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looking for local hoopers

2009-10-19T04:45:23Z

I am curious if there are any hoopers living in the olympia area.

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Twins Recommendations

2009-10-16T04:33:28Z

Hey all! I've been hooping for almost 2 months, and I am ready to try some twins. The weaving patterns are just too awesome and hard-looking to pass up! I'm gonna make myself a pair, but I don't want to mess up. Does anyone have recommendations for diameter and material? I don't want to make them so big they hit each other or whatever, and not so small that, well, I don't know, not so small that it doesn't work well. Anyone have a range of diameters that works well?

Also, I have 3/4" 160psi tubing. Do I have to go buy either 1/2" tubing, or 100 psi tubing? Let me know what your opinions are. If there's anyway for me to not have to buy new tubing (or someone wanted to sell me some twins, if I do), that would be awesome. Thanks!

Lupi

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Hoop jams?

2009-10-16T04:17:18Z

Is anyone getting together regularly to hoop? Can I join you? Please?

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Classes in Bellingham or groups in Bellingham?

2009-10-02T16:40:25Z

i am new to hooping and hoping to connect with others in Bellingham. Does anyone know a place to take classes? people to connect with? or even where to start my search would be helpful.

Thanks!
-Morgan

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Local source for fancy tapes?

2009-09-28T18:09:14Z

I've made two hoops and all I need to make them totally rad is some narrow (1/4") white tape and maybe some mirror or holographic tape. I'm wondering if anyone knows a local source for fancy tapes? I'll order some online but I'm going for some instant gratification here :-)

Magpie

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New to hooping and need a hoop!

2009-09-28T18:07:02Z

Hello Seattle Hoopers! I just got back from my first year at burningman, where I was introduced to hoop dancing. I fell in love with hoops on the playa but didn't get to make my own hoop because the camp doing that ran out of supplies.

I'm going to make a hoop in a few weeks, because I spent all my money on burningman! But I don't want to wait to come hoop jam with you all at cal anderson tomorrow night. Does anyone have an extra hoop I could play with while I'm up there? I would be so grateful because I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

magpie

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I made my first hoop and I think there's a problem

2009-09-28T18:05:28Z

I followed the directions on hooping.org to make a hoop and added a cup of water before I sealed up the joint. Now my hoop makes sloshy noises. The one I tried at burningman didn't make that sloshy noise. It's not really a functional problem as much as I think the water isn't supposed to slosh around like that so it's bothering me. Should I pop it open and fill up the entire tube?

Magpie

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World Hoop Day !

2009-09-09T21:37:19Z

Hey fellow hoopers,

Does anyone know of any events or gatherings in Seattle planned for world hoop day on 09/09/09? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Hana

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Hoop classes in Bremerton area?

2009-08-05T05:03:28Z

Does anyone know of any in the Bremerton/Silverdale area?

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Anyone Making Hoops?

2009-07-28T23:49:07Z

Hey, my name is Bill, and I'm trying to get into hooping this Summer! I'm in Tacoma for the Summer, but I travel up regularly to Seattle, and I'll be living there again come September. I'd really love to get started hooping soon, but the start-up costs are too much for me right now.

My question is: is anybody making hoops for sale? They don't have to be custom, they don't have to be extra-fancy: I ask that they are attractive, not too feminine, and under $30. I'd be happy to meet up with someone to talk about options, or just view photos and pick one up in person; whatever works best for you, Master Hoopsmith! I'm really attracted to metallic silver, as well as green, purple and blue, but it's not hugely important.

Please let me know if you make hoops and want to help me get started, or know anyone who would.

Thanks!
Bill
quarius@gmail.com

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Hoop Path workshop in Vancouver, BC July 11 + 12 2009

2009-07-09T06:18:03Z

Saturday, July 11
5:00-8:00pm

Sunday July 12
1:00-4:00pm

Workshops both days are in the Birmingham studio at The Dance Centre, corner of Davie and Granville St. (visit http://thedancecentre.ca for location details)

Registration will be $120 USD for both days. First day only (for newcomers) and second day only (for those who have attended a Hoop Path workshop previously) pricing will only be announced close to the date if spaces remain available.

Registration will be done online, through the normal ticketing/registration service that they use for all of their workshops. That should be set up in the next week or so, one of us will post the link when it is ready.

Extra social opportunities: come downtown early and join in the Saturday Circus, the weekly public playdate of the Vancouver Hoopers and the local skill toy community. 2-4pm, we meet outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at the corner of Robson and Howe, and play at the base of the steps leading to the Gallery Cafe. Bax and Ann will be there (Ann's stoked about working on contact juggling and I'm going to see if Bax has mad unicycle skills), and we always have extra hoops, poi, and juggling gear to share!

We will also find a nearby restaurant for a post-class group dinner on Saturday night to recharge after our first hooping session. (meal cost is not included in the workshop registration fee)

If you are coming from out of town and are looking for lodging, there are a ton of options within a few blocks of the Dance Centre, from high-class hotels to low-cost hostels. HI-Downtown Vancouver (on Burnaby St, quieter) and SameSun (on Granville St, above the strip with all the bars and nightclubs) are both decent locations, with dorm beds starting at $32. If you'd prefer to be billeted or couch surt, let me know and I'll see if anyone local can play host for the night! (I can't guarantee this as I know that most of our regulars are short on house space) I'm also happy to provide transit instructions from the airport or bus depot to the Dance Centre, just toss me a line.

What to bring: a water bottle, layered clothing so you can stay comfortable as the studio heats up, your favourite hoops (a range of sizes will be nice, but it is fine to just bring one if that is all you've got, or contact me if you'd like a loaner for the weekend!), pen and paper, any medication or glucose you'll need to stay safe through extended activity, and extra cash for drinks, dinner and hot Hoop Path tshirts!

Still to come: a description of each day of the workshop, and the registration link.

Already here: mass excitement!!!!

X.

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where can i buy a hoop?

2009-06-29T23:54:48Z

hellooo! i am an absolute beginner (never hooped a day in my life) and i've been having a helluva time finding an appropriately-sized hoop (they're all for chilluns!) so i was wondering if one of you lovely humans could point me in the right direction--?
if it's at all possible, i'd prefer to buy local.
thanks!!

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Looking for Hoopers - Seattle - July 11th & 12th, 2009

2009-06-29T22:25:19Z

International District Summer Festival Saturday July 11th - Sunday July 12th

Booking the Performing Artist Stage and Roaming Artists. I still have some time slots available for the Stage and for Roaming the festival.

I am also searching for Asian Culture Art (i.e. Fan Dancing, Traditional Instrument Playing), Jugglers, Puppeteers, Stiltdancers, Clowns, Dance Troupes, Bellydancing, Martial Arts, etc.

This a Family and Kid Friendly event. Please consider this before responding.

I only have a few slots left and need to solidify this event in the next few days.

