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Halloween Weekend

2009-10-21T14:36:13Z

Will there be any jams, performances, etc this weekend?

Thanks!

Love and Light,
Gerri

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Any thing going on this weekend?

2009-10-18T15:51:11Z

ya know, hoop-wise?

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Custom made LED Hoops now available locally - Cosmic Hooper's Emporium of Bliss

2009-09-29T02:29:09Z

Hello fellow Asheville Hoopers!

I am pleased to announce that I am now taking orders for custom made light-up LED Hoops, available for local delivery in the Asheville area.
I am offering these hoops locally at a special introductory price of $125 (for standard 16 LED hoops), including the smart charger.

My standard LED Hoops measure 40’’ in diameter and use 1’’ OD tubing.
I also have tubing in 7/8’’, 3/4’’ & 5/8’’ OD and can build a hoop anywhere from 20’’-46’’.

Each standard hoop has 16 LEDs, and the colors and design pattern of the LEDs will be
customized especially for you - I like each hoop to be unique! More or less LEDs can be used.

Available LED colors are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, ultraviolet, pink, white,
slow color change rainbow, and fast color change/blinking rainbow.

The LEDs are powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, hard wired inside the hoop.
Each battery has a PCB chip, which protects the battery from over or under charging and
helps to extend it’s life. The battery will run the LEDs at full brightness for approx. 4.5 hrs.

All hoops come with a smart charger, which will fully recharge the hoop in approx. 2 hrs.

There is a small slide switch and a charging jack on the outside edge, flush with the hoop.

Each hoop is balanced by adding small weights opposite the battery.

LEDs and wiring are secured & padded, so there is no rattling or noise when hooping.

Hoops can be left bare, sanded for added grip, or taped with a variety of different gaffer’s or
decorative sparkly tapes.

Each hoop is rigorously tested, to ensure quality & durability.

I am offering a 6-month warranty on all hoops, and will repair or replace your hoop at no cost if the internal electrical components malfunction.

My website - http://cosmichooper.com - is still under construction, but you can check it out for information about my hoops and some photos. Eventually I will have an online hoop store, but for now I am taking custom orders through e-mail.

I can have your hoop ready within 1-2 days after receiving your order, and will personally deliver it to you anywhere in the Asheville area.
Hoops can also be shipped via FedEx Ground for approx. $16 (exact amount depends on hoop dimensions & location).

I also have some pre-made hoops completed and ready for purchase, or a demonstration if you want to try them out first.

If you are interested, please send me a message here or email me through the website.

I will also be attending the Trinumeral Festival at The Orange Peel & Deerfields 9/9-13, and will happily deliver your hoop to you there! :)

Happy Hooping!

-Rob

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Hoop Paradise Weekend in Charlotte With Caroleena! Come on down, y'all!

2009-09-29T02:02:23Z

My dear WNC friends-as a Warren Wilson College alumnus and lover of your fair city, I would love to invite all you hoopin' children to a Hoop Paradise Weekend in Charlotte, October 16-18, 2009. Some of you may know her from tribe, from the Convergence, from Transformus or elsewhere, but she is a spectacular instructor and is we're going to have a great weekend. Classes run from Friday night-Sunday afternoon with a Hoop Jam on Saturday evening. All the 411 is on this website: web.mac.com/dornebob1

You can register for as many classes as you like- we welcome all ages, but please, if you can, PRE-REGISTER so we know how many folks will be coming.

This hoop weekend is brought to you by Mr Krispy, aka Dorne Pentes, and the lovely Katrina Kitty, aka Katrina Cauble. For more info, give us a call at 704-492-9514- we look forward to hooping with you!

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Hoop Jam Today 8/30/09

2009-08-30T15:29:38Z

I know this message is going out @ the last minute but better late than never I suppose. A few hoopers and myself are getting together from 1pm-4pm today across from the dog park off of Amboy Rd. If you have spare time on this beautiful Sunday please join us.

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2 beautiful P.S.I. hoops for sale in Great condition

2009-08-17T18:20:49Z

I have a beautiful one year old p.s.i. hoop for sale! While it is a year old, it hasn't seen much action since February when I splurged and bought a second smaller p.s.i. and now I am no longer acclimated to its size and weight :( I want to save for a set of twin p.s.i. hoops so sadly I must sell my first love! It is 36 inches 7/8th tubing stiff with lime green and hot pink gaffers tape. 8 blue LEDs 8 Dragonfly 4 Rainbow Riders and 4 elfin ring. It is GREAT condition and needs a loving home! check out my profile pictures for photos. It is the one with mostly blue. I'll sell that one for $280 plus shipping. PM me if interested

I am also going to sell the second one I bought because again I need twins. The second one is 35 inches 7/8th tubing stiff with neon orange and hot pink gaffers. tape 8 red yellow facing to make orange, 8 dragonfly, 8 elfin ring. This beaut is also in my profile pictures and is only 6 months old! She is going for $300 plus shipping PM if interested!

Both were $340 new

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tribal pants for sale or trade

2009-06-24T17:27:03Z

hey ladies
i ordered a brand new pair of purple- plum tribal belly dance pants
they are a size medium
fits a size 8-10 and the inseam is 32 in
they are very nice just tooo big for me
i paid 60 for them but would sell or trade them for the best offeri have never ever worn them they are still new with tags and i just dont want the hassle of doing an internet return...hit me up if ya'll have any offers
http://www.sharifwear.com/?item_id=293
thanks yall

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ASHEVILLE HOOP JAM

2009-06-16T16:28:17Z

hey folks
sooooooo excited to announce that the weekly community hoop jam hosted by Mel Mac will be pack in Pritchard Park this summer
the fun starts!

Tuesday June 23rd
5-7 pm
Pritchard Park aka the drum circle park

hope to see ya'll there

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First routine on fire!!!

2009-06-06T16:55:04Z

A couple friends have invited me to put fire on my vertical twins and let-er rip during their wedding celebration. I've got three months to get it on... yahooo!
Being a mere nine months old on the hoops, I am open to any suggestions concerning my preparation. I've never spun fire before and do not yet know how to fit my hoops for the flames. As well, I will be designing a routine if possible. I've always been an improvisor, perhaps I ought to keep it that way.
Any suggestions my fellow hoopers?

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Hooper Hair Falls

2009-03-29T20:08:12Z

Hello. I am a fellow entertainer, a make up artist of sorts....a face painter with a flare for the extreme. Why do anything mediocre? Which is why I love my hair falls - they make me stand out and get noticed...whether at a huge festival, restaurant or private party everyone sees me and remembers me. My yarn hair falls are bright, colorful and fun. They are mounted on a black "Ouchless" elastic and are easily secured onto a bun or ponytail. They move with your movements and are sure to compliment your hooping.

Come take a look at our shop.....

Thanks for taking the time to look!

Gen
Face Painting Imaginations!
www.SparklesDesigns.com

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Support a good cause and win a hoop!

2009-03-20T18:45:41Z

Hi Hoopers! Some of you already know that I am now in training to run a half marathon. That's 13 miles to be run by a girl who has formerly only run when chased! I'm motivated to do this since joining a program called Team In Training, which is a fund-raising project of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Runners in this program receive training to run a marathon, and in return help raise money for blood cancer research. 75% of all money raised goes directly to research, and 25% is used to get the runners to the race, so you know your money is being used for good things rather than lining someone's pocket! I believe in this cause, being someone who has lost many loved ones to leukemia and other forms of cancer (who hasn't, really?)

I have set up a website to receive donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and it can be found here:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nc/rnr09/ahowelb40c

Here, you can not only make a contribution, but find out more about blood cancers and Team in Training, including how you yourself can train with them. In just over 20 years, Team in Training members have raised almost a billion dollars for research! My fund raising goal is $4500, so any and all donations are very much appreciated.

Everyone on Tribe who donates to this website before next Thurs the 26th will be entered to win a custom-made hoop. It will be covered in sparkly, glittery tape and will make you smile!

Thanks to everyone who has helped so far and to everyone who will be contributing! I'll be thinking of you as I cross the finish line on May 31st!

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Anyone want to meet up and hOOp?!!!!!!!

2009-03-13T02:53:12Z

Hey guys I am from Richmond Virginia and i'm coming down for the 2 night STS9 run at the Orange Peel. I'll be arriving Monday (3/16) night around 6 to 8 o'clock and i'm leaving probably Thursday morning to afternoonish on the 19th I was wondering if anyone was planning to go to these shows if they'd like to meet up before or after to hoop or even if you're not going just meet up somewhere and hoop a little bit. My boyfriend and I will be staying with a friend of ours that goes to Warren Wilson College so that could be a beautiful place to hoop it up or if there are small parks in the city. Just let me know! I hope to see some of you guys when i'm there, MUCH LOVE!

Emily

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Tape Trade

2009-03-12T13:13:34Z

Hi Everyone. I'm in need of some tape, but don't need enough to justify the Identi-tape shipping costs. Wondering if anyone has extra 1/4" black vinyl tape and/or 1" black gaffer tape that you would like to trade for some other colors. I have 1/4" vinyl tape in green, lavender, white, and yellow and 1" gaffer tape in medium blue and bright orange.

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Another Hooper's Ball?

