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Being a male hooping!

2009-11-02T11:42:14Z

I live in the south! So I recieve all kinds of looks and comments about me hooping.. But i keep on Hooping and making hoops. I recently have started a hoop group at a local yoga studio in fairhope, alabama.. Amazing by the way!!! I have started spreading the word about hooping and creating a buzz aroud town. Taking my hoops to very public places getting everyone from 8 to 80 and male and female to hoop.. If smiles were a dollar amount I would be Loaded.. But I am just a broke hooper..
I plan on continuing my Hoop Path.. To reach out to others and try and be a positive enfluence and breakdown stereotypes.. Hoops are not just for girls... They are for everyone..

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DVD limited release?

2009-10-25T12:57:35Z

I was wondering if perhaps The Hooping Life would have a limited DVD release...I know even with all the hoopers out there supporting, it's difficult to get the 1 million youtube views on the trailer and whatnot. I've been d-y-i-n-g to see this film from the second I saw the concept a few years ago. Also, is there anything else I can do to promote the film? I post the youtube link often and have favorited and 5* all the videos.

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Let your love flow!

2009-10-20T13:58:22Z

Hello hoopers and lovers of flow. I would like to introduce to you a new tribe~ Giving Back Through Flow~ This tribe is all about a flow community who is dedicated to giving back to the community through the promotion of volunteer work, sharing volunteer knowledge, reaching out for help, volunteer information, posting your volunteer events, ect. This is an open tribe for all and will benefit greatly through your information sharing. Empower others, together we can change the world and share our love of all things flow. http://tribes.tribe.net/letyourloveflow

~Blessings,
B

~Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

~Service to others is the payment you make for your space here on earth.
Mohammed Ali

~The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Edmund Burke, British statesman and orator

~Never before has man had such a great capacity to control his own environment, to end hunger, poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and human misery. We have the power to make the best generation of mankind in the history of the world.
President John F. Kennedy

~Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.
Japanese Proverb

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HoopPath: NYC (Halloween weekend) "The Warrior Path"

2009-10-14T16:59:57Z

Hello, NYC! I am very excited to unveil my new workshop series, The Warrior Path on the weekend of October 30th-Novemeber 1st, 2009. The Warrior Path is a brand new workshop with new terms, techniques, and exercises intended to introduce hoopers to what we call “Warrior” style hooping. This concept combines on and off body techniques with rapid current and plane changes. The Warrior Path techniques are integrated with internal, meditative foci, as well, to help the hooper open up to their own stillness and clarity.

The HoopPath has taught Warrior techniques since it’s inception, but this will be the first time that we have concentrated this much time and energy on this wonderfully beautiful and unique approach to hoop dance. We assure you that even those who have taken HoopPath classes and workshops before will come away with new terms and concepts to further their own hoop practice. This is indeed the long awaited second chapter so many of you have asked for over the last year.

Within the HoopPath Community, the term, “Warrior” refers to an indomitable attitude or spirit to which each of us has access and, through mindful practice, can foster and grow within ourselves. The techniques of The Warrior Path help us to explore and develop an inner calm and resilience that strengthens and improves our hoop dance, while also teaching us more about our own personal power away from the hoop.

While this workshop is very much a continuation of our past workshops, we have designed this series to be equally accessible to those who have never taken an HP class before. If you have not taken a workshop with us before, you will need to sign up for Day One. Day one of WP will be very similar to Day One of our other workshops. If you have not been to one of our workshops before, you should know that the skills covered in Day One are hardly ‘beginner.’ Day One sets up the terms, concepts, and foundational techniques upon which all the advanced teaching rests. Day One is easily the favorite day of most returning students.

The tickets for this workshop are offered in a variety of packages. Before when we have traveled to NYC, we have had such little space that we have been unable to offer any discounts. This time around we are very excited to have a space large enough that we can offer essentially “specials.” Here are a list of our options for HP: NYC:

Days 1, 2, and 3

Days 1 and 2

Days 2 and 3 (For returning students).

Single Day tickets for all 3 days will go onsale on Wednesday, 10/28/09.

