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Hey Lola !!

2009-11-11T21:56:37Z

thanks for your link to the video from North West String Summit.

And for sure that was me !!

Any event at Horning's Hideout brings out loads of hoopers. Be it "The String Cheese Incident" or the String Summit (hosted by Yonder Mountain String Band).

It's such a cool community and I usually throw down about 14 hoops, on the dance floor, on Thursday evening. The hoops are in play all weekend and I have only ever lost one. Such is the community at HH. Yeah for the west coast hippie hoopers !!

The video you posted was from Sunday afternoon, and it's a great reflection of what happens at Horning's.

Sorry I missed your Trout Lake sessions but I was out of province for most of the summer.

Hardly ever check in on this tribe group as most of th Vancouver jamband crowd has ended up on Facebook. But I will continue to check in from time to time. Hope our paths cross again.

Same sentiments to ya'll Vancouver hoopers.

What a (long?) strange trip it's been !!!!

oooxxxooo

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It's a lot like riding a bicycle ...............

2009-11-10T19:16:52Z

....... isn't it ???

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Momentum - Hooping Fitness & Dance Classes in Vancouver

2009-11-08T08:10:24Z

Momentum - Hooping Fitness Classes

Register online - http://www.pixiehoops.com/hoopworkshops_vancouver.html

Level 1 Hooping - Drive Dance Centre
Nov 8th - Dec 13th - 6 Classes
Sunday evenings - 4:30 - 5:30pm
Drive Dance Centre - 1839 Commercial Drive

The Pixies offer 6 upbeat hour long classes where you will learn the basics of hoop spinning from professional Hooping Instructors. Good for either the absolute beginner or the basic hooper that can do a few moves but wants to perfect them - this class will be both fun and challenging.

A perfect starter package to the powerful hula hooping experience. This Hoopdance series is perfect for beginner hoopers who are ready to fall in love with their new Hoop! A great workout to keep your spirits high and
your body engaged.

Featuring Hooping Components:
*Waist hooping *Neck hooping *Hand hooping
*Shoulder hooping - getting started
*Lifts and drops - getting started with the vortex
*Off the body - working with spinning momentum
*Intro to horizontal jump through
*Vertical Hooping on the hands / levels / crossovers

Featuring custom created soundtracks and hooping music by Taal Fiza.
Workshop and Pixie Hoop Combos are a great way to save $$
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6 Weeks, 6 Classes - $75
6 Classes & Pixie Pop Travel Hoop Combo - $145

Level 2 Hooping - Drive Dance Centre
Nov 8th - Dec 13th - 6 Classes
Sunday evenings - 5:30 - 6:30pm
Drive Dance Centre - 1839 Commercial Drive

For more experienced Hoopers looking to add complexity to their hoop practice. For Hoopers that can comfortably do all of the basic moves and is ready to explore angles, transitions and hooping on different levels of the body - perfecting lifts and drops and smoothly traveling through the vortex.

Focus is on more advanced hoop techniques and on incorporating more complex elements and synchronicity of moves. Expand foundational moves, adding energy through the use of angles, transitions, and multiple Hoops!!
Learn to integrate the feet, head, and hands with music and self-expression.

This is an advanced class and we highly recommend taking Level 1 to start - this class moves fast and we want you to get the best of out the experience!

Featuring Hooping Components:
*Lower hips and the hip push *Knee hooping
*Rib hooping - exploring no mans land *Hoop travel - waist to neck
*Chest, Neck and Shoulder hooping *Stalls - on and off the body
*Working with spinning momentum - off the body spinning stalls
*Intro to the vertical crossover jump through
* Through the Looking Glass *Full vortex
*Intro to angles and the barrel roll *Foot hooping

Featuring custom created soundtracks and hooping music by Taal Fiza.
Workshop and Pixie Hoop Combos are a great way to save $$
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6 Weeks, 6 Classes - $75
6 Classes & Pixie Pop Travel Hoop Combo - $145

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FLOWMOTION RETURNS - HOOPERS VERY WELCOME!!! :)

2009-11-07T11:09:07Z

Hey everybody... it's been 3 months since Bonfire 2009 & it's time to bring the clan back together for another night of amazing live music with our good friends from Seattle, Washington...