2009-02-25T21:48:48Z

Hey guys, I was wondering who was in charge of organizing your hooper's ball last June? I'd love to help organize and promote the next one.....will there be a next one? It would be fun to have one in the winter since it's so hard to hoop outside in the cold! I just moved up here so I unfortunately missed the last one and it looked like so much fun. Or maybe we could organize something else? Any thoughts appreciated.....

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Hoop jam * potluck * general get-together

2009-02-13T18:58:40Z

I'm having people over this Thursday, February 12, to do some hooping! Any of my friends are welcome, even if you don't hoop, just to hang out. Bring a dish of some kind so we can have a picnic outside! Try to bring something unique so we don't have 20 pounds of potato salad and 20 bags of chips!

**If anyone has portable sound like something that hooks up to your iPod, or a boombox that doesn't have to be plugged in, please bring it!**

Call me or email me for directions! Please let me know if you plan on coming so I have an idea how many people will be here.

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Today's Hoop Jam

2009-02-09T12:08:48Z

Kelly, Laura, Devon, Adam and Christina...

Thank you all for coming to the park today. It was great to meet some more hoopers in the area. We must do this again soon. I hope everyone has a great week doing whatever it is you do.

Happy Hooping

~Ashley

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Hoop Jam This Sunday 2/08/2009

2009-02-08T18:48:42Z

Hey Asheville Hoopers! This Sunday is supposed to be a gorgeous day (temp. in the 60's). I thought it would be great if as many of us as possible could get together at the French Broad River Park and hoop it up from around 3ishpm - 5ishpm. There's a huge meadow in between the paths right across from the dog park and my roommate and I have hooped there a few times. It's also an opportunity to give the dog owners something to look at besides their dogs. Please post if you plan to attend. I hope to see you all there!!

PS - i don't have any audible portable music device so if someone wants to bring one that would be awesome

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January Hoop Path workshop in Knoxville, TN

2009-01-07T06:29:29Z

My friend Brooke just informed me that Ann and Baxter of the Hoop Path will be hosting a 2 day workshop in Knoxville January 10th and 11th. It is $100 for both days. I would check hooppath.com for details...I'll be going and I'm down to carpool if anyone is interested. Gas will be cheap (I drive a prius), but you would have to find accomodations for the evening. PM me if anyone is interested....

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author EVENT - Ya'll Come!

2008-11-03T19:51:05Z

Hello Soul Friends,

I just wanted to send you a personal invitation this evening to join me in
Asheville at Malaprops bookstore for a celebration, discussion, reading and
journey with the Anubis Oracle Book and Deck! Refreshments begin at 6:30 and
the actual event is from 7 -8pm.

I am very excited to share Anubis with you at a deeper level and also just
to see your shining faces and spirits this evening as we stand on the
threshold of another doorway of major change for our planet. I can't think
of a better time then now to invoke the spirit of Anubis to walk us through
the doorway to the future and remind us that WE ARE THE ONES WE HAVE BEEN
WAITING FOR! So please come and join me tonight as we invoke the memory of
who we really are from deep within our own DNA and embody the spirit of
Anubis , the Great Heart Shaman who leads the way to keeping our hearts open
and courageous.

This is the second book, along with my co author Nicki Scully that I have
published in two years. I am also working diligently on my next book, The
Shamanic Breathwork Journey to be released next year, but tonight the focus
is on Anubis and his oracle deck.

Nicki and I worked together night and day for two months last winter to
birth this amazing divination book and deck. It really represents the heart
and soul and principles of the work we have been offering through our
programs at Venus Rising for more than 12 years. Initially it was a
surprise to find that the spirit of Anbuis has been one of the main guiding
forces behind many of our teachings. However, the more I have gotten
acquainted with the heart and soul of Anubis and the powerful archetypal
presence he represents, I understand that he is the original wolf, the way
shower, the opener of the way , as he is called in ancient shamanic Egypt!!!
Certainly the Shamanic Breathwork and all the work we do at Venus Rising is
both eye opening and door opening on many different levels for all those we
serve.

I look forward to seeing you once again this evening in Asheville. Please
call if you need directions or have any questions.

In Love and Shamanic Consciousness,

Star Wolf
www.shamanicbreathwork.org
828-631-2305

P.S. -- this is being posted by her assistant - who would love to meet any Asheville hoopers!! Peace!

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Entertain Outside for Election Lines Tuesday

2008-11-03T03:02:29Z

Hey Everybody: I am going to hoop outside election lines in Raleigh Tuesday from 5:30 on. Lines are expected to be long and this is a way that you can help support voters -- by entertaining them while they wait. Yes, this was Obama's idea. It is not partison though. It helps every voter. Here is information from the Obama Campaign if you want to join in!

Dear Volunteer performers,

I’m a volunteer for the Obama campaign in North Carolina and am helping recruit volunteer performers to entertain people standing in line waiting to vote on Election Day. Sometimes the lines get really long and we want to keep voters happy while they wait.

We are looking for musicians, magicians, singers, acrobats, jugglers, tap-dancers, rap artists, clowns, mimes, puppeteers, basketball tricks, dog tricks, stilt walkers, church choirs, barbershop quartets, and anybody else who can volunteer to entertain a crowd and help keep every last Obama voter in line until they have voted! We are asking performers to be at selected polling places by 5:30pm on November 4 and entertain voters in line until everybody has voted. Polls close at 7:30pm, but performers could potentially be there until 9:00pm.

As a member of North Carolina’s creative community, we wondered if you yourself might be interested in volunteering to perform and/or if you could forward this email to your creative/performer friends and anyone you think could spread the word to performers. We especially need the help in Asheville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, Greenville, Elizabeth City, and Wilmington.

Please click on www.nc.barackobama.com/ncperform to sign up to volunteer to perform.

Please click on www.duopoly.net/CALL-FOR-V...FORMERS.pdf to download the poster and post it on bulletin boards at nearby theater departments, music departments, casting offices, churches with choirs. THANK YOU!

Please click on www.nc.barackobama.com/ncvolunteer to sign up to volunteer in other ways.
_________
Thank you so much for signing up to volunteer to help entertain voters standing in LONG LINES waiting to vote on Tuesday. If you have not received a call already, you will be hearing soon from either Emily or Marissa, who will be your coordinators on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 4th.

Emily’s contact: (919) 280-4134, pomeranze@dnc.org
Marissa’s contact: (703) 403-8873, mpmitrovich@gmail.com

I will not be available, but Emily or Marissa will tell you where you are needed and what time, and can answer any questions you have.
A few basic things:
· We will probably need you around 5:30 pm and until till the polls close
· We will get calls from the field telling us where there are long lines and either Emily or Marissa will call you and tell you the address to go to.
· It’s rain or shine
· Legally you have to be at least 50 feet from the poll, so we cannot provide an electrical outlet or cover from the elements.
· For musicians, acoustic acts are ideal, but in any case please plan on being self-sufficient
· Please do not GIVE anything physical to the voters – for you jugglers and clowns and artists, no giving of sketches, no balloon animals, etc. (you may face-paint CHILDREN only, not ADULT voters, but please do not paint anything partisan). Please do not juggle or do anything with flame.

If you have not already signed up on the system (Abel, Bash, Hardin), please do so as soon as possible: www.nc.barackobama.com/ncperform

If you have other friends who want to join the effort, please have them sign up right away at www.nc.barackobama.com/ncperform (we can still use more help, especially in Winston-Salem, Wilmington, Greenville, Rocky Mt., Elizabeth City, and Fayetteville!)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You are volunteering for a wonderful cause – to help encourage voters to stay in line and cast their vote. EVERY VOTE COUNTS! Especially in North Carolina!

Many thanks and best wishes,Liz Manne
Volunteer, North Carolina for Change

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Gala Dance Show - 11/8 - with Jewels and more!

2008-10-31T17:00:27Z

Buy Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/event/130973746

On November 8th Lisa Zahiya presents a spectacular night of world and contemporary dance. The show will be headlined by International Bellydance Sensation Ava Fleming (www.avafleming.com), who will be in Asheville teaching workshops. As an in demand instructor and performer, Ava travels around the world sharing her unique view on this ancient dance form.

The show will feature three women who have won titles at the Bellydancer of The Universe Competition. Ava won the Grand Champion title in 2004, Lisa Zahiya won Tribal Fusion Bellydancer of the Universe in 2008 and SamiTe, also of Asheville, won second place in the Tribal Fusion category in 2008.

The show will feature a dazzling array of dance, including aerial bellydance by Samite, Ladies’ Salsa by Maria-guajira & Dulcinea, Hoop Dancing by Jewels of Chapel Hill and bellydance from stars from Atlanta, Baltimore and more.

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Jewels & MelMacPink ~ hoop workshops Nov 9

2008-10-29T20:31:48Z

MelMacPink and HoopDrum will be hosting a day of hooping workshops in Asheville.

SUNDAY, NOV 9 at Terpsicorps Studio

1 - 3:30 ~ Beginner's Hoopdance Workshop with Melanie

Learn, feel and explore grace in a custom crafted fitness hoop during this Introduction to Hoopdancing Workshop. Join Melanie MacNeil aka 'melmacpink' from Asheville Hoops (www.ashevillehoops.com) in a workshop designed to teach the fundamentals of hypnotic Hoopdancing. Learn to explore moving with a hoop not only on your hips but all over the body! Class will include introductions, history of hoopdancing, warmups, hoops basics, hoop games, a hoop jam, a cool down session and finish class with a special performance not to missed! Melmacpink brings over a decade of experience of Kundalini Yoga, Firespinning and Hoopdancing to the class and provides both group as well as one on one instruction. Hoopdancing is an exellent core strengthening and cardiovascular workout; a great balance to any yoga practice!