We are VERY excited to offer, for the first time in NYC, “Bring a Friend” pricing. This means that when you and a buddy buy your tickets (two tickets) together (in one transaction) your individual tickets are discounted. If you bring 2 friends (3 tickets total) you receive an even greater price break. **Please note that you will select the “Bring-A-Friend” option to purchase TWO passes for the selected days, or THREE passes if you select “Bring-2 Friends.” These tickets are non-refundable, so make sure that your friends are committed before purchasing.

If you can only make one of the three days, don’t worry, we will be selling single day tickets beginning on Wednesday, October 28th.

Buy your tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=4612&cobrand=hooppath

Prices for 3 day pass:

Individual = $170 (9 hrs)

Bring-A-Friend (2 tix) = $300

Bring-2 Friends (3 tix) = $420

Prices for 2 day packages:

Individual = $120 (6 hrs)

Bring-A-Friend (2 tix) = $200

Bring-2 Friends (3 tix) = $270

Single Day tickets (if available) = $60 per day.

All Skill levels are welcome!

Buy your tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=4612&cobrand=hooppath

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Hoop Paradise Weekend in Charlotte With Caroleena! October 16-18 !Come on down, y'all!

2009-10-11T18:38:47Z

Howdy, hoopers! It's Krispy here, hipping you to the Hooping Paradise Weekend with the fabulous Caroleeena coming up THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 16-18, in Charlotte! We've got a great weekend of Hooping Instruction, Instructor Training, a Hoop Jam, and lots more fun stuff planned! Classes are reasonably priced and there are discounts for taking more than one class! See the website for schedules, pricing, location, and all that fun stuff. Here's the address:web.mac.com/dornebob1 Space is limited, so please pre-register so we know how many folks will be showing up and you don't miss out.

Or you can email me @ dorne@wonderworldtv.net

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Hooping Life Documentary

2009-06-01T00:10:44Z

I know that the Hooping Life Documentary is trying to take off, and they need a million hits on the Youtube trailer for stuff to get going. I was just wondering if there was any way I could purchase a DVD of the film before it shows in theaters somewhere? I want to see this movie soooo badly and I've watched the trailer so many times because I'm so excited. Does anyone know anything about the production currently? I've been sharing links with everyone I know, but the trailer still only has about 14,150 views...:(. I honestly would shell out like $30 or more for a dvd or screening or something.

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LED/Fire combo for sale

2009-04-28T20:02:34Z

I have a LED/Fire combo hoop. You can find information on it at Superhoopers. org. The LED is a SuperMorph and it has a 40/42" diameter. It has been lit less than 10 times. It is a beautiful hoop. I am just selling it to get a smaller size for me. If you are interested please e-mail me at gtines23@gmail.com. The hoop cost me $330 with shipping. I am asking for $200 plus shipping. Thank you and have a wonderful day. -Gina

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QUALITY hoops/fire-hoops/LED-Fire-combo hoops FOR SALE

2009-04-16T11:59:36Z

Hello. My name is Gina. I have bought a few hoops before and make my own, because I could never find just what I wanted from someone else. I wanted to let people know the kinds of hoops I offer, so they can see they have a wide variety of options. I make very affordable hoops and will beat any price you find on a comparable hoop. I make practice hoops, regular hoops, and beautiful black-light reactive hoops. I make fire-hoops. I also have Fire/LED combo hoops available. I can help you with any sizing questions, so you get the hoop that is best for you. You have a variety of options. You can get any size hoop, you can pick a lighter version or a medium weight version, lots of choice on the colors and design of your hoop, you pick the size of the wicks and the length of the rods. If you are getting a LED version, we can talk about what color LED's you would like. If this seems like too many options and you don't know the answers, then no worries. You can just tell me your skill level, height, and weight and I will work out what I think will work best for you. I use my own tools and stand behind them. They are quality tools that I feel very confident you will love. I have never seen anyone offer more options than I do, I put so much love into what I do, and I will work with your budget and beat comparable pricing; so when you are ready to buy any hoop, please think about supporting my love and getting the best tool to support yours. My e-mail is igneousGODdess@gmail.com, and my personal e-mail is gtines23@gmail.com (if anyone just whats to talk :) ) Namaste, artisans. -Gina Tines, IgneousGODdess Creations.

P.S. I also have some practice and Fire poi available. Contact me for more information :)

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A Growing Fire Arts Social Network - Why not take a look?

