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Hoop Lady Event Rescheduled for November 8th!!!

philohagen — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:43:33 GMT

It's gonna be fun! Hope you can make it!! It's happening in Norfolk and hoopers are coming from DC, Maryland, North Carolina...

More info:

http://www.hooping.org/archives/001901.html

- Philo

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Support the Hoop Lady November 1st

philohagen — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:01:52 GMT

Read the full story and links on Hooping.org -

http://www.hooping.org/archives/001876.html

Thanks!

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Hooping in Charlottesville?

Sadie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:03:24 GMT

Anyone know of hoopers in CVL or how to find them? My mom is there and is obsessed!

Spiral was there for a while so there should be a community already started.... any tips would be appreciated..

xoxos

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HOOPNOTICA in NYC!!

hoopnotica — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:40:43 GMT

Hey Richmond Hoopers!!

Raileen (our fabulous office assistant) sent out a listing post with this information, but I know that listings are not always as easy to find as topics, so I am re-posting the info here. I'd LOVE to hoop with you all! Please check out the multiple events below that I am teaching and come hoop with me!

Hello NYC & East Coast Hoop Lovers!

Hoopnotica is coming to NYC in October!! We’ve got a FREE HoopFest, a Beginning Level Workshop and our Beginning Level Teacher Training & Certification – come play with us, and bring your friends. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to work with Master Hoopnotica Teacher and Trainer, Rayna McInturf!

DETAILS FOR NYC EVENTS:

Friday October 3rd – FREE HoopFest in Central Park in the Sheep Meadow – 12:30p – 2:00p
West side, mid-Park - come enjoy the beautiful park surroundings and hoop it up with Rayna!

Friday October 3rd – Beginning Level Workshop – Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave, Room 16T, NYC 10018 – 6:00p – 7:30p
Learn Beginning Level Hoopdance, from the basics through some beautiful moves! SPACE IS LIMITED so register NOW at http://www.hoopnotica.com/index.php?main_page=hooping_classes

Saturday & Sunday, October 4th & 5th – Beginning Level Teacher Training & Certification – Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave, Room 16T, NYC 10018
Now you can now learn to teach an incredibly thorough, effective and fun Hoopdance Curriculum with Hoopnotica®! Join Hoopnotica® Founder Rayna McInturf at our Teacher Training & Certification in NYC at Ripley-Grier Studios! This is a unique opportunity to learn from a Master Hoopdance Teacher & Trainer – SPACE IS LIMITED, so don’t miss out – and, WE"VE EXTENDED THE EARLY REGISTRATION PRICE!! - you save $150! - register NOW!

You should be familiar with our Beginning Level Curriculum to participate in the Training & Certification – you can do this with our Beginning Level instructional DVD set that’s included in the price of the training. As soon as you register, we’ll ship them out to you, along with your full color Workbook. You still have time to study up before the training, but you’ll need to get started ASAP!

For more information and to register, visit us online at www.hoopnotica.com, email us at training@hoopnotica.com or call 877 GO HOOPN (464-6676)

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hoop group?

Tracy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:36:17 GMT

So I've been slacking on the hooping recently and would love to meet up with YOU to get some hoop action on. I'm talking day hooping, LED hooping, fire hooping. I need to start playing with my well beloved toys more often. Anyone interested?

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hoop jam TODAY!!

Tracy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:15:03 GMT

I know its short notice but all who are interested we'll be out on Belle Isle around 5:30-ish. Probably at Dead Rock or further down by the picnic tables(depending on how crowded dead rock is). All are welcome to come and get their hoop groove on. :)

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Transformus Chill Spin Zone and Skillz Exchange

caroleeena — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:12:16 GMT

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

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

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

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

What do you have to share? Mysteria needs you!

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

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

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

So what do you have to share?

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Hoop OUTSIDE?!?!

Jenna — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:27:35 GMT

Its gorgeous outside this time of year! Anyone trying to get up and hoop to some grooves somewhere close to downtown, OUTSIDE? I've been going out by myself, but would LOVE to have a partner! i gots a boombox! and i gots mad tunage! Message me if your interested...

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MAYHEM~full moon camping event May 16-18 Wilmington,NC

creativeflame — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:13:18 GMT

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MAYHEM: May 16-18~ 10 days & Ticket extension online!

