The pattern alternates folding the whole shape across the body and flipping it between each fold.
Lesson • Fans • Slide Flip • Flip • Slide & Flip • Fold
Folds ~ Vertical ~ X to O Slide & Flip
A vertical fan fold sequence combining slide-and-flip actions, moving between X and O relations. The pattern folds up and down the vertical line, with wrist flips and a left-hand slide to shift shape alignment.
Lesson • Fans • S Relation
S Relation Slide
A horizontal relation slide box in S relation for fan work, using a reverse grip on one hand and a regular grip on the other. The pattern hinges the stacked S-shape across the body with a coordinated pivot, sliding to the opposite side.
FanCyclopedia: Extensions
Lesson • Fans • Extension
Extensions ~ Re-Gripping Technique
Full extension fan circles in a wall plane, focusing on re-gripping at the six o’clock position to keep the fan moving without breaking the plane. The movement uses wrist rotation and finger repositioning to continue the circle while maintaining a consistent palm-out orientation.
Lesson • Fans • Circle • Extension
Extensions ~ Split Opposite Circle
Split-time opposite-direction circle extensions for fan spinning, focusing on the hand path and wrist orientation. The pattern opens and closes between 12 and 6 while the fans rotate through a palm-flip motion, returning to wrists facing each other on the opposite side.
Lesson • Fans • Circle • Turn • Extension
Extensions ~ Turning Circle
A fans extension variation that traces a turning circle, opening and closing like scissors while pivoting through a step turn. The movement uses a sea grip with wrists together, extending arms as the pattern crosses to the opposite side and returns to the start.
FanCyclopedia: Turning
FanCyclopedia: Pirouettes
FanCyclopedia: Reels
Lesson • Fans • Reel
Reels ~ Hip Reel ~ One Hand at a Time
Hip reel practice for fan spinning, focusing on one hand at a time. The lesson explores thumb-led and pinky-led figure-eight reels around the hip area, drilled in both directions to build controlled, compact movement before combining both hands.
Lesson • Fans • Same Time • Reel • Same Direction
Reels ~ Hip Reel ~ Same Time Same Dir
A same-time, same-direction hip reel pattern with two fans, combining a pinky-lead figure-eight in one hand and a thumb-lead reel in the other. The movement uses a small wrist bounce at the bottom to support momentum and keep the reels lifting cleanly.
Lesson • Fans • Same Time • Reel
Reels ~ Hip Reel ~ Same Time Opp Dir
Same-time reels with fans where both hands move together but rotate in opposite directions, forming mirrored figure-eight paths. The pattern focuses on leading with the pinky side for outside reels and the thumb side for the reverse.
Lesson • Fans • Split Time • Reel • Same Direction
Reels ~ Hip Reel ~ Split time Same Dir
Hip reel pattern for fan spinning using split time with both hands moving in the same direction, creating a reel-style illusion around the hips.
Lesson • Fans • Split Time • Reel
Reels ~ Hip Reel ~ Split Time Opp Dir
Hip reel variation with fans using split-time timing in opposite directions. The pattern traces a figure-eight around the hips, with the hands meeting near the body center as the reels alternate.
Lesson • Fans • Same Time • Reel • Same Direction
Reels ~ Shoulder Reel ~ Same Time Same Dir
Shoulder reel pattern for fan flow using same-time timing and same-direction motion. The lesson focuses on moving both fans in parallel reels around the shoulders, with attention to clean planes and controlled body movement.
Lesson • Fans • Split Time • Reel • Same Direction
Reels ~ Shoulder Reel ~ Split Time Same Dir
A split-time shoulder reel for fan spinning in same-direction timing. The pattern focuses on maintaining the reel pathway on both sides of the body while keeping the timing even and consistent.
Lesson • Fans • Split Time • Reel
Reels ~ Shoulder Reel ~ Split Time Opp Dir
Shoulder reel variation in split time with opposite-direction fan reels, focusing on keeping the motion loose while tracking clean planes.
FanCyclopedia: Weaves
FanCyclopedia: Glides
Lesson • Fans • Glide • Behind The Head
Glides ~ Behind the Head
A fans glide variation performed behind the head, using a wheel-plane pathway. The fans travel between the face and arm, then continue across the body until the wicks face behind, with options to repeat on both sides and alternate.
FanCyclopedia: Grip Swaps
FanCyclopedia: Tossing
FanCyclopedia: Two Fans One Hand
Lesson • Fans • Two Fans One Hand
Two Fans One Hand ~ Core Concept
An overview of the core concept “two fans one hand” in fan flow, where both fans are held and moved together in a single hand. The lesson focuses on creating the look of one combined object and sets up variations for separating or transitioning the fans.
Lesson • Fans • Two Fans One Hand
Two Fans One Hand ~ Shadowing
Shadowing for two fans in one hand, using the free hand to mirror and follow the fan hand’s paths in different directions.
Lesson • Fans • Two Fans One Hand
Two Fans One Hand ~ Open & Close
Two fans one hand open-and-close pattern, using a spaced grip to glide the front and back fan without clashing. The movement alternates hinging the back fan up and down, with optional large arm circles and a simple turning variation.
Lesson • Fans • Two Fans One Hand
Two Fans One Hand ~ Bounce & Cross
Two Fans One Hand variation featuring a bounce and cross pattern. The fans swivel down along the inner arm, then travel across the body to meet on the other side, with optional knee bends and free-hand crossing for added styling.
