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Much Thanx and Gratitude to Rayna and Keaton

2008-07-23T18:15:43Z

~Sorry for being so wordy~

A little over a year ago was the first time I saw people hooping, when I attended WildFire, the Spinning Arts Retreat in CT. I was so envious, they looked like they were having so much fun. In the fall, I was so excited to take the beginning hooping class so I could jump right in and be like all of my friends. By the end of the first and then the second hour, I was convinced that I was 100% hoop-tarded. I wanted to cry I was so disappointed.

A very wonderful and kind soul, named Laura Marie, the co-owner of Hooping Harmony, refused to let me believe that I was hoop-tarded and took me under her wing. Within 15 minutes, I was able to keep the hoop up, for the most part. It was better than nothing. She suggested that I get the Hoopnotica DVDs, saying they are wonderful for beginners.

Well, I'm very proud to say, I AM NOW A HOOPER!! I made it through the first DVD and I FINALLY GOT CHEST HOOPING!!!!! Thank you, Rayna and Keaton for making such wonderful DVDs. I'm having so much fun and it's helped my confidence so much. So many people say they lose themselves in their hoops and can just let go. I can FINALLY do that, too..

I'm still working very diligently, and I'm eagerly awaiting the next DVDs.

Thank you for the gift of hooping,
GNee

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New dvd or a re-release..

2008-07-22T06:18:40Z

I've found on Amazon and Target a pre-order for a Hoopnotica dvd for 7/15 this month.
I was wondering if this is the rumored new intermediate lvl 3 dvd or a re-release of the first ones.
They have them labeled at basics 1 so wasn't sure , amazon can be so strange on the descriptions and pics they put up.

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It's that time of year again....

2008-07-18T01:20:18Z

Burning Man is just around the corner!!
Who wants to wake up on the playa feeling pretty?
Easy, no fuss, managable morning hair??
Braids are the way to go!

I am offering my services again...

$40 per hour
8 to 12 hours depending on your hair
Contact me at treasuretrash@yahoo.com

I also have hair falls for sale if you're on a tight budget.
$6 per strand
$15 for 3
Best in groups of 10 or 20 for pony tails and buns, and you can use and reuse them over and over.
Many colors to choose from and I'll teach you how to mix them up.

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Hoop Width

2008-06-20T02:31:47Z

Hi,

Just wanted to know what the width is of hoopnotica hoops. Are they 3/4 or 1 inch around?

Thanks,
Shavonne

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tapeing the travel hoop

2008-06-11T14:57:25Z

I got my hoop and dvd and have had them for... maybe a week or two? I've beaten up the hoop pretty badly so I took my teal gaffers tape (a perfect match!) and went over the soft padding stuff because I got too many holes in it. Now, the hoop feels like it weighs twice as much and is being difficult to work with. Sigh.
What should I do? Carefully take my tape off and deal with the holes? Maybe I'll just patch those up...
The hoop took much of its abuse on my first day and my earring (cartilage) caught on it rrrrrrrrip. I'd advise newbies to remove earrings before hooping!

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Happy birthday Rayna!!!

2008-06-05T02:21:59Z

Hope you have a fantastic birthday!

A bientot!

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Help! I need dance skills!

2008-05-29T01:23:55Z

I'm getting to be a pretty good hooper, and I'm proud of the progress that I've made over the past few months, but I seriously lack in dance skills. I can do tricks flawlessly (for the most part), but I feel like my style is very devoid of any sort of flow or dance. My arms always feel stiff and my hands look really awkward most of the time. I don't think I can plunge myself into any sort of dance lessons (time and $$$). I love Rayna's style so much. It's obvious she knows a little ballet. Is there any sort of dvd I can get or tips anyone has to offer? Thanks!

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Hoop group on the Westside

2008-04-16T21:11:24Z

Hey,

I live in Culver City and just started hooping. Took a few classes but think it would be fun to get a free hoop group together and learn from each other.
There is a big grassy park behind the Culver City pool on Overland that could be a good spot to meet. I don't mind coming over to Venice or Santa Monica either.
Thinking Sunday afternoons.
Who else is keen?

Ann

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New video - Hoopnotica - Naughty Girl

2008-03-24T19:49:58Z

I was inspired to shoot my own "living room" video! Here's me hooping to Beyonce's Naughty Girl :)

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

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Awesome dvd's..