The full moon burnish event ( not affiliated with Burningman or transformus, disclaimer...)
Is happening on the Cape Fear River, thrown and hostedby Cape Sphere.
Domes, buring big stuff, dj areas, full moon camping, debauchery extraordinaire, live psychadelic music, blackmail photo booth, and
a downright burn feeling happening soon.
We now have a willcall setup online, so you can still buy a ticket online after all!
and have your name at the gate, without having to sweat over a physical ticket arriving on time in the mail.

Here is the link for tickets:
May16-18, 2008

BUY TICKETS NOW:
1) www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31346
2) call (800) 838-3006 RE: Event 31346
3) Physical tickets: Wilmington, NC: Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223
Charleston, SC ( only 10 available) Call DTR. (336) 324-8573 and ask for your Mayhem Ticket

Rain or shine.
Tickets are $15.00

More info: www.capesphere.com. click on the mayhem link.
This is a LNT event.

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i need to play with fire

Missy — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:53:45 GMT

hello hoopers!!!!
i just got back from langerado music fest in florida where i got to hoop my ass off ! i am feeling extra energetic with all the extra sunlight and hooping ive done recently and i am writing to ask for some help. i have been hooping for a while and consider myself pretty advanced but i have yet to have the opportunity to learn to hoop with fire. would anyone of you richmond hoopers be willing to help a sista out and teach me? i dont really think i would need much teaching just a fire hoop to use and some encouragement. im so grateful for the positive energy and happiness hooping has brought to my life and i really want to take the next step to FIRE!!!!
happy early spring to everyone!!!! cant wait for some outdoor shows so we can all get our hoopin' grooves on!!
<3 peace and love to all <3
:) missy :)

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Who's heading to Hoop Convergence??

soyboy — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:31:30 GMT

Who here's heading to Hoop Convergence from Virginia?

Please contact me privately at soyboy1@gmail.com

thanks!
ted

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Date change: HoopPath Baltimore

Ann — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:40:02 GMT

Hold up! We have decided, for a few reasons which I will explain in a moment, to POSTPONE this workshop to the weekend of MAY 31st/JUNE 1st!

We are really looking forward to connecting with all the Baltimore area hoopers--we just began to realize that March 22-23 being Easter weekend was inhibiting some folks from coming, and we want to make the shop available to as many people as possible.

Also, we are hoping (!) to bring Hoop Pather BETH up there with us! Y'all will love hooping with her---she is a magical hooper and wonderful person.

We will build a new registration link pronto and post it here. Please spread the word to other hoopers! We look forward to seeing y'all in May/June!

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Thank you, Richmond.

Baxter — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:18:20 GMT

Thanks, everyone, for a nice week in Richmond. That was one of the most unique workshop spaces I've ever taught in. It felt really good to feel the space, and share with you guys.

Special thanks to Stacey, Cari, and Steven for the (southern) Hospitality. Winding down with fire and friends that night was just what I needed. Everyone was so comfortable to be around. I'm sorry if my silence during the fire spinning seemed anti-social, but I was so into the Flow that was present that I just wanted to hoop as much as I could.

Cari, you are sick with fire. You fly with the wings of the Phoenix. Thank you for sharing "the Blue House" with us. Blessings to you, Sister.

Stacey, you made this happen. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

A big kiss from me to ALL of y'all.

Feeling Southern pride,

Baxter

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Room for rent in Carytown - $400

Jade-Anomaly — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:05:13 GMT

Hey all,

I've got a room for rent in my Carytown home. If your interested check out my Craigslist ad and/or give me a call. I'm a burner and would love to get another burner in there since I feel they'd respect my place more than normal people.

http://richmond.craigslist.org/roo/567314070.html

Terry
415-260-1105

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Help a Fellow Burner.....

FireFlyGirl — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:05:13 GMT

Our old friend Jade is on his way into Richmond for a visit and looking for a ride from the aiport....is anyone available to help him out?

Posted from VA Fire
Hi all, I'm coming back to VA for a visit and I need a ride from the airport tomorrow morning. I thought I had one arranged but it fell through. FireFlyGirl recommended I post a request here.

My flight gets in at 8:45am. If anyone is able to pick me up please give me a call at 415.260.1105

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Hoop space at the downtown Y!

Bird — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:25:35 GMT

Howdy, friends...

Hopefully I'll get to meet all of you soon. My name's Bird, I just arrived from Charlottesville where I made hoops (and still do so) for Spiral. I'm trying to work on my skills here in RVA (I'm pretty new to the hoopin' thang, just since September) so I've been carrying my hoop over to the YMCA because there's a great little half-gym that's almost always empty, with a mirror wall---and the other day, the Wellness Director approached me and said she'd love to have hoopers come practice there! Regular practice space once a week or more, and maybe even advertised events once a month (like something inclusive of kids, families, the community).