Please email me - ae.jenn@gmail.com

Thank you,

Jenn Meyers
Acknowledge Entertainment
Event Planning . Entertainment Booking

www.ae-seattle.com
www.myspace.com/acknowledgeentertainment

cel: 206.359.5847

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Weekly Spin Jams

2009-06-04T23:12:12Z

I will use this post thread to anounce weekly Spin Jams organized by Seattle Tech Spinners (http://groups.google.com/group/seattle-tech-spinners )

This way I am hoping to keep the number of messages down :)
***

Next Spin Jam is on Saturday, March 7, 2009, from *4pm* to *6pm*

Note that the time and location has changed. We will be in "West Hall"(its old name was Main studio) in 2nd floor of Odd Fellow's Building (same building as Velocity Dance and Century Ballroom).

This is a non-fire, public spin jam, open to all skill toys operators. So feel free to spread the news.

P.S: Please cover the sharp edges of your tools.
P.P.S: There will be cookies!
P.P.P.S: Bring 1-2$s to donate :).

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hoop meetup this weekend?

2009-06-04T23:10:33Z

I'll be visiting Seattle this Thursday/Friday/Saturday. I need some north west hoop love.

Any meets planned for this weekend?

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Beginning Hoop Dance Classes!

2009-06-04T17:42:18Z

Hoop Dance Classes have begun at Bothell Yoga and Wellness Center, check it out on my site and sign up if your interested!

http://jjoneshoops.webs.com

HAPPY HOOPING!

-JESS

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Seattle Park Hoop Jams!

2009-05-05T01:01:31Z

Hoopers --
lets jam out in the parks!!! i'm thinking monday nights starting next monday i'm gunna try and get as many hoopers as possible to come jam with some music from 8-10 or something and continue to spread/share hoop love and the hoop community .... anyone else on my same groove? hoop, fire, poi.... yo yo's? lol .. whatever fuels your fire ... lets spread that passion around! what night works better for u all? or time? the sun sets at like 8 so maybe do it earlier? wed nights is hoop group @ velocity and saturdays are spin jams @ velocity and i'm going to continue hooping it up there of course (as you should too!!!), so any other night works for me! thoughts? ideas? interest?
gasworks, sculpture, cal anderson, volunteer, discovery, greenlake, the seattle center, golden gardens etc. etc. .... + hooping + hoop love + warm beautiful seattle weather .... my dream come true ;)

Hoop Dreams ♥
Jessica

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Howdy Hoopers!

2009-05-03T04:16:59Z

Howdy Hoopers!

Congratualations on this big and beautiful hooping community you have made!
Seems like there were only a few when I last lived here ...

I am back for a couple of weeks and wondered if y'all would like to learn some of my dizzy-style hoopin?!?!?!?
Now thru May 18 I am available for group lessons, privates lessons, and performance direction.

Ps. I could use help securing venues and with getting the word out.

pps. I am going x-country skiing for a couple days- free lessons in that if you want to come along.

Thanks!
Hasta la Hoopla!
Dizzy
541 954 6642

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Visiting June 20th to July 6th

2009-04-28T03:10:42Z

I was wondering if there are any weekly or monthly hoop jams in either Gas works park or green lake?
If so, please just let me know!
Thanks : D

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Beginning Hoop Dance

2009-04-27T08:44:00Z

hellllllo beautiful sea town hoopers!
i was recently hoopnotica certified as a beginning hoop dance instructor and would LOVE to share my knowledge and especially my passion for hooping and hoopdance with as many people as possible! my website is still under construction and class info is not set in stone ... but will be soon! if you're interested check it out ---> http://jjoneshoops.webs.com or send me a message!

spread hoop love <3 <3
jessica

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This Sat urday is the World Rhythm festival at Seattle Center FREE

2009-04-23T16:17:10Z

Brign the hoops! play oin the grass!

You know its such a festive event.

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GREENLAKE HOOPING TOMORROW!!!!

2009-04-20T16:05:21Z

HOOPERS ------
I'm going to head to greenlake tomorrow around noon to hoop .. try and sell some hoops ... and try and network for some beginnners to take the beginners class i'm going to start teaching soon .... so if you're not doing anything, i'll be to the right of the main entrance and would love somebody to hoop in the sunshine with!!! i'll have musiccccccccccc!

- JESSICA !!!!!!

PS - I'm going to start doing this like everyday - come on come on

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Seattle's 2nd Annual Eeyore's Birthday Party: April 25th, 2009, Cal Anderson Park

2009-04-14T03:00:39Z

Come celebrate with us at the 2nd Annual Seattle Eeyore's Birthday Party!

Costume contest, dancing, drumming, poi, birthday wishes for Eeyore, and fun for the whole family. Dress up or down, bring your drums, picnic baskets, poi, hoola hoops, puppets... to celebrate Eeyore's day with friends and family in Cal Anderson Park.

Austin's celebration:
http://eeyores.sexton.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eeyore%27s_Birthday_Party

Videos:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9041436062971586347&ei=mRfdSfXdAaL-qAOf4LEu&q=eeyore%27s+birthday&hl=en&client=firefox-a
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUnxrkQ34U&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tISpQAmybvU&feature=player_embedded

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Atacan's Weekly Spin Jams

2009-04-12T01:39:58Z

Just got back from attending the weekly spin jam at Velocity for the first time. To any of you hoop lurkers out there, you should totally come to these - awesome people, great music, and plenty of room for hooping. And in Seattle, a regular place to hoop for two hours no matter the weather is a priceless gift.

Thanks to Atacan and company for setting these up, and to the rest of the folks that attend for making it so much fun.

Cheers!

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Funky Disco Hoop Jam at Downtown YMCA

2009-04-09T05:53:33Z

Join us for disco music, hoop dancing, and a sweet vintage costume contest at the Downtown YMCA!

Prizes given for: Hooping the Most Hoops, Coolest Trick, and Best Costume! All guests will receive a FREE one-week guest pass.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2:00 - 4:00PM
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE YMCA, FOURTH AND MADISON
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

INVITE FRIENDS!

CAN YOU DIG IT!?

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LED hoop for sale

2009-03-31T18:44:36Z

Hey there everyone!
I bought an LED Hoop from superhooper.org a little while ago. Here are the specs:
*Single-color (GREEN)
*Grip Tape (Teal, Pink, and Blue)
*38 inch diameter

I've used it less than a dozen times. It still has battery life. I bought it for $118 (shipping&handling included). I'll sell it for $75 (s&h included).
Let me know if you're interested!
If you're wondering why I'm selling it; it's not the hoop-- it's me! I'm sure we've all heard this before ; p But, really, I'm a college student who spent her birthday money on a toy I never get to practice with. Therefore, when I do get the chance to play, I get frustrated trying to readjust to this hoop.

Feel free to message me with any questions as well!
Ciao

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Important Information for ALL North West HOOPERS!!!!! Amazing!!!

2009-03-26T16:35:15Z

Hi everyone!!!

First off, I wanted to make sure you guys knew about the NW Hoop Gathering happening in Bend, OR April 10th-12th!!! Its going to be AMAZING! and totally affordable!!!
Workshops FROM the MASTERS of our community!