2008-03-20T22:31:11Z

As a new hooper I have to say Hoopnotica's dvd are awesome.
I made it through Vol 1 in a week and so pleased at what I can do ( still need to practice everything and smooth the move's out but I can totally do them!) and waiting for vol 2 to make it in the mail.
The hoop bug has bittten me hard : P
Any plans for a 3rd one coming out soon?

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New hoop swap tribe..

2008-03-17T12:08:21Z

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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Hoopnotica travel hoops...

2008-03-16T21:51:19Z

I'm ordering one as one of my Christmas presents from my parents, but I'm trying to decide with design I want. Does anyone have any input on which is better as far as wow-ing people and catching the eye? Also, I was interested on how the hoop attaches to the other pieces. I trust hoopnotica products, but I'm afraid of doing really aggressive hooping and having one of the pieces snap apart (like super-fast knee hooping or something). Does anyone have any comments?

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Yay!! My hooptote is here!!

2008-03-12T21:44:04Z

I finally got my hooptote bag yesterday!I love it so much, it's so cute and pretty. I was really surprised when I opened the bag and the inside was lined with satin-y blue and silver polka dots. The Hoopnotica logo is embroidered on and under the word HOOPNOTICA at the top it says 'find yourself in the hoop'. I'm really pleased with it, it just took forever to get here. I can't wait to go out and use it, but my travel hoop recently broke and I'm waiting for some replacement pieces. I love my hooptote!!

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Where is my hoop?

2008-02-05T21:20:49Z

Hi there,
I ordered my hoop a while ago and have been charged but have not received it. I did receive an e-mail saying that you guys were a little behind but then got an advertising for your valentine sales today.
I think that if you guys are so far behind you should try not to sell more until you catch up. I really needed that hoop for a class up here in Utah and have been borrowing my friends really heavy, old one.
You guys have beautiful hoops but it is disappointing to have had to wait so long,
STW

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2008 Hoopies Awards!! Please Support Hoopnotica!

2008-01-29T18:29:51Z

Hey Hoopnotic Hoopers!!

If you haven't heard about them yet, the Hoopies are awards given out by Hooping.org, voted for by the hooping community! Hoopnotica and it's hoopers (myself and Keaton) are finalists in several categories!! Please show your support and take 2 minutes per day to vote for us :)

You can vote once per day, from the same computer, through this Friday (1/18). If you vote any more than once per day or from multiple computers, all of your votes will be thrown out.

Visit this link to cast your votes: http://www.hooping.org/archives/001184.html

We thank you in advance for your ongoing support hoopers!

with much gratitude,
Rayna and Keaton of Hoopnotica

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Hoopnotica Hooptotes

2008-01-23T22:07:02Z

I can't wait to get mine! I know they're still on presale, but I was just wondering when they were expected to ship.
P.S. I know this is utterly and totaly random and completely unrelated to anything dealing with hooping, dancing, or hoopnotica....but I'm sad about Heath Ledger! I thought he was a great actor and really helped our society a little when he was in Brokeback Mountain (to shake people out of their stiff boxy worlds). Maybe he would have been happier if he hooped a little....

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Travel Hoop shipping

2008-01-11T02:23:35Z

I ordered my travel hoop Dec. 22 along with a tote bag, and I'm still waiting for it. I'm absolutely positive that if there is a problem, Hoopnotica will sort it out, so I called yesterday. A woman told me that she would either call or email me with an update, so I'm crossing my fingers! I can't wait to get it!

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Hoopnotica hoops

2008-01-11T02:18:27Z

I was just wondering if Hoopnotica was going to do a winter line of hoops or was going to wait for spring. I think the designs that Hoopnotica has for thier hoops are absoutely the most beautiful ones out there. Every single one takes my breath away, I wish I could buy all of them! Anyway, I check the website all the time to see if they've come out with new hoop styles. By the way, who actually designs and makes the Hoopnotica hoops?

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Walking while Hooping

2008-01-10T00:29:45Z

Okay, I can start the hoop, walk one step, and then by the time I try to take another, the hoop has fallen down around my hips and completely to the floor with that next step. How do I keep the hoop up on my waist while I walk?

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Help!! New Hooper!!

2008-01-08T07:59:32Z

Okay, so I just started hooping about 2 weeks ago and I am slowly and I mean slowly getting the hang of it. Right now, I hoop with a 42", 100 psi w/ a 1 inch diameter. It also has 5 colors of vinyl tape on it. Is this a good hoop for me? I am about 5'2, 195 lbs, and my waist is about a 38 (I wear a size 16). I have been eyeing the Travel Hoop and am completely in love and wondering if the specs of that hoop would suit me better. The one I have now does not have gaffer tape, should it? Any beginner help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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First National Hoop Conference!!!