3:30 - 6 pm ~ Twins workshop (using two hoops simultaneously) with Jewels

Double your meditative pleasure! Strengthen and balance your hoop practice by using two hoops simultaneously. This workshop will focus on refining basic core skills, tightening both horizontal and vertical planes and off-body movements. All levels welcome. Some small twins provided. Sections of this workshop will feature live music by HoopDrum's Scott Crews, an innovator of rhythms favored by those fond of flow.

$45 for one or $80 for both workshops.
Write info@hoopdrum.com to register for either or both workshops.

www.hoopdrum.com.
www.ashevillehoops.com
www.terpsicorps.org
129 Roberts Street
Asheville NC, 28801

We are also hoping to have a jam later Sunday evening to finish off the day's festivities. It would be so great to meet and play with more NC hoopers! I'll keep you posted on further details as they develop.

SATURDAY, NOV 8
Gala Show & Lisa Zahiya's 30th Birthday Party!
Featuring the best in bellydance from Asheville, the South East and starring Ava Fleming!
Hoop Drum performance
8pm
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
www.lisazahiya.com/avafleming.html

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Anyone been to the venue Stella Blue?

2008-10-23T23:07:28Z

I was just curious about the size of the stage at Stella blue in Asheville I am supposed to hoop with EOTO if there is room so I was just trying to scope out the situation! Thanks so much for any replies!

Love
Emily

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Hoop Jam w/ Snake Oil Medicine Show Tuesday Sept 30

2008-09-28T01:02:39Z

Tuesday September 30th
Downtown Pritchard Park
5-7 pm

this is the last of the Arts in the Park Hoop Jam
And i am delighted that Snake Oil is playing
ya'll come out if you haven't already made it
This is open to all skill levels and is a great way to meet other hoopers
yay!

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Hoop Jam in Downtown Asheville's Pritchard Park beginning May 27th

2008-09-14T19:34:48Z

Here are all the details! I got the info from Melmacpink, so contact her if you have questions!
Hope to see you all there!
Maria

Hoop Jam in Downtown Asheville's Pritchard Park

Come join the circle of Hoopers for a FREE hoop jam sponsored by Asheville Hoops and Arts2people!

The Jam will include some community connecting, Hoopdance warm ups, guided hoop instruction, games, dance, fun, music, performance and more!
BYO Hoop!

Wanna hoop but don't have one? contact melmacpink@hotmail.com for hoop orders.

Got extra hoops? Bring 'em along! Got friends? Bring them too!

All hoop levels are welcome!

Starting Tuesday May 27th, from 5-7 pm, at Pritchard Park. The free jam runs for 6 weeks!

Contact melmacpink@hotmail.com for more info.

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I will be hooping with EOTO in Asheville!!

2008-09-10T00:19:04Z

So on October 25th I will be hooping with EOTO at Stella Blue in Asheville and I am kind of nervous so I am posting this to let everyone know! I'd love to have some hoopers there in the crowd to support me! I know you all don't know me but you should come and introduce yourselves! I would love to meet you all!!
Here is a video of me that I sent to EOTO when I asked to join them on stage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIvEfkQaOI4

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Jordan Lake Arts & Music Festival, October 4-5

2008-08-24T16:38:38Z

Hey Hoop Enthusiasts~

Having witnessed the vibrant hoop vibes at local events and festivals, the organizers of this years Jordan Lake Arts & Music Festival have invited hoopers to come play. They are so excited about the hooping presence that they are giving FREE PASSES to hoopers!

WHAT: Jordan Lake Arts & Music Festival

WHY: FREE PASS for hoopers

WHEN: Sat & Sun, Oct 4 & 5

TIME: 10 am - 6 pm both days

CHECK MUSIC and DETAILS: www.jordanlakeartsandmusic.org/index.htm
I've been assured the grounds are hoopable (flat and foot friendly.)

CAMPING: If you want to camp, there is a state park by the Lake. The organizers will help shuttle folks from festival site to camping area. Fires are allowed in the state park.

TRAVELING HOOPERS: If you decide you want to come visit the Carrboro area, this week could be a great time. You can get into this fest for free, then stay around for weekly events and hit Shakori Hills Grassroots Music Festival on Thursday (Oct 9 - 12)

www.shakorihills.org~ $75 for weekend pass

OR if the Shakori site doesn't grab you, there is another festival with kick ass music at Deerfields the same weekend. (I'm kinda bummed not to go b/c the Roots and Lettuce + many other groovy bands are playing!)
www.lokifestival.com

RSVP: If you are interested in a free pass, let me know. I want to give them a sense for how many folks might come. I'm not sure they can afford to give free passes to every hooper in the triangle (geez! I can't imagine how many folks that is:-).
Write me at hoopflow@gmail.com so I can compile a guest list.

Your attendance or RSVP DOES NOT MEAN: you have to perform, teach, wear furry calf boots, bring extra hoops, join a cult, or even commit to being there rain or shine. We are just trying to get an estimate of potential passes offered.

(Do any of the above that you would like to do of course!)

In festival flow,
Jewels

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Hooping in the winter?

2008-07-18T04:16:58Z

Hey everyone!! I've been a member of the group for some time but haven't really posted much because I'm in Hickory... However, I'm making my way to Asheville (finally!!!) in late Nov. to Dec. and was wondering if you guys hoop it up in the winter months anywhere? I know I'm a little ahead of schedule, but I'm really excited to meet more hoopers and try to improve on my simple skills... :) I look forward to seeing you all in the winter!!!! -Heather

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Loved...and lost...dog...please help.

2008-06-28T19:35:46Z

my friend, paul, is searching for his dog.
i know you peeps are good peeps, i'm from there, and know many of you...
please help in any ways that you can.
contact me directly in a PM, please, as i only joined this tribe to post this topic and am leaving now.
Blessed Be Beloveds!

here is his post:

my dog gandolph,

http://www. myspace. com/298055506

is still missing in action in asheville, north carolina. if you are in asheville, or know or have any "friends" in or around that area -NC, SC, TN, GA please forward this info to them. he was last seen on 6-17 wearing his collar. he is a 75 lb. great dane/greyhound/shephard mix with a scar on his leg from a recent surgery. he is tan with brindle markings. big, beautiful, and graceful; friendly, but quite possibly skittish. it is quite likley at this point that somebody has taken him in. keep your ears and eyes peeled. sooner or later he might turn up. he is the love of my life, and I am dying inside.

thank you for everyone who has already offered suggestions and help.

I am eternally grateful.

love always...paul

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Transformus Chill Spin Zone and Skillz Exchange

2008-06-23T14:24:00Z

I am happy to announce that the Chill Spin Skillz Exchange will be returning to Transformus 08!

The Chill Spin Zone is a low-key, safe place for spinners and dancers of any skill level. It is both a learning and a teaching environment as well as a non-competitive play space. There will be music, workshops, classes and freeform fun throughout the weekend. Look for us in the Elyssium Fields.

The Chill Spin Zone and Skillz Exchange is brought to you by Philosopher's Stone, Bubble Camp, Ripe and Juicy and many wonderful and giving teachers from all over Mysteria. It is a unique opportunity to teach, learn, connect and share in a cooperative and safe space from a variety of amazing teachers and performers. It is also a great opportunity to make friends and build community. And the first step to organizing it is a Call For Teachers!!!

Everyone has something to teach. Everyone has something to learn.

What do you have to share? Mysteria needs you!

Please let us know what you'd be interested in sharing. If there is a time or day that's better for you, let us know that too. Once we get everyone's feedback, we will make a schedule of workshops that will be posted online as well as in the Chill Spin Zone. TITS will also be announcing upcoming workshops throughout Mysteria.

Here is a list of the workshops that were offered last year. Let's use this as a framework to build upon. Feel free to share something new and different or sign on to teach one of these amazing skills:
- Staff
- Double Staff
- Fire Fans
- Hooping
- Tribal Dance
- Poi
- Fire Eating

Please indicate what skill level you are interested in teaching (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and sign up even if someone else has already volunteered. More is better! If there is something unique about the workshop you want to teach, give us a little information about that also.

So what do you have to share?

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~The Hoopers Ball~

2008-06-05T02:29:55Z

when: This Saturday June 7th
where: The Garage at Biltmore

Bring your own hoop and its FREE to get in!!
lots of fun hooping to be happening

if anyone has a flyer feel free to post it
otherwise for more info
look up melmacpink she has all the details

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Great jam today

2008-05-28T02:01:11Z

Thanks so much for the fun in Pritchard Park today. Came away with some new moves!

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Trinumeral Music Festival on 08.08.08!! Deerfields, NC

2008-05-24T00:14:31Z

Hey lovely ladies (and fellers)!
I just got a message from the guy who helps put on this festival, that is ironically scheduled the same day as World Hoop Day every year.
It looks like a blast and the line-up is great, AND it's close to a lot of you NC hoopers! If you don't have plans for World Hoop Day, you should definitely look into this and we can all celebrate World Hoop Day together!