SPIRAL*ANAH Hoopalicious* BAXTER & ANN The Hoop Path* CHRISTABELHoopGirl*
RICH Isopop* PHILO Hooping.org *KHAN* CANDICE HoopShine-Nia Studios

http://www.hoopdazzle.com/files/NWHG%20workable%20beta%20page%20for%20web%20second.pdf
MORE INFO^^
***********************************************************************************************************************

Secondly, I wanted to reach out to all you hoopers who want to really expand your opportunities inside the hoop and for those of you how want to pursue Hoop Teaching and spreading the hoop love!!! The more popular hooping gets, the more reason to get a Hoop Teacher Certification so you can REACH THE STARS!

Hoopnotica an amazing established Hoop Company that is opening their arms to the Pacific North West! They want to round up an amazing group of teachers to really help spread and inspire hoopers everywhere!

This Level 1 Teacher Training is happening in Portland, APRIL 19th!

PLEASE View my BLOG

http://groovinmegzz.blogspot.com/
(just click on the flier image to read more details of the Hoopnotica Level 1 Training!)

or Contact me for MORE details!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

much love between our hooper hearts!~! <3

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Just received a request for hoop help from Marysville Parks & Rec

2009-03-18T19:33:26Z

Howdy Seattle Hoopers!

Just passing along an email I just got from someone at Marysville Parks & Rec expressing interest in finding some Seattle area hoop teachers/ performers for a Heatlhy Communities Festival in June--here's the whole text in case you are interested in contacting him:

Do you have any knowledge of instructors in the Seattle area that can be a part of a
Healthy Communities Festival in June. We are considering giving away hoops but would
like to have a staged demonstrations to develop interest. Any help would be
appreciated.

Jim Ballew I Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Marysville
6915 Armar Road
Marysville, WA 98270
Office 360-363-8400
Cell 425-754-4021
Fax 360-651-5089
jballew@marysvillewa.gov

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New to Seattle

2009-03-07T16:17:08Z

Hello all! I'm a fellow hooper who just moved to Seattle from Texas. I moved up here for an internship and...yikes...I don't know anyone.

I would love to meet some fellow hoopers...hoop, hangout and share tricks. Anyone interested ? You pick the place...or even just some coffee.

Peace, love and happy hooping!

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Baxter from Hoop Path is coming to Vancouver in July!

2009-02-25T10:31:07Z

If any of you would be interested in coming up for his workshops, come get involved in the scheduling discussion at the Vancouver Hoopers tribe!

http://tribes.tribe.net/vancouverhoopers

(Vancouver BC not Vancouver WA!)

X.

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Next Spin Jam is on Febuary 28th

2009-02-25T06:31:02Z

Same place and time as usual.

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Next Spin Jam is on Febuary 14th

2009-02-16T09:59:07Z

The same place and same time.

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Shakin' Up This Link

2009-02-06T06:14:24Z

Dear Seattle Hoopers,
Thanks to Atacan for organizing yet another great jam and for helping us hoopers and other movement creators to network and move! Let's try to post any informal jams/hoopings here and get to 'shakin' up this link'!

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Next Spin Jam on 31st January (by now you should already know the drill :)

2009-01-29T01:24:30Z

Several hoopers showed up in last spin jam. It was real fun! Thanks for coming! The next spin jam is on January 31st, Saturday, from 3pm to 5pm.

This is a non-fire, open jam session for all skill toy operators. So feel free to spread the word.

Address is:
The Odd Fellows Hall building
915 E Pine St # 200
Seattle, WA 98122

http://www. velocitydancecenter. org

Studio III is on 3rd Floor, at the north side of the building.

***
Please cover sharp edges of your tools. And please take your shoes off while practicing on the dance floor.

***

see you there,

P.S: This event is organized by Seattle Tech Spinners.

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Spin Jam on January 17th

2009-01-28T06:11:04Z

Now we are in a bi-weekly (every other week) schedule. The next spin jam is on January 17th, Saturday, from 3pm to 5pm.

This is a non-fire, open jam session for all skill toy operators. So feel free to spread the word.

Address is:
The Odd Fellows Hall building
915 E Pine St # 200
Seattle, WA 98122

http://www. velocitydancecenter. org

Studio III is on 3rd Floor, at the north side of the building.

***
Please cover sharp edges of your tools. And please take your shoes off while practicing on the dance floor.

***

see you there,

P.S: This event is organized by Seattle Tech Spinners.

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2nd spin jam on December 20th, Saturday

2008-12-13T23:33:09Z

2nd spin jam of 2008 is here! It will be in Velocity Dance Center on December 20th, from 1pm to 3pm.

*Note that we have changed the time to accommodate "Winter Solstice Fire Fest" in Seattle Center.*

This is a non-fire, open jam session for all skill toy operators. So feel free to spread the word.

Address is:
The Odd Fellows Hall building
915 E Pine St # 200
Seattle, WA 98122

http://www.velocitydancecenter.org

Studio III is on 3rd Floor, at the north side of the building.

***
Please cover sharp edges of your tools. And please take your shoes off while practicing on the dance floor.
***

see you there,

P.S: This event is organized by "seattle tech spinners" group.

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SEATTLE HOOPERS!!!!

2008-12-08T16:56:17Z

HI!!

So I am just DYING to come up there and HOST my Hoop Aerobics/Intentional Hoop Yoga workshop. I've done it here in Portland and in Richmond, VA over the Thanksgiving Holiday. They both were a HUGE success!!!

I have my ACE personal trainer certification/Group Fitness certification- using my knowledge I have structured an amazing 2 hour workshop that will leave you pleasantly sore and extremely blissed!

Is anyone up there willing to help me set up the details? Location ideas ??

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Spin Jam on November 29th, Saturday, at Velocity

2008-12-06T11:22:07Z

First public (non-fire) spin jam of 2008 is eventually in here! It will be in Velocity Dance Center on November 29th, from 3pm to 5 pm.

This is a non-fire, open jam session for all skill toy operators. So feel free to spread the word.

Address is:
The Odd Fellows Hall building
915 E Pine St # 200
Seattle, WA 98122

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=velocity+dance+seattle&sll=47.60578,-122.338732&sspn=0.256478,0.43396&ie=UTF8&ll=47.62248,-122.320061&spn=0.064099,0.10849&z=13&iwloc=A

http://www.velocitydancecenter.org

Studio III is on 3rd Floor, at the north side of the building.

***
Please cover sharp edges of your tools. And please take your shoes off while practicing on the dance floor.
***

see you there,

P.S: There will be cookies and a donations jar to fuel next gatherings :)
P.P.S: This event is organized by "seattle tech spinners" group.

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Seattle hoopers, you are invited to my Hoop Workshop in PORTLAND!!!

2008-11-10T18:23:32Z

Please come out! we need to connect the PNW hoopers even further!!

I am hosting a super rad fun and different workshop on Nov. 22nd 2008 down here in Portland!!
The cost is super low so it can be afforded by ALL in these crazy times.

Details Below:

Where: CenterSpace 420 SE 6th Ave Portland, OR

When: Nov. 22nd 2008 4:45-6:30 pm

Cost: $30 if you sign up EARLY $35 DAY OF WORKSHOP

Contact: groovinmegzz@gmail.com or via myspace

Structure: The first hour will be for ANYONE-Beginners to advanced-everyone will enjoy these exercises. I will incorporate my personal trainer knowledge and make this first hour a major cardio-workout! 2nd hour we will focus on transitions between moves, developing flow, playful meditation, sustained spinning and double hoop concepts, and "axis/axle" hooping.