2008-01-03T00:44:52Z

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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who wants to play =D

2007-12-28T08:01:47Z

i'm addicted and i'm only gettin' started!!! ;)~ who's w/me???

i live in long beach and i wanna play! looking to have fun, laugh, spin, learn! lets help each other or if you're not new to this then i'm hoping to pick up some tips from you. either way i just wanna hoop til my bruises scream no more and then play some more ;p

so lets figure it out! lemme know ;p

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Hoopnotica in promo for Ellen's Really Big Show!

2007-12-27T19:27:34Z

Check out Keaton and I fire hooping near the end of the promo commercial for Ellen's Really Big Show!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eusZFI65Pfg

Happy Hooping,
Rayna

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Having hooping around the waist problems

2007-12-15T23:41:52Z

Just got my Hoopnotica level 1 DVD and travel hoop. Love it by the way. But I just don't get what i'm doing wrong. I just can't keep my hoop up. I think i'm doing everything right. Its a bit frustrating and i try to relax but I never hooped a day in my life and I have no idea what i'm doing. I never thought i'd have rythem problems when i'm a bellydancer for goodness sakes.
Please help.
J.

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Fire Performers PLEASE READ - Wed. Town Hall Meeting

2007-12-11T19:08:16Z

Hello!
please repost this to any fire performers you know, There are some important
issues facing the fire community, and we need to get the word out quick, and
there is an important Town Hall meeting wednesday.

In addition, there is a new discussion list for fire performers to discuss tips,
community interests, events, and more at:

http://www.curiousjosh.com/lafire

please sign up, more information about the list is below.

----
*Subject*: Town Hall Meeting: A Call to Arms for all Los Angeles Based Fire
Artists

*Where*: Smash Labs, 1714 Albion St, Los Angeles, CA 90031 323-227-6274

*When*: Doors open at 7pm Meeting begins at 8pm

*Who*: All members of the Los Angeles Based Fire Arts Community

*Why*: During recent interactions with Los Angeles County and State _Fire
Marshalls <http://www.film.ca.gov/LocationResources/FilmSafety.html>_we have
learned that they are in the process of designing a set of safety standards
and guidelines in an effort to standardize safety requirements within our
industry. These safety guidelines are to be implemented in the first
quarter of 2008.

We have the great fortune that our local county Fire Marshalls have
offered to allow us participate in the design of these standards.
Organizations such as the Safety Advisory for Fire and FX in Entertainment
(SAFFE)and members of the Pyrotechnics community have offered to provide
guidance or advice in the different methods of organizing ourselves and
interfacing with regulatory and enforcement entities such as the Fire
Department.

This *_Wednesday, December 12, 2007_* a Town Hall Meeting has been called to
inform the community and discuss the formation an organization comprised of
members representing the interests of the Los Angeles fire community.

******It is time for us all to come together, as a community - to openly
create our own guidelines that address issues, such as safety, performance
standards, etc. It is of the utmost importance that we collectively decide
this before it is decided for us*****

In Addition, there is a new e-mail discussion list for
fire artists and people who are interested in fire performance in the Los
Angeles area. This list can be joined by following this link:

http://www.curiousjosh.com/lafire

This list is an opportunity for us to stay in touch as a community, and
discuss a number of pressing issues that are affecting the Los Angeles fire
community such as the upcoming implementation of safety regulations,
standards, and restrictions governing our industry.

The LA Fire mailing list will be a great place to:
discuss issues affecting the fire community
share fire related tips and techniques
communicate about fire events in the LA area
and more

Please spread the word by continuing to forward this to fire performers who
are in Los Angeles, or who visit Los Angeles and perform with fire. If we
fail in this initiative then viewpoints such as "Poi is the most dangerous
tool in your arsenal" or the potential banning of poi spinning in the
direction of the audience may become a reality.

Troupes & Tool Manufacturers that have involvement in this initiative have
included: CuriousJosh, Fire Drums, Fire Groove, Los Angeles Fire Effects (LAFX),
Machina
Candeo, Mutaytor, Phoenix Projekt, Pyrophernalia / Om Fire, Sirena
Serpentina, Trick Concepts, & Volcano Flux.