Trinumeral is a 3-day camping, music and arts festival scheduled to take place from Friday, August 8th through Sunday, August 10th at Deerfield’s Amphitheater, in the Mills River community, close to the Asheville Airport. The retreat is a 940-acre family-owned tract of unspoiled wilderness offering camping, swimming, and hiking. Surrounding the ponds and two authentic cabins, apple orchards and rhododendrons cascade throughout the Queens Creek Mountains. Tent camping will be plentiful, with a secluded family camp ground set aside. Car camping and RV passes are also available at an additional cost.

-LINEUP-
Galactic featuring special guest Boots Riley (of The Coup) Perpetual Groove
Lotus
Eoto with Michael Kang
Kaki King
Midnite
Danny Bedrosian and Secret Army
Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band
Dubconscious
The Mahavishnu Project
Gavin McGowen
Stephanie's Id
Laura Reed and Deep Pocket
Custard Pie
SeepeopleS
Jar-e
Avec La Force Drum and Dance Ensemble
Junc Ops
The New Familiars
Josh Blake & The Big Money Band
Granola Funk Express (GFE)
Incognito Mosquito
The Mantras
Kung Fu Dynamite
Eulipion Ensemble
Bowie
Par
BrettRock
DJ Faux Real
Unifire Theatre

.....MANY MORE TO COME......

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Asheville Music Jamboree

2008-05-22T13:47:08Z

I'm thinking of heading west this weekend to see the Asheville Music Jamboree at Deerfields. Have any of you been to this festival before? More importantly, will any of you gorgeous hoopers be there this year? I really hate dancing alone and would love to meet some fellow afficionados if it's a hoop-friendly event.

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Meetup?

2008-05-21T02:10:21Z

Does anyone ever meet up in Asheville? I just heard about hooping and I'd love to try it. I live in Waynesville.

Peace,
Ali

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Spotted a hooper in downtown Ashevegas today...was that any of you???

2008-05-20T00:36:54Z

I was downtown today at the Grove Arcade and as I was parking, I spotted a hooper parked across the street. She had a bunch of hoops leaning against her car. She was hooping really great! I saw her using two hoops at once and then hooping one around her bent arm...like on the elbow (I don't know the names of any tricks yet). Anyways, I wanted to go talk to her, but by the time I went inside to one of the shops and came out, she was gone, but her car was still there. Was that anyone from AH??

Peace!

Ali

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Hooping Project for the Asheville Full Moon Gathering!

2008-05-18T08:22:19Z

Hi everyone,
I'm Excited that the next Full Moon gathering is going to be out doors, so I thought we should all get together & shake our hips with hoops. :~)

So I will be bringing about 10 freshly made hoops to share, & I would like to host a Hoop taping party Sun-Day & Mon-Day. I have a small assortment of colored electrical tape, but it would be great if more people **(Smiles & looks at You)** would bring different colored, sparkly, shinny, reflective tape to add to OUR new Hoops.
I plan on sharing OUR new hoops with everyone & bringing them back to all our future out door Full Moon gatherings.

May we all find our inner hooppiness

Lovin ya'll
River~

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Headed your way!!!

2008-05-02T11:42:51Z

Hello all! I'm a hooper in Portland leaving tomorrow for a move to Asheville! Where/When is the best place to find a community hoop jam? Can't wait to meet all of you!!!

Peace and Love,
Hailyn

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HoopShop with Jewels, in Knoxville, TN!!

2008-04-25T12:40:17Z

Workshops in the art of 'ze Hula Hoop
by the beautiful hoop goddess, Jewels from Chappell Hill
Saturday, May 3rd @ 1:00
and
Sunday, May 4th @ 11:00
Both days at The Shed in Maryville, Tn
$45 per day or $75 for both.

There will be a belly dance and fire hoop show saturday night at The
Shed, starting around 6:00.

Featuring Belly Dance by Ananda (us), Lisa Zahiya (Belly
dancer of the Universe winner) and her partner Jen Amann from
Asheville, and Jewels (hoop shop instructor from Chappell Hill), all
performing to the music of the Wondering Circus.

jaiamara@bellsouth.net to Register

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Orange Peel

2008-04-01T23:50:11Z

Hey there...does anybody know if the Orange Peel allows hoopers at shows? I saw a girl once a few years ago hooping there at a particle show. Give me a link if you know...thanks!

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hoop circle happenin?

2008-02-21T14:38:13Z

just seeing if anyone was still meeting at the park to hoop during the week? we moved right nearby and I'd love to meet up if it's still happenin

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Hoop Convergence April 208 Schedule/Prices

2008-01-30T01:08:38Z

Hoop Convergence April 11 - 16, Carrboro, NC

SCHEDULE (subject to change:-)

Times, arrangements and final teacher details are still being negotiated.
Some classes/activities will be for everyone. There will also be break-out sessions where we divide to meet in smaller groups.

FRIDAY: ARRIVAL

To welcome you to Chapel Hill, NC, we will offer an evening for arrival and orientation. This evening will allow time for a deep breath, casual hooping, nourishing potluck, camp or bunk set-up, meeting other hoopers and orienting for the days ahead.

SATURDAY: THE HOOPING BODY

Saturday will focus on the hoop, our bodies and the relationship and possibilities created between the two.

Circle Up: Saturday we will begin the introduction to the circle with a forum on hoop craft. As the basis of the practice, the hoop, in its varying dimensions, weight, aesthetics, grip and balance affects the experience of hooping. Hoops of differing sizes and weights open new doors for movement possibilities and thus physical, mental and spiritual benefits. There will be time for sharing thoughts on the craft and perhaps make a new hoop.

Movement Workshops: 11 am – 4 pm

Classes on Saturday will focus on foundations, injury prevention (Ariana), flexibility & strength training for hooping (TBA), Handwork (Caroleeena) and compiling a movement inventory (full group activity.)

JAM: Integration time at Town Commons with live music 5 – 9 pm (All ages.)

SUNDAY: COMMUNITY / SHARING & PRESENTING THE DANCE

Sunday’s themes will focus on taking the hoop into the community. We will focus on ways to facilitate hooping in your community, event planning, stylizing the hoop dance and dressing for the occasion.

Circle Up: Annie O, creator of World Hoop Day, will host a morning forum with the assistance of Jewels, creator of Hoops for Haiti and Caroleeena who started the Henrietta Jensen Outreach and Education Project in Jamaica. This will be a great time to envision a community event or social service project for your hometown or a sister community.

Circle Up: In the interest of community, on both local and global levels, Alicat, will host a forum on Sustainability and Hooping. You may be able to educate your community with some of these ideas when you return home for Earth Day.

Weaver St Market Jazz Bruch: 11 am – 1 pm

This is a special spot for us Carrboro hoopers, as Spiral & Jewels began a ritual of getting dressed up and taking bundles of colorful hoops to this space to complement their weekly music events. We believe that this has been a key component to promoting the joy of hooping in Carrboro, NC. This event is free to the public, offers great brunch and beverage options and hosts live music. Great for all ages.

Movement Workshops: 1 – 5 pm

Save some energy because we will be going straight from brunch to workshops for the afternoon. Workshops will feature advanced moves (Stefan of Groovehoops), Street Hooping aka Busking (Revolva), Spinning (Jewels & Spiral) and HoopYoga (TBA.)

Craft: late afternoon/early evening

Sunday evening will feature a crafting, trading and costuming event. Annie Weinhart, of Annieland, will offer a no-sew costume techniques workshop in the late afternoon. This will kick off the costuming and crafting portion of the Convergence. This evening will be an opportunity to create, envision or trade pieces of hoopable clothing or patterns. After much consideration, we don’t believe it will be quite workable to have 30 sewing machines in one room, but we will have a few for easy sew patterns in addition to other fun possibilities. We will let you know how much fabric you need to bring for the workshop. Please begin to collect the fun clothing or chunks of fabric that no longer suit you, but may be passed on or traded.

MONDAY: PERFORMANCE

Monday’s workshops will highlight performance aspects of hoopdance. While not all of us are professional performers, each demonstration for a class, group or community event involve some elements of performance and presentation. Let’s face it, whenever we go out to dance with a hoop, we are on display and are communicating with spectators. Hooping is a form of communication, thus considering these elements of the dance is like honing your conversational skills.

Circle Up: Performance Theories, Tips and Personal Stories

Movement Workshops: 10 – 2

Workshops will feature Choreography (Stefan), Engaging an Audience (TBA), Partner Techniques (Ammon & Marria)

Make-Up Techniques: 4 pm

Christine & Patika will lead us through a workshop on make-up application to highlight our natural beauty prior to a super sweet jam. Professional performers and make-up artists, they will surely host an informative and fun pre-ball party.
Full spectrum of needs to be announced.

JAM: Hoop hop set 7 – Midnight (Final details to come.)

With its bumping bass kicks and lyrical flowetry, Hip Hop has had tremendous influence on some of us Carrboro hoopers. This evening will feature live instrumental hip hop jams for your spinning pleasure. This may also be a time to offer a performance to the circle of hoopdancers. Part of the evening will also be DJ’d with a variety of styles of grooviness.

TUESDAY: FIRE

Circle Up: Alicat will facilitate a forum to Compare/Contrast Fire Hoop Designs Safety. Several fire hoop designers will be present to show their fire hoops and tell stories of their creation. Ali will introduce other designs (for some not present) and discuss the differences, advantages, disadvantages, etc. You will also leave the Convergence with an extensive safety packet compiled by Caroleeena.

