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Got the DVD!!!

2008-06-10T08:14:20Z

I received the DVD the other day - woohoo! I plan to take my portable DVD player with me downstairs (as that is the only place big enough for me to hoop) and learn via it. At least I learn "the hump" or whatever it is called already! LOL... so I have the one at least. Can't wait to learn more hooping thanks to the DVD.... eventually find me other near-by hoopers (and a teacher?) .... and eventually down the path.. maybe become a teacher myself ?? Who knows... www.VanessaStacy.com for my hooping journey.

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Diamonds aren't always a girl's best friend...

2008-05-28T22:55:24Z

...because this move is sure giving me a lot of trouble. I need help! I have very large feet (about a 9.5) for such a small person (5'3") so I shouldn't be having ANY trouble with this move. But I just can't hoop on my foot/ feet. I really want to! Does anyone have any advice? If Christabel reads this, do you have any expert tips? I've gotten all the other hoop girl moves down thus far. But this one is just a toughy!

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Electric Slide Question...

2008-05-25T02:16:32Z

I've been trying this and hoping for further explanation on it.
It is very similiar it looks like to Tribal ( ATS )Belly dance move named camel.
Facing straight ahead ,1 knee bends while other extends straight out , I was taught never to put weight on the leg extending as it can compromise the knee.
With the electric slide ....how is the weight distributed ( and angles of the legs) and any way to keep from plopping on the knee to get it on the floor position ? It looks like from the video there is a angle more to the left side rather than straight to front as with the Camel movement.
Thanks : D

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HoopGirl Teacher Trainings

2008-05-23T19:37:34Z

Hello Hoopers!

I'm sure that the majority of you receive the HoopGirl newsletter, but in case you haven't heard, live HoopGirl teacher trainings will be drastically cut down in 2009 - as the company moves to distance learning packages. I started a thread on the remaining '08 trainings in the main Hula Hooping tribe, but I wanted to post it here as well, in case you have not yet seen it. Please click on the link below for more info.

http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/bc5c6fe3-7201-4ab4-8c4f-2d554506d230

Thanks!

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Find Partner for SB Teacher Training Sale HERE!

2008-05-07T22:02:50Z

Hi there! I have started this string for people to post and find others who are looking for a partner for our upcoming two for the price of one special SANTA BARBARA Teacher Training! This is a once a year sale, so jump in while there is still space.

Post your name and contact information if you are seeking a partner here. if you see a name and you are looking for a partner, contact them directly and confirm you are partnering up in your registration.

When you sign up online, simply send an email with the two names and mailing addresses and phone number for who you are registering and let us know at admin@hoopgirl.com or call us at 415-661-HOOP! We know that everyone looking for a partner will find one. Just reach out and ask your friends, students, teachers and online community.

Looking forward to hooping with you!!!
Christabel

All details are below__________________________________

Don't miss out on our fabulous once a year special !

Sign up now with a friend and each pay half price for the HoopGirl® Dance Teacher Training! 24 hours of personalized, one-on-one coaching from the pros! Learn to build a business and be a confident leader teaching hooping as a mind-body-spirit dance form. One of the last opportunities to study with Christabel live in 2008. Fitness professionals earn 15 AFAA CEUs!

This offer is exclusive to
Santa Barbara, the gorgeous oceanside city where Christabel started hooping seven years ago.

MAY 30-JUNE 1

3pm to 10pm Friday, Saturday from 11am-8pm and Sunday 8am-5pm

Regular Price: $700
Two-for-One Price: $350 each!

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Join The HoopGirl Fresh Start Contest Tribe!!!

2008-04-07T05:45:55Z

Hey all your Fresh Start Contest participants~

Sorry for the delay, but I finally got the tribe started...first i wanted to get permission from Christabel and then when I finally did, tribe.net was giving me problems for days trying to set it up...sheesh! anyway, here it is!

http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopgirlfreshstart

Come and introduce yourselves and let's help each other hoop off all this weight and have a blast doing it!

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Win $1000 Worth of HoopGirl Training and Products!

2008-04-07T05:41:45Z

Hello friends~ I've created a fun contest to give away HoopGirl goods to inspire change in people's lives. Spread the word! As always, if you have a great idea for a contest, let me know. I'm always interested in your ideas.

Blessings
Christabel

HOOPGIRL FRESH START CONTEST
Needing motivation to loose weight? Join the HoopGirl Fresh Start Contest! If you use our hoops, classes and/or DVDs to loose 50 or more pounds between now and September, we will reward you with a free teacher training, licensing and products so you can share the love of hooping with others. Runner up prizes will be awarded for those who loose between 20-49 pounds as well! Men and women of all ages welcome. Contact us for contest information at admin@hoopgirl.com

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Some LED Hoop Questions for Hoopers

2008-04-05T02:40:58Z

Heya,

Got a couple of questions for you LED hoopers out there.

1) If you had a choice, what would do you think a LED hoop needs to make it just awesome great?

2) Which is better, non-changing LED light patterns or changing patterns of colors?

3) If you could control the color changing, would you prefer the ability to interactively change the patterns while you are hooping or pre-program the patterns?

4) If during hooping programming is important to you, what would you consider to be the best method for changing the program, finger-tip (4) buttons on your hand or by changing the speed of the hoop (accelerometer sensor)?

