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classes/jams in sonoma county

Lori — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:02:00 GMT

Hey ladies and gents,
I was wondering if there are any upcoming hoop classes/jams that are ok with noobs in the Santa Rosa/Sebastopol/Petaluma area?

Cheers,
L

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World hoop day Santa Rosa?

dancepixiedance — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:57:04 GMT

Would anyone else be interested in possibly putting together some sort of happening here in Santa Rosa? Julliard Park would be prime I think. 9-9-9 is going to be here sooner than we know it!

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Hoop Performer(s) Wanted for Sat July 25 event

aruna — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:53:25 GMT

Hello Hoopers.
We're having a performance and interactive playground party at our dance studio, WorldDance Fitness, 40 Greenfield Ave. San Anselmo on Sat. July 25th (worlddancefitness.com). We're looking for a hooper or 2 or more who want to showcase their skills. First, we're looking for some interactive fun for party go-ers to try some hooping. Then we'd love to feature you in a short performance. We have a big parking lot and would love to show fire hooping (other fire dancing also welcome!).

Party starts at 8:00. Performances at 8:30. Fire hooping would be @ 9:30.

Bring your PR and be part of a great line up of pole, old-fashioned burlesque, and other performances. Connect with other performers and have fun.
Best way to contact us is at worlddancefitness@sbcglobal.net. Or call 415-457-8787. Ask for Aruna

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Cherry Hoops July Beginner Series $15/hour, Berkeley

missnicole — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:25:35 GMT

Don't miss out: Register online today at cherryhoops.com!

Join me for a fun, 3-week introduction to hoopdance in Berkeley's beautiful Studio 12. We begin with hooping around the waist, then progress through a series of lifts, jumps, and tosses. Beginners are welcome! Hoops will be provided for in-class use.

Reserve your spot at: cherryhoops.com/Registrati...rkeley.html

Nicole

Beginner Series, Berkeley
Mondays, July 13, 20, 27
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Studio 12, Berkeley
2525 8th Street
Plenty of street parking and easily accessible by bus (#9, #72, #802, #19)
$45 for series registration, $20 for single-class drop-ins

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Hello there! New hooper to the area

dancepixiedance — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:01:57 GMT

Hi!
I just moved to the Santa Rosa area from the East Bay and am looking for fellow hoopers to dance around with =D I have mornings available usuially =D

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HoopCraft Intro to Hoopdance Workshop in Petaluma!

Mmhmm — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:00:48 GMT

Learn the basics of hoopdance, an exciting and new fitness art form! Hoopdance combines freestyle dancing with technical circus-style tricks utilizing a hula hoop. Build core strength, tighten tummy, buns, and thighs, increase flexibility, burn calories and have fun while doing it! This two-hour workshop covers all the basics and will have you smiling and laughing in no time! Designed for those with little to no hula hooping experience.

When: Saturday May 16th 1pm-3pm
Where: BodyWorks Integrative Yoga & Stress Management Center 490 Second St. Petaluma, Ca. 94952
Price: $40 prepaid by May 10th
To register please visit: http://www.bodyworksyoga.com/ or call: 707 769 9933

Hoops will be available for use and for purchase.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and BRING PLENTY OF WATER.

For more information on HoopCraft classes & workshops visit: http://hoopcraft.com

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FREE Beginner's Community Hoopdance Class TONIGHT!: 2/4 SF 6:15-7:15 p.m.

MissRosie — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:25:04 GMT

Join us for a FREE community hoopdance class for beginners.

No experience necessary for this introduction to hoopdance! A
completely beginner-friendly class, expect to laugh, have fun, and feel
great!

Hoops provided for class use, and all fitness levels welcome.
Experience what hooping is about in a safe and supportive environment.
Enjoy yourself more through movement
exploration!

This class is open to those who are new to hooping.

Please note: This class will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Hero Hoops Teacher: Laura

Class Investment: Free!

Location: The Center for Transformation 735 Montgomery St. at Jackson St. San Francisco

Wednesday February 4th, 6:15 p.m. -7:15 p.m.

PARKING: There are several parking garages within 1 block. The best deal is on Jackson between Kearny St. and Columbus Ave.

**BUILDING ENTRANCE: 735 Montgomery is a big brick building on the
corner of Jackson. There are two doors. Please enter at "The Center"
door closest to the corner, and not the wooden doors marked 735

Hoops will be available for use or purchase. Wear comfortable clothing to move in, and please remember to bring water.