Its going to be an amazing experience for all, I hope a few of you can make it down!

Please contact me if you plan on attending! early sign-up is a great way to go! =D

Much love and respect

*meGzz

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Eastside Hooping Class needs Instructor....

2008-10-17T08:29:17Z

I signed up for a hooping class at the Redmond Senior center and was really disappointed when I showed up and they said they were still looking for an instructor . I thought I might put the word out there for anyone interested in teaching over here. The senior center has a great space for hooping and other floor work classes. There were about 8 or 9 ladies there and I'm sure more would come with an actual teacher. The contact information fort the RSC Office at 425-556-2314.Teri Burke is the Program Coordinator at tburke@redmond.gov or call her at 425-556-2342.

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Hula Hoop Classes at the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts - NEW CLASS - HOOP 2!!!!

2008-10-13T20:12:21Z

Georgetown, Seattle
8 week sessions

Hoop

This isn't your Grandma's Hula Hoop Class, but she's welcome to take it! Learn the basics of Hooping on your torso, arms, legs, and off body in elaborate arcs, spins and jumps. It's fun, silly and a great workout. Anyone can hoop!

Thursdays 6-7pm
Sept 2 – Oct 21
$103 + $35 SANCA annual registration fee

Hoop 2

Got hoop? Build your skills. Fine tune and smooth out your moves. Work on flow, sequencing, angles, on and off the body moves, partner work, floor work, splitting hoops and multiple hoops! We will be developing a group routine as part of the class.

Tuesdays 6-7pm
Sept 4 – Oct 23
$103 + $35 SANCA annual registration fee

*There are hoops at the school that you can use during class or you are welcome to bring your own.

Contact SANCA (School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts) to register (206) 652-4433 // office@sancaseattle.org
www.sancaseattle.org

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Hooping Spots Confirmed

2008-08-18T20:53:07Z

I would like to par take in the hooping at Gas Works and Green Lake.
Could someone confirm days and times?
Hooping on the beach Friday 8/8/08 was beautiful! What a nice sunset spot. Thank you all who made it happen.
Nancy

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Thursday Green Lake Hoopers

2008-08-18T20:49:34Z

Hey, Hoopers!
Would love to join you on Thursday and know Gr Lk. Where do you hoop and what time?

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In Seattle a few weeks and want to hoop!

2008-08-18T17:59:31Z

hi all...

i'm in seattle for a couple more weeks without my hoops. i even left my collapsible hoop. anyone that would like to get together and spin, i would be all about it. drop me a line. i have a class weekday evenings, other than that i'm free.

laters!

odilenicole

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World Hoop Day 8/8/08

2008-08-12T23:09:40Z

What is the plan for the Seattle Hoop scene???

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Hooping TUESDAYS at Cal Anderson park!

2008-08-05T22:56:43Z

Hi lovely hoopers,

I recieved a text from Shura, saying that she and others will be hooping at Cal Anderson park, every Tuesday!
Starting about 7 till sundown. So...see you there!!

Love and warmth,
Jenna

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Looking for a RIDE to HOop Camp Retreat!!! & anyone interested in HoopYoga workshop?

2008-08-05T15:53:37Z

Greetings fellow hoopers of the Pacific North West! Hope you are well and getting PUMPED FOR WORLD HOOP DAY!!! whooohooo!
this friday is going to rock!

So I'm trying to feel out my options and see if I can find any drivers that are going down to Hoop Camp Retreat at the end of September?

If you or anyone else you know is going, please respond to this post or email me GroovinMeGzz@gmail.com

Thank you so much!

ps.
I am hoping to make it up to Seattle in the fall to host a hoop yoga/ hoop aerobics workshop! Email me if you would be interested in attending! =)

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Queen Anne Hooping Classes?

2008-07-28T03:27:56Z

Sorry if anyone's asked this already, but do you know of any hooping classes in or around Queen Anne? I really want to learn, but I have no idea where to start (also no coordination, rhythm, or stamina, but I'll work on those later...).

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Are there any hoopers from Olympia WA?

2008-07-24T21:26:38Z

Are there any Hoopers that live around Olympia Washington area?

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Learning on Capitol Hill

2008-07-11T18:29:31Z

I'd like to start hooping. Right now I just have some toy hoops; gotta order a larger, weighted one. Anyone ever practice @ Volunteer or other parks around Cap. Hill? I'd like to get together & learn from some seasoned hoopers.

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trade materials?

2008-07-06T02:53:57Z

i have a bunch of 100psi tubing that i bought when i made my first hoops and Home Depot didn't have the heavier gauge stuff. It worked ok for the kids' first hoops and i just put a lot of tape on mine, but i'd really like to try making a heavy one and see if i'm a better hooper that way. Other than making a bunch of kids' hoops and selling them at the flea market, i was thinking that maybe someone out there would trade me some 160 psi for it. Does anyone have any use for what i've got? i think it's enough to make about 6 grown-up hoops. It's taking up a lot of space in my storage closet and i'd like it to go away...

m7

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Hey there Hoopers!

2008-06-18T05:42:05Z

Any meet-ups going on this week or next? I'm in town and I'd love to join in : D
Just let me know!
Thanks.

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Learning...

2008-06-11T17:18:50Z

Does anyone have suggestions for where I can learn to hoop in seattle or of ways to teach myself. I've been searching and can't seem to find anything. Any help would be super appreciated. Thanks.

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Hooping and Moving

2008-06-10T18:28:19Z

Dear Hoopers,

I am living in NC and making a big move to Seattle with my family in June. I would love to get connected with hoopers via this site and eventually in person soon. My 8 and 6-year old girls love to hoop too! Seattle is movin' and groovin'! Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Beach Hoop this Sunday

2008-05-16T03:14:47Z

Hello fabulous Seattle hoopers-I am having a little hulagin BBQ for my birthday down at Golden Gardens this Sunday, May 18th. Hoopers are coming and some are becoming hoopers as there will be hoop making supplies (tubing/connectors/tape) there for some extra special party favors. We'll have some instruments and such in addition to some grilled yummies and wood for a fire to hoop about. You’re all invited as I have not yet met a hooper I didn't adore-
Cheers-Suzanne

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Hellllloooooo Seatttlllleeee

2008-05-07T23:35:16Z

Hey there Seattle Hoopers!
I am going to be in Seattle for two weeks in June. I was wondering if a hoop group ever meets up in gas works park, or maybe by green lake? If so let me know, because I would love to hoop with some others. Around here there isn't much of a hooping scene...yet : P

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Available Hoopers?

2008-05-07T19:10:13Z

My name is Lady Hoop from the Kaivalya Hoop Dancers. I will be in Seattle the weekend of May 9th-11th. Would anyone like to get together and hoop? If so, I sure would. I travel with my hoop and I love to meet hoopers from around the country.

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fun event for hooping next weekend

2008-05-02T21:58:05Z

http://www.prosperitygathering.org

i'll be there with my new LED hula hoop :)

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Hoop Jam this Wednesday the 23rd!

2008-04-22T08:18:54Z

Hi everyone!