5) How important is programming LED brightness (a, b, c, d)
a. very bright,
b. moderate bright,
c. bright,
d. dim

6) Would rechargeable batteries be useful?
7) Wall wart recharging and/or cigarette lighter recharging?

8) How many LEDs are good? (too many can be just as ineffective as too few).

9) Are there any suggestions which you would like to make regarding LED hoops in general?

I hope I am not pestering you all too much with these 'doh' questions.

Thanks for your input.

Love - tron

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Ideas for a Contest for those of you who have little weight to loose?

2008-03-29T17:29:44Z

Hi Hoopgirl fans!

Seeing as there are so many of you who wanted to be a part of some kind of challenge, but didn't have 20-50 lbs to loose, I was wondering if you have any brilliant ideas about a contest to create.

Our goal is obviously to create wonderful testimonials which we can use to promote our products online and in ads, etc. Even though *we* know the results of HoopGirl hoops and products are MUCH more than just physical, these sorts of stories do appeal to 99% of the people out there shopping for fitness products.

I am open to other ideas that would open up another contest to others, which could create testimonials of some kind which could also be useful.

Perhaps something around how use of HoopGirl hoops has helped seriously change/improve some medical, psychological condition, injury, life situation?

I think we need to keep the teacher training award for the first contest because loosing that much weight is a HUGE achievement... but we can create something with a substantial prize to award the winner/s of this contest.

Please share your ideas and let's see what we can cook up!

Smiles
Christabel

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Hooping Video Channel now on Vimeo

2008-03-21T00:58:12Z

Howdy happy hoopers!

How ya feeling today? So over in the hooping videos tribe we had a discussion about vimeo - a video sharing site. http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopingvideos/thread/48766ad5-4396-469a-8f72-1a038a5374f7

It's a wonderful site. So I've created a new channel on vimeo for hooping videos. Right now I'll be moderating if but if anyone wants to moderate it just let me know! Hoop hoop away!

www.vimeo.com/channel6649

So if you want your hooping video on the channel you can add a link in the "Shout Out" box on the right hand side of the page.

Hooray! I can't wait to see all the crazy fun hooping videos to come!

1-love,
Gangi Butts

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Happy Birthday Hoopgirl Allstars Natasha "Silverstar"!!

2008-03-20T09:28:37Z

I am so grateful our "hoop path" crossed; you're an incredibly talented hoopdancer, a great teacher and a wonderful friend. Hope you have a great birthday and I can't wait to see you in June!

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Share music that you love to hoop to here!

2008-03-19T16:22:23Z

I would love to learn from everyone what their favorite hoopdance music is! Why don't we start a string to share resources and inspire eachother?

My monthly hoopdance music inspiration can now be accessed through my website blog! (I heard that iTunes links in my newsletter are not working for some reason)

Check it what I have been practicing to at: http://www.hoopgirl.com/blog/2008/03/level_two_hoopgirl_dance_teach.html

Looking forward to hearing what inspires you!
Christabel

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New hoop swap tribe..

2008-03-17T12:24:13Z

I created this tribe after looking and not seeing one , and thought others might like to use it as well.
Brand new tribe to swap and trade hoop /hooping related stuff.
A place to list your extra tape, or swap for different colors, trade hoops or costumes.

http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopswap

Thanks : )

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iTunes Hooping mixes as seen in the Newsletters..

2008-03-14T15:57:47Z

Any chance of making these available in the UK? I've tried getting them but my iTunes store is locke down to UK only.

Thanks

Kitty

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HoopingHarmony vs Superhooper LED Hoop ??!!

2008-03-14T14:19:28Z

I have a gig in Tokyo coming up I think and am going to buy either the superhooper or hooping harmony LED hoop. There are features I like about both. Would love any input you guys have. My main concern about the superhooper is the switch. Is it easy to hit while hooping? And how about he balance on both?
Harmony's hoop rolls down and i like that, plus rechargeables (sp?) are a plus in my book. Super hooper is way less though. Help me out PLEASE!
Thanks
sam

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Somewhere there is a thread....glitch in DVD

2008-03-11T15:30:09Z

Somewhere there is a thread about exchanging DVD's with the skipping-back-to-the-menu glitch. When I read the post about it (how every many months ago), I wrote down the address and planned on shipping it out right away. But that didn't exactly happen. So, is it still possible to exchange a glitched DVD? And what was the address to send it to?

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Quick question...

2008-02-21T02:06:50Z

What's the hoopgirl dvd like? I've got the two hoopnotica dvds which I thought were really good as they show you everything in slow mo and lots of detail and Keaton's advice at the end is always great. So I'm thinking of moving on to the hoopgirl dvd and wondering if people can tell me what it's like. Also if you've used the hoopnotica dvds can you tell me how they compare? how long is hoopgirl's dvd and do you learn lots of things? Thanks! x

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HoopGirl Teacher Training in the UK 2008

2008-01-30T17:32:39Z

Hey all you budding Hoop Teachers,

So you want to help spread the joy of hooping, and maybe bring in a little money at the same time.

If you want to run your own Hooping classes in the UK what could be better than to get trainined in the art of teaching hooping by a professional !!!

Want to become a Licensed "Hoop Girl" teacher? We now have courses planned for the UK in 2008. Both courses are to be held at Nuneaton (Between Birmingham Coventry and Leicester).

Book before the end of January for extra discounts.

Follow this link for more details on dates, and what is involved. www.hoopguy.com/13901.html

Don't delay, book now while there are places left !!!