Craft: After viewing a variety of fire hoop designs and meeting some crafters, we will offer this time for a hands’ on experience of fire hoop craft. This will be a collaborative project as creating a fire hoop is a labor intensive endeavor. We hope to introduce materials, tools, techniques for wick wrapping and complete one hoop to christen during the evening burn!

Movement Workshops: Afternoon

Workshops will feature Fire Hoop practice, Twin Hooping (Jewels & Spiral), HoopYoga (TBA), More (TBA)

Fire: After Dark

Fire Dancing and Drumming~ Gathering around a fire is a sacred, traditional ritual. As humans, we have lost some of our connection with fire in modern times and thus lost respect for its tremendous power of sustaining, transformation and healing. Fire is a powerful element with powers of creation and destruction. We will offer time to initiate, perform and share fire dancing experiences to burn away that which we no longer need and send prayers, hopes and wishes for the future through this dance. We hope this evening will be fiery, fun and ritualistic as we channel our Shiva energies. Incredible rhythms provided.

WEDNESDAY: HEALING HOOP DANCE

Wednesdays themes will focus on Cultivating Creativity, Nurturing Spirit, Healing Potentials of Hoopdance, Working with Special Populations and Social Outreach.

Circle Up: Hooping as Healing Art and Social Service

Writing Your Hoopdance (Revolva), Hooping as Sacred Movement (Jewels), Hooping with Special Populations (Ariana & Laura), Hooping & The Chakras (Tracey), More TBA

Closing ceremonies TBA

We are also including some business and teaching information. Some info will be included in the orientation packet for you. Circle Ups on these topics TBA. More details are being finalized everyday. Stay tuned for teacher bios and more details on events.

REGISTRATION
Full event, five days = $350 (This includes all workshops, jams, forums)
Three days = $250
Day passes = $95
Class or event passes will be released as times are confirmed and may vary depending upon the event. Some events will be free and open to the public.

Join hoop convergence tribe for more info. http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopconvergence

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HOOPDANCE classes in ASHEVILLE!

2008-01-16T18:19:55Z

Hello Hoopers!

Hoopy New Year! Great news about Hooping in Asheville!

Beginners and Intermediate Hoopdance classes start on MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008.

After Mbody Studio closed on Jan 1st, Hoopdance Classes are now conveniently relocated downtown on Carolina Lane offering 15 extra minutes for open practice and warm up sessions!!

Beginners Hoopdance: Hooping 101; An 8 Week Series! 5:45-6:45pm
Doors open promptly at 5:30 for check in and open practice time.

No experience necessary! This class is taught as a module where each week new hoop moves build upon the next. It is specifially designed to take students through the basics of Hooping. Whether you are brand new to the hoop, or are re-peating the series to ensure better muscle memory, this class covers the building blocks of Hoopdance. Beginners Hoopdance allows the student to explore the hoop through movement, dance and body awareness. In each class a new move is covered and uses a wide range of body parts for the hooper to explore. A new series starts every 8 weeks.

*********Next 8 week series for Beginners starts on February 11th, 2008.**************
*********PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!****************
**********SPACE IS LIMITED!!! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!!!! *******
Beginners classes will continue to be held weekly on January 14th, 21st, and 28th.

(Please note that no classes are held on February 4th due to instructor vacation! yay!!!!)

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Intermediate Hoopdance: Deepening Your Hoop Experience. 7:15-8:15 pm
Doors open at 7:00 promptly for check in and open practice time.

****Please note!!! A Pre-requisite is required for this class with instructor's guidance; the comfortable completion of Beginners Hoopdance: Hooping 101; An 8 Week Series. (Some people may repeat the beginners series more than once before entering the Intermediate class. This is to be determined by the teacher's reccommendation. This guideline is developed for safety purposes.)******

Intermediate Hoopdance is a class for more experienced hooping students who have demonstrated a comfortable awareness of the basic Beginners Hoopdance moves. The class covers how to do off the body tosses, working with more complex and dynamic moves, as well as learning transitions. This class is suited for the Hoop Dancer who wants to take their practice to a deeper, more developed, level. The class includes an aerobic workout, yoga poses and floor work as well as choreographed moves. Deepening Your Hoop Experience takes Hoopdance to a new level!

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RATES AND PACKAGES:
Classes are $12 each at the drop in rate. Class cards are offered in a package deal of 8 classes for $80. That is a $16 savings! Class cards are good for 10 weeks from the date of payment. (allowing 2 missed classes per series)

******IMPORTANT!!! ******
Class size is limited to 6 students! This is in order to secure the safety of the students, to maintain the integrity of the dance space, and to ensure the quality attention to each student.
Students with Class Card series who arrive on time during the 15 minute check in get prioritized! Drop in student slots are offered if available and are done so on a first come first serve basis during the check in. Students with class cards who arrive late will be denied a space if the class is full, so please be on time!!! Students are strongly encouraged to purchase Class Cards in order to guarantee their space in the class.

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Hoopdance classes are led by Melanie MacNeil aka 'melmacpink'. Melanie was Certified as a Hoopdance Fitness Instructor in July 2007 by 'Hoopgirl' aka Cristabel Zamor founder of www.hoopgirl.com. Melanie brings a sense of fun and grace to her Hoopdance classes. She is currently developing AshevilleHoops.com and is excited to bring Hoopdance classes, workshops and performances to Western North Carolina. With a background in Yoga, Mental Health, Fire Dancing and the Movement Arts, her classes are sure to include a physical, emotional, and spiritual workout! Come prepared to connect to your 'Self', let go of stress and find the flow and grace in your body!

For more info please contact her at:

melmacpink@hotmail.com
828-215-7358

saty tuned for AshevilleHoops.com coming in February 2008!

CLASS TIMES
Beginners Hoopdance 5:45-6:45 Doors open for check in, open practice and hoop warm up time promptly at 5:30.

Intermediate Hoopdance 7:15-8:15 Doors open for check in, open practice and hoop warm up time promptly at 7:00.

HOW TO GET THERE:
41 Carolina Lane
Asheville, NC
Parking is available on Lexington Ave (meters run until 6pm). Other parking is available in the lot across from Rosettas/Emerald Lounge/Broadway's or at any of the various Asheville City Parking garages.
Directions by foot:
Heading North on Lexington Ave, take a R at the light onto Hiawasse (where the skateshop is), walk 1/2 block up the hill. Take a R onto the 2nd alley on the right. That is Carolina Lane.
The studio is the 2nd door on the right.
It has a peach colored exterior with a white garage door and the entrance door is black. #41

Hoop to see you there!
~namaste~

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HOOP Workshop!

2007-11-28T01:25:11Z

Calling all HOOPERS!

This Friday, 11/30/2007 at Mbody Studio, I am leading a Girls Night Out Event! This is chance to all get together for fun and fitness! Using Hoops as our medium it is sure to be blast! Whether this is your first time hooping, or you are a seasoned pro, come join the fun! There will be hoops for use and some to buy! Hoops make great gifts, either for yourself or for a friend! So call your friends and join the hoop vibe this Friday night!

The evening will include instruction, games, a hoop jam, wine nibbles and a performance!

Plan to arrive at 6:45, we will start promptly at 7 pm.

35$ covers studio (amazing and beautiful!), hoop usage, wine, snacks and professional instruction! What a deal!
pre-pay by 11/28 for a 5$ discount!
$5 off for Mbody studio members!

Mbody Studio
1200 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC
828.277.7500

or contact me direct
melanie macneil
melmacpink@hotmail.com
828-215-7358

HOOP to see you there!!

space is limited! call to pre-register!

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SAVE THE DATE! HP Retreat set for 6/26- 6/29, 2008!

2007-11-14T17:16:19Z

Save the Date!

We wanted to give everyone advance notice of this amazing event. Last year, we were only able to give two months notice, and we had some hoopers who were not able to come. We had such a good time last year, that we hope that this notice comes early enough that all who would like to come, can make it.

The 2nd Annual National Hoop Path Retreat dates are now set for June 26- June 29th, 2008. We decided to bump up the dates from July so that we do not conflict with Transformus, or the heat of July's southern Sun.

We will follow the same schedule as last year, but will offer an additional beginner set of workshops (three day intensive) immediately preceding the Intermediate/Advanced Workshops each of the three days.

We will provide you with all the details and the full schedule very soon.

If you're too curious to wait, here are some links to last year's event. These are just to give everyone and idea of what this event is like. Please keep in mind that these posts are about last year's retreat.

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/6889d0ca-5925-4543-b6b1-46cb0100ae77

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/82007877-16c7-49b2-8d5b-9db6d062ebd1

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/d2bbe4f7-1d9c-4756-9f5f-65f362af7e92

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/46c07ea0-87a0-4efb-b2cb-734c8357eaff

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Hoop circle-change?

2007-11-02T16:46:49Z

With the time change coming up I'm thinking we should move the hoop circle to earlier in the day. Say, maybe, 3:30? Also, is Thursday a good day for all??

Last, anyone have suggestions of indoor places to hoop when the weather is too cold?

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10/28 - Support LAAFF and Future of Tradition

2007-10-23T03:53:16Z

THIS WEEKEND - COME TO Parade Art Party
Hi friends!
Please join us for this 'float-raising', and forward this to your many artsy folks with an interest in LAAFF, the annual Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, or any of the other great community endeavors of these two orgainzations. Thanks! ~~

Invite details:
Future of Tradition Productions and Arts2People have joined forces for the Asheville Holiday Parade! To foster community support for the arts, we are constructing a float with the theme of a Magic Carpet Ride, and entering it in the float contest. We are excited for the opportunity to bring people together for a day of fun, food & art to make this dream a reality. The parade theme this year is 'creating community thru celebration' - let's start with a party!