QUESTIONS? visit www.herohoops.com

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hooping dvd giveaway!

Minnie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:43:21 GMT

There's a hula hoop dvd from hoopgirl over http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/

all you have to do to enter is leave a comment on on the post: http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2009/01/07/hula-hoop-dvd-giveaway-when-was-the-last-time-you-tried-a-hula-hoop/

-Minnie

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Intro to Hoopdance Workshop in Calistoga

Mmhmm — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:43:27 GMT

HoopCraft Intro to Hoopdance Workshop
Two hours of fun & learning!!!
Price: $40 per person
Date: January 31st
Time: 10:50am - 1:00pm
Location: Calistoga Spa & Hotsprings 1006 Washington St. Calistoga, Ca. 94515
Hoops are provided for use and available for purchase.
Register at http://hoopcraft.com
There are only three spots still available so act quickly!
Registration Deadline is January 25th
Hoop it up then take a dip in the mineral pools or enjoy a relaxing mudbath! Mmhmm...

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North Bay Hooping Group?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:58:57 GMT

Hi all

I just moved to Petaluma and would love to know if there's an existing group casually hooping together up here in Marin/Sonoma?

Thank you!

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hoopin at the handcar regatta Sun 9/28

Mani — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:31:37 GMT

Come on out and lets hoop this Sunday at railroad square-
http://handcar-regatta.com/

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OUTSIDE LANDS

tiri bird — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:10:11 GMT

Anyone going to Radiohead? Lets get together and spin. Bringing LED bcause I don't think fire is ok.
Peace
Marla

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2nd Annual Peace in the Panhandle Festival! Fri, Sept. 5th! Come HOOP IT OUT!

bernadette — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:43:31 GMT

Hi Hoopers!

Please join me for a great little homegrown festival in the Panhandle @ Clayton
on Fri, Sept. 5th for a free event. I am hosting Yoga/Kirtan at 3pm, kids sing-a-long
at 4pm and then music and dancing to follow!

I would love a bunch of hoopers to get those parents hooping with their kids and bringina super positive vibe of fun and exercise! Bring your hoop flair, picnic etc. Ends at sunset! Free! Tell your friends!

A family event around the idea of peacemaking and fun! Kids and dogs welcome!

music-
bernadette & Garrin Benfield
JP Cutler, Mokai, Jimmy Leslie, Izabella
Cullann's Hounds
Gamelon X (pending)

art gallery
kids zone
vegan food
and more!!!!

peace and lots of love!
bernadette

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Anyone have instructional dvd's?

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:59:26 GMT

Hi there. Okay, so I can keep the hoop up...for a long time....and that's it. *Sigh* Everytime I try to do anything else i throw the hoop, whack myself, or just get totally frustrated. So, I'm hoping someone out there might have instructional dvd's i can borrow, trade, something???

One frustrated QH

PS: ROSIE ROCKS!!!

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Hooping

wyndhooper — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:43:02 GMT

Looking to find places to hoop in the North Bay. :-)

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We still have spots open for HP San Francisco!

Baxter — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:36:20 GMT

Hola,
I just wanted to let you know that we have some spots left for our two day workshop in San Francisco. The workshops are next weekend (19th and 20th) at the Margaret Jenkins Dance Studio beginning at 1:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm. If you are curious or would like to come, you can check out all of our events or buy tickets by visiting www.hooppath.com and clicking EVENTS.

I'm super excited to be coming out to your neck of the woods. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to write me.
Thank you,
Baxter
www.hooppath.com

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BERKELEY HOOP JAM Sun. 4.13

MissRosie — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:51:43 GMT

Hey Hoopers!

HoolieHoop will be hosting another exciting hoop jam at Studio 12 this
Sunday, April 13 from 1:15 to 2:15. The hoop jam is an open forum for all
levels and ages and it is a great opportunity to share and learn from
other hoopers.

Hoop jams are perfect for those interested in hoop dance and looking to
try it out and for hoopers who enjoy company while hoopin!

Hoop jams are not formal and full of fun! A Hooliehoop instructor will be
there every week to answer any questions you may have and will be
available to give basic tips.

Happy Hoopin!

Studio 12
2525 8th St.
Berkeley, CA
1:15-2:15pm (every Sunday)

$6 per person (for rental space)
Parking: Plenty of street parking!

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hoop jam Farmer's Market Tuesday April 8 SONOMA Plaza

Gangi Butts — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:53:58 GMT

Oh Hai-o happy spring folks!