Christabel Zamor of HoopGirl is offering her Level One Hoop Dance class, and her new HoopFit training program at the end of July.

If enough people are interested Christabel will also run her Level Two course at the start of August. Register your interest NOW !!!

More info on any of these courses via www.hoopguy.com or www.hoopgirl.com

Last year we even had people travelling from Europe to attend these course, so whether you live in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, etc etc sign up now. A list of local hotels can be supplied on request.

See you there !!!

John. (HoopGuy)

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Congrats...

2008-01-29T23:24:43Z

to the HoopGirl All Stars on their recent "Hoop Troupe of the Year"/ Hoopies award by Hooping.org! Well-deserved. Even though I've never seen the girls perform live, I've viewed lots of the All Star You Tube videos, and they've been a huge inspiration to me... A special thank you to SilverStar for being so active in the online community. It was her explanation/ advice that helped me to conquer shoulder hooping, after much trial and error. Plus, the troupe always looks fabulous in their beautiful costumes! I'm happy for you all!

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Christabel in Hoop the Movie trailer

2008-01-14T04:44:57Z

I've watched the The Hooping Life trailer a million times 'cause it's just so AWESOME. Anyway, there's a part near the end when someone says, "so the coming together of the hoops symbolizes..." and right at that part there's a wedding scene of the bride and groom kissing. Is that Christabel? It really caught my attention because the headpiece and gloves that she is wearing are incredible! It was so beautiful, and it looked really good on her.

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Can you post a review HoopDance For Beginners on Amazon?

2008-01-05T01:16:53Z

Hello hooping allies! If you enjoyed my DVD, "HoopDance for Beginners", can you take a moment and post a review on the Amazon.com website? Thank you!

http://www.amazon.com/HoopDance-Beginners-Christabel-Kamala-Mathis/dp/B000MX7KF8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199495786&sr=8-1

;)
Christabel

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LED hoops???

2008-01-04T04:20:54Z

Hi! I've been hooping for a short time but I absolutely love playing with my hoop. My goal was to eventually get a LED hoop but I am moving soon. Before I go, I'd like to ask you more knowledge persons where I might find an LED hoop.
Many blessings,
Whitney

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First National Hooper's Conference!!!

2008-01-03T00:43:20Z

Hoop Convergence ~ Friday April 11 - Wednesday April 16, 2008

Please join us for the very first national (hopefully International!) Hooper’s Conference -- The Hoop Convergence.

The Hoop Convergence is the bringing together of a wide variety of hoopers from all over the world to create a synergistic learning environment where we will address all aspects of hooping. There will be panel discussions and workshops with a variety of amazing teachers and hoopers from all over the United States.

The Convergence will be held in beautiful the Hooper Haven of Carrboro, NC. Everything in this wonderful town is in walking distance and already many local hoopers are opening their homes or offering camping on their property to visiting hoopers from all over the country. Make plans to join us now.

To learn more, volunteer, make suggestions or arrange for a place to stay, please join the tribe Hoop Convergence at: http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopconvergence

Here are some of the amazing workshops and activities that are confirmed as of right now:

HOOP SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Currently, Spiral, Revolva, Caroleeena and Jewels are all confirmed to teach. These workshops will teach a variety of hooping techniques, including hand work, footwork, bodywork and dance, as well as hooping specialties, such as street performance and twin hooping. There will be workshops appropriate to all skill levels and other classes will be added to the curriculum as they are confirmed. Workshop details are forthcoming.

YOGA, INJURY PREVENTION & HEALING
We will host an injury prevention discussion panel made up of yogis, hoopers, massage therapists and other body/mind workers and healers. Hopefully we will be able to offer a HoopYoga workshop as well.

COSTUME DESIGN and THEATER MAKE-UP WORKSHOPS
In addition to learning costume design and theater make-up, the Convergence will also include a trade circle, a costume swap, sewing and non-sewing methods for making/decorating costumes, pattern shares, and a discussion where we will share ideas about themes, hoopable clothing and info for creating fire safe costumes . If you stay for the entire week, there will be excursions to some kick ass thrift stores too! (Then, after the Convergence, you can try out your new threads at Shakori Hills the following weekend!)

COMMUNITY, SERVICE PROJECTS and WORLD HOOP DAY
There will also be a discussion panel on community building, event planning, service projects and World Hoop Day. Hoopin' Annie O, creator of World Hoop Day, Jewels, who created Hoops for Haiti, and Caroleeena, who started the Henrietta Jensen Outreach and Education Project in Jamaica are all confirmed and will all be available to help you envision and manifest your world hoop day events or community outreach projects. (Hopefully Xta will be able to make it also!)

FIRE
On Saturday night, we will have a drum circle and fire ceremony with fire dancing. If you haven't fire hooped before, this could be your moment! There will also be discussions on Fire Philosophy & Ritual, Safety, Tool Repair, Craft and Professionalism. (There may also be a workshop highlighting a variety of different fire hoops and build techniques. We may not have time amidst everything else to build our own fire hoops, but maybe. If not, I'm sure you can order one from a local crafter to be customized for you and ready for your arrival to NC or to be shipped to you when you return home.)

JAM ~ DANCE PARTY
Sunday night, we will have a funky, dressy, jamming hoop hop set. There will also be a pre-party, house-party for dressing and making up!