FLOWMOTION

Friday November 13th
Arts Club Backstage Lounge
1585 Johnston - Granville Island

$15 @ the door

Show starts at 10:15 pm - 2 FULL SETS!!

Those of you who know... know. For those of you that don't... trust me. It'll be $15.00 of very well spent money! The boys have been growing, writing, touring, performing & honing their craft to a fine, well-oiled, melodic jam-rock machine... all the while gathering steam South of the border after a SMOKING performance to headline their 9th Annual Summer Meltdown Festival in Darrington, WA this past August.

Read about some of their exploits from a couple of music critics that seem to be jumping on board with much enthusiasm!

Dennis Cook - JAMBASE. com - Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA) review - This is primo melodic rock grounded in rhythms that draw from Latin rock and juke joint blues to create expansive, dexterous groove music with hair on its chest and a quick step. This Seattle band has garnered a large, fervent following in the Pacific Northwest (including their annual Summer Meltdown Festival), and there's gleeful rock gusto to what they do, and much like PMW, they seem ripe for wider discovery. On some surface level, I can see Phish lovers falling for Flowmotion, though lead singer-guitarist Josh Clauson is a stronger, more passionate singer than anyone in that famous quartet. This set ebbed and flowed from balls-out chargers to quite tender ballads, different sections showing Southern rock, Pink Floyd and other classic FM radio influences given a morphing, graceful turn of their own. High energy, charismatic performers and excellent, limber musicians, Flowmotion deserve an audience well beyond Washington State."

Dennis Cook - JAMBASE. com - Summer Meltdown Festival (Darrington, WA) review - "They are a rock band in the open-minded mold of the 1970s, able to synthesize distinctly funky, jazzy elements into a tough whole. Listening side stage much of the set, watching them closely as they plied their trade with broad, mischievous grins, I was reminded of my childhood days listening to AM radio, where Al Green sat comfortably next to Steely Dan, Charlie Rich, Hall & Oates, Springsteen and Bob Marley – all inflections of broadminded groove, thoughtfully textured and possessed of a craftsmanship and intelligence almost entirely absent from today's mainstream."

Mike Bookey - The Source Weekly (Bend, OR) - It’s been about nine months since they last dropped into Bend, but Seattle’s Flowmotion is returning once again for another high-energy, multi-genre rock and roll explosion.
It’s been fun to watch Flowmotion grow over the past two-plus years of playing in Bend. A jam-packed show at the Annex in late 2007 (which was capped with a cover of Zeppelin’s “The Song Remains the Same”) led to a laser-lighted 4 Peaks preview show, which then brought them to the actual 4 Peaks main stage. At that performance, the band woke up the campgrounds, bringing the music fans to the stage early for an early afternoon performance that showcased how big the band’s sound can spread when it has the room.

Fronted by the smooth yet strong vocals and guitar of Josh Clauson and further fueled by the lead guitar of RL Heyer, Flowmotion plays quintessentially honest rock and roll, but can get funky when needed. The band’s new single, “How I Know” is a perfect example of the band’s evolution from jam band to all-encompassing rock act.

Jackie Devereaux - Desert Local News - Joshua Tree Music Festival review - http://www.flowmotion.net/press_archive/joshua_tree.html

SPREAD THE WORD... IT'S TIME TO DROP IN THE FLOW AGAIN!!!!

www.flowmotion.net

www.myspace.com/flowmotionmusic

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LED and Fire Hoop Opinions

2009-10-26T17:33:41Z

Hello All
I'm in the market for a new LED hoop and a new (lighter!) Fire hoop. Right now I have a collapsible 6 spoke Iron Gypsy fire hoop - super durable but a beast to spin! and a rattling economical LED from Superhooper. Time for an upgrade!