*_Directions:
_*
SmashLabs
1714 Albion Street (entrance is here - big red door with cut metal numbers -
push down on the lever to enter)
The "back" door is a big roll door in the last parking lot on the North side
of Main just before the train tracks - look for the La Mano Press sign. If
it's full, there is an empty lot directly across the street on the South
side of Main Street, or feel free to park on Main or Albion and come in the
front. *main thing to remember is if you've gone over the tracks, you've
passed Albion which is a TINY street and easy to miss.

*GoogleMaps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1714+Albion+St,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90031,+USA&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

*
1714 Albion St,
Los Angeles, CA 90031 - it's the triangular space that starts on Main and
back up on Albion
323-22S-MASH (323-227-6274) is the office phone which I'll have on me in
case anyone gets lost.

*
"There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less
than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction."
-John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963)*

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Yay for Hoopnotica Dance DVDs!

2007-12-11T01:00:54Z

i just ordered both dvds and I can't wait to get them! But I have to wait until Christmas to open them...:(. That's ok, I know it'll be worth the wait. I'm so excited!!

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Santa Cruz HoopFest with Hoopnotica!

2007-12-04T20:46:33Z

Here's a video shot and edited by Jimmy of the HoopFest in Santa Cruz on 11/21! Special thanks to Heather of MoveHoops for hosting me, to Jimmy for the video and to all the Hoopers who came out to play!

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

Happy Holidays Everyone!
~Rayna

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Hoopnotica in Santa Cruz!

2007-11-20T13:17:44Z

Hello Hoopnotic Hoopers!

I'm workin' my way up the coast this week! I'll be hosting a free HoopFest in Santa Cruz on Wednesday! I'll have music and hoops to play with, as well as gorgeous Hoopnotic Hoops, TravelHoops and instructional DVD's for sale at special holiday prices! Connect or reconnect with other hoopers, learn some new moves and work up your appetite for Thanksgiving dinner - come hoop with us! Details:

WHEN: Wednesday, 11/21, 3:00p - 5:00p
WHERE: Lighthouse park, 701 W Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA

I'm looking forward to hooping with you!

Happy Hooping,
Rayna

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The November HoopScoop!

2007-11-03T03:10:14Z

Get the latest info on what's new at Hoopnotica in November's HoopScoop! Read it online at www.hoopnotica.com/archivenewsletters/novhoopscoop.htm.

We're offering Intermediate classes again in Marina Del Rey, our next Master Class called HoopFit, and new classes and workshops in San Diego and Las Vegas and classes being scheduled in New Mexico and Arizona! Check out our new video, our Holiday Special, new press and more!

Happy Hooping,
Team Hoopnotica

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Hoopnotica's October HoopScoop is out!

2007-10-02T19:12:06Z

Find out what's hoopening at Hoopnotica! New hoops, new happenings, and an adorable Favorite Hooper - view the HoopScoop here: http://www.hoopnotica.com/archivenewsletters/octhoopscoop.htm

Happy Hooping!
Rayna

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Hula Hoop Troop to perform at wedding

2007-10-01T21:01:51Z

Hi all,

We are looking for a Hula Hoop Troop to perform at our wedding on October 20th in Ojai California.
We would like the troop to put on a performance and give the wedding guests a Hula Hoop lesson.

We are wiling to pay for the services and will provide a place to stay for the night.

Please let me know if you are interested

Peace

eEvil

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Hoopnotica hoops

2007-08-11T01:59:58Z

Hi there,

I've just read a posting on here about travel hoops and how they're foam covered under the tape - is this true of all Hoopnotica hoops?

Does this make them really heavy?

thanks!

Kitty

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Fire Hoop Performance at the Harmony Festival 2006

2007-07-18T20:45:46Z

I just found this footage of my fire hoop performance from Harmony Festival 2006 on You Tube! Check it out at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=6XrQ_ySIJ_s

~Rayna

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Hoopnotica Teacher Training in the UK?

2007-07-16T14:59:58Z

Hey There!

Do you have any plans to bring Hoopnotica teacher training to the UK? I am aware of the distance learning programme but feel I would learn much more in person (and the budget won't stretch to a trip to LA, more's the pity!)

Thanks

Kitty

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Second Hoopnotica DVD question...

2007-07-15T19:10:36Z

Hello all!
Could anyone post about the skills that are included on the second DVD?

Thanks in advance! Much love!

