thee galavanting bae

A Short Story About a HulaHoop Queen

Hoop Dancer. Somatic Guide. Joy Doula. Movement as Medicine.

I’m Nicole Goss—also known as Thee Galavanting Bae—a multi-prop flow artist, somatic movement educator, and confidence curator who believes the body is a sacred portal to healing.

What started as a YMCA class with my 13-year-old daughter in 2018 became a full-bodied calling. Since then, I’ve gone from beginner to being featured on Good Morning America, BuzzFeed, and DailyMailTV—all while staying rooted in what brought me here: a deep love for play, presence, and liberation through movement.

My work centers embodiment over performance, and I specialize in helping people—especially those who don’t often feel seen in wellness spaces—come home to their bodies. My classes, workshops, and creative offerings are grounded in somatic awareness, emotional regulation, and accessible joy, especially for Black, plus-size, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ folks who deserve to move in spaces that affirm their wholeness.

With a background in community activism and ABA therapy, I bring both structure and soul to every session. Whether you’re looking to:

Regulate your nervous system through prop-based movement
Explore hoop dance as a sacred and fun practice
Reconnect to your body after burnout or survival mode
Or bring team-building and wellness into your organization through customized, culturally responsive workshops...

You’re in the right place.

I call myself a vibe curator and joy doula because I believe joy is not fluff—it’s a powerful tool for self-trust, resilience, and reimagining what's possible. I’m here to help you feel grounded, expressed, and radically alive in your body.

Let’s move, feel, and play our way free.

Why People Work With Me

You’re not just looking for a workout.
You’re looking for a way back into your body—gently, joyfully, and without shame.

Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, disconnection, or simply craving a space to feel more like yourself, my approach blends somatic movement, play, and emotional regulation practices that are rooted in care—not comparison.

People come to me when they want:

A movement practice that centers how they feel over how they look
A Black, plus-size instructor who brings realness, joy, and cultural awareness to every space
A new way to connect with themselves through props like hula hoops, poi, fans, and intuitive dance
Grounding rituals and nervous system regulation through creative, rhythmic play
Workshops and wellness experiences that are unique, affirming, and actually fun

I also partner with organizations, schools, and wellness programs to design custom workshops that bring somatic wellness, team building, and embodiment practices to your staff or community. These offerings blend trauma-aware facilitation with joyful expression—because I believe play can be powerful, even in professional spaces.

Ways to Work With Me

.Choose your vibe below:

🌈 For Individuals
→ Flow & Play Classes (In-person + virtual hoop dance + multi-prop movement)
→ 1:1 Somatic Sessions (Embodiment, emotional regulation, and intuitive movement)
→ Retreats & Special Events (Flow-based healing and joyful travel experiences)
→ Digital Resources & Courses (Learn at your pace, from wherever you are)

🏢 For Organizations
→ Team-Building Workshops (Movement-based connection and collaboration)
→ Wellness Programming (Somatic curriculum for schools, nonprofits, or companies)
→ Creative Consulting (Culturally relevant, play-based curriculum design)
→ Speaking + Facilitation (Keynotes, panels, or interactive sessions on joy, play, and embodiment)

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What People Are Saying

“We booked Nicole for a staff retreat and people are STILL talking about how good it felt to move, laugh, and just be real. She’s magic.”
— Marisol, Nonprofit Program Director

“I didn’t expect to cry during a hoop class—but it was the release I didn’t know I needed. Nicole made me feel seen in my body in a way no other instructor has.”
— Jasmine, Retreat Participant

Nicole brought the entire room to life. Her performance wasn’t just entertainment—it was energy work. People were smiling, dancing, and pulling out their phones in awe, but more than that, you could feel the joy rippling through the space. Watching a plus-size Black woman take up space so confidently and beautifully on stage moved me deeply. She didn’t just perform—she invited us all to connect, to feel, to play. I would absolutely book her again and again.”
— Tasha L., Event Curator, Chicago Day Party Series