Lovin the sunshine or what?! Soo good to get to play outside. Come hoop or spin or juggle or _______(insert your fun activity here) next tuesday at the Sonoma Farmer's Market. The market starts early evening and goes till whenever you gotta jet. So come stop by and play it up!
There will be extra hoops for you to play with too!

See you there!

1lv,

Gangi Butts

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Free Hoopgirl Workout Series For North Bay Hoopers! Help us find a Home....

hoopgirl — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:39:48 GMT

Hello North Bay hoopers~

We are finally bringing the original HoopGirl Workout classes up to North Bay! Help us find a studio and we will gift you with free classes!

The person who finds us a perfect location will get a FREE 6 week HoopGirl Workout Class series of your choice: Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate I or Intermediate II. That's 9 hours of hot hoop moves, sweat drenching dance and performance training by a Licensed HoopGirl Workout instructor, valued at $180!

What we seek: A studio which is at least which is at least 1500 square feet located between the Golden Gate Bridge and San Rafael. This would have a sound system we can plug our microphone and I-pod into. This space would preferably have mirrors and regularly be available on tuesday nights from 600-730pm.

Learn all about our superfun programs at www.HoopGirl.com.

Questions? Call HoopGirl Headquarters at 1-877-HOOP!

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Marin Hoop Get-Together! Friday 04/11

jenniferjane — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:10:39 GMT

Hey North Bay Hoopers!
I'm getting some people together for some good time hooping next friday (April 11th)
at 5:30.

Where?
I don't know yet.
Where are you?
I'll try to pick a location everyone can get too.
contact me for more info:
odissa (at) hotmail.com

or myspace.com/odissa

boop!

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Hooping Video Channel now on Vimeo

Gangi Butts — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:59:41 GMT

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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Pirate Ball

Craig — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:02:59 GMT

WHAT:
Humanitarians, pirate enthusiasts, music buffs and movie fans are invited to San Francisco’s historic Verdi Club for an evening of live music, dancing, and star gazing at the first annual Pirate Ball and Silent Auction. Raise a pint and sing along to nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch. Then groove to local indie rock group The Plasterkatz. Delight in the clever antics of the infamous Jack Spareribs, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and bid on over $5,000 worth of limited edition collectibles and memorabilia. Win a raffle prize or revel in the company of Barbossa's crewmembers from the hit Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl: The forceful Bo'sun who slapped Miss Swan - Isaac C Singelton Jr., the creepy Koehler who choked Captain Jack through the bars of his cell - Treva Etienne, and the sadistic grenade tossing Jacoby - Vince Lozano. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best pirate gear and enter The Best Dressed Pirate contest. 100% of the event’s gross proceeds will go to The Children’s Hospital and Research Center of Oakland.

WHO:
Pirates for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (“Pirates4choc”) was started by Evan Pagay, an Orange County DJ and Jack Sparrow impersonator, and Matt Stone, owner of Sea Wolf Clothing Company in Huntington Beach. Evan and Matt gathered a group of piratical celebrities and entertainers to donate their time to entertain, give out toys, and play games with the children and their families in the hospital. The event was so successful, the group decided to launch a similar hospital visit and fund raiser in Northern California under the leadership of Craig Appel, local Bay Area pirate entertainer.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 21, 2008
VIP pre-party 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Doors open for general admission at 8:00PM.

WHERE:
The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA

PRICES:
Advance tickets: $30.00
Tickets at the door: $40.00
VIP tickets: $50.00

VIP package includes reserved parking, gift bag, and exclusive early admission to the Pirate Lounge for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres with The Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl film actors.

Tickets available at Sea Wolf Trading Company, 36551 Fremont Blvd. Fremont or online at www.pirates4choc.org

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City of Sonoma Hoop Jam Sunday Jan. 20 11:30-2pm

Gangi Butts — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:36:38 GMT

Howdy Hoopers,
Ready to hoop into the new year? I thought it might be fun to hoop with some folks this SUNDAY Jan 20 @ the Sonoma Plaza 11:30-2pm. It's going to be informal (haha as opposed to formal hooping?!!?), fun , silly, hooptastic! So hopefully I'll see you there! Can't wait to meet you!
Cheers,
Gangi Butts
707 337 5524

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where can I buy a hoop in the north bay?

cramcram — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:52:13 GMT

I was just wondering if anyone knows where I can buy a hoop in the north bay?

thanks!