The catch: you've gotta be a member of the Y. She tried really hard to work around that, but that's the deal. The good part about that is it's sliding scale---my membership to ALL the YMCAs in Richmond is $12/month, and it would only be 10 if I was just a member at the Franklin Street one. Cheap.

So. My question is, of course, who's up for it? I go there all the time already, so if you're a member of the Y or are thinking of joining, hit me up! Let's organize!

Thank you, thank you. Bird

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HOOP PATH WORKSHOP IN RICHMOND!!! FEB. 9TH - HURRY!!!!

FireFlyGirl — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:45:53 GMT

OK HOoP LOvers!!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND GRAB YOUR HOoPS!!!

We are thrilled to announce that Baxter and Ann from The Hoop Path are coming to Richmond to amaze and enlighten us with a 3 hour Hoop Workshop!

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop will introduce you to the physical challenge and meditative bliss of hoopdance: the energetic flow art of dancing with the sacred circle, the hoop. Hooping can be an exercise, a dance, a meditation. On the Hoop Path, we approach our hoop Practice with shared intentions not only to improve our hooping skill, but also to develop the skills to go Within, as we believe that Inner and Outer strength are inextricably and intimately intertwined. The introductory workshop will be divided into two sections, both taught by master teacher and Hoop Path founder Jonathan Baxter. Together we will focus on building core hooping skills, introducing students to Hoop Path terms such as pe*A*ce, Ritmo, One Tree/Two Tree Hooping, and Two Birds. Depending on where we find our rhythm as a group, we may well get into some of the more physically challenging techniques like Reversing, Breaking, Paddling, Lifts, and Angle Hooping.

DATE: February 9th

TIME: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LOCATION: Gallery5

200 W. Marshall St.
Richmond, Virginia 23220
gallery5@gallery5arts.org

COST: $40

Space is limited and we have a feeling this one is going to sell out quickly!

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More information to come about enrollment but if you would like to secure your space right away, contact The Hoop Path at thehooppath@gmail.com.
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Aren't familiar with The Hoop Path yet? Check out this video of Baxter (copy and paste link into browser) and just look for many of the Hoop Path ninja hooping skills on YouTube:

www.hoopthemovie.com/video/t..._med.htm

About The Hoop Path:

Jonathan Baxter picked up a hoop for the first time six years ago, thinking it would help him rehabilitate some injured shoulder muscles. He never dreamed it would develop into a daily meditation that totally transformed him, inside and out. Over the years he has logged in thousands and thousands of hooping hours--what we on the Hoop Path call "flight time." Baxter's commitment to his Practice has revealed to him many of the profound subtleties to be found this ecstatic movement. This extensive and direct involvement with "hoopgnosis," coupled with Baxter's unique gifts as a storyteller and guide, make him an extraordinary teacher.

**NOTE: This workshop will be a BYOH (bring your own hoop) event. However, if you are new to hooping and don't have a hoop, no worries..... FireFlyGirl will bring a few extras.

HUGE THANKS TO GALLERY 5 FOR LETTING US HOST THIS WORKSHOP IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL SPACE ------- WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!

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Registration Link for HoopPath Richmond Workshop, 2/9

Ann — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:41:17 GMT

We'd love to meet y'all next weekend at Gallery5! Here's the link to register--

http://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSearch?action=displayPerformance&pageNumber=0&pageSize=10&queryString=action%3dvenueSearch%26venue%5fid%3d4804%26cobrand%3dblack

Feel free to holler with any questions! And a big Thank You to FireFlyGirl for her workshop-midwifery!

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SNOWBALL party~Richmond Sat jan 19

creativeflame — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:16:39 GMT

Snowball Party: Sat Jan 19. Be there.

Alrighty folks, it's been a long time since their last major party,
Timeless, but now they're back in full effect.
IT's PLF's SNOWBALL!!!!
Please join us as PLF throws its first fundraiser event of the new year.

FEATURING!!!!,
but def.not limited to:

*12 ( coutn em) 12! kickass deejays
bringin the bump (as well as the chill...)

*blacklight and glow performanceS from:
Cari and Ignytor of Arati Fire & more special performers!

*Sweet Tease Burlesque, Tantalizing!

* & Emcee host Bash!
entertaining in-between sets, making sure your groove is set on "open".