2009-04-08T17:01:19Z

For those of you who may be interested...

A new social network has been started to better serve the fire spinning community... It's everything tribe is and more!

Photos - Videos - Forum - Profiles - Music - Lessons - Articles - Blogs - CHATROOMS and more.

Event organisers and club owners can also set up "group" pages for promotion.

Many Tribe members have already made the jump, and they suggested i try and spread word to the rest of you.
If you fancy a change, join us at www.thefiregarden.com

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Hoop Making Questions/advice

2009-04-01T13:57:10Z

Hi I just started hooping about 4 months ago, and i dont want to sound stupid. but, Ive been making hoops and I cant seem to find the right amount of water/weight to put in them. Ive tried different amounts and they always seem to be to heavy or too light. I was just wondering if anyone has advice for me.

I feel like for different tricks and moves the different weights help alot. the lighter hoop i can do more arm and isolation moves and then the heavier i can do alot of body,leg and chest hooping better.

does anyone have a good weight or water amount to put in there that works good for everything. or that works good for you?

and i use 1'' tubing for my hoops. are there any differences if you use 3/4" tubing.

Also what is a good size to make a hoop?

if you guys could give me some hooping advice i would really apriciate it :)

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Sticky Scizzors, any suggestions?

2009-02-09T14:26:02Z

So, anyone have any great tips on how to get all the sticky residue left on your scizzors after you cut all the tapes? I've ruined so many pairs, curious if any one has found a great home remedy.
Rubbing alcohol perhaps?

*M

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I'm coming to SoCal!

2009-01-22T18:32:39Z

I just wanted let whoever is interested know, that I will be in San Diego, Ventura, and Los Angeles on Feb 5th-12th of 2009. There are spots left in all three workshops.

Ventura and San Diego should be on sale in the next day or so.

San Diego on Feb. 5th and 6th (2 day workshop.) Onsale tomorrow.

Los Angeles on Feb. 7th-9th (3 Day workshop.) Onsale now!

Ventura on Feb. 11th & 12th (7pm-10pm) (2 Day workshop.) Onsale tomorrow.

If you would like to more info you can check out my website: http://www.hooppath.com/cms/category/events/.

Thank you,
Baxter

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Music and other people's reactions two posts in one lol

2008-11-23T06:41:33Z

Being brand new to hooping I am seeking worldly wisdom at every turn hee hee. Having seen hooping videos on you tube I know folks hoop to a vast range of music. However I am looking for inspiration other than the contents of my Ipod. Any Suggestions?

Part Deux - To the lady hoopers out there. Have any of you had a reaction like "you bought a hoop!.????" (In the tone of 'do I make the call to get her committed now or later')?

My friends and colleagues all think I am kinda cookie and quirky but my other half came out with that reaction and it surprised me and kinda upset me a little so I just wondered if anyone else had come across a similar reaction

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Tiredness - Does it affect your hooping?

2008-11-23T06:19:56Z

Just a quick thought/question. I have found a couple of times that if I am tired, I dont mean exhausted I mean like if you've had a busy day at work, I am not able to control my hoop as well as when I am not tired.

Does anyone else find that?

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Do I need another hoop? Advice needed

2008-11-14T05:17:41Z

So I got into hooping to loose weight and firm up. Therefore when got my first hoop I got a weighted 40" hoop.

I want to try hand hooping however two problems: (1) When trying Christabel's 'swish' I find it difficult to get momentum to get the hoop moving. (2) Just cant do over the head moves at all.

I wondered if it is coz : I am a beginner or coz I am a shortass of 5 feet dead

Then I wondered if a different hoop is whats needed. So advice please, do I need:

- the same size hoop but one that isnt weighted
- one thats smaller but still weighted
- one thats smaller and not weighted.

If I do need a smaller one what size should I go down to?

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The Hoopers Playlist

2008-10-16T19:05:34Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehoopersplaylist

I started this up... Invites arent going through, so here I am. I'm hoping this is a quick way to get the ball rolling. Yes, Its a shameless plug. Pardon me. :)

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Newbie Hooping your way

2008-07-29T20:34:26Z

So I now have my first hoop. If I dont get fit there is something seriously wrong with me. Only problem is 40" hoop small home. LOL. Looking forward to making some hooping friends and learning loads. Drop by anytime

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Help us release The Hooping Life!