OTHER THINGS we hope to include are:
Performances by and for each other
Publicity and Marketing
Business Management and Taxes for Professionals
Teaching Techniques
Hooping with kids
Sharing Poetry and Stories
Hoop Philosophy and Spirituality

Finally, if we can manage it, and if we have enough people at Shakori Hills, I think it would be fun to try to choreograph and premier the world’s largest choreographed hoop dance! I know they would let us do it there. We just have to see if we can make it happen!

We have lots of other ideas too – Circus hooping, Native American Hoop Dance, Rhythmic Gymanastics, Hoop Yoga, integrating specific types of dance into hooping, and more – but those things may have to wait until next year … unless you know someone willing and/or able to teach! If you have an idea for a workshop, please join the Hoop Convergence Tribe and share it with us! http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopconvergence

If you would like to teach or lead a discussion panel, please post that on the Hoop Convergence tribe too or feel free to PM a description to Jewels at hoopflow@gmail.com. We will accommodate what we can given space availability and group sizes. Teaching or leading a panel will enable you to attend other workshops for free. Depending on our turnout, you will hopefully also receive compensation for your efforts. (We are still working out the estimated costs for this event but we are working to keep them reasonable. Several teachers are volunteering altogether.)

Prices and other details will follow soon. New items are being added everyday!

If you can stay through the week, festivities, workshops, discussion panels and field trips will be offered Friday through Wednesday. Then, on Thursday, we'll head over to Silk Hope for a great, family-friendly, hooper-rich, inexpensive local music festival with incredibly sweet vibes through the following Sunday!

If you can't stay through the week and for the music festival, there will be plenty of hoopy goodness happening during the weekend from Fri - Sun/Mon. Do try to stay Sunday night for a big jam and costuming pre-party though!

For more information about the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Peace and Dance (April 17 - 20, 2008), go to: www.shakorihills.org

Again, if you are willing and able to participate in any way, please do! Your input and expertise are essential. So please join the Hoop Convergence tribe today. We hoopfully hope to hoop with you soon!

http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopconvergence

Hoop Blissfully,
Caroleeena

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flying with a hoop: possible?

2007-11-22T04:22:09Z

hi,

i want to buy a hoop here and bring it to germany.

anyone know if i can take the hoop on a plane?
if not, can i check it in with luggage?
how do i secure it?

thx

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Weight Loss and Hooping! Please write again!

2007-11-15T21:37:58Z

I can't believe this, but I accidentally deleted this thread! Can you please write in and share your thoughts again? I was trying to delete the listing about the LA training which has already happened... so sorry everyone.. I would love to hear your voices again.

xo
Christabel

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Rhythmic Gymnast Performers in AZ

2007-11-06T18:31:43Z

I'm looking for artists who can perform not only hoop, but also ribbons, contortion, etc....based in Arizona. My company (Gregangelo & Velocity Circus) has performers in other areas that we can bring out to AZ for events with a healthy budget, but I need local talent available as well.

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Cosmic Hooping in Alaska

2007-10-14T18:17:15Z

Hey all!
Just wanted to announce my website http://cosmichoops.net is up and running.
I'm a licensed HoopGirl teacher, and have just started teaching classes - and absolutely LOVING it!
It's been really fun to introduce hooping to interested Alaskans.
If anyone is visiting the far North, let me know, and we can hoop together!

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Chicago Hoopers

2007-09-14T14:53:10Z

Hi, I just picked up a hoola hoop a few weeks ago for the first time....watched the hoopnotica video and took a class at Burning Man, and now I'm totally addicted. I was wondering if there are any hoopers in Chi-town who want to get together and practice, or if anyone knows of anywhere in the city to take classes.

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New Return to Hula Hoop - Melinda In Phoenix AZ

2007-09-09T13:28:14Z

Hi everyone, my name is Melinda and I had the opportunity to meet and be awed by Ms. Christabel at the Zumba Instructor workshop in San Jose. I was the hula hoop girl growing up! I am so excited to learn how to incorporate this into my new fitness world. My step into the fitness world as a 40 year old single mom has been the 360 of my life. I lost my mother 4 years ago, divorced, and moved from Georgia with my kids and 2 beagles in tow two years ago. I stopped playing tennis and put on 60 lbs. I was lucky to find Zumba last August. It preserved my life and filled my spirit. When I saw Ms Christabel, my spirit took flight AGAIN. I have started my own company BAJ Fitness (my kids’ initials) teaching Zumba, Hip Hop, Jump Rope and very soon hooping. I am also working towards a degree in Exercise Science. I just want to promote health and wellness that is FUN as it will save my life and would have saved my mother's life. My sister is joining me in this journey to which I am ever thankful. I hope to be a liaison for Hoop Girl here in the Valley.

Thanks
Melinda

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HoopGirl Clothing line

2007-09-04T20:44:33Z

I was just wondering about an update on your clothes. I know you've been working on getting it launched for some time now, do you have a prospective date?

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Commercializing hooping

2007-08-24T17:16:27Z

So we all know how powerful a talented hooper dancing with a hoop can be- the experience can be beautiful, mesmerizing and like seeing a live a sensual art form. I'm used to seeing hoopers at Burning Man and other festivals from people who are for garnering creativity, expression and art... now I see a TON of companies taking hooping out there and selling it as a fitness regime. What was once something special and sacred has now become mainstream and packaged for the public....

Thoughts??