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calling all shiny disco balls of fire! (...in sonoma)

Gangi Butts — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:08:15 GMT

ello!

i was wondering if any Sonoma hoopers wanted to get together and start a hoop jam? i love hooping in the park and would love to have some fellow hooper company! keep it real!

cheers,

gangi butts

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New to North Bay Hoopers

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 05:14:27 GMT

I just moved to sausalito and I am currently hooping with the bay area hoopers on sundays. I am somewhat of a newbie to hooping, but I would much rather stay in the marin area to practice ( and not pay the golden gate bridge toll). I was wondering where and when the north bay hoopers practice or if anyone wants to set something up if nothing is set up in Marin. - Lizzy

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In San Francisco August28-October 1st

Recruitment_For_Revolution — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:49:54 GMT

i will be planning a trip august 28th - october 1st and i was wondering if there is a spot over the weekend that hoopers meet up at in san francisco. in southern california they have hoopers every sunday at sunset at venice beach.

so whose in san francisco?? hit me up hoopers, im ready for some good energy!

-ashley

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LOST psi hoop at Harmony Festival

surprise_surprise — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:19:27 GMT

Putting out notice to the community at large that Christina's PSI hoop went missing from the Tribal Techno party at the Harmony Festival. The entire situation is pretty maddening. We stashed our hoops with some other psihoops behind the sound board and went to go get a drink, when we got back our hoops were missing. After searching for 2 hours (during Shpongle nonetheless) we were able to recover my hoop, but not Christina's. If you hear of someone accidently ending up with a neato LED hoop after that event, please let us know as it was a very special hoop.

I could rant and rave about people picking up hoops that do not belong to them, but I think all of us hoopers here already understand this frustration.

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Commercializing hooping

Inara — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:04:28 GMT

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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May 8-June 6. Hoop Girl™ Workout Beginners. MARIN COUNTY!

hoopgirl — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:21:47 GMT

Hi there! I JUST set up my first hooping class in Marin! I hope you can attend.

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. $180 for 9 hour class series.

Register at: http://circushoops.sectorlink.org/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=14

What is the HoopGirl Workout?
The HoopGirl Workout is feel-good fitness! Learn to hoop on your torso, arms, legs and off body in elaborate arcs, spins and jumps. Hoopdance can help you feel "sexy", that is, full of confidence, inner radiance, power and poise. Explore pleasure as your primary motivation for movement. You learn how to navigate using feeling instead of sight or thought -- becoming responsive, breathing deeply and creating fluid transitions. Special attention given to micromovements of the body, working with the downbeat, freeing the head, unleashing your own style. Guidance for performance given throughout class. Free yourself in ecstatic undulation, experiment with vocal release and express attitude and spunk! Teambuilding activities build a sense of community and create laughter. Performance opportunities allow us to each shine and feel appreciation and joy. A variety of music -- from electronic house music, R&B to classical and world music will provide a rich tapestry of sound for your dance.

What is covered in the HoopGirl Workout for Beginners?
No experience neccessary! The extended class time in this series allows for lots of one-on-one attention and detailed instruction. You will explore dancing while hooping, with ample time to master moves. Each day is devoted to increasing awareness in a different part of the body while working with a specific principle of hoopdance. MOVES COVERED: Pump, float, wild west, slinky, snake, booty bump, limbo, barrell roll, booty blitz, spunk, swish, warrior, ring, leap, whisper, toss, revolving door, electric slide, pin-up, scissor kick.

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The New and Improved Hooping.org 3.0

philohagen — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:22:32 GMT

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

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Bay Area Hoopers: Sunset Party This Sunday

philohagen — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:08:21 GMT

Hey Hoopers!

This Sunday is the very first Sunset Party of the season and Bay Area Hoopers are heading North to Marin and it'd be great to see you all there too. Now technically the location is still to be announced, but the word is that it's all happening where the first Sunset Party of the season seems to be every year: Stafford Lake in Novato. Here's the url for more info:

http://www.pacificsound.net/events.html

Here's the info, directions, etc on Stafford Lake:

http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/PK/Main/pos/pdstaffordlke.cfm

The season opener runs from 11am - 7pm, everybody is welcome, and artists include Solar, Galen, J-Bird, and special guest TONY (the gathering, Basics - Tango, Nightshift Recordings) and others. How much does it cost? It's free! But you have to pay for parking at Stafford Lake which should only be $5 for the day. So figure out a carpool and save on gas and parking and feel the love.