We will have the first Art Party on Oct 28 - 12 - 7 PM, at Kitty's. We will be making banners, assembling & painting the magic carpet and making the giant tassels. No artistic talent required, just enthusiasm. Please bring something to eat or drink and your creativity! Kid and new mom-friendly. If you would like directions, contact Torva at Torvawench@gmail.com.
Thanks!

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Hoop Circle is on again!

2007-10-22T00:38:29Z

Thursday, Carrier Park, 5:30 til ~7
It better not be raining, and hopefully no one will be sick this week, 'cause I'm ready to get my hoop on!!!
Hope to see you there!

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Hoop jam Thursday night

2007-09-27T23:51:07Z

See you all there!
Carrier park
5:30 til ~7

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Hoop Circle Today!

2007-09-21T10:19:45Z

It's Hoop Day Thursday!
5:30-7:00ish pm
Carrier Park (Amboy Rd.)
Come on out to play! :D

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Anyone want to hoop this weekend?

2007-09-21T10:18:53Z

I am now officially comming to Asheville Saturday and should arrive in the early afternoon. I will be there until Sunday evening. I would love to get together with some of ya'll. I live in Knoxville, but I would love to get to know other hoopers close by :)

I think we are staying somewhere close to Patton Ave. Are there any cool places you reccomend to hoop at?

Shoot me a message if you are interested!!

Can't wait to be in BEAUTIFUL ASHEVILLE TOMORROW!!!!!!

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Weekly Hoop Jam

2007-09-13T19:14:12Z

5:30 until ~7pm
Carrier Park (off of Amboy Road, enter across from Short Michigan Ave)
Looks like the weather should be perfect, so come on out and play!

(Sorry for not being there last week. My daughter had a fever, and Rob hung out for a little while but no one showed, so he headed home.)
We'll be there tomorrow!

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I'm comming to Asheville Friday!

2007-09-11T23:05:45Z

I am heading to Asheville Friday for a concert. Are there any hoop gatherings taking place?
I will not be there until the evneing and will possibibly be staying the night there with a friend. So maybe something on Saturday?
I would love to meet and hoop with the Asheville crew!

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hoop class at MBody in Arden

2007-09-11T01:05:02Z

Anybody been to this class? Is it more of an aerobic workout thing or do they teach you tricks or what? Either is fine with me! I think I am going to pop in Monday because I hear you can get a week of free classes to try out the studio if you're new.

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Hoop Circle is on again! Tonight!

2007-09-06T13:26:43Z

Come on out!
5:30 - until...
Carrier Park off of Amboy Road (entrance across from Short Michigan Ave).
See you then!

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Hoop Circle this Thursday, August 30th

2007-08-30T01:16:04Z

You know the drill...
Carrier Park off of Amboy Road from 5:30 until...
Possible thuderstorms tomorrow, but I'm up for hooping in the rain :-)

Hoop to see you all there! (Ok, I know that was corny, but I had to do it!)

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Hoop Circle, Thursday, 8/23

2007-08-30T01:01:57Z

Carrier Park on Amboy road

5:30 until we can't take it any more!
Be there or be square!

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Hoop Circle Thursday, 8/16

2007-08-22T16:04:06Z

Bring a huge smile to your face...
Loosen up those hips...
Activate those chakras...
Bring your heart rate up...
Exercise every muscle in your body...
Get your Groove on...
Spin to your hearts content...
And come out and join the Asheville Hoopers Community Hoop Circle every Thursday evening from 5:30 until...
At Carrier Park on Amboy Road (entrance is directly across from Short Michigan Ave.)
There will be hoops aplenty and music to get down to... All you need to bring is you! (but a blanket for resting on, water, and snacks are recommended, too:-)
All ages welcome!
Email me with any questions!
Hope to see you there!

Don't know what hooping is?
Here is a video of a hoop jam in Chapel Hill last month...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJIUT3QCbPs

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we're visiting Asheville this weekend!!!!!

2007-08-12T01:00:00Z

I'm coming to Asheville tomorrow, Friday, August 10 -Monday August 13! I would love to hoop with any of you who could make time. I'll be staying at the Sweet Biscuit Inn with my family and will of course bring hoops. I've had the pleasure of hooping with Gippy and Stephanie at Beaver Lake and at the drum circle in town on Friday. And I got to meet the wonderful Maria here at the Hoop Path Retreat a few weeks ago. I would LOVE to see you guys again.

You can reach us on our cell phones 919 812 7480 (Beth), 919 812 7478 (Michael) and 919 812 3731 (Erica). Please give us a call if any of you are interested in meeting up or if there are any hoop jams happening. I look forward to hooping with some of you.

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Hoop Circle - Thursday 8/2

2007-08-08T00:07:15Z

Hello Asheville Hoopers!
Just a reminder that our weekly hoop circle has changed to Thursday's
We will be hooping it up again tomorrow - Thursday 8/2 - at Carrier Park around 5:30pm
...so come on out to play, and bring a friend! :)

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Hoop Thrusday

2007-07-24T16:32:15Z

Thanks for sending out that invite, Gippy. I go to a meeting every other month on thursday evening, so I won't be able to make it this thursday. Perhaps the next!

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Hoop Path coming to Asheville??!!

2007-07-22T02:32:16Z

OK Asheville hoopers... I spent this past weekend in Carrboro for a Hoop Path Workshop and I don't have the words to describe how amazing and transformational it was. I have talked with Baxter about coming to Asheville for a workshop... Don't have any details yet, but who is interested?

Can't wait to start hooping with you all again... Let's set a date!!

Maria

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Hoop Circle Today! - Thursday 7/19 @ Carrier Park

2007-07-19T13:27:05Z

I didn't end up making it out to hoop yesterday, because of the rain :(
So... I'll be heading out to Carrier Park around 5:30pm today
Maria has said she can make it too, and we hope to see some other hoopers there!

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Hooping @ Carrier Park - Wed. 7/18

2007-07-19T13:23:34Z

Hey Hoopers!
Anybody down for some hooping in the park tomorrow evening?
As long as it's not pouring rain, I'll plan on being at Carrier Park around 5:30pm
Work has been really stressful for me lately, and I need to get some quality hoop-time in
Hope some other folks can make it out to play! :)

-Rob

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Hey, Asheville!

2007-07-17T14:36:20Z

Your sister city, Carrboro, is hosting a bunch of hoopers this weekend and we would love to have some A-town folks join us. We're just about 3.5 to 4 hours away and would love to hang with ya. You can check out a schedule of events on the hoop path tribe if you're curious. We still have some camping available if you would like to stay. We would really, really, really love to have some of you for the Hoopers' Ball on Sunday night from 7 to 10 pm. All the events, except for the workshops, are totally FREE and open to the Hooping public. If you could come it would be great! There is so much negativity in the news these days, we felt like we could all use a break and enjoy some Positivity. This weekend is about positive rhythm generation. I hope some of you can come.

Hoop Peace to you, Asheville!

Baxter

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World Hoop Day

2007-07-15T01:07:55Z

Hey all... are there any plans in Asheville for World Hoop Day (www.worldhoopday.com) on July 7th? If not, let's make some!!!

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Hoop Circle - Carrier Park, Wednesday 6/20

2007-06-23T23:16:30Z

Hey now!
I know it's short notice, but hopefully some folks can come out to play! :)
I'm planning to be at Carrier Park hooping it up around 6pm today
I'll have some extra hoops with me to share
Hope to see some hoopers there!
-Rob

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7.7.7...re:generation!

2007-06-21T15:43:07Z

Greetings, I'm an OBX hooper traveling out your way in a couple of weeks to celebrate world hoop day at deerfields for the re:generation festival. I've never been to the venue, but it sounds heavenly :-)
I'd love to meet and jam with fellow hoopers throughout the weekend of 7/6-7/8... Anyone else planning to be there?
Peace and respect, and much hoopLove...
Kara

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Hoop Circle - Wednesday 6/6

2007-06-06T01:32:56Z

Hey now!
We'll be hooping it up again tomorrow, Wednesday 6/6, at Carrier Park around 6pm until dark.
I met some new hoopers this weekend at AmJam, and they were very excited about joining in -- so hopefully our circle will be growing soon!
hope to see lots of happy hoopers there! :)

This should be a regular event every Wednesday, weather permitting.

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Hoop Circle - Wednesday 5/30

2007-05-30T14:11:23Z

Hello Hoopers!
We will be having another hoop-jam this Wednesday 5/30 at Carrier Park.
I'll probably plan on being there around 5:30 or 6:00pm and hooping it up until dark.
Come on out and play!
Bring some friends!

~Gippy

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I need a hooping buddy/buddies!!

2007-05-17T17:02:25Z

I live in Knoxville, TN and have ZERO friends who hoop, or find hooping fun. I travel to Asheville alll the time and I got really excited to find an Asheville hooping tribe! I would love to meet up with some hoopers next time through Asheville. I come through for shows a lot!!!