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What size hoop

2007-08-17T16:20:34Z

I've just joined this tribe and keen to improve my core.
Just read a thread here and its mentioned about the right size.
Where can i find the information to find the right size for me/
I am 5'4"

also someone said they moved down a size inch by inch why? are smaller hoops better. If someone could explain

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3 day beginner intesnsive workshops - UK

2007-08-03T13:36:15Z

Christabel - will you be running any workshops prior to the teacher training? Although I have the DVD and getting more confident by the day, I'm sure learning in person woudl benefit me immensely before I embark on teacher training.

Cheers!

Kitty

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New Yahoo Group for Bay Area Hoopgirly events...

2007-07-26T15:29:54Z

Hi friends! For those who live in the Bay area who want to get the skinny on last minute hooping fun that comes up between newsletters, such as hoop meet ups, performances, classes, etc, or who wants to instigate these things, feel free to join my new yahoogroup!

Here is the address: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sfhoopgirl

See you all in the hoop!
xo
c

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booty bump

2007-07-26T14:54:56Z

so i've been working on this move for a while - following the instructions on the DVD, but i always seem to hit my knees! any suggestions??

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Hooping is HARD!

2007-07-26T02:12:45Z

My hoop arrived today - Hoorah!!

It's been what seem slike a hundred years since I have touched a hoop. When I was a kid...

Sadly, I could hardly keep my hoop from circling straight to the floor!

This is going to take some work. And my goodness it is a workout just to struggle with it!

Any tips on keeping the hoop above the ground for someone who is new again to hoops?

I am determined!

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Short Question...

2007-07-25T12:03:34Z

I am relatively short. Around 5'2 or 5'3. If I get the standard adult hoop (about 42 inches) will I have trouble executing angled moves like the bump? Anyone my size experience such troubles?

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LED Hoop SOS

2007-07-21T18:36:06Z

Ahhh! So a battery popped in my LED hoop when I was changing it the other day, so I switched out the batteries, but now that section of my hoop won't light up! It's not the batteries, cause I used them in one of the other sections and they work. Any suggstions? I need to get this fixed by Friday. PLEASE HELP!!

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Best Hoop EVER!!!!

2007-07-17T10:31:42Z

Last September I bought a HoopGirl hoop and since then have learned so much, but have also dropped the hoop a lot! Its gone flying out of my hands and crashing or scraping into all kinds of things. Even discovered how to use it as a cat toy! Finally, it got so bad, I decided it was time to re-tape the hoop. Pieces of dirty tape were comming off, sticking to my hair and my clothes. After I removed the outer layer of tape, I discovered a brand new hoop underneath! Sweet!! I am so stoked that the hoop was sooooo well made! HoopGirl, you ROCK!!

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UK Teacher Training a huge success !!!

2007-07-17T10:18:09Z

WOW, what an "awesome" course !!!

12 people attended the first ever UK HoopGirl teacher training course in Nuneaton, Warwickshire 27th to 29th April 2007 and we all had a really fantastic time.

Thank you so much to Christabel and Candice for flying over and sharing the HoopGirl secrets with us.

I strongly recommend other countries consider asking Christabel to go over to give teacher training for them.

So, get together with your hooping friends and see if you can find enough people interested, and a suitable venue and then contact HooopGirl and ask if she can help you.

Thank you so much "HoopGirl" we are already looking forward to bringing you back to the UK to study the next level. (and maybe repeat this first course for the people who couldn't make it this time around !!!

Happy Hooping,

John ( also known in the UK as "Hoop Guy" )

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HoopDance for Beginners DVD Information

2007-07-15T15:14:51Z

Hello amazing hoopers! I am so happy to recieve all your feedback on my first DVD, HoopDance for Beginners.

A few of you experienced some issues with playing your DVD where you had to go to chapter select to watch the last final chapters of your DVD (as opposed to watching the entire things all the way through). I'm sorry for this! We have just remastered the entire DVD and addressed all the issues involved. If you experienced this, I would love to replace your DVD.

For a replacement, simply mail your DVD only (not the case to save on weight) to me and we will send you out a new copy pronto!

Send your DVD here:
HoopGirl Headquarters
334 Frederick St Suite 4
San Francisco, CA 94117
ATTN: DVD Replacement

Thank you!
Christabel

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Heart FM Hooping commercial

2007-07-12T11:48:37Z

The site is up with the commercial in case anyone is interested...

Check it out: www.heart.co.uk

Just want to note for the record here that I did everything I could to encourage the use of the word "Hoop", but the radio station was entirely fixated on the use of the word "Hula". When you're hired for a gig, you can't always call all the shots...

Also,
re> commercial ... in case you are wondering why it is such a different look from my regular hoopdancing... I was not allowed to do any moves that were too showy, to turn in any way or to dance at all or even show my teeth while smiling... it was all trying to create what they felt to be a "natural" vibe. So whoop, there it is! My first exploration into being an actress.

I am so happy to be involved~

:)
Christabel

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hoop with me?

2007-05-22T16:03:57Z

Hello. I live in aliso viejo and am looking for some hooping company. i'm beginner style, but thought it would be nice.

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PEX-Philadelphia Experiment-Hoops @ Aries Rising Video

2007-05-20T13:57:15Z

Here is the video from our last party, produced by Hedy Scirico
eriksilverson.com/burn.html

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clothing line

2007-05-09T19:24:02Z

just want to hear a little more about it...what kinds of fabric are used, what styles, what colors, when the line's coming out, price ranges, etc. anybody know?