Yours In The Hoop!

Philo

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The Hoop Path Tour Update for San Francisco, CA (4/1 and 4/3)

Baxter — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:39:48 GMT

Blessings to you, Hoop Community!

I wanted to let everyone that the Second leg of the Hoop Path Tour is set for San Francisco and L.A. I am very excited about the opportunity to teach a second Workshop in SF, called, "The Warrior Path." This space for this workshop has been donated to us, and I will extend that generosity by lowering the tuition to 50 dollars. The space is limited in size, however, so I must limit this opportunity to attend to those who have recently taken a workshop from me (SF, Portland, Eugene, or Seattle.) There is only room for ten of us, so pre-registration is required. "The Warrior Path" is a continuation of the ideas laid out in the "The Hoop Path: First Steps" workshop.

[Note: We are quickly approaching capacity for these SF workshops. Please rsvp to make sure we have a spot for you. thehooppath@gmail.com]

"The Hoop Path: First Steps" Workshop

This 3-hour intensive will introduce you to the inspiring myths and powerful metaphors of The Hoop Path, a spiritual approach to hoopdance that has slowly built itself out of Jonathan Baxter's years of daily Hoop Practice. Bax's teaching incorporates prayerful guidance and unique storytelling as well as the straightforward breaking down of moves and practice of new techniques. This workshop is for those of us who already feel a connection with Hooping that goes far deeper than pure fitness, or for those hoopers who yearn to deepen and expand their Practice into subtler levels of awareness and grace. Together we will define and explore Hoop Path terms such as: pe*A*ce, Ritmo, One Tree/Two Tree; as well as established techniques such as Reversing, Breaking, Paddling and Angle Hooping.

Thoughts based on the recent PacNW shops:

I have learned many lessons already in this tour. Some of you may notice that I have omitted some terms from the curriculum for the "First Steps" workshop. As the workshop took shape we realized that we had been a little too optimistic with regards to how much info we could pack in. We have shortened our list and we believe the workshop is better for it.

Here are some other things we have learned:

1. Students are encouraged to bring pads and pens with which to take notes. We do not provide a printed text, so if you are the sort that likes to have things written down, then by all means, we encourage you. If you should forget, we will have pads available.

2. This workshop is rigorous. We hoop a lot. Though there is a long opening talk, we will easily hoop for two solid hours. Please come prepared with water, snacks, redbull (hooper crack), or whatever else. (I don't endorse redbull, I'm only trying to be funny here.)

3. My workshops are not "move swaps." Atleast, not by design. We work on developing a Hoop Practice and opening oneself up to winds of undiscovered expression. I expected to feel friction with this, but I think not having a list of moves to work through actually relaxed the students who came.

4. We don't actually hoop naked. Sorry. That was just a joke.

5. This didn't come up in PacNW, but we do not allow video taping.

6. The "First Steps" workshop emphasizes the Core and the Current. We will not get into Samurai Hooping.

7. You do not need to have a super small hoop for the "First Steps" workshop.

PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING:

Many have asked about what level of hooping skill is required to attend the workshop. This has proved to be a tough question to answer. I would suggest that those interested in coming should have some flight time with hooping in their Second Current, at least, at the waist level. For those of you who are unfamiliar, this means that you should be able to hoop both directions. You do not need to be fluent in both, but some experience in both will make for a much better workshop for you. Know also that we may go over things which are beyond what you can currently do. There is no way of getting around this. If you can afford yourself some patience, this doesn't have to be frustrating. Honestly, I think is the "newbie" hooper who may have the most to gain from the approach we take to Hoop Practice.

"The First Steps"
Details:

When: Sunday, April 1, 2007
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (two 1.5 hour sessions with a break)

Where: The Margaret Jenkins Dance LAB
301 - 8th Street, 2nd Floor, Studio 200
San Francisco, CA 94103

Cost: $65 (As with ALL of my workshops tuition assistance may be available.)

RSVP: thehooppath@gmail.com
or you can tribe khan or baxter

"The Warrior Path"
We will further explore the ideas and methods of the Hoop Path. We will focus on "Warrior Style" and some of the more advanced ideas and concepts therein. If you have specific questions please message me.

Details

When: Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where: the Gingerbread warehouse at 1275 Connecticut St. at Ceasar Chavez.
San Francisco, CA
Directions: www.danzhaus.com
Cost: $50 (this special price is for those who have already taken the "First Steps" Workshop.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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

hoopgirl — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:06:13 GMT

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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Perform with me this Saturday!

