Hello everyone,

Some of you know that I love hula hooping. However, there really aren’t enough hooping events in Orlando. I applaud Lacy for her efforts in the CHI (Community Hooping Inititiative) Orlando group. She holds weekly meetings every Thursday from 6-8 pm. Please visit (groups.google.com/group/chi-orlando) for more information and support hooping in Orlando.

I personally got into hooping when the founder of The Hoop Loop introduced me to the old childhood toy everyone has played with at least once in there life. Today’s hoops and hoop scene aren’t like what most of us remember. They really aren’t just a child’s toy anymore. Today’s hula hoops are much heavier and have more of a textured feel to them. Because of this, they provide a lot more room for exercise, tricks, and even dance. Most importantly, it’s a lot of fun.

The Hoop Loop - Orlando hopes some of you can join me at Blue Jacket Park this weekend (Sunday 6/14) from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. I plan to make this a weekly event, weather permitting. Bring out your hoops if you already own one or I’ll be providing you with extra hula hoops for you to practice and experiment with. It’s an opportunity to get outside and have some fun doing something you probably haven’t considered doing in years. They’ll be music and bottled water if you get thirsty. Also to those curious, with the whole circular nature of hooping, I’m also extending these “hoop jams” to a bit more than just hooping, if you’re interested. I’d be pleased to demonstrate some very, very basic moves for Taekwondo or Capoeira. I would just show samples of things you’d expect out of these arts, but I have two very good instructors I’d recommend if you think it’s fun or interesting. Hope to see some of you out!

Blue Jacket Park
2501 General Reese Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789

Close to the Fashion Square Mall and Baldwin Park area