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Seeking Hoopers for the Burning Man Rock Opera

2007-04-18T17:59:02Z

Hello Hoopers
Wishing you a great day.

I wanted to see if there was any interest in possibly performing within the Rock Opera at Burning Man this year. I'm not sure how it would work yet, but I thought I would check and see if there is some interest.

Please let me know when you get a chance.
Thanks
Namaste
Live and Burn
Ronnie

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HoopGirl April Newsletter... classes, events and more!

2007-04-09T23:55:09Z

Hello April!

Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and fresh green grass awaits you! Grab your hoop and venture into the sweet freshness. This month, invite a practice partner to meet you at least once at week outside for some playtime. Savor the miracle of your body, the strength of your muscles, the brilliance of your breath.

I'll be thinking of you during my daily practice time and sending good thoughts your way.

Love,
Christabel

Upcoming Classes -- register online at www.hoopgirl.com

April 6 HoopSexy. San Francisco. This friday night, 7:30-9:30 pm. $5-$15 donation. A facilitated practice time by Christabel. No pre-registration needed (details in article below).

April 10+11 Beginner HoopDance Intensive. San Francisco. Tue & Wed, 7:30-9:30pm. Taught by Licensed Hoop Girl™ Workout Instructor, Erin.

April 17. Introduction to HoopDance. San Francisco. Learning Annex. By Christabel. 7-9 pm. Location t.b.a. To register call (415) 788-5500.

April 18-May 25. Hoop Girl™ Workout Beginners. San Francisco. Wed 8:30-10pm. Taught by Licensed Hoop Girl™ Workout Instructor Annie. $180 for 9 hr class.

April 21. Introduction to the Hoop Girl™ Workout. Berkeley. Sat 12:30-1:45pm. Taught by Licensed Hoop Girl™ Workout Instructor Satise. To register deliver $15 check to front desk at Curves. 2855 Telegraph Ave 94705 Questions? Call (510) 540-9256

May 3-June 7. Hoop Girl™ Workout Intermediate. San Francisco. Thurs 5-6:30pm. Taught by Christabel and Annie.

May 6 HoopDance Beginners/HoopDance Intermediate-Advanced Skillshop. SANTA BARBARA! 1-3pm, 4-6pm. Golden Door Yoga. Taught by Christabel. Two workshops: 1-3pm (Beg) 4-6 (Intm/Adv) $99 including a hoop or $45 per workshop.

May 8-June 6. Hoop Girl™ Workout Beginners. MARIN COUNTY! Tuesdays, 8:30-10pm. Taught by Christabel and another surprise teacher at Stage Dor Dance Studio.

Teacher Training Update

There is still space to jump into our next training! Join us for an incredible weekend of learning, play and community.

Birmingham, ENGLAND: April 27-29, 2007

San Francisco, California: July 13-15, 2007

Portland, Oregon: September 21-23, 2007

Los Angeles, California: November 2-4, 2007

Christabel in Weight Watchers Magazine!

British Weight Watchers Magazine did a story on Christabel's Hulaerobics program, produced with Universal Pictures UK. Hulaerobics DVDs will be available for purchase at Hoop Girl.com in June!

Hooping is Preventative Medicine

Hoopdance falls into the newest category of professionally recognized fitness, known as "body-mind-spirit" practices. The focus in this new category of fitness is on creating wellness through conscious movement, nutrition, meditation and cardio-respiratory and strength training practices which also stimulate personal growth. Hooping can help you the enjoy pleasure while building power in your muscles. At the same time, it encourages creativity and inspired thought. Many of us have also had spiritual experiences of wellness and connection while hoopdancing. What a gift!

Doctor Blog Calls Hula Hooping, "Hottest New Fitness Trend"

My Doc Online Health community chose to feature Hoop Girl™ in March! It feels wonderful to have the importance of hoodance recognized in the health and medical community.

Sexy Hoop Girl™ Tank Tops Now Available!

Beautiful low U-neck ribbed tank tops are now available to glamorize your hoopdance! Available in hot pink and black with white logos. These American Apparel brand tops are 100% sweatshop free and made in the USA. Grab them while they're hot! $20 each

Pink Water Bottles Are Out!

Deliciously pink water bottles for your hydration delight are now available! 32 ounce, shatterproof, vibrant color with white logos. Drink more water... your body will love you for it. $15 each.

Congratulations LA Teacher Training Graduates!

Congratulations graduates of the LA Level One Teacher Training! It was a weekend of inspiration, deep learning and joy! We had two men attend from Japan, and Maki, a Japanese woman, chose to teach in Japanese. It was amazing to see how a well trained teacher can transcend language through effective body gestures. Especially inspiring, Rikki, a gorgeous woman in her 60's attended, and taught us all how hoop classes can create peace and serenity, as well as sweaty high energy fun. Every single graduate chose to purchase a yearly teaching license to teach the formatted Hoop Girl™ Workout Level One class... this means our network is expanding rapidly... you can find a teacher near you on the HoopGirl.com website under the link "classes".

Namaste Interactive Newsletter Starts in May!

Starting next month, you can expect a NEW brilliant newsletter! I have admired the services of Namaste Interactive for some time now and believe in their mission, values and quality product. Enjoy our evolution!

FREE CLASSES during Bay Area National Dance Week!!!