2008-07-21T10:26:04Z

Greetings!

Our feature documentary THE HOOPING LIFE is finished and we can’t wait to share it with you. However, in order to get the film into theaters, we need to convince distributors that a movie about hooping is not just for kids, but for everyone who has ever felt touched by movement, creativity or the sweetness of community.

Join us in getting the world excited about THE HOOPING LIFE! Become part of its revolutionary release by following these three simple steps:

1. YouTube us like crazy!
We’re aiming to get 1,000,000 hits on our YouTube trailer! Please feel free to
-watch the YouTube trailer at http://youtube.com/watch?v=CBaWPTCzhM4
-share the trailer with everyone you know,
-post the trailer to your website, blog, Myspace or Facebook pages, and
-subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/TheHOOPINGLife.

2. Become a Fan on Facebook!
The more fans we have, the easier it is to see that there is a substantial audience for this film! Once you’re a fan, share our page with your Facebook friends and encourage them to be fans too! You can also:
-friend us on Myspace at http://myspace.com/thehoopinglife, and
-join THE HOOPING LIFE’s Tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/thehoopinglife.

3. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
Share our YouTube trailer all over the internet. Point people to our MySpace page. Get all your Tribe buddies to join our Tribe. Bug all your Facebook friends to be our fans! Do you know someone who has a well-known blog, or writes for a local paper? Every little bit of exposure can help us get the word out!

You can also sign up for our mailing list and see other hooper info on our website, www.thehoopinglife.com.

And that really is it! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate your patience, help, and support. Together we’ll get this surprising and inspiring movie released!

Hoop on,
The Hooping Life Crew

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I'm so ready for this movie to come out!!

2008-07-18T19:42:56Z

I'm more excited about this movie than hardly anything this year. I heard that it's coming out this year, possibly this summer. Is that true or am I just dreaming it'll come out asap?

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Trinumeral Music Festival on 08.08.08!! Deerfields, NC

2008-05-24T00:15:32Z

Hey lovely ladies (and fellers)!
I just got a message from the guy who helps put on this festival, that is ironically scheduled the same day as World Hoop Day every year.
It looks like a blast and the line-up is great, AND it's close to a lot of you NC hoopers! If you don't have plans for World Hoop Day, you should definitely look into this and we can all celebrate World Hoop Day together!

Trinumeral is a 3-day camping, music and arts festival scheduled to take place from Friday, August 8th through Sunday, August 10th at Deerfield’s Amphitheater, in the Mills River community, close to the Asheville Airport. The retreat is a 940-acre family-owned tract of unspoiled wilderness offering camping, swimming, and hiking. Surrounding the ponds and two authentic cabins, apple orchards and rhododendrons cascade throughout the Queens Creek Mountains. Tent camping will be plentiful, with a secluded family camp ground set aside. Car camping and RV passes are also available at an additional cost.

-LINEUP-
Galactic featuring special guest Boots Riley (of The Coup) Perpetual Groove
Lotus
Eoto with Michael Kang
Kaki King
Midnite
Danny Bedrosian and Secret Army
Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band
Dubconscious
The Mahavishnu Project
Gavin McGowen
Stephanie's Id
Laura Reed and Deep Pocket
Custard Pie
SeepeopleS
Jar-e
Avec La Force Drum and Dance Ensemble
Junc Ops
The New Familiars
Josh Blake & The Big Money Band
Granola Funk Express (GFE)
Incognito Mosquito
The Mantras
Kung Fu Dynamite
Eulipion Ensemble
Bowie
Par
BrettRock
DJ Faux Real
Unifire Theatre

.....MANY MORE TO COME......

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HoopShop with Jewels, In Knoxville, TN!!

2008-05-17T04:18:00Z

Workshops in the art of 'ze Hula Hoop
by the beautiful hoop goddess, Jewels from Chappell Hill
Saturday, May 3rd @ 1:00
and
Sunday, May 4th @ 11:00
Both days at The Shed in Maryville, Tn
$45 per day or $75 for both.

There will be a belly dance and fire hoop show saturday night at The
Shed, starting around 6:00.