NOTE:

SNOWBALL is a costume party!!!!
~so make sure you wear your funkiest.
Think snow for your inspiration... failing that, feel free to wear
your favorite playa wear or whatever crazy outfit tickles your fancy.

ALthough technically an invitation only event,
if you show up in a kickass costume,
no one is going to give you heat.
If you have friends who want to join us, by all means, give them an invite or
bring them as your guest.
Email clumpkin@gmail.com for your invite
or find out more by joining this tribe:
http://tribes.tribe.net/plf

Can we kick it?

(paraphrased from original invite of ~RRRRRabbit!)

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Regional Hoop Jam and Meet up

Michele — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:54:17 GMT

Come hoop in Baltimore Jan 12th at 2640 Saint Paul Street at 1pm. Cost : $6

Get out of your living rooms and jam in a huge beautiful former church with delicously high ceilings and no roomate/parent/ life partner's crap to break anywhere in site!

Loud Music will be provided. If you really want to hoop to a certain song, burn a cd with just that song on it and we'll play it.

Lite snacks and water will be provided plus two and half hours of super fun indoor hoop time!!!!

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Hooping Workshop in the Making

FireFlyGirl — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:02 GMT

Take a lookie Hoop Lovers....Baxter and Ann are willing to come to RVA....I need to hear your interest. We're looking at dates in February! He makes me heart pound just watching him. The reverse moves are incredible!!!

Shout out...I need to know what you think....the price is reasonable, the space will likely be iNCUBATE....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=B-UOjVK3HZs

Lots more info to follow.......

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First National Hooper's Conference!!!

caroleeena — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:50:17 GMT

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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Happy HOoPing New Year!!!!!!

FireFlyGirl — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:07:05 GMT

Happy New Year Richmond Hoopers!!!!! There's so much on this year's horizon for Richmond Hoopers. Let's start with an event for the Boys and Girl's club. I'll be working with iNCUBATE and the Boys and Girls club to put on a hooping contest for the kids. We'll start there and keep moving in the postitive direction of spreading Hope Thru Hooping throughout the year. I would love to hear from you about ideas to spread support and love in our community by way of hooping. Keep your eyes open for more details about the upcoming events!

Lots of HoOp LOve to you All,

Stacey~~~FFG

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Hoop Making Party - Blankets and RSVPs

FireFlyGirl — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:38:25 GMT

Bring a blanket or yoga mat or whatever makes you comfie on the floor.....I'm afraid the floor is hard and a little chilly.

I've had lots of feedback from a non-tribe site....I still need to hear from you Tribers though . I know how you are, you'll respond at the very last minute. I need to make sure I have enough tubing and tape, so please RSVP NOW.....thanks!!!!!

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A new leader for the Richmond Hoopers

JoeM — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:01:21 GMT

Please join me in welcoming Stacey as the new leader of the Richmond Hoopers! I will stay very much involved with the group and will be available to help out at many of the events we are planning. Stacey's enthusiasm for hooping and her desire to carry on our message and expand our outreach programs in the community makes her a perfect candidate to run the group. I am very happy to hand the torch to her.

As for me, I just felt it was time for a leadership change after starting the group and running it for 2 years. I am hoping to start a few new endeavors to help the community. Specifically, I'd like to work towards being a swimming coach, to some day teach guitar lessons to kids, and to use my background in Chemistry to design and put on Chemistry demonstrations and mini-lessons in the schools to help get kids interested in science.

With Stacey's leadership and help we are planning to put on many hooping activities in the near future with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Richmond, Gallery 5, Citizens Against Crime and many more. Please stay tuned for more details and again, please welcome Stacey as our new leader.

Thank you,
Joe

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yay richmond hoopers!!!!!!! :)

Missy — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:14:00 GMT

i just joined the site and am so excited to see the richmond hoop group!!! expecially when its starting to get cold and i havent been hooping as much as i would like. anyone looking to get together in richmond sometime around the holidays to make hoops and share tricks???
peace, love, and happy thanksgiving to all the hoopers out there:)

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Help needed making Hoops for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Richmond

JoeM — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:18:55 GMT

Hi, we have decided on a new goal for 2008: to provide hoops for all of the 11 Boys and Girls Clubs of Richmond!

We will go to the clubs and help the kids decorate their own hoops and teach them some tricks.

Can anyone interested please send me an email? We'll figure out a plan over the next week or two and submit it to the clubs and they can schedule the events.