In celebration of Bay Area National Dance Week , we are providing 10 FREE introduction to hoopdance classes at Dance Ground Keriac, 2 open hoop jams and opening our AllStar rehearsal for visitors. All events listed are located at 1805 Divisadero (at Bush) unless otherwise noted. If you have been wanting to experience a taste of hooping and learn some basic moves, please come join us! Thank you for all your support San Francisco hoopers! We love you!

Fri April 20 5:00pm-5:45pm Intro to hoopdance
Sat April 21 7:00pm-7:45pm Intro to hoopdance
Sat April 21 1:00pm-3:00pm Play Jam at Kezar Stadium
Sun April 22 10:00am-10:45am Intro to hoopdance
Sun April 22 1:00pm-3:00pm Jam Panhandle park at McKinley Statue b/w Oak & Fell at Baker
Mon April 23 4:00pm-4:45pm Intro to hoopdance
Mon April 23 7:30pm-9:30pm AllStars rehearsal
Tues April 24 3:00pm-3:45pm Intro to hoopdance
Wed April 25 4:00pm-4:45pm Intro to hoopdance
Thurs April 26 5:45pm-6:30pm Intro to hoopdance
Fri April 27 5:00pm-5:45pm Intro to hoopdance
Sat April 28 3:00pm-3:45pm Intro to hoopdance
Sun April 29 10:00am-10:45am Intro to hoopdance

Upcoming Performances

The Allstars have been very busy rehearsing for a big project, so we
only have a few public performances in April! I'm excited to be back at Ruby Skye nightclub, 420 Mason Street. 3 five minute sets around 11:50pm, 1:30am and 2:30am.

April 13 Christabel performs with Gabriel and Dresden

April 21 Christabel performs with Behrouz

April 27 Annie performs with Nick Warren

Hoop Sexy starts this Friday!!!

Join Christabel this friday on Friday April 6 from 7:30-9pm at The Women's Building Auditorium in the Mission. (Note we switched to this larger location since there is so much interest).

Explore the idea of "sexy" while hoopdancing. At HoopGirl™, we reclaim and redefine "sexy". We believe anybody can claim this energy, regardless of age or looks. We believe SEXY is a energetic radiance which arises from total power, presence and passion in the now. HoopSexy is a place where you can consciously create a quickening in your body through focused hoopdance.

More than just a "jam", it is focused personal practice time. No formal "instruction" is provided. This is a space to teach yourself. Christabel provides music and light facilitation which you can play with as you explore your own creative dance. We welcome you to arrive adorned to celebrate yourself. Bring water. $5-15 suggested donation. The Women's Building. 3543 18th St. #8 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110.

Sponsorship by Eco Teas Yerba Mate!

We now have sponsorship from Eco-Teas, who produces organic fair trade Yerba Mate. Their delicious green tea comes
from a sustainable 3 generation family farm in Argentina and is dried
without the use of smoke. I often drink Yerba Mate before performances and teaching. It is like jet fuel for hooping! I respond faster, build more endurance and maintain pep. We will have samples available from now at many of our classes and events. Pop a teabag into your water bottle and shake it up cold for some zing!

Click here to learn more about Eco Teas Yerba Mate
Move of the Month: Whisper Horizontal

Whisper is when you pass the hoop underneath a raised leg on a horizontal plane.

WHISPER HORIZONTAL
THE MOVE: An off body move where the hoop is passed on a horizontal plane from one hand to another underneath a raised leg extended out to the side.

Step 1: Start in WILD WEST. Swing the hoop down low to the ground, switching your grip from the inside to the outside of the hoop. Your palm can be facing up or down.

Step 2: Raise a leg as high as you can and swing the hoop underneath. Grasp the hoop in your other hand. Your palm can be facing up or down.

Step 3: Continue to pass the hoop around the body. You can raise just one leg continuously or alternate raising one and then the other.

Make your movement slippery and fluid by deepening your breathe. Balance yourself with a strong core when you lift your leg. Point your toe to extend the length even further. Tighten and engage your whole body, envisioning energy surging up through your balancing leg and projecting out through the extended leg.

IMAGINE: The hoop is a portal and you are launching through with grace and precision.

AVOID: Moving the hoop too far away from the leg being circled. Swing it around closely.

Hooping in the Raw!

Eat more green food! And... don't forget your supplements. Spinach, collards, and kale are good for hoopers! They provide folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene and other carotenoids. These substances can help prevent heart disease, strokes, and cancer. Also, eating lots of green plant based food creates an alkaline environment in the body which optimizes digestion and nutritional assimilation. Be on the lookout for our new superfood supplements, due out by summer!

Yes, Clothing is on the way!

Thank you for all your emails! Yes, the clothing line is on it's way and will be available for sale by June 1st! Our beautiful flowing pants are especially designed to sway with movement and the top gives you support and freedom at the same time. The lines are professional and sexy so that this can be worn for hooping play, teaching, performance or fun. Our featured colors: royal blue, cherry red, and black. These colors are vibrant statements of confidence, beauty and power!

Help me share hooping with millions of women! Have our hoops or classes played a role in weight loss for you? I am working on a big proposal for an organization which requires this type of documentation to qualify hoopdance as "fitness". I only need a few more stories with before and after images to complete my proposal. Please take a few minutes and send your story and images as soon as possible. Thank you!!