Featuring Belly Dance by Ananda (us), Lisa Zahiya (Belly
dancer of the Universe winner) and her partner Jen Amann from
Asheville, and Jewels (hoop shop instructor from Chappell Hill), all
performing to the music of the Wondering Circus.

jaiamara@bellsouth.net to Register

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Documentary projection?

2008-04-23T17:26:54Z

Is there any estimate on when the Hooping Life will premier? Early summer? Late Summer? Maybe even fall or winter? I hope whenever it comes out I'll be able to see it somehow. I know Nashvegas has a film festival, and I guess there's a possibilty it could play there. I'm not sure. I've been uber excited about the movie ever since I saw the trailer and I can't wait until it finally opens.

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Just starting out

2008-04-19T07:53:35Z

I REALLY wanna learn how to hoop but i don't know where to begin. Does it matter what kindda hoop i get to prac.? does it have to be a certain weight or can i just use any kind?

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First Performance video!

2008-03-31T22:57:31Z

A lot of people have been asking to see it and I finally managed to get someone to post it 'cause I had no idea how. Anyway, here's the video of my performance on the Finale night for 'Siegel Idol'. http://youtube.com/watch?v=IWpzIvqOIJI Be sure to speak up if for some reason the link isn't working. Thanks to everyone for all their support and encouragement!

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I won!! Woot!

2008-03-28T17:44:56Z

I won the 'Sigel Idol' competition! It was so awesome! I can't believe the judges picked me, but they did. I got a trophy and everything. I even won $75! I'm so excited. I've been trying to get the video on youtube with no success. Hopefully I can get it to work, but it might take me a while. The whole first performance thing was so incredible for me. I can't wait to perform again!

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First Hoop Performances

2008-03-22T02:01:40Z

I'm relatively new to hooping. I just started in October. Last night I had my first performance, although it wasn't like a normal performance. It was more I brought my hoop along with me to this nightclub and hooped for a few minutes. I was really nervous/scared so needless to say I dropped the hoop more than a few times :( and overall I just felt that I did awful. It also didn't help that there was not a lot of room for hooping and there was stuff hanging from the ceiling so I was really limited in what I could do. By the end of the night, I just felt like crap and was ready to give up forever. Today, I feel better and I know that quitting is not the answer and I'm ready to get out there and try again. I've already got another performance coming up this weekend.

I am curious to know what some of your first hooping performances were like and what kind of things you do to prepare, both mentally and phsycially. And also methods that you use to get over any nervousness or fear you may have.

I really appreciate any advice/help you can give. If there is anything I've learned from last night it is that you have to make sure you are having fun while you are performing. :)

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I did my first performance!

2008-03-22T02:00:48Z

I just got back from my first hooping performance. My high school is doing this thing called 'Siegel Idol' which is just a talent show competition. The preliminaries were tonight, and the finals are tomorrow. I made it into the finals! Everyone was freaking out when I performed. They even had these cool light effects while I was on stage. The move they seemed to like the most were my continuous beam-me-ups. It was so much fun! I was soooo nervous before I went on and I could hardly breathe but once the music started I just went into it and freestyled the dance. I started out the routine with an isolation then laid down for some foot hooping. I'll post the video of the final performance on youtube. I hope I can get it as video of the day for hooping.org, but that's just a dream. During intermission and after the show was over, so many people came up to me and talked about how amazing it was. I was blushing the whole time. I feel so awesome right now. I'm so excited about tomorrow! I love hooping!!

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discounted 10klf tix

2008-02-21T23:45:37Z

If you want to make it to 10,000 lakes this year I can give you a discount! Go to the https://www.10klftickets.com/ page and enter this code: 110513 you will receive a $10 discount on each General Admission Ticket or $25 off of each VIP ticket. You can use this anytime and for any amount of tickets. Give this number to your friends and hook them up too.

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Online Hooping Lessons

2008-02-12T18:17:34Z

Hello Hoopers!

I have recently started making video tutorials providing detailed instructions and breakdowns for different hoop tricks.

You can find them on my site at:
www.safiredance.blogspot.com

It is a new site so there are still a lot of holes, but bare with my as it grows and develops. It will also hold additional information about hooping, including instructions on hoop construction, terminology, and more. I also take requests for what trick to cover in my tutorials so if there is something you've always wanted to learn let me know and we'll break it down.