Come Hoop and dance!

~~~You are invited to a HOOP JAM this Wednesday the 23rd!!~~~
~ ~~7:20 till 10ish.~~~
The address of the space is 920 Elliott ave. w. Seattle WA 98119

There will be music and hoops to share.
What else is there...really?

Thank you soooo much to Hendrik at the Church of Bass for sharing the space with us!
Ever so grateful!

Hope to see you there.

Love~
Jenna

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Vote for Mandala Hoops!

2008-03-22T05:37:42Z

Hey there!

Will you please vote for my video "Gemini Hoops" and help me win $10K?

http://www.clipstar.com/videopage.jsf?video=9_7002_159

Thanks to my voters so far, I'm now in 3rd place!

Be well, Kara

www.mandalahoops.com

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Burner, Actvist Marching Bands in town March 21-23, Come Hoop With all the Bands!~~ Honk Fest West .com

2008-03-12T21:59:16Z

Hello Seattle Hoopers,
Honk Fest West Needs YOU!
My name is Mike and I am in a marching band from Chicago,
EE Marching Band, or Environmental Encroachment.

We and many others will be in Seattle, March 21-23 for a very fun festival, HONK Fest, which will have fun marching bands taking to the streets for three days,
with a Sunday scheduled at the Ballard Skate Park with all the bands.
Perfect time to bring the hoops out to some funky raw music.

The line up includes Hungry March Band from New York CIty, EE and Black Bear Combo from Chicago, and Carnival Band from Vancouver, as well as some of Seattle's finest street brigades!~ and many other bands, burners and paraders. Please come out and have some fun with us. I can speak for Hungry, BBC, EE and some others in saying this will be our first trip to the Pacific Northwest. Its real soon!

Our band, EE uses hooping in our performances, and I am gonna put out the request to have anyone bring extra hoops for us to borrow. With our instruments and sleeping bags and flags, we will have little room for hoops, I know we need the collapsing or the twisting hoops to save space, they're on the band's wish list.
But we want to borrow some anyway to meet and hoop some with ya's.

These will be kind of pub crawls on Friday and Saturday night, in Georgetown and Ballard neighborhoods, then Sunday at the skate park.
TELL EVERYONE.
---From the website:
The streets, cafes, & pubs of of Ballard, & Georgetown will be overflowing with the lively sound of horn players and drummers from more than a dozen street bands. The bands are converging on Seattle from five states & Canada for the very first HONK! FEST WEST!

We are celebrating our music, our comraderie, and our determination to help bring joy, music & dancing to the streets of our cities.

Easter Sunday, we ask that you join us In recognition of the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Be part of HONK!Band Mass, at the Ballard Skate Park, Ballard Street Market, and points in between, from noon to 3pm. Several special bands will be joining us, along with members of the Backbone Campaign, a 15-foot dragon puppet, and hopefully, you & your friends on this special day.---

There is more information and schedules on the Honk Fest West website:
http://www.honkfestwest.com
thanks,
Mike Smith
EE Marching Band
http://www.encroach.net
http://www.honkfestwest.com

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Any Hoopers Out in Kitsap County?

2008-03-03T14:54:45Z

Hey guys I know this is a Seattle group but its a bit far for me :( Anyone out in Kitsap county? I have been hooping since the summer and I would love to have a buddy to hoop with :)

Jane

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eastside hoop classes?

2008-02-08T05:21:02Z

I live in North Bend and would love to find a hoop class on the eastside.

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hooping to heal

2008-01-22T19:33:40Z

I just started hooping as a way to work through my anxiety and hopefully meet people and come out of my shell. I am currently staying in Madison park.

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First Ever Hooping Convergence COnference April 11-16th...in NC

2008-01-12T00:10:45Z

Anybody have some time and energy want to drive out with me?? I would have to have someone to carpool with to even consider this huge trip at this point...
Hit me back!

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My January challenge...

2008-01-11T18:10:38Z

To all Seattle hoopers - join me in my practice goal for this month - until the end of January every time you pick up your hoop you have to hoop in your opposite current. Only exceptions are if you are teaching someone a trick or you are practicing stalls back and forth. Get ready for summer now!

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New Session of Hoop Class at Circus School

2008-01-07T21:24:25Z

Hi all ~

Jan 7th, 2008 is the first day of the new session at SANCA (School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts)

Hoop Dance Class - NOW TWICE A WEEK! Tues 6:00 & Sat 2:30 - A great mother daughter class! Min age is 8. This isn't your Grandma's Hula Hoop Class, but she's welcome to take it! Learn the basics of Hooping on your torso, arms, legs, and off body in elaborate arcs, spins and jumps. It's fun, silly and a great workout. Anyone can hoop!

The entire schedule of classes that still have openings is available on-line: www.sancaseattle.org Double click on "Schedule & Fees" then select "click here to download our schedule."

Contact the school to enroll - 206.652.4433 Office@sancaseattle.org

xo Leslie

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Spiral teaching Hoopshop Dec. 21 @Youngstown

2007-12-29T11:04:38Z

Hello Seattle Hoopers!

I'm in Seattle right now doing some circus training at SANCA and, with the fullness of that schedule, it's taken me a while to get a workshop together. I just reserved a spot in the movement studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center and hope you will join me for a hoopshop on Friday, Dec. 21 from 7-8:30 pm, cost is $18 (I can work with you some on price if you need it, but this session will be packed with info and well worth the price). Location information below.

I know there's a variety of skill levels in Seattle and am going to do my best to introduce the basics while also giving variations to challenge intermediate hoopers. If you hoop already, bring a newbie friend and hone your skills while they get started on their hoop journey. This will be a jam-packed session of hoop information for the novice and more experienced hooper. Prepare to learn and be inspired!

This hoopshop will cater to beginner hoopers while also giving variations and suggestions to challenge experienced hoopers. We'll be starting with the basics of hoopdance: core hooping, pacing, freeing the feet, stalling and moving up and down the core, moving through exercises to promote ease and grace. I'll introduce two types of lifts to take the hoop from the core off the body. A 'jam' portion at the end will allow me to circulate through and give individual attention according to skill level while also demo-ing more advanced moves.

Hoops will be provided for use and will also be available for sale. If you have a hoop, please do bring it, as my workshop stock is a bit low, being that I left my the bulk of my hoops back east.

Pre-registration is *highly* encouraged! If you plan on coming, please send me an email at: spiral@spiralhoopdance.com

Thanks everyone, and I hope to see you at Youngstown!

~Spiral

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
http://youngstownarts.org/

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hoop buddies

2007-12-16T08:18:00Z

i just moved to seattle from minneapolis and i have no one to hoop with...i live in the university district and am looking for people with whom to hoop/hooping events...

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giant hoop sculpture!

2007-11-20T22:25:27Z

1000 hula hoops! Making a giant dome! Awesome!

http://www.iconeye.com/articles/20071011/

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free potential hoop-making material

2007-11-20T09:23:58Z

Hi everbody,

I usually live in Tacoma + Seattle, but I'm spending a few months in Amsterdam. I was browsing the Seattle-Tacoma craigslist (like you do . . ) and found this. Dunno what the PSI is, but it looks like it has potential.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/zip/476693745.html