Hope to hear from you soon,
Joe

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Citizens Against Crime Neighborhood Clean-up and Cookout at Boys and Girls Club 11/3

JoeM — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:39:12 GMT

Hola Hoopers, come have some fun with us! We are teaming up with Citizens Against Crime again to help them at their Neighborhood Clean-up event on Saturday Nov 3. We have also been asked to join them for a cookout immediately following at the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond - Capitol One Unit from 12 - 2. We will be providing hula hoops for the kids to use and putting on a little demonstration and group hoop down! If you have some free time I hope everyone can come out and give Citizens Against Crime a hand and / or please at join us for the cookout. I could really use some help hooping it up with the kids. I will have extra supplies so that anyone who needs a hoop can make one of their own.

Here is a map link to the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond Capitol One Unit ar 3601 Branch Avenue:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=3601+Branch+Avenue,+Richmond,+VA+23222&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=50.644639,81.738281&ie=UTF8&ll=37.5688,-77.410355&spn=0.09987,0.159645&z=13&iwloc=addr&om=1

Here is a link to the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond:

http://www.bgcmr.org/index.asp

I will post more info soon regarding the time and meeting place for the clean-up.

Hope to see you soon,

Joe

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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds community event October 21 at VCU

JoeM — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:00:07 GMT

We have been invited to take part in the Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds community event on October 21. Here is some more info from the Events Coordinator at the Children’s Museum:

Hello,
>
> On Sunday, October 21, 2007 the Genworth Foundation, VCU, and the Children's Museum of Richmond are collaborating on an event called the 2007 Genworth Children's Advantage Classic. This is a free, community event held outdoors on the VCU Field Hockey fields for Richmond families. Andre Agassi and Stephi Graph will do a tennis exhibition, and the Children's Museum will coordinate the Kids' Area with moon bounces, a climbing wall, healthy snacks, and sports demos. The theme is 'Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds.'
>
> We would love for the Richmond Hoopers to come out for the event, which is occurring from 12:30pm - 3:30pm.
>
> Please let me know if you all are interested and available. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!
>

We are going to set up a meeting with them for sometime next week to go over the details of what they envision for us and how we can help out. I would like to have someone take the lead on some of the coordination for this event because I am up to my ears with work and other commitments. I will handle all of the financing for supplies and materials - I just need help with well...everything else...coordination, sign making, and recruiting and organizing volunteers. I can help out with all of this stuff but I would like for someone to lead. Please let me know what you think. I would like for the Richmond Hoopers to do many events like this throughout the year. There is so much that we can do but I need lots of help and enthusiasm from you all.

Thanks,
Joe

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anyone want to get together on the weekends and hoop in RIC?

Lauren — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:01:55 GMT

I was just curious if anyone may want to get together on the weekends for some good old hooping fun? if so message me or send me an email at princesscaspian@gmail.com.

<3 lauren

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Fun time making hoops at the Carillon last Sunday

JoeM — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:30:01 GMT

Thanks to everyone who came out to make hoops and hoop with us over the weekend. We had a nice time!

We got to meet some of our cool new members and made lots of hoops together. The drummers were there and we got to hoop it up with them for a while.

Looking forward to seeing everyone next time. Please feel free to post new gathering times and places and we'll try to meet up more often.

Thanks again,
Joe

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new hooper too :)

heather — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:43:08 GMT

Hi everyone! I watched some amazing hoopers this weekend and I'm super excited to begin hooping too! Is there anywhere in richmond that sells them?

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New hooper!

Megan — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:34:00 GMT

Hi there! My name's Megan and I currently live in Farmville, Va. I just got back from the All Good Music Festival and while I was there I fell in love with all the people who were hooping. It was just amazing to watch them for hours during the music. I really would love to get into hooping so I hope to join you guys the next time you have an event or gathering coming up!

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Pictures from the notwiththesehands.org Non-Violence Festival

JoeM — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:22:57 GMT

The non-violence festival was a huge success and we raised $150.00 for the Harvey Endowment: http://www.bryanandkathrynharvey.net/

Here are the pictures:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8750949@N04/

Thanks again to everyone who came out and helped the kids (and adults) make their hoops and to everyone who made a donation. We had a great time!

Joe

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Supplies

Jenn — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:24:03 GMT

I have read most of the prevoius posts and made my first two hoops yesterday:) Just a few questions for the locals.... Where do you get your supplies around town? I got most stuff at Lowe's , but I was wondering if there is anywhere else that may be cheaper....How about colored duct tape? I used E.T. and I really want some purple and couldn't find any. Anyone see purple E.T. anywehere around here? I have found colored duct tape and was wondering what you veteran hoop makers think. From what I read, it may be harder to apply and may leave a sticky residue....What do you use to do the connectors? I seemed to have a hard time pushing them in. Did I not get it hot enough or is it hard in general. I guess that is all for now. It's time to practice:)
Peace:)

P.S. Thanks in advance for those that offer help!!