Much love and all the best,
~ SaFire ~

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Commercializing hooping

2008-02-06T09:13:00Z

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

Thoughts??

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ISO: hoop dance DVDs

2008-02-01T21:47:12Z

of any kind. PM if you have some you do not view anymore!

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new website/trailer posted

2008-01-23T19:26:26Z

Hey all. We have a new website up www.thehoopinglife.com. Go there to see the new trailer, and let us know what you think. Stay tuned for release dates and screenings.

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What do I do with my hair?

2008-01-09T21:58:39Z

I'm confused with what to do with my hair while I'm hooping. I have long think wavy hair, reaching about mid back. I can't leave it down because it interferes with my tricks, but I've had trouble keeping it up because the hoop ends up knocking into my bun or the base of my ponytail. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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First National Hooper's Conference!!!

2008-01-03T00:53:50Z

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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Hoop music

2007-11-25T21:52:56Z

I have not listened to any of hoopgirl or hoopnotica's cds, but I was wondering what kind of music people tend to listen to while hooping? So far, I'm compiling lists of songs depending on my mood. I usually listen to techno and techno remixes for when I'm really really energized, but so far my favorite music to hoop to is kind of new-age, magical kind of music. I don't really know the genre, but the cd that I think is the best example is my Faericon cd. I got it for free at the convention, so I don't know if you can buy it or anything, but the songs are amazing.

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Update

2007-08-02T19:23:05Z

Hey All, I know I haven't posted here in a while, but I've been trying to get the movie finishe :) Here's the update: We've locked picture and are still working on the sound mix and score. We also submitted to some film festivals. Stay tuned for info of when our premier will be!!

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Los Angeles - exact locations for world hoop day?

2007-07-04T17:29:26Z

Hi - I see there are several hoop gatherings on 7/7/07 - but... what is the exact location and timing for them? I wonder if anyone will be interested in hooping just south of Santa Monica Pier, where we often meet on SUndays?? I guess the timing could be 12-3?? or 2-5?? I can bring a boom box with adequate speakers and MP3 player interface,anyone out ther wanna meet there? - Marci 310-486-4753 aka Toolips on the PLaya

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The New and Improved Hooping.org 3.0

2007-03-28T23:20:35Z

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

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Hoop Path Workshop in LA 4/7/07

2007-03-19T03:14:41Z

It's official, the Hoop Path Tour will be in beautiful LA, CA, on April 7th at the Hollywood Dance Center (http://www.hollywooddancecenter.com/) from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The space holds a lot of hoopers I'm told, but if you know you would like to come you can hold a spot by emailing The Hoop Path at thehooppath@gmail.com. The cost of the workshop is 65 dollars payable by cash or check at the time of the event. As with all of my workshops, tuition assistance is available to those who have special needs. Below is description of the workshop and some answers to questions you may have.

****I have posted a new video on the Hooping Videos tribe in case you want to see my hooping style.****

"The Hoop Path: First Steps" Workshop

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

Thoughts based on the recent PacNW shops:

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

Here are some other things we have learned:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. This is a BYOH event.

PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING:

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

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Baxter

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

2007-03-15T02:37:35Z

Blessings to you, Hoop Community!

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

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

"The Hoop Path: First Steps" Workshop

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

Thoughts based on the recent PacNW shops:

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

Here are some other things we have learned:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING:

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

"The First Steps"
Details:

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

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

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

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

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

Details

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

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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

2007-03-06T20:11:34Z

Congratulations to the winners of the HoopGirl Hot Moves contest! This was our way of giving some love back to the community for sharing all your beautiful inspiration. So thank you! Since there were only 4 applicants, everyone won something!!!

While all the entries were wonderful, I really felt called to award Sharna first place because of the unusual creativity of her moves. Beautiful!!! And Erica was a close contender, not only for the beauty and diversity of all her moves, but because of her fun and thoughtful presentation style. Congratulations everyone!