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New Hoop Class getting started

2007-11-05T23:28:28Z

Hello Seattle Hoop Peeps,

I wanted to let you all know about a class that I am starting at the Seattle Circus Arts School, SANCA. I am a fire performer and bellydancer. I teach kids classes at the circus school. I just recently completed the Hoopgirl teacher training and I'm excited to share what I've learned.

Saturdays - Beginning - Sat Nov 3rd
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Ages 8 and up
Seattle's Circus Arts School: SANCA
$103 for 8 weeks + a $35 annual registration fee (good toward all classes offered at the school)
206.652.4433
Office@sancaseattle.org
www.sancaseattle.org
Contact the school to sign-up

This isn’t your Grandma’s Hula Hoop Class! Hoops are constructed of heavy weight durable plastic tube. They are larger in size than "traditional" toy hoops which makes them rotate slower so they are easier to keep spinning. This allows many people who could never hoop before to experience success! Come out and learn the basics of Hooping on your torso, arms, legs, and off body in elaborate arcs, spins and jumps. It’s fun, silly and a great workout. Anyone can hoop!

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Seattle area hooping classes?

2007-10-25T18:35:43Z

I am new to hooping and would love to take some classes so that I can get better faster. Does anyone know of any in the area or are willing to give some private lessons? I actually live in Puyallup so South end would be preferred. Thanks!

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NEED HOOPERS for SEA COMP

2007-10-19T18:54:17Z

SEATTLE HOOPERS! Sea Compression 2007 wants you....

I know I know, you may be there, with hoops, rocking out wherever you can find the space... BUT, if 2 or 3 of you want to do an LED / PSY hoop thing on the stage, let me know. It doesn't have to be coordinated to music or even overly choreographed, just good moves and maybe purty clothes. Mostly I just want to have 3 lit hoops and fab hoopers on stage during the music for eye candy and to bring some variety to the fire performance routine.

I can offer 2 $5 tickets to the event.

Any takers? Email Lori at seacomp.fire@gmail.com as SOON as you can.

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Any possible group hooping next Saturday, Oct 6?

2007-09-30T15:33:31Z

This isn't 100% yet, but my lovely hooping sidekick Erica and I may be coming down to Seattle Friday night, for a major hit on Weaving Works on Saturday (I'm a knitter, she's a crocheter, and I'll be looking at spinning wheels and she's looking at looms)... but if y'all have a regular playdate that we could drop in on, it would be great to meet everyone and hoop together for a while!

Let me know :)

X.

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can I borrow your collapsible hoop?

2007-09-30T01:52:06Z

It's a longshot, but does someone out there have a collapsible hoop they are willing to lend me for my trip to Amsterdam and Berlin?

:) sarah

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in major need of a place to sleep for one night

2007-08-24T00:12:31Z

ok, so i'm hoping tribe can help me because NO ONE else can!

i'm looking for a place for a foreign exchange student from switzerland to stay for one night in SEATTLE.

august 25.

she needs to be in seattle so she can catch her flight to switzerland.

please email moirahimmel@gmail.com IMMEDIATELY if you can help.

thank you!!!!!!

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Who needs a hoop?

2007-08-04T05:04:47Z

After putting it off for a year, I made a HUGE 4'ish 1" 160psi hoop named "godzilla". (partly to get it out of my system,)
And then spent the weekend of Renton River Days hooping it up with Ms. B. ( http://www.hoopingallure.com )

So I'm hooked, and the short version of the saga is: I just bought a bunch of hoop making supplies. For now I'm assembling a collection of hoops to take to the park behind my apartments here in Renton, but I don't plan on stopping there.

Maybe someday I'll need to get a business license so I can sell hoops and do workshops and classes and generally go crazy. Until then, I'm just working on using up my first 100' spool of polypipe. (3/4 160 psi for the curious)

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hooping music.

2007-07-16T14:28:12Z

im just curious, what do you like to hoop to?
sound of little birds?
silence?
music? what songs? what styles?

all love,
bobbi

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fuel?

2007-07-16T01:39:55Z

i have completed construction of my first fire hoop.
i have a safe space to burn in but i cant get any good info about what fuel to use.
i hear picking a fuel depends on the way i hoop so if you need a reference i have a video clip on myspace (its pretty low quality since there is no light in my apartment. its also a few months old...i know a few new tricks and i generally hoop smoother now than in that video...but this is a pretty good reference) just search "bobbi hooping" an it should come up...um yes i dont know a thing about fuel so i really cant get going yet...
any help is completely appreciated!

thanks all.
bobbi

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World Hoop Day today 7-7-07

2007-07-11T23:36:41Z

Huh, last I checked we were on for Gasworks Park today 3-5pm for World Hoop Day. Since then it looks like some folks are planning to head to Ravenna instead, so maybe we'll be split. Oh, well, no reason we can't hoop in 2 parks.

I'm still headed to Gasworks, should be there by 1:30, and at least a fair number of other hoopers I know are still planning on that as well. Hope to see some of you there!

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World Hoop Day Pics

2007-07-11T20:16:02Z

Everone post links to your World Hoop Day Pics!

I think we ended up at more than one site in Seattle and I'd love to see other people's pics.

The ones I know of:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/playapixie/sets/72157600766278486/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41968425@N00/sets/72157600708074640/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doornail243/sets/72157600709402025/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arielmeow/sets/72157600731119145/

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Hoop making workshop.

2007-07-11T17:28:14Z

Hoopers,

Due to overwhelming interest (people are trying to buy my hoops!) i'm trying to put together a hoop making workshop and potluck. I could host at my place in Ballard. I'm thinking about doing it next week or so. What do you think?

-b

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World Hoop Day Site/Plans?

2007-07-08T00:34:43Z

I've been watching the World Hoop Day Tribe and have seen responses from all over the world, but nothing from Seattle, yet...it's not too early to start planning something! 7/7/07, for 7 minutes at 7am & 7 pm, are you folks in?
- Merilieu

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Seattle here I come

2007-07-05T21:03:50Z

I'll be in Seattle the last week of July. Are any hoopers metting up at gasworks park during that time?
I don't have a hoop yet. But I'd really like to learn. It seems like there are more hoopers in Seattle than there are in the entire state of Florida.
Thanks.

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Off-body hooping workshop in Vancouver BC, Sunday July 8th!

2007-07-04T22:48:25Z

3:30-5:00pm at the Dance Centre, corner of Davie and Granville St in downtown Vancouver, BC.

$30 if you have a hoop, $35 to rent a hoop.

Learn vertical and horizontal hand-hooping, swings and hand-to-hand passes, jumps and skipping, as well as figure-8s, spins, stalls, tosses and turns! Visit the Images page at http://christahoops.com to see videos of some of these moves :)

We will not be practicing any on-body hooping, so using a lightweight kiddie hoop is fine (even recommended, if you have concerns about developing bruises on your hands from hand-hooping with the usual adult-weight hoops) as long as you can still step or jump through the hoop (slow-motion is fine!)

You can PM me here on Tribe if you have any questions, or register by emailing christahoops@gmail.com