Hoping to get some opinions or feedback on your tools. So far I like what I see from Trick Concepts.
http://www.trickconcepts.com/Hula-Hoops-C9.aspx

Or if you know of a stream that already discussed some commercial hoops out there (maybe on hooping.org or elsewhere)
please let me know.

Cheers!
~k

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New WEDNESDAY circus joins the weekly lineup!

2009-10-26T17:10:38Z

Saturdays are still going strong, but we've added a Wednesday night jam at Robson Square!

I'll head there after my 8-9pm class, so probably arriving around 9:20 or so.. other folks may get there a bit earlier! Last week we played until 10:30-11ish, so there's a good chunk of practice and play time to add to your week!

Look for us downstairs at the newly refurbished rink under Robson St at Howe... Come play!

X.

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I'm missing Saturday Circus this weekend.. and no class on Monday!

2009-10-10T16:43:45Z

No hooping for me, as my sweetie and I are flying to Toronto to celebrate his brother's wedding! Back next weekend for sure, though!

And a reminder: there's no Monday night class this week due to the holiday! Visit http://christahoops.com/weeklyclasses for other important dates :)

X.

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Saturday Circus today, Oct 3!

2009-10-03T20:34:12Z

Heading down there in mere moments... and the Terminal City Roller Derby girls will be putting on a show at the rink from 3-5 for extra added excitement, woot!

X.

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GREAT news!!!

2009-09-19T17:56:56Z

The rink is open again! AND.... they've got plug-ins EVERYWHERE, built into the sides of all of the benches, and they have power!!

(or, at least they did tonight when we went down to check it out...)

Smooth surface rink, great lighting, new coin lockers (though, having seen what those go through at pools, I'm not 100% sure they'll stand up for a while, and a larger covered area due to expanded domes.. woot!

Just in time for my birthday, how thoughtful!

:)

Hooray for winter hooping! ... okay, I don't actually know what they're planning in terms of rink usage and actual ice.. but it is COOL!

X.

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Saturday Circus Sept 12

2009-09-12T16:04:18Z

Glorious sunshine and good folks - come play!

Vancouver Art Gallery - outside the main entrance near the steps leading up to the Gallery Cafe (or somewhere else around the building, if there's a special event or construction in our usual area)

I'll have music and hoops and juggling gear and poi and possibly a unicycle... and it will be lovely!

See you there :)

X.

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hoop jam at Trout Lake today

2009-09-12T09:15:40Z

Hi guys and gals,

We'll be hooping near the Trout Lake Farmers Market again today, with music and extra hoops.

Look for us under the trees, on the way from the north end of the market to the lake, starting sometime between 1 and 2pm. We'll be there for a couple of hours.

Market info with a map link: http://www.bcfarmersmarket.org/markets/marketdetails.asp?marketID=124

Happy Hooping!

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World Hoop Day 9-9-9

2009-09-10T00:40:24Z

What do we want to do?

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Birthday Circus Sept 19!

2009-09-08T09:41:42Z

Hi everyone!

It has been a tradition for several years for me to celebrate my birthday at the Saturday Circus... this year it is even the actual DAY that I turn 27! Woot!

Please come join the fun: all the usual playtime activities PLUS a potluck picnic - bring fingerfood/nibblies to share (if you can... you are totally welcome to show up without food, too) at our regular playspace outside the Vancouver Art Gallery from 2-4pm on Sat Sept 19th.

No gifts or cards please, but I'd love it if you felt like putting on a mini/micro show for me with your bestest badass moves :)

Come play!

X.

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Hoop Flair - Friday Aug. 21st!

2009-08-19T05:55:18Z

Hey Everyone!

Wanted to mention an AWESOME sounding workshop happening this weekend called "Hoop Flair." It's being put on by the super nice ladies of Pixie Hoops (from Victoria) and I'm going to check it out for sure!

- xo Laura

THE DETAILS:
Friday August 21st
Brittania Community Center - East Side Family Place
6:30-8:30pm

This is an amazing opportunity to learn from the Best of the Best!!
Featuring master instructor Rebecca Halls of iHOOPu visiting BC from Montreal!