FIRST PLACE WINNER: Sharna Rose. Awarded a FREE Teacher Training valued at $700
SECOND PLACE WINNER: Erica Edelman. A $50 gift certificate for redeemable in the HoopGirl online store
SECOND PLACE WINNER: Jessica Sparks A $50 gift certificate for redeemable in the HoopGirl online store
THIRD PLACE WINNER: Natasha Young A copy of HoopDance for Beginners Instructional DVD, by HoopGirl

I love how giving inspires even more giving. Since Sharna already signed up for the upcoming HoopGirl teacher training in the UK, she has passed the gift of a free training onto Erica Edelman, who came in at a close second to Sharna's entries. So Erica, You got the super duper prize of both a gift certificate AND a free teacher training! Instead, Sharna has agreed to recieve a complete outfit from the upcoming HoopGirl clothing line, available in April.

Winners, contact Annie at HoopGirl HQ for info on recieving your award! 415-661-4667

Watch the entries here!

FIRST PLACE: SHARNA ROSE
Please find attached my enteries to the Hot Hoop Move contest. I had big problems uploading my my footage (youtube mashed its quality so I had to send dv quality images - they took nearly an hour for 20 seconds worth of film - this is why the clips are so short.) So I apologise for the unglamourous way that I have presented the films - I hope you can see the moves enough to get the general idea.

Move 1. Flipper (A Reversal) - Start this move from hooping around the knees. Can be done either side but for the purposes of the demonstration I have done it clockwise. You will need to remove your right leg from the hoop when the gap occurs (if you were doing a kick out you would move the other leg) and then you use the foot to reverse the hoop using the knee as a pivot. Reverse the instructions to do this the other way - Its really hard either way and I cant always get it - the music has to be just right - or I don't practice it enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_P8__DRq0

Move 2. Back around the Summit - Start this move standing upright and lean forward as if you were going to take the hoop behind your back and pop in. If you take the hoop with your left hand then as you come around the right side of your body you need to put your right elbow up and into the hoop, using your body as a pivot push with this elbow and pull back with the left hand. Reverse the instructions for the other side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ekDuhjQQEE

Move 3. Jack in the Box - Start this move by doing a Reversed Summit. In this clip I start by taking the hoop around my back with my left hand - Instead of reversing the move with the elbow behind the back pop back into the hoop and use your right hand to swing the hoop onto your body (tip - use your left hand to stall the hoop and help with momentum when reversing and turn the direction the hoop is now going in). I find it more difficult to go the other way. You reverse the instructions but somehow my body gets in the way - I think more practice is required by me or it needs more swing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ7fVdbGQVU

Move 4. Back Heel Flick - Start by standing upright, hooping clockwise, and pass the hoop infront and behind the body horizontally at about knee hight. On passing the hoop in front of the body with left hand use the right heel to scoop the hoop behind and up as high as you can behind your back - use your left hand to push the hoop back on your body as you pop back in. This only works this way because if you reverse the instructions the hoop is passed infront of the body.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSlfQeLDsYw

Move 5. Wind up - Start by standing upright, hooping clockwise, and pass the hoop around the body horizontally in front and behind you. As the hoop comes back around your left side to the front, place your right foot on the far of the hoop and push the hoop around so that it comes over your right side, over your head and release your left foot (you can either hold the hoop with both hands or just your right). Twist the hoop over your body again using right hand and jump out backward from the hoop - take the hoop back around to the right behind you, using right hand, and pop in. Turn. Reverse the instructions for going the other way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPPYrAy4gS0

SECOND PLACE: Erica Edelman
YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P90mutX0tUg
Moves:
Move 1: Celeste / Luna
Difficulty: Beginner
Notes: This is a fun move that even brand new hoopers can do. The challenge is keeping your balance at the end without hopping, but if you only do a half-turn, then it is much easier (but less fun!) I asked my beginner students to name it, and they came up with either Celeste or Luna, because the end pose looks like those pictures of a lady in the moon.

Move 2: Fun Start
Difficulty: Beginner
Notes: Both this move and the previous move can be done by brand new hoopers. I was trying to figure out the "circus start" move (which I can't do) when I stumbled upon this little gem. Newbie Hoopers love it, because it is a fun and easy way to start hooping, instead of just pushing it around the waist.

Move 3: One Shoulder Duckout from Waist Hooping
Difficulty: High Intermediate
Notes: For a while I was exploring with One Shoulder Duckout variations. I put this move on a video on my website showing those variations but no one ever seemed to pick it, or the other variations, up. This one is pretty fun, but not too pretty. I generally don't do it in performances, because it does not have a high enough success ratio. (i.e. it ocassionally goes flying)

Move 4: Isolation with Turn
Difficulty: Advanced
Notes: This is a new one for me. Lots of hoopers do isolations, but I don't think I have ever seen any add a turn to it. It is difficult, but definitely do-able for anyone who already has a one-handed isolation down.