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Hooping and Hoop making workshop May 20 from 1-4 pm in Byrd Park at Non-Violence Festival

JoeM — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:17:07 GMT

The Richmond Hoopers have been invited to put on a hoop making and hooping workshop at the Not With These Hands.org Non-Violence Festival Sunday, May 20th from 1-4pm at Byrd Park on the Carillon grounds in Richmond.

Here are the event flyers:

http://www.notwiththesehands.org/Home.html

http://www.notwiththesehands.org/May%2020%20-%20Event%21.html

Here is some more information about the event:
It will be a free, fun, family- centered event celebrating non-violence in the community and the efforts to prevent violence in Greater Richmond. Not With These Hands.org initiated a community created pledge of non-violence earlier this year, and we are having a community event at Byrd Park on The Carillon grounds on Sunday, May 20th from 1-4pm. We would LOVE for your group to come and help people get interested in hooping, promote your programs, classes, etc. and generally have fun. It would be a part of our activities section, which will include Mask Making by The Creative Arts Space, cooperative games by Just Be Yoga, Yoga Demonstrations by Nora Pozzi and Integral Yoga friends, and face painting.

The event will have performances by 5 different local groups (string instruments, dance, drama, drumming, and gospel singing) and our partner organizations will all have information booths there.

The heart of the event will be the exhibition of all pledge vision submissions received up to that point. We will have an unveiling of our "Band Together Quilt" made up of 8x8" squares of fabric decorated by the public. Please visit our website to see more! www.notwiththesehands.org

The Richmond Hoopers will provide all of the hoop making supplies. I am looking for a few of our members to volunteer and help out with the workshop and also I'll need some help getting ready assembling hoops beforehand.

Please email me if you are available to help out or just come by on the 20th and make a hoop, hoop and have some fun with us!

Thanks,
Joe

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Richmond Hoopers on Virginia Currents

JoeM — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 13:08:50 GMT

Yes, yes, it's true. We were featured on the PBS program Virginia Currents last week along with the River City Burners. Virginia Currents is a 30 minute news magazine about people and places in Virginia. The program aired on WCVE and other PBS stations around Virginia. The production crew came out to a few of our Richmond Hoopers Gatherings this summer with their cameras and they also came to the Citizens Against Crime Expanding Opportunities Camp that we did with the Burners for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Richmond and Fairfield Court Elementary School. We are truely honored to have been featured on this wonderful program. Thank you to WCVE, The Community Idea Stations, Public Broadcasting Service, and everyone at Virginia Currents! A very special thank you to Paul and Melina for their vision, hard work and support of the community, and for supporting the Richmond Hoopers and helping us get out our message.
Thank you,
Joe

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Citizens Against Crime - Expanding Opportunities Hooper Camp, Friday July 14

JoeM — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:52:55 GMT

The Richmond Hoopers and The River City Burners will be teaming up again with Citizens Against Crime to put on an Expanding Opportunities Camp for the Fairfield Court Boys and Girls Club and students of Fairfield Court Elementary School this Friday at 5:30. We will be helping the kids make and decorate hoops and sock poi, giving hooping and poi lessons and having a big cook out. At the end of the evening we will close with a fire performance by the River City Burners. Citizens Against Crime is putting everything together and will be providing hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone.

We need some volunteers to help the kids decorate their hoops and sock poi - anyone interested can contact me through the tribe email for more information or just meet us there.

Fairfield Court Boys and Girls Club of Greater Richmond
2506 Phaup Street
Richmond, VA 23223

Time: 5:30 to 9pm

Thanks,
Hope to see you soon,
Joe

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Polka Dot Art Center - New Hooping Space

JoeM — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:18:28 GMT

Well, we got to check out the new space last night at the Polka Dot Art Center and it totally Rocks! There is some heat and there is plenty of room for hooping and hanging out. Although it is a little cluttered and we had to clean up a little, it is a very comfortable space and I think everyone will enjoy hooping there in the future. There are lots of chairs for lounging and even a bar where we can serve hot coffee and tea. The bathrooms are clean and it is totally free for us to use every Tuesday night!!! I hope everyone can come out and join us next Tuesday.

Thanks,
Joe

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