Beka is certified yoga instructor & accredited bfa in choreography & contemporary dance performance from Concordia University. iHoopu has performed at hundreds of events across Canada, the USA & Mexico. Leading the hooping revolution while traveling the globe to study, perform, teach & share all aspects of the HOOP! All levels of hoopers welcome to register.

Now that you have the technical elements of hooping down, you are ready to bring some Flair to your hoop practice. Whatever your level, in this workshop you will learn to spice up the hoop moves you already know with Hoop Flair; bring some sass to your spin, add dance elements to your art form and find the individuality that only you carry inside the hoop.

Pixie wishes,
Natasha
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Pixie Hoops :: Poi Pixie Productions
http://www.pixiehoops.com
spin@pixiehoops.com
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Poi Pixies :: http://www.poipixies.com
Hooping Music :: http://www.hoopingmusic.com
Taal Fiza Productions :: http://www.taalfiza.com

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Saturday Circus July 25

2009-07-23T09:00:15Z

Isn't it nice to know that there's some great shade and easily accessed water to refill your bottle at the Vancouver Art Gallery!?

I'll be there 2-4ish, with music and hoops and enthusiasm! (mebbe even the unicycle again, if my back feels 100%ish!)

See you there?

X.

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Folk Fest this weekend!

2009-07-17T15:57:26Z

C'mon down to Jericho beach and support the Vancouver Folk Music Festival!

I'll be there with hoops to share.. inside the fence, so if you pay admission (or are a volunteer off-shift), come play!

(this is also a way of saying that I won't be at Saturday Circus this week... but see you there next week!)

http://thefestival.bc.ca

X.

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Saturday Circus July 11

2009-07-11T16:17:18Z

I'm heading to the art gallery for 2-4pm today... I'll be there, with or without Baxter in tow!

There are still spaces in the workshop this afternoon if you're interested - 5-8pm at the Dance Centre, bring $70CAD in cash for last minute one-day registration!

X.

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Baxter from Hoop Path is coming in July!

2009-07-08T20:30:43Z

For those of you who did his workshop last time, come back for more! For those of you who wanted to but couldn't, this is your chance! Anyone who doesn't know who Baxter is, check out http://hooppath.com and 'jbaxter' on YouTube.

His style of hooping, and the wonderful storytelling he uses in his teaching, have made Baxter and the Hoop Path stand out in the hooping community. Flow, grace, power, speed.. overall, a stunning amount of control and a deeper connection with the hoop itself... THIS is what you will take away from a workshop!

So, the question is, WHEN would you like the workshop to be offered? I believe he normally aims for 3 hour blocks, two days in a row for the two levels.

Please answer in this format, so I can hopefully find a time that wil work for as many people as possible:

***

I am interested in attending a workshop
Monday - 4-10pm
Tuesday - 7-10pm
Wednesday - not available
Thursday - 4-7pm
Friday - anytime
Saturday - anytime
Sunday - anytime before 4pm

I am not available July 16-18.

If a workshop is offered during these times, I (WILL be there/ probably will attend/ might attend/ want to attend but may need a scholarship)

****
To be clear, all of those times and away-dates are just things that I made up. Please reply with YOUR available time range, any dates that you're unavailable, and the level of interest you have in attending!

I've been to three of Baxter's workshops so far, and I will be attending these ones too... and as much hooping as I do, and teach, I still come away with something new to work on every time!

Come play!

X.

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BONFIRE Music Festival 2009 :)

2009-07-08T07:10:23Z

BONFIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009
July 31 ~ August 2
Lions Park Fairgrounds
13680 Sunshine Coast HWY 101
Kleindale, BC

www.bonfirefestival.com

Friday July 31st

10:30 pm – 1:00 am: Acorn Project – Bellingham, WA - www.acornproject.net

8:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Headwater – Vancouver, BC - www.headwater.ca

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: The Convertibles – Sunshine Coast, BC

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: The Ranters – Sunshine Coast, BC