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Hoop Circle Rain Date - Thursday 5/17/07 Carrier Park

2007-05-16T21:30:33Z

Well, the rain prevented us from hooping it up today - but we're going to try again tomorrow!
We're planning to meet a little earlier, around 4:00pm, at Carrier Park
Hope to see some happy hoopers there! :)

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Hoop Circle Wednesday 5/16/07 Carrier Park

2007-05-16T21:28:05Z

Hey all
We are planning to meet today
Wednesday 5/16/07
Carrier Park in West Asheville( which is where we ending up meeting last sumer and fall)
5:30 till dark

hope to see some of ya'll there
this i hope to be a weekly or bi weekly event

excuse typos please

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Spring Hoop Circle

2007-05-09T16:38:45Z

Hey folks
the weather has been getting warmer and it would be nice to get out and have a hoop session

when is the best day/time for people
and we can all try to meet up to get our hoop on

im generally available so let me know what works best for ya'll

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anyone going to LEAF next weekend?

2007-05-01T17:11:39Z

www.theleaf.com

I'll be there. Hope to see you!

susan

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The New and Improved Hooping.org 3.0

2007-03-29T00:00:22Z

Hello Asheville!

Looks like we'll have Beth and Baxter here this weekend, but I wanted to let you know that Hooping.org has been restructured, redesigned and relaunched and I invite you all to stop by and check it out. There's more information about what's been going on posted there, and now that I'm doing this solo as well (Vera stepped down in February) I'd also like to invite you all to contribute your writing, photos, thoughts, videos and more. I welcome your talent and input in keeping this almost four-year-old world-wide community hooping project alive.

Peace!
- Philo

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Hot Hoop Moves Contest Winners! -- these links work!

2007-03-06T20:01:12Z

Congratulations to the winners of the HoopGirl Hot Moves contest! This was our way of giving some love back to the community for sharing all your beautiful inspiration. So thank you! Since there were only 4 applicants, everyone won something!!!

While all the entries were wonderful, I really felt called to award Sharna first place because of the unusual creativity of her moves. Beautiful!!! And Erica was a close contender, not only for the beauty and diversity of all her moves, but because of her fun and thoughtful presentation style. Congratulations everyone!

FIRST PLACE WINNER: Sharna Rose. Awarded a FREE Teacher Training valued at $700
SECOND PLACE WINNER: Erica Edelman. A $50 gift certificate for redeemable in the HoopGirl online store
SECOND PLACE WINNER: Jessica Sparks A $50 gift certificate for redeemable in the HoopGirl online store
THIRD PLACE WINNER: Natasha Young A copy of HoopDance for Beginners Instructional DVD, by HoopGirl

I love how giving inspires even more giving. Since Sharna already signed up for the upcoming HoopGirl teacher training in the UK, she has passed the gift of a free training onto Erica Edelman, who came in at a close second to Sharna's entries. So Erica, You got the super duper prize of both a gift certificate AND a free teacher training! Instead, Sharna has agreed to recieve a complete outfit from the upcoming HoopGirl clothing line, available in April.

Winners, contact Annie at HoopGirl HQ for info on recieving your award! 415-661-4667

Watch the entries here!

FIRST PLACE: SHARNA ROSE
Please find attached my enteries to the Hot Hoop Move contest. I had big problems uploading my my footage (youtube mashed its quality so I had to send dv quality images - they took nearly an hour for 20 seconds worth of film - this is why the clips are so short.) So I apologise for the unglamourous way that I have presented the films - I hope you can see the moves enough to get the general idea.

Move 1. Flipper (A Reversal) - Start this move from hooping around the knees. Can be done either side but for the purposes of the demonstration I have done it clockwise. You will need to remove your right leg from the hoop when the gap occurs (if you were doing a kick out you would move the other leg) and then you use the foot to reverse the hoop using the knee as a pivot. Reverse the instructions to do this the other way - Its really hard either way and I cant always get it - the music has to be just right - or I don't practice it enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_P8__DRq0

Move 2. Back around the Summit - Start this move standing upright and lean forward as if you were going to take the hoop behind your back and pop in. If you take the hoop with your left hand then as you come around the right side of your body you need to put your right elbow up and into the hoop, using your body as a pivot push with this elbow and pull back with the left hand. Reverse the instructions for the other side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ekDuhjQQEE

Move 3. Jack in the Box - Start this move by doing a Reversed Summit. In this clip I start by taking the hoop around my back with my left hand - Instead of reversing the move with the elbow behind the back pop back into the hoop and use your right hand to swing the hoop onto your body (tip - use your left hand to stall the hoop and help with momentum when reversing and turn the direction the hoop is now going in). I find it more difficult to go the other way. You reverse the instructions but somehow my body gets in the way - I think more practice is required by me or it needs more swing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ7fVdbGQVU

Move 4. Back Heel Flick - Start by standing upright, hooping clockwise, and pass the hoop infront and behind the body horizontally at about knee hight. On passing the hoop in front of the body with left hand use the right heel to scoop the hoop behind and up as high as you can behind your back - use your left hand to push the hoop back on your body as you pop back in. This only works this way because if you reverse the instructions the hoop is passed infront of the body.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSlfQeLDsYw

Move 5. Wind up - Start by standing upright, hooping clockwise, and pass the hoop around the body horizontally in front and behind you. As the hoop comes back around your left side to the front, place your right foot on the far of the hoop and push the hoop around so that it comes over your right side, over your head and release your left foot (you can either hold the hoop with both hands or just your right). Twist the hoop over your body again using right hand and jump out backward from the hoop - take the hoop back around to the right behind you, using right hand, and pop in. Turn. Reverse the instructions for going the other way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPPYrAy4gS0

SECOND PLACE: Erica Edelman
YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P90mutX0tUg
Moves:
Move 1: Celeste / Luna
Difficulty: Beginner
Notes: This is a fun move that even brand new hoopers can do. The challenge is keeping your balance at the end without hopping, but if you only do a half-turn, then it is much easier (but less fun!) I asked my beginner students to name it, and they came up with either Celeste or Luna, because the end pose looks like those pictures of a lady in the moon.

Move 2: Fun Start
Difficulty: Beginner
Notes: Both this move and the previous move can be done by brand new hoopers. I was trying to figure out the "circus start" move (which I can't do) when I stumbled upon this little gem. Newbie Hoopers love it, because it is a fun and easy way to start hooping, instead of just pushing it around the waist.

Move 3: One Shoulder Duckout from Waist Hooping
Difficulty: High Intermediate
Notes: For a while I was exploring with One Shoulder Duckout variations. I put this move on a video on my website showing those variations but no one ever seemed to pick it, or the other variations, up. This one is pretty fun, but not too pretty. I generally don't do it in performances, because it does not have a high enough success ratio. (i.e. it ocassionally goes flying)

Move 4: Isolation with Turn
Difficulty: Advanced
Notes: This is a new one for me. Lots of hoopers do isolations, but I don't think I have ever seen any add a turn to it. It is difficult, but definitely do-able for anyone who already has a one-handed isolation down.

Move 5: "Not the Matrix"
Difficulty: High Advanced
The base of this move is from last year for me, but the end of it is new. It starts out going from a left shoulder duck-out to a right shoulder duck-out WITHOUT putting your head in the hoop. Now, the new part for me: THEN it goes in front of you (without your head inside, again) to a left arm duck-out. If I can get that last piece to a left SHOULDER duck-out, then I can make the move continous.

SECOND PLACE: JESSICA SPARKS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScregYQ55to
The move: SCISSOR SWITCH
accomplished by stepping out of the hoop while hooping on your knees, and using your outside knee to change currents/directions.

THIRD PLACE: NATASHA YOUNG
I call this move the spin cycle. It's swish into a toss with a spin.
My sister used to do this move when she was a baton twirler. A lot of
off body hoopdancing is similar to baton (warrior, for example) so I
thought I would give this trick a try. It's called a one spin in
baton, but I've seen them do three spins and four spins! What I
learned from watching the baton twirlers are the following:
(1) the higher you toss, the more time you have to spin around before
catching the hoop
(2) you need to throw the hoop as straight up into the air as possible
(3) always spot the hoop so that you are always aware of where it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZJ0OQXi8aU

Christabel Zamor, M.A.
Founder
http://www.HoopGirl.com
info@hoopgirl.com
415.661.4667

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where do you all meet?

2007-02-14T16:27:48Z

Hi,
i want to hook up with some local asheville hoopers. Do you all meet in the winter and if so where?
Can't wait to hoop !
anja

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Contortionists?

2007-02-13T00:06:38Z

hey folks,
Onca from Baraka Mundi Live Music & Dance here...
random question...
On March 31, we need a contortionist for an annual gig in Knoxville (our usual gal is booked that night).
Does anyone fit that bill or know anyone in the area?
There is, of course, a bit o' money.
Contact me at onca@barakamundi.com...

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Winter hooping?

2006-12-18T02:54:09Z

Hey y'all, I sure have missed hooping since I've had the schedule conflicts, but now that I graduated from college (!!) perhaps I'll be able to join again at some point, although I still dunno what my schedule is like in January. Any progress on finding an indoor spot? Anyone know when and where ppl might meet this coming week?

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Hoop group meeting this week, Dec 13?

2006-12-13T19:58:36Z

Hey yall! Im heading to Carrier Park today around 5, hope to see you there!