-Annie

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Support Hoopnotica on Amazon.com!

2007-06-23T01:38:38Z

Hello all you wonderful Hoopnotic Hoopers!!

Hoopnotica's Beginning Level DVD series is now available on Amazon.com!! If you've purchased our DVD's and are loving them, please take 5 minutes to go online to www.amazon.com, search for "hoopnotica" and then click on either DVD 1 or DVD 2, or both, rate them and even write a review!! Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals around the world, physically, mentally and emotionally, through the joyful, transformative art of Hoopdance, and we need your help to spread the hoopy love!!

We thank you all for your endless support and positive energy! Thank you in advance for helping us raise awareness of hoopdance on Amazon.com!!

xoxo
Rayna & all of Team Hoopnotica

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June 2007 HoopScoop!

2007-06-15T00:19:44Z

Hello Hoopnotic Hoopdancers! The June HoopScoop is out! Read all about what's hoopening at Hoopnotica and get a valuable coupon code for savings on classes! Visit http://www.hoopnotica.com/archivenewsletters/JuneHoopScoop.htm.

Happy Hooping!
Team Hoopnotica

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Travel hoop question...

2007-05-24T18:14:31Z

Not that I have any money right now, but I really want a travel hoop (or at least one that fits in my trunk) this summer, so I've been obsessively researching different options.

Anyways, I was wondering if someone could expand on the statement, "They also can't handle intense or high velocity hooping (they get very dizzy...), so only use them with the beginning level instructional DVDs. Once you start doing more advanced hooping, contact us for an appropriate hoop. Happy Hooping!!"

I don't have the dvd's so I'm not sure what level I'm at according to them, but I've been hooping for about 4 months. I would place myself at maybe an intermediate level. What happens to the travel hoops with "more advance hooping"?

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Commercializing hooping

2007-05-12T17:33:07Z

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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Friday Night Hula Hooping Happy Hour

2007-05-04T23:06:25Z

hey hey

I am posting this all over tribe. If you have already read sorry for the repeat post. Just want to get the word out and get some people hooping with me. I am always hooping alone at my club and would love to learn some new stuff.

much love.

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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Hoopnotica Featured in Squeeze OC!

2007-04-11T16:24:03Z

Check out the story on Hoopnotica in Squeeze OC!

You can read the article, read interviews with some of our students, look at pics and even watch a video excerpt from our instructional DVD Hoopnotic Hoopdance Beginning Level 1 here: http://www.squeezeoc.com/squeezeoc/livingitup/wellbeing/article_1640289.php.

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Special Hoop Day in May

2007-03-11T03:44:26Z

Markie B here. I'm a Bay area physician and a life-long hooper as well and I'd like to share something special that I'm up to.

A couple times last year, I volunteered my time in a Guatemalan town called Santiago Atitlan. In this town of Indigenous Tzutujil, there are a small handful of kids with cleft palates. Without repair, these kids will die an early death. Since they have no means of getting fixed, I've come up with a plan to give them each a full life with just a scar.

This project is all about saving lives, celebration and connection. Everyone can participate. All you need is a hoola hoop and at least one sponsor. You'll gather with your friends, new and old, on a special day in May and hoop it up for as long as you can. The more you hoop, the more you raise for the kids AND the more fun you have. Your sponsors will commit to a minimum of a $5 donation just for showing up. For each minute you hoop over five minutes, your sponsors will donate $1. Since some of you can hoola for days, we're gonna cap it at an hour. That means $60. If your sponsors want to donate more, they're welcome to do so.

So if you're down for some fun and more importantly, to save some lives, gimme a response hear and start thinking about your sponsors.

Flyers and donation forms to come.

We're all about celebration, miracles and connection here.

Markie B

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Talk it out... for a newbie

2007-03-02T02:07:18Z

I just found out about hooping over the weekend! I was scrolling youtube and came upon hoopnotica and was just floored! Its really beautiful to watch, definitely an art.
I could never hoop as a child(I was a jumper) but I want to give it a try! I use to be able belly dance way back when :p
Is this where everyone goes to chat? I really know nothing about it, but I ordered a hoopnotica set to give it a try.
Ive never used tribe before, very interesting layout. Any tips?

Hope you all dont mind me joining in! Im very green at all this.

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fire hoop in india...