Saturday August 1st

11:00 pm – 1:30 am: Flowmotion – Seattle, WA - www.flowmotion.net

10:35 pm –10:55 pm: Fire Ceremony w. Radiant Heat & Friends

9:00 pm – 10:30 pm: On the One – San Diego, CA - www.ontheonemusic.com

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Rabnett 5 / DIYM – Nelson, BC - www.myspace.com/rabnett5 / www.myspace.com/driveifyoumust

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Relentless Couchmen – Comox Valley, BC - www.myspace.com/relentlesscouchmen

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Bluebudzz – Sunshine Coast, BC

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: The Rakish Angles – Sunshine Coast, BC - www.myspace.com/therakishangles

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: David 'Boxcar' Gates - Vancouver, BC

Sunday August 2nd

9:30 pm – 12:00 am: Big Black Furry Creatures From Mars - Vancouver, BC - www.myspace.com/phishtribute

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: The Release – Whistler, BC - www.myspace.com/thereleasejamband

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Jackfruit – Vancouver, BC - www.jackfruitmusic.com

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Baked Potato - Vancouver, BC - www.bakedpotato.ca

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: The Tree Shepherds – Vancouver, BC - www.myspace.com/thetreeshepherds

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Bicycle Shed Ensemble – Vancouver, BC - www.youtube.com/watch

Weekend Passes (includes 3 nights camping & onsite parking)

Regular Price - $84.00 + s/c (Available June 1st to July 30th)

Door Price - $100.00 (subject to campsite availability)

Youth Price (ages 9 - 15 yrs) - $50.00 (must be accompanied by an adult - only available at the gates)

Thursday Night Early Arrival - $20.00 per vehicle (gates open 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm for early arrivals Thursday night)

**Regular Price Weekend Passes available online or at the following street outlets: Zulu Records, Highlife Records, Red Cat Records (Vancouver), Chemistry Clothing (Gibsons), MELOMania Music (Roberts Creek), 420 Hemp Shop (Sechelt) & Oak Tree Market (Madeira Park)**

***KIDS 8 & UNDER ARE FREE***

Day Tickets (Do not include camping or onsite parking - day tickets only available at the gates)

Friday July 31 - $20 Adult / $12 Youth

Saturday August 1 - $30 Adult / $20 Youth

Sunday August 2 - $25 Adult / $15 Youth

*Single night camping passes will be made available at the gates for $10.00 per camper - subject to campsite availability*

~ BONFIRE FESTIVAL GATES / BOX OFFICE OPEN DAILY 11:00 AM TO 11:00 PM ~

Finally... LITTLE TIDBITS OF INFO

VOLUNTEERS - We are still in need of volunteers to help with the following for 2009: parking/camping, garbage/recycling (green team), security, setup/teardown ~ If you are interested in volunteering for Bonfire 2009, please contact Keith Duggan at contact@bonfirefestival.com

**Volunteers will be asked to provide an advance deposit equal to regular ticket price, which will be refunded in full following completion of duties & signed release by the volunteer director**

STREET TEAM - Helping spread the word for Bonfire is a huge job, and we could use all the help we can get with putting up posters, handing out flyers, hitting the message boards.. or perhaps you have some ideas we haven't considered? If you would like to join the Bonfire Street Team please contact Keith Duggan at contact@bonfirefestival.com

VENDING - We have lots of vendors already, but there are still a few spaces left. If you are interested in selling food, clothes, arts & crafts or whatever you might like to present to us for consideration, please contact Commitment Israel at contact@bonfirefestival.com

That's all for now folks.. hope to see you this Summer for the funnest little festival in BC!!

~ Keither

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Hooping at The Gorge (WA)???

2009-07-04T00:12:11Z

Does any one know if they will let me take my hoops into the Gorge Ampitheatre, when I go to see Phish ??

Thanks for any info.

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Thanks for the LOVE!

2009-07-02T20:50:05Z

Thank you for those who are signing up for my workshop next weekend (we have about six tickets left). I look forward to returning to Vancouver. Some of you have asked about Day 1 or Day 2 tickets only and we will put those on sale on Wednesday.

See you on the 11th!

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Saturday (and Sunday!) at the Jazz Fest this weekend!