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Hoop Circle - Wednesday December 6th @ 2pm Carrier Park

2006-12-05T23:36:17Z

Hello Hoopers!
Well, it's been a while since our last Hoop Circle and I think tomorrow's weather should be good for hooping it up at the park! Forecast is 55 degrees and sunny :)
We'll be meeting a bit earlier now that the sun is setting by around 5pm
so...2pm at Carrier Park
Hope to see everyone there!
-Rob

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hooping this week 11/15

2006-11-16T19:05:23Z

well if its not raining i will most likely be at carrier park hooping(same time 3:30)
if it is raining on wed maybe thursday would work if its not too cold ...if its cold on thurs im not gonna worry about it

soon i will be hard core looking for an indoor hoop space but it has been so warm
i haven't really been on it much lately

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Hoop Circle Wed Nov 8 @3:30 Carrier Park

2006-11-08T20:59:38Z

I know theres alot going on
Gippy is heading to the KW show as is River
so i am not sure about who is going to come
but......
Hoop Circle
Wedneday
3:30
Carrier Park

i plan on being there
its supposed to be warm on thrs fri and sat as well
so i will more then likely be busking dwntwn
feel free to join me!!!! if you don't mind hooping in public!!

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Hoop Circle Wednesday

2006-11-02T23:18:17Z

So its gonna be warm (so they say) on wed
warmer then last wed at least
a couple of concerns
please chime in folks! this is a CommUNITY hoop circle :-)

time?
should we start a little earlier b/c of daylight savings?

day?
is wednesday still good with folks or would another day be better? last couple of weeks we've had a good turn out

* winter* location?
it would be sooooooo nice if we could host our hoop circle indoors for the really cold months
anyone have ideas on a free or really cheap space to host our circles?
i have a friend who lives on carolina lane( the"alley" downtown) off lexington ave
we could possibley do the circle there...just that it has space for a couple of hoopers and low basement ceilings
so keeping options open...
i would like to come up with a proposal for CUP (center of unlimited possibilites) and maybe some schools or community centers with an indoor gym
so lets brainstorm on this together
we are a hoop community and we are what we make it

thanks ya'll
steph

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Jen and the Juice Halloween Show

2006-10-30T01:19:30Z

www.jenandthejuice.com
10/27/06
10pm at Stella Blues

i will be performing an PSI -LED Hopdance with Jen and the Juice and some of the folks from UniFire Theatre

Wow, the asheville freaks have been coming out in full force..

StephA will be performing with her hoop of light
Daniel and Naiya will perform a day glow body art staff battle
Melanie performing her black light costume routine,
Lotus will possibly be doing a dead pirate sword dance
UV-Fire girls
Speedsquare and DJ Bowie are now playing also.
Costume Contest etc. etc.
and much more

Unifire Theatre will be doing a benefit for Quality Forward in prichard Park at 9:30 before all of this happens.

check it out if ya can

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Hoop Circle Wed Oct25 5pm Carrier Park

2006-10-25T13:06:35Z

Hello Hoopers
We plan on Hooping It Up again
Wed Oct 25
5pm
Carrier Park in West Asheville

hope to see ya'll there

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Steph & Rob Fire Hooping - 10/4/06

2006-10-23T07:35:31Z

Steph & I had an amazing time fire hooping in my backyard last wednesday night after our weekly hoop circle at Carrier Park.

I finally got the videos edited and uploaded.

The music is from Dr. Didg - Out of the Woods

hope you enjoy! :)

Rob Fire Hooping: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF-rdDytj_o

Steph Fire Hooping: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5llTt3KxJ3Q

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Video from 10/4 Hoop Circle

2006-10-23T07:31:53Z

here's a short clip from our Wednesday 10/4 hoop circle at Carrier Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr7retcBnjE

hope to see everyone tomorrow! :)

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Hoop Circle Wed Oct18 Carrier Park 5pm

2006-10-20T13:42:27Z

Hello Hoopers

Another Hoop Circle
Wednesday
October 18
5pm at Carrier Park

hope to see ya there
steph

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Hooping with Julia

2006-10-15T17:41:51Z

I just got word that Julia Hartsell is going to be in town Oct. 15th for an Herb Day celebration. She hoops with Spiral and Baxter in Chapel Hill and is an amazing hooper. Here's the info that I have:

A Benefit for United Plant Savers
At Soulflower Botanical Sanctuary
(in Little Sandy Mush outside Leicester, NC)
Live Music from String Mountain Music!

Seed & Herbal Remedies Exchange
(please bring any herbal things you have in abundance to barter)

Soulflower Woods Walk w/ CoreyPine Shane

Woodland Gardening w/ Joe Hollis

Propagating At-Risk Medicinals w/ Robin Suggs

Flower Essences with Ceara Foley

Fall Edibles Plant Walk w/ Juliet Blankespoor

Extreme Hoolah Hooping w/Julia Hartsell

Raffle & Herbal Beverage Tasting Contest
(bring a tea, mead, elixir, cordial or root beer to enter!)

For Kids: face painting, African dance, yoga, martial arts & building faery houses

Sun Oct 15th 10am-5pm

Call 828.350.1221 for directions

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hey, i know who that is!

2006-10-15T00:15:41Z

I saw this pic whilst browsing flickr this eve:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/curvetheory/249324623/

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Hoop Circle Wed Oct 11 @Carrier Park

2006-10-11T00:57:57Z

Everyone is invited to come hoop

Wednesday
October 11
5 pm
at Carrier Park which is off of Amboy Rd

As long as it stays warm enough to hoop we will keep having a circle
soon though it will be time to look for an indoor location
ideas for an indoor location are greatly appreciated

word.
steph

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Asheville Fire

2006-10-08T17:15:03Z

here is a video from the Asheville Fire Full Moon Spin Jam that happened this Friday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsClUqBBu-g

the video features Daniel from Unifire spinning staff and juggling fire
Nur from the AshevilleFire Yahoo Group spinning staff
my friend Henry a novice fire hooper
and my self fire hooping

there is a lot of good footage my little segment comes on at the 7 min mark (its a long video)

not my best fire hooping ...long nite hanging out at the string cheese lot hooping all day ...so im a litlle tired in this short film

but being filmed always gives me a new perspective on seeing my fire danicng
just thought id share it anyway

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Full Moon Gathering Party Saturday Night

2006-10-07T14:14:15Z

I thought y'all might be interested in this. The Full Moon Gatherings are basically community parities that always happen on the full moon, and local DJs spin great music, usually breakbeats, ambient, and trance. the event is free, but donating a few dollars is always nice. it starts tomorrow night, prolly around 10:30ish, at the arts center on merrimon ave.
http://ashevillefullmoon.tribe.net/

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thanks ya'll

2006-10-05T12:15:34Z

thank you to everyone who came out to hoop at carrier park yesterday
it was awesome to see some new folks
please join us again!!!
steph

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Hoop Circle Wed Oct 4 5pm at Carrier Park

2006-10-02T14:41:07Z

If you donot know where carrier park is there are directions posted here on tribe or message me for specific directions
Carrier Park is a great park so beautiful and a great spot for hooping...and we can play music wooo hooo!!!
if you aren't able to come this Wed
there will be some hoopin going on downtown Fri and Sat cuz cheese is in town..

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New Location for Wednesday Hoop Circle - Carrier Park

2006-09-28T14:40:29Z

We will be hooping it up tomorrow, Wednesday 9/27 at a new location - Carrier Park

Hopefully everyone likes this location :)

The park is located on Amboy Rd. along the scenic French Broad River in west Asheville, offering wide open spaces and plenty of parking and room to spread out.

Directions:

From I-40
Exit 50 – north on Biltmore Ave. – cross railroad tracks – turn left on Meadow Rd. at red light across from Wendy’s on the right – turn left on Amboy Rd. – go approximately 2 miles - see Carrier Park on left

From 1-26
Take I-240 East – follow the Amboy Rd. exit – travel approximately ¼ mile – see Carrier Park on right

From downtown Asheville
South on Biltmore Ave. for approximately 2 miles - turn right on Meadow Rd. – turn left at the second light on Amboy Rd. – go approximately 1½ miles – see Carrier Park on left

From Haywood Rd. (west Asheville) heading east
turn right onto State St. - travel 1.2 miles to Amboy Rd.
turn right on Amboy Rd.
Carrier Park is on your left

there is also a map here: http://www.mountainsportsfestival.com/images/maps/msf%20village%20big.jpg

We will be meeting around 5pm and hooping it up until dark.

Hope to see everyone there! :)

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Lexington Avenue Arts Festival Downtown Asheville

2006-09-27T23:19:05Z

Date: Sunday September 10th
Time: 11am to 10 pm
Where: Lexington Avenue(the road that runs from rosettas kitchen to bobo's gallery)

Rob and I will have a hoop booth set up
we will have hoops for sale and we are also planning on having LED Lighted Hoops for sale
or you can pick up a hoop and play!!

Please come out and support the Asheville Hoop Tribe and the Lexington Ave Artistic Community

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Scouting New Location for Our Hoop Circle

2006-09-26T18:32:11Z

We are currently looking for a anew place to host our hoop circle
please chime in with any ideas

keep in mind that the location must be hoop friendly thus meaning wide area with flat ground and we must be able to play music

the area's i had in mind are the
Botanical Gardens at UNCA
Azalea Park
Pritchard Park downtown
Maybe perhaps Montford Commuity Center, where the ampitheatre is and the big field...
what do ya'll think??

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