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Dusting off my Hoop

2007-03-27T06:29:33Z

Hey folks,

I have always loved to hoop. Back in the Whammo 60's I could manage 3 at a time, but its been decades. I did acquire a huge hoop at a Dead show about 15 years ago (and I loved it). Dancing with a hoop that big is really dreamy.

So last week I found I wanted to hoop again, and I went looking for you folks. Now I'm signing up for the April Beginning Intensive (since I do already know how to hoop, albeit at a slow slow pace)...and I find I'm SO excited. One thing, though...am I going to be the only one there who is looking hard at the approach of menopause? All of your videos show such gorgeous young women.

Danese

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

2007-03-26T23:17:02Z

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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soooo fun!!

2007-03-06T06:32:49Z

just starting hooping in Sedona with Anastara!! Wonderful! Thankyou Cristabel!!! Namaste.

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I'm so excited!!!!

2007-03-02T15:18:07Z

I got my Hoopdance for Beginners DVD today, now i'm just waiting for my HOOP!!!! I am beside myself!!!!

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PHOTOS ~ HOOPGIRL ALLSTARS

2007-02-28T23:56:45Z

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/hoopgirl_allstars2

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hula hooping happy hour

2007-02-09T21:18:13Z

heyyyy

so my girl erin had a rad idea. i manage happy hour at good hurt every friday. play my music. why not hula hoop too. the dance floor is big and open. most people are playing pool and chilln after a long day at work. the vibe is really cool. the crowd is a mellow crowd.

bring your hoops
bring hoops to share if you have em
come to the good hurt and hoop in a rad space
free water for all hoopers
$3 drinks and free pool for everyone else

5-8:30
@ good hurt in venice
12249 venice blvd
www.goodhurt.net

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Thank you Jess!!

2006-11-18T05:45:55Z

I just wanted to send a big THANK YOU to you, Jess, for all the fun I had at this week's Beginner Hoopdance Intensive class (in San Francisco)!

* For anyone who is considering taking a class, Jess is a fantastic teacher and really helped to inspire me! We had such a good time learning and finding ways to be creative with our hoops! I highly recommend taking any class that Jess is teaching! *

Jess, your energy rocks!! Thanks again!!
:)
Suzanne

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Physical form and bodybuilding for hooping

2006-11-01T15:49:55Z

I was curious, what form is ideal for hoola hooping, in terms of what is hard, soft, large, small, etc.

Like, is it easier to spin a hoop on a hard midsection than a soft one? Is it better to have a large chest or a small one?

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Naomi and Alexis tandem hoop

2006-08-12T00:22:50Z

this girl is my hoop soulmate!
http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopingvideos/thread/07f6f922-9cf1-469e-b645-9f5435514a13?newpostingid=e6e4df93-bdbc-4424-8b04-964c7bd3ddc2#e6e4df93-bdbc-4424-8b04-964c7bd3ddc2

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sF bay guardian

2006-08-01T16:25:38Z

congrats to christabel for getting not one but TWO mentions in the guardian's best of the bay!! one mention for best personal trainer and another for what appears to be all-around radness :)

>BEST WAY-HIP HOOPLA (http://www.sfbg.com/2006bob/outdoors.php)
>Everyone had a girl like Christabel Zamor in their sixth-grade class. She had long brown hair, big eyes, and the uncanny ability to draw a crowd with her enchanting hula-hoop skills. Her hooping would stop playground traffic as everyone paused to take note of the strange sensations in their stomachs and, oddly enough, in their naughty areas. Gorgeous, athletic, and seductive, Zamor has changed very little since those days. She can still hoop like no other and she still draws a crowd. Zamor, otherwise known as HoopGirl, has capitalized on the inherent sexiness of hula-hooping by devising an erotic workout plan using the “toy” as her only piece of equipment. You can see her perform at various clubs throughout the city or even get a private lesson. Hoop it up.

and...

>BEST PERSONAL TRAINER (http://www.sfbg.com/2006bob/readers.php#outdoors)
>Our readers love HoopGirl. She has big baby-doll eyes, wears tight-fitting, midriff-bearing skirts, and teaches an erotic exercise program using a modified children's toy (the hula hoop) as her sole piece of equipment. What's not to love?

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It's here ! A Hula Hoop song !

2006-07-27T22:58:29Z

Go to www.thekablamos.com
Then go the the music page and click on
the HulaHoop song.

Enjoy !

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Video of Christabel Performing on ABC primetime

2006-07-03T22:42:56Z

yesterday was fun! check it out~

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=viewfrombay&id=4319504

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hooping as a path to the sensual? Any ideas?

2006-06-30T17:43:11Z

I would love to hear if hoopdance has opened up sensuality in your life.... and how. I am starting a class at Sedusa studios in Los Gatos and South San Francisco which is specifically aimed at helping women explore their sensuality while hula hooping and am talking to everyone I know about their experiences... I am hoping to create a very lush, body-centered experience for these women. I welcome your input!

:)
c

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I'm coming to the next teacher training!

2006-06-30T17:36:37Z

as soon as I find out when and the exact location, I will be trying to figure out where to stay. I've never been to SF and don't know where to start looking. If anybody knows of any hostels, cheap hotels, or kind people that wouldn't mind hosting a dedicated hooper for a short time (not sure how long---I'm waiting for a response from Christabel) during the month of October, please pass the information my way. I will be so grateful! Thank you!
~alexis~

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