2009-07-02T16:42:34Z

Instead of the Vancouver Art Gallery, I'll be hooping it up at David Lam Park, beside the Roundhouse at Pacific and Drake St, next to the giant stage filled with amazing jazz performers!

This is an annual tradition for me, since 2005, and I've had a blast every year.

The music starts up at 12 each day, I'll be there by 2pmish, and I stay until I can't stand up! (wrap up is around 9:30 each night)

Come play!

X.

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Saturday Circus June 27

2009-06-26T17:14:08Z

We'll get sunshine for our weekly dose of hooping and skill toy action!

See you at the Art Gallery, 2-4!

X.

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this weekend - Trout Lake Hoop Jam and Dragon Boat Festival World Beat Stage

2009-06-20T08:17:39Z

hey hoopers,

it's going to be a fun weekend! a lot of people are out of town and it doesn't seem like we're going to have the sun we've been getting accustomed to, but i'm planning to be at Trout Lake with music and hoops, as long as it isn't pouring - 1/ 1:30ish to 3 or 4ish, under the trees between the market/ parking lot and the lake. i will probably be hanging around the park in the evening, too, celebrating the solstice with friends. there may be some fire spinning after dark.

also this weekend is the Dragon Boat Festival near Science World. there will be live music at the world beat stage from 11am to 6:30 or 7pm. i probably won't make it there on saturday, but hope to make it out on sunday for Delhi to Dublin at 3:30pm and Vanabaso at 5pm.
here is the music schedule:
http://dragonboatbc.ca/live-music.html
and the site map:
http://dragonboatbc.ca/docs/2009/SiteMap09Final.pdf

i hope to see some of you beautiful people out celebrating summer. :)

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Saturday Circus June 13, Sunday morning Roundhouse workshop, Sunday afternoon bridge opening, and Sunday night Fire Jam June 14

2009-06-13T10:32:52Z

Another glorious sunny Saturday afternoon calls.... and luckily, there is now shade at the Vancouver Art Gallery! I plan to be there from 2ish to 4ish at least, so come play!

Sunday morning I'm teaching a workshop at the Roundhouse that still has space - visit http://christahoops.com/monthlyworkshops for details... 9-11am, $36ish to register at http://roundhouse.ca

Sunday afternoon I'll be hooping at the opening for the Golden Ears bridge, with hoops to share and moves to teach! Look for me from 2:30 onwards, bouncing between the south and central stages!

Sunday night, if I can still move, I'm planning to hit the Fire Jam at Trout Lake - sundown (or earlier, for some non-fire types) until we get tired! 13th ave at Lakewood is a good entrance to the park that will bring you quite close to the gravel pit and dock that frame our burn space!

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Where can I get 160 p.s.i. and 3/4 " tubing ???

2009-06-13T03:10:31Z

Hey gang !!
Long time no tribe.net for me.
Hope Y'all are well and happy.

Does anyone know the cheapest place to get

160 p.s.i. and 3/4 " tubing ???

The last roll I bought came from Rona in Bnby, but they don't have it anymore.

And Dave ....... could you give me the specs for the white tubing you had used. It had a harder surface. I think it was also 160 and 3/4" ???

Great to see hooping well and alive in Vancity.

See you at Carfree days ..... I'll be at the live music stage with about 7 hoops. Really looking forward to Dustcover and Baked Potato

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Saturday Circus June 6 and Sunday Fire Jam June 7

2009-06-06T15:17:52Z

I'm heading down to the Circus at the Vancouver Art Gallery today! I expect to be there from 2-4, unfortunately having to head out right at 4 this week... but I'll get more lovely spinning action in (now with glow and fire!) on Sunday at the Trout Lake Fire Jam - north end of the lake at the mini-ampitheatre by the docks!

Come play!

X.

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Saturday Circus May 30 - alternate sound supplier?

2009-05-31T02:42:25Z

I'm going to be ducking early this week, so I can hit an audition for the giant five ring circus... and Chris has other plans, too, so I won't be hauling the usual gear.