Cassie — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:03:09 GMT

Hey this is a new group! Yay! I'm a former Bay Area Hooper, now stuck up in Portland. But-- I will be returning to the Bay Area, (Napa) for my 10 year high school reunion this SATURDAY. I'll also be hooping at it! I was hoping to find a couple hoopers that wanted to perform with me to add to the excitement of the party.

It's Saturday from about 5-10 p.m., we're expecting anywhere from 150-300 people. We've got 2 bands and a popular SF DJ. Interested? Could be a great experience! You can wear whatever you want, the more animated, the better. I have plenty of hoops for the audience, too. Should be pretty fun. Email me, Cassie, at cjeremias@gmail.com if you're interested. We'll pay gas money to get there, you'll get free food AND I'm told we can afford to pay a bit, too! Thanks!

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It's here ! A Hula Hoop song !

Angelo — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:57:40 GMT

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

Enjoy !

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In Sonoma Valley? Join the new Sonoma Valley tribe!

Will Beat Hippie Raver — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 22:57:28 GMT

After moving to Sonoma this past year, I started a Sonoma Valley tribe here, and am looking for more tribe folks to join. Check it out!

sonomavalley.tribe.net/

Will

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I'm coming out (from FL) for Hoopgirl's Teacher Training!

shehoopsalot — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:50:10 GMT

I think the next one is in October (not sure how many days they last--I'm waiting for a reply from Christabel) and I am hoping to find some kind soul who wouldn't mind hosting a dedicated hooper for a couple days (?) Even better, someone who will be taking the training also so we can ride together. Otherwise, I'll just be taking a rental car (or buses?) I'm not real familiar with the area, so any info for cheap hotels or hostels would be great too.Thanks guys!
~alexis~

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Be in HOOP THE MOVIE!!!! Please send your footage!

hoopgirl — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 01:05:12 GMT

HOOPERS OF THE WORLD, the feature film HOOP A Revolution of Sorts(www.Hoopthemovie.com) is looking for digital video footage (mini-dv) of Hoopers from all over the United States and the World to represent hooping’s far reaching potential. While hooping please say: I am hooper (in as many different languages as you are comfortable speaking in).

While hooping (please, no music) can you respond to the following questions (please always include a context to what you are saying, make sure we know with each answer that you are talking about hooping):
“What is a hooper?”
“Why hoop? “
AND if groups of people are getting together in your community to hoop would
you please film that also. In order for us to be able to include what you film, we need you to print out from our website an individual release form and sign it:
http://www.hoopthemovie.com/forms/HOOP_ind_releas.pdf
And clip release form and sign it:
http://hoopthemovie.com/forms/HOOP_vidClip_release.pdf
And if you are filming a group of people hooping, you’ll need to post this sign, on a tree or wall is fine, please fill out the sign with the date and location, and film the sign before you start filming the people hooping:
http://hoopthemovie.com/forms/HOOP_genven_release.pdf
Please send footage and release forms to:
SPAN Productions PO Box 2475 Venice, CA 90294
Please join our mailing list at http://hoopthemovie.com/maillist.htm so that we can let you know about our upcoming video-podcast, and about the release of the film. Thank you so much. HOOP FOR PEACE

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What does it mean to hoop to me?

carlosmora — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 04:38:33 GMT

Found myself in a vortex trance
Guided by the sounds
The pumping speakers boom pierced through
My cosmic shield of life

It seems, I felt, I fell down a hole
A portal if you will
Accompanied by three angels with me
One blue, one gold, one white

This happen chance of circumstance
Forever changed my views
Life before and after the hoop
Has enlivened me aknew~

Cheers to all who rotate round
Their core, their center, their crown

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Rain Dance Chinese New Year Party!

aMadux7 — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:27:40 GMT

It's the year of the dog! Arf,Arf!
Come dance to the bassaliciousness at 1015 Folsom in SF provided by Fort Knox 5, Lorin, Lee Combs, Adam Ohana, Brother, Rodman, R kidz(of Lawgivez) and a gazillion others! Make a mask, give/recieve a massage, but most importantly, spread the love vibration! This is a love-down-show-down! They've got a nice new sound system too.
Dragon dance and drumming at 12am.
1015 Folsom St. @ 6th
Friday, January 27
www.raindancepresents.com
9pm-6am

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What does it mean to hoop?

carlosmora — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:18:34 GMT

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