Visit http://christahoops.com to see more workshop and weekly class dates (Mondays at the Roundhouse start next week!) and visit the HoopShop page if you're interested in buying a hoop!

X.

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what's going on next weekend?

2007-06-24T22:32:29Z

it'll be my first time in seattle - friday june 29th - sunday july 1st. anything exciting going on? hoopdowns, firespins, parties, etc? or venues that i should make sure to hit while i'm there?

thanks!
jewels

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"spin jam" with actual FIRE this Friday (22nd)

2007-06-18T22:33:24Z

at my place in North Seattle from 9 p.m. to midnight. We're hosting another event earlier in the evening so no earlybirds, please. We will have SOME fuel but bring it if you've got it. If you need my address/directions please message me directly. Also, we have a pool and it will be WARM and you are welcome to swim but we are asking for a small donation if you do to cover the costs of heating and maintaining it. Thanks!
-edie

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hoopless in seattle!!!

2007-06-15T15:38:00Z

No joke! My boyfriend and I went to cal anderson last monday and couldn't find any hoopers....bummer...does anyone know of anywhere else I can go to meet some? or any cool places to check out in seattle for that matter? thanks!!!!

~Becky

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Spaces left for Hoop Path shop in Seattle (6/17).

2007-06-14T19:13:32Z

I'm just about to hop on a plane to come see you guys and I wanted to let you know that the space we have rented is large enough that we should have room for walk-ins. I'm trying to reach beyond tribe.net and could use some help reaching hoopers in Seattle. If you bring a buddy or refer a buddy to the First Steps Workshop, I'll take ten bucks of your tuition per buddy. (If you bring six people, you take for free.) This just applies to First Steps, but if you've done First Steps before, I will take the discount off your Warrior Path tuition the next night.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to register please email me at thehooppath@gmail.com.

See you soon,
Baxter

Seattle, WA:

Where: (Both Days)
Chamber Theater
915 E. Pine (same building as Velocity Dance Studio)
4th Floor

"First Steps"
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Price: $65

"Warrior Path"
Monday, June 18th
6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Price: $50

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In two weeks, I'll be where you are...

2007-06-05T05:17:58Z

Hey, Seattle Hoopers!

I'm excited to be coming back up to your corner in two weeks. Since first coming to Seattle, I have taught the "First Steps" workshop many more times and the added flight time spent teaching has helped me to create a better and better workshop. I look forward to re-sharing "First Steps" and offering my latest workshop, "The Warrior Path." The process of teaching these workshops has taught me a lot about my own hooping and what things are important to me in my life away from the hoop as well as my life within it. I love the organic, almost socialist feel of the Community I met that night in Seattle. A community built around money NOT changing hands is a beautiful thing. Without weekly classes, the onus of creating hoop gatherings rests squarely on the shoulders of the Community who each organize and gather only for the love of the hoop. That love seems to be enough to grow and sustain the Community in Seattle. (If there are classes now organized, please know that I am unaware and do not mean any disrespect to whoever is teaching them.) Each of these Communities to which I have travelled has collectively a special and unique style and vibe. The core and flow exercises seem to resonate more with you guys than specific 'move' exercises. Hooping for you all seems to be a lot about just feeling it. That sentiment is kindred to my own. Hooping had already begun to change me before I ever learned my first lift. I teach these workshops for many reasons, but one big reason is share ways to keep the flow flowing.
The "Warrior (Maidan) Path" work shop is intended to offer other, alternative ways to hoop and flow. This workshop teaches off body techniques of hooping which I believe build the mind, body, and spirit. My belief is that in the process of finding the right rhythm to put on to the hoop you find the right rhythm to bring out of you. When I was there in Seattle last, I was reminded that it isn't what moves you can pull off that reveal who you are, but the connection you feel to those moves. I am grateful to have the opportunity to share with you some of the moves I have connected with over the years in my own practice and teaching.

I'll don't have anything to do in Seattle on Monday (day) or tuesday (all day/night) if there are any jams going on. I would love to hoop with whoever wants to.

Here are the dates I'll be in Seattle:

Where: (Both Days)
Chamber Theater
915 E. Pine (same building as Velocity Dance Studio)
4th Floor

"First Steps"
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Price: $65

"Warrior Path"
Monday, June 18th
6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Price: $50

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me at thehooppath@gmail.com or here on tribe.

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Sunday Social Spin Jams-- starting this Sunday -- Hoopers Welcome

2007-06-03T00:54:33Z

Hi All,

I'm takin' the reigns-- here's yer spin jam. Fire Spinners and Hoopers are all welcome here!

Sunday, 4/22, Earth Day!
2pm til 5pm (later if y'all want to stay)
Gasworks Park
map: tinyurl.com/3xdgyb

Rain or Shine!
I chose gasworks park this week because there is a 60% chance of rain this Sunday and Gasworks has a covered area that we can spin in!

If anyone is coming from the Central Area or Capitol Hill, I have room for one + equipment in my truck.
Buses suck to Gasworks Park-- if you are bus bound, let me know and I will organize the spin jams in a more accessible park when the sun starts to shine more.

Much Love,

Ms.Fire

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nyc hooper/burner visiting seattle

2007-05-31T00:01:33Z

hey --

i'm a nyc burner, hooper/firehooper, flagdancer, etc. i've never been to the pacific northwest before but am heading up to bellingham for a month this summer.

would love to get some helpful connections... including...
* are there hoopers in bellingham on the list?
* i need to find a place to crash in seattle the night i get in and the night before i leave (probably june 20 & july 22). anyone want me?
* i want to spend a weekend in seattle, possibly world hoop day weekend (7-7-7). anything going on that weekend or for world hoop day? are there any people who might want to be a a host/guide for all?

hope to connect with some (or many) of you!
jewels

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tonight - March Fourth Marching Band!

2007-05-27T02:19:52Z

Hey hoopers!

I'm heading down soon to go see March Fourth Marching Band at the Showbox (doors at 8, $12 at door). I'm finishing taping my old collapsible hoop in hope that there will be space to spin - I hope to see some of y'all there!

Cheers,
~K.

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Hoop Play workshops in Vancouver BC this Summer

2007-05-18T07:04:41Z

I'm offering my Hoop Play workshops at the Dance Centre - downtown Vancouver, corner of Davie and Granville St, easy to find on your way in from the border!

These workshops are designed for hoopers with some previous experience. Tips and techniques for each specific area of hooping will take us through a challenging and fun afternoon! $30 with your own hoop, $35 if you need to rent a hoop, register with me at christahoops@gmail.com

Sunday July 8 3:30-5:00pm
Off-body – vertical and horizontal hand hooping, skips and jumps, body stalls, and more! You may wish to bring along a second, lightweight hoop (kiddie hoops are good for many of these moves) OR start practicing your hand hooping now so your hands have time to build up resistance to the pressure of the hoops!

Sunday July 22 3:30-5:00pm
Choreography – dramatic beginnings and endings, tempo matching, playing with different music themes, linking moves together with smooth transitions, and more! The class will include time to develop your own short choreographed piece, either alone or working with a partner. This is a great session for anyone interested in performing with us at Illuminares! Bring the hoop you plan to perform with, and if you’d like to test out a potential costume for hoop-ability, bring that too!