Move 5: "Not the Matrix"
Difficulty: High Advanced
The base of this move is from last year for me, but the end of it is new. It starts out going from a left shoulder duck-out to a right shoulder duck-out WITHOUT putting your head in the hoop. Now, the new part for me: THEN it goes in front of you (without your head inside, again) to a left arm duck-out. If I can get that last piece to a left SHOULDER duck-out, then I can make the move continous.

SECOND PLACE: JESSICA SPARKS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScregYQ55to
The move: SCISSOR SWITCH
accomplished by stepping out of the hoop while hooping on your knees, and using your outside knee to change currents/directions.

THIRD PLACE: NATASHA YOUNG
I call this move the spin cycle. It's swish into a toss with a spin.
My sister used to do this move when she was a baton twirler. A lot of
off body hoopdancing is similar to baton (warrior, for example) so I
thought I would give this trick a try. It's called a one spin in
baton, but I've seen them do three spins and four spins! What I
learned from watching the baton twirlers are the following:
(1) the higher you toss, the more time you have to spin around before
catching the hoop
(2) you need to throw the hoop as straight up into the air as possible
(3) always spot the hoop so that you are always aware of where it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZJ0OQXi8aU

Christabel Zamor, M.A.
Founder
http://www.HoopGirl.com
info@hoopgirl.com
415.661.4667

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What Makes a Hooper

2007-02-10T18:55:35Z

Okay so I'm sitting here at my computer looking at hooping footage for hours on end, learning new hoop moves, but mostly learning all about the lives of some of the most amazing hoopers out there. The thing that I've really been noticing lately though is how different everybody really is, and more importanly how differently the hoop has affected them.

My own experience with a hoop has also been positive, but I feel completely different from any of the experiences that I know so well from the footage. I feel 100 percent safe with in the world of hoopers, where I don't always other places. Even if I'm alone and I have my hoop I know that I have a way to start a conversation so I won't be the wall flower that I usually am, (or used to be).

I find myself wishing that more people would carry hoops around so that they would be identifiable as hoopers. I have this feeling that there is a whole world of hoopers out there and you would never know it because they only do it private, in their back yards, and their living rooms. I keep going places where I expect to meet hoopers and I'm the only one there. It's not like I'm going to some random club either. I'm talking about Venice beach on a Saturday or the free concerts at Santa Monica Pier, or the Cemetary screenings. Out of thousands of people how can I be the only hooper?

I guess my point is that the only thing that truely defines a hooper is the hoop. I know there are other characteristics that hoopers seem to have that are great, but just because someone is creative or centered, or friendly or goal oriented, does not mean they spend any time in the circle. I say display your hoop proudly, in the back of your car on your shoulder walking down the street, on the porch in front of your house, and around your body.

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Sundance

2006-11-21T22:51:52Z

So this has been on my mind a lot lately. A few weeks ago we submitted the movie for the Sundance Film Festival which is in Park City, Utah at the end of January. Everybody cross your fingers. We find out the 2nd week of December whether we get in or not.

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Anything new to report?

2006-09-26T23:05:35Z

Been telling lots of people about the movie that's scheduled to come out sometime.... somewhere.... and that they should totally check it out when it does! Any more info I can offer?

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We're going to Burning Man

2006-08-01T03:57:08Z

Hey Just wanted to let every one know that we'll be at the Deep End camp with our big RV, and we'll be shooting footage of anything and everything hoop related. So come by and say hi, tell us what hooping at Burning Man has meant to you.

Also if you get a chance to right a letter to Marion Goodell press@burningman.com and let her know how much it would mean for us to have permission to shoot on the playa it would be much appreciated.

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Welcome!

2006-06-14T15:25:38Z

So I've been meaning to start a tribe for the movie for a really long time. I'm hoping it will be a good forum for people to ask questions, and find out how the movie is going, speculate on what's happening, give us ideas on what to go shoot, etc. Mostly I just want to start getting feedback from our audience, so here's your chance.

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