2006-12-26T13:36:34Z

if anyone is coming out to india in the next few months, i am still in dire need of a fire hoop. have been trying to make one out here with some pretty shady results... of course i would reimburse you and then some, if any of you have the kind of holiday goodwill that would precipitate such a move:)

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Hi- anyone free on Saturday to help a few newbies learn to make hoops in the San Fernando Valley area? :)

2006-10-31T05:19:17Z

Hi there,

A few of us really want to learn how to learn how to make and tape hoops this Saturday afternoon in the Valley. Anyone interested in teaching us? We have lots of tubing and tape.... It would be so appreciated :) Thanks!

;) Mindy

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Great Write-up!

2006-10-12T23:32:12Z

Saw the article in the 10/9 LA Business Journal. Looks like your company is growing and doing well. Love your play classes. They have helped me polish my problem moves, introduced me to some great people and kept my enthusiasm way up. Rik

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transparent tubes for hoops

2006-07-31T21:38:36Z

does anyone knows where i can get transparent tubes for hoops?
thanks in advance

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wild hair

2006-07-10T11:30:25Z

I made some super bright colorful yarn dreads and am trying to figure out the best way to affix them. They're still separate...what should I do?

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New Hooping Video Tribe

2006-06-19T21:46:04Z

There are many great hooping videos all over Tribe and the web. Sometimes I look for one video in particular, though, and I can't find it. I bet I'm not the only one. They're named all kinds of things like "My first video" or "Look at this". Let's create a community just for hooping videos and label them with names that make them easy to find later.

This forum will serve as a reference for moves you're trying to learn as well as moves you have to share. It is also a place to showcase hooping performances as well as good ole hooping fun.

We want all your hooping-related art so if you have photos you love, post them too!

Enjoy!

tribes.tribe.net/hoopingvideos

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here's to hotness & profesionalism

2006-02-02T08:29:06Z

you ladies were so gorgeous last night at Spundae... nice work on taking it to the next level of hotness and profesionalism!

han

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BELLY DANCE FUSION - Feb. Classes (L.A.)

2006-01-31T01:13:58Z

"Beautify the Body with Belly Dance."

BELLY DANCE FUSION!
FEBRUARY '06 classes in L.A.
with ANAHATA
www.electroexotica.com

Hi-Energy and Fun! Belly Dance Work Out!
Tone and Sculpt the Body!
Build Core Strength and Increase Endurance!
Learn Beautiful Belly Dance Techniques.

Stylized teaching method designed to stimulate creativity.
Mixed–level classes designed for all fitness levels.
Great for beginners and still challenging for intermediate students!

FEBRUARY 2006
Classes Focus on:
Pops & Locks with Smooth Flow
3 Part Dance Transitions

2 WEEKLY CLASS SERIES:
WEDNESDAYS – On the Westside!
8pm to 9:30pm
FEBRUARY 1st to 22nd

TURNOUT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
12113 SANTA MONICA BLVD. #201
WEST L.A. 90025
Corner of Santa Monica and Bundy

THURSDAYS – On The Melrose Strip!
7:30pm to 9:00pm
FEBRUARY 2nd to 23rd

MELROSE LIGHTSPACE
7600 MELROSE AVE.
LOS ANGELES 90046
SE Corner Melrose and Curson

CLASS FEES: 4 Week Series
$65 (new students)
$55 (returning students - SAVE $10)
$18 (single class)

RESERVATIONS:
Reserve Your Space Via Email Now!
Email: urbangypsy@electroexotica.com

CLASS INFORMATION:
BELLY DANCE FUSION
A Unique Fusion of Exotic Belly Dance with Creative Styling
- Percussive Hips
- Silky Undulations
- Fluid Control
- Beautiful Arm Work
- Smooth Transitions

BRING:
Water Bottle and Hip Wrap (if you have one)
Wear comfortable pants or long skirt, midriff or tank top
Music and Accessories available for sale in class.

CONTACT:
ANAHATA and URBAN GYPSY
For Bookings, Classes, Performances, Events, Merchandise
Phone: 323.960.1600
Email: urbangypsy@electroexotica.com
Web: www.electroexotica.com

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airplanes!

2006-01-23T02:42:02Z

so funny you mentioned "yes, i am taking this on your plane"!!!

i just had a trip with 7 (yes, 7) flights and on all of them, i took my hoop. i even carried it as a third piece! don't know if everyone can get away with that, but maybe it helped that because you now have to be at the gate so ridiculously early, i actually busted it out right there in the airport. who's gonna argue with that?

thanks rayna, for my fabulous collapsible hoop!

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