Sunday Aug 5 3:30-5:00pm
On-body – working with the hoop at your hips, knees, chest, shoulders, both horizontal and angle hooping. If you have more than one hoop, bring your favourite AND another that is as large as possible – having a slower hoop will help with many of these moves.

Hoop Shop
If you want to pick up a new hoop when you're in Vancouver, let me know - a week or two of notice would be nice, but some rush orders may be possible, too! Visit the HoopShop page at christahoops.com for prices and decoration options!

All prices are in Canadian dollars, and I use PayPal to do online registration, which will do an automatic conversion for you.

Let me know if you have any questions.. otherwise, that's all, folks.. thanks!

X.

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The Hoop Path Tour returns to Pacific Northwest (6/16-6/21)

2007-05-12T01:57:23Z

The Hoop Path is coming to the Pacific Northwest, and we couldn't be more excited about it. The Hoop Path is an instructional Hooping course designed to foster deeper connections between the Hoop and the Hooper. We are currently offering two workshops, "First Steps" and "The Warrior Path" in each of the following cities: Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver.

Included in this post are descriptions of the two workshops, as well as some of the feedback we have received from those who have taken them.

We have standardized our pricing for 2007 at $65 for the "First Steps" workshop and $50 for all subsequent workshops (e.g. "The Warrior Path"). If you have attended any of our workshops before (in any city) your tuition is $50 for any future workshops, including "First Steps" should you want to take it again. For those who are in serious financial straits and are eager to come, we offer tuition assistance. All you have to do is ask--we will do our best to get you in.

If you would like to organize and promote a Hoop Path workshop in your area, your entire tuition will be waived. In the event the space is donated to us without a rental fee we will extend this generosity by reducing the tuition for everyone who comes to that workshop.

**To register for any of these workshops, message me here on tribe, or (preferably) by writing me at thehooppath@gmail.com**

Here are the specifics:

Portland, OR:

Where: (Both Days)
StudioNia
918 SW Yamhill Street (4th Floor)
** This space has been generously donated to us by Carlos Rosas, Jasmine, and the staff of StudioNia. We are very grateful and honored to be invited into the Nia Headquarters. (You can learn more about Nia at nianow.com/index.php)

"First Steps"
Saturday, June 16th
12 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Price: $55 (donated space)

"Warrior Path"
Sunday, June 17th
11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Price: $45 (donated space)

Seattle, WA:

Where: (Both Days)
Chamber Theater
915 E. Pine (same building as Velocity Dance Studio)
4th Floor

"First Steps"
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Price: $65

"Warrior Path"
Monday, June 18th
6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Price: $50

Vancouver, BC

Where:
www.thedancecentre.ca

"First Steps"
Wednesday, June 20th
7 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Birmingham Studio (3rd Floor)
Price: $60 (3 hours instead of 3.5)

"Warrior Path"
Thursday, June 21st
6:30 until 10:00 p.m.
Kraul Studio (4th Floor)
Price: $50

Workshop Descriptions:

The Hoop Path: "First Steps"

This 3 1/2-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, and Two Birds; as well as established techniques such as Reversing, Breaking, Paddling and Angle Hooping.

Hoop Path Workshop II: "The Warrior Path"

In this workshop we will explore the "Warrior Style" aspect of the Hoop Path, focusing on off-the-core techniques such as Point, Swing, and Samurai. This workshop is geared towards the hooper who has established a regular Practice and wishes to challenge her/himself and expand into new expressive territory. Since there will be much more active supporting of the hoop with the hands and wrists, a lighter hoop of a smaller diameter would work best for many of the exercises in this workshop. Bax will expound a bit on the Hoop Path Story, introducing new characters to inspire our inner Warrior.

**Here’s some of the feedback we’ve gotten on our previous trips to Cali and the Pacific Northwest!

“Baxter's work is absolutely mindblowing. I've learned enough in his 3 workshops to practice for a year and more... he is a gifted teacher who shares the art of hoopdance in a unique way. Anyone devoted to the hoop shouldn't miss out on this rare opportunity to study with a true master.”

---Christabel, aka Hoopgirl, San Francisco

"It was wonderful to connect with Baxter and hear his philosophy. His terminology was expressed through a story of the Hoop Path and how it came to be. I was inspired and fascinated by his exercises that focused on developing balance and strength. Being blindfolded was a major part of the experience, which encouraged me to go deep into the feeling of it... It was very exciting to finally get paddling, reversals and breaks on a whole new level.

I was buzzing from the experience all night...it was the tip of an iceberg to a whole new level of exercises....a breakthrough. I am once again inspired to continue my hooping practice with a whole new surge of energy and focus.

Thank you Baxter...you're wonderful."

---Diana Lopez (of BodyHoops) Ojai, CA

“For any hoopers who are hesitating or are undecided, I encourage you to give this workshop a try. I have been hooping for less than a year, and I learned SO much from Baxter in a very short amount of time. He is a sincere and inspiring teacher, and he is an incredible hooper. Taking this class made me see hooping in a completely different way. It's no longer just a fun activity full of tricks - hooping can be so much more.

Like Christabel, I wish I could fly down to LA to take this workshop again!”

---Natasha, aka Silverstar, San Francisco

“That was really fun, great sharing of a wonderful story, and lots of things to challenge me in my personal practice. Thank you, Bax!”

--Christa, aka Xta, Vancouver BC

“The class was wonderful. I’ve been working on the opposite current. Its nice to be reinspired to hoop more!”

--Betsy Rose, Seattle

“Thank you for coming, Baxter. That workshop changed my life!”

--Ilana, Los Angeles

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SPRING! Hooping at Cal Anderson park!

2007-05-04T15:41:49Z

Hi beautiful hooping friends!

The winter is finally over and you know what that means!!!
Outdoor HOOPing!!
Yipee! I have missed hOOping and you!

Tomorrow, Monday the 30th,
3:00 p.m.
Cal Anderson park!

Dawn is bringing her Boom shaka boom so we can dance and hoop.
Thanks Dawn!

See you all there I hOpe. :-)

xo jenna

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Hoop Teacher Needed for FAC Solstice Parade Workshop

2007-04-24T14:38:45Z

Freemont Arts Council is looking for someone to help host a hoop making and teaching a workshop class for this years parade. You would be nominally paid. You set the times, but its recommended for one building class and then 1 teaching class-lesson.
The goal is to have cool group of hoopers in the parade!

GeminiTrix

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Hoop Jams?

2007-04-23T04:39:06Z

Hey lovelies,

I'm trying to stir up some poi/staff/hoop spin jams over in the NW Fire Conclave tribe. I was thinking Sundays.

There used to also be hooping on Mondays at Cal Anderson. Is that starting up again any time soon?

Cheers,

ms.fire

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I WANNA MEET YOU!

2007-04-16T23:54:13Z

I'm a HOOPER! I am coming to Seattle this summer. I'm still fairly new at hooping. And I'm one of the ONLY hoopers in Keene NH! I would love to come to some gatherings this summer and meet some hoopers. My boyfriend Jared and I are going to be hitting up some festvals on the west coast also! I would love to meet some hooping friends to hoop with at festy's too! :) Look forward to meeting ya's! Love!

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