Can someone else bring a stereo? Dave? Anyone?

X.

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trout lake farmers market and hoop jam starting today!

2009-05-28T08:17:58Z

saturday, may 16th is the first trout lake farmers market of the year (9am to 2pm)
www.bcfarmersmarket.org/market...ils.asp

to celebrate, there will be a hoop jam from 1pm to 3ish on the grass between the market and the lake (weather permitting).

there will be music and extra hoops and it is close enough to the sky train to hop over to the saturday circus afterward, if it's happening.

hopefully this will be a regular event.

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New website, new class prices, and Hoop Path registration now open!

2009-05-26T21:22:19Z

See it all over at http://christahoops.com - including a page just for the Saturday Circus!

Want to jump straight in?

http://christahoops.com/weeklyclasses - spring and summer schedules are up!

http://christahoops.com/weeklyclassfees - new class fees starting as low as $11 per class!

http://christahoops.com/specialevents - this is where you'll find all of the info for the Hoop Path workshop!

Ooh, and I almost forgot: for the next week, I'm celebrating the launch by offering an extra 10% off Flow and Flex class packages!

I'm so excited :)

Thanks to everyone who agreed to be in the class photo shoot, and for those of you who gave me lots of helpful feedback during the build process! Love you!

X.

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Saturday Circus May 23

2009-05-22T16:07:54Z

OOh, it is going to be another gorgeous day, come play!

Last week many of us stayed for five hours or more - 7pm and there was still a dozen people hanging out and playing with poi, unicycles, hoops and juggling gear!

The regular time is 2-4pm, just below the steps leading to the Gallery cafe at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Bring suncreen!

X.

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Saturday Circus May 9

2009-05-09T00:47:18Z

Sunny with clouds - I can handle that, AND I don't have any schedule conflicts!

I'll be at the Art Gallery 2ish-4ishpm with music, hoops, poi, and juggling gear... hopefully with Chris and an inflated unicycle in tow, but no guarantees for that one!

See you there?

X.

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Oh, rain...

2009-05-01T23:21:17Z

Weather forecast plus a friend's birthday party keep me from the Circus this week.. but next week is supposed to be clear again, woohoo!

PS - check out pics that Mark Klotz has taken of various events, including the Saturday Circus, over on Flickr - username is MarkKlotz.

X.

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earth day celebrations at Jericho today!!!

2009-04-26T19:18:55Z

hi all,

i meant to post earlier, but i wasn't really sure that i was going.

heading off right now with hoops and music if anyone wants to come out.

http://www.evergreen.ca/earthdayvancouver/

Jericho Beach Park
April 18 11am–4pm

Celebrate nature in the city at Evergreen’s 9th Annual Earth Day celebration. Together with the Jericho Stewardship Group, we invite you to join in and help us plant 4,000 native trees and plants in Jericho Beach Park (west side). This will be a new record!

This family-friendly event will feature an entertaining journey with a processional band, a day-long drum circle, hands-on activities, First Nations storytelling, fantastic food and more.

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Saturday Circus April 25

2009-04-25T18:35:21Z

Sunshine and a bit o clouds, and not overly hot weather... woot, sounds like good hooping weather to me!

I'll be at the Art Gallery downtown, 2ish - 4ish, with music and hoops and poi and stuff to share... and wearing sunscreen and sunglasses!

Anyone care to join me? :)

X.

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Sunday - Free Hoop Class

2009-04-23T22:24:31Z

BEG. HOOP CLASS AND FREE JAM
With LAURA GORDON
April 26th 2009
7:30PM Beginner Hoop Class & 8:30 for a FREE Hoop Jam!
You can invite friends, bring food, and enjoy some time together while hoop dancing throughout the evening!

At the Drive Dance Center 1839 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

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ChristaHoops News, deals and survey

2009-04-11T22:09:27Z

(if you are on my email list, this is the same information I just mailed out!)

In this newsletter: lots of links to hooping videos, ChristaHoops class updates, Hoop Path workshop dates, Saturday Circus starts up again, and a survey regarding prepay or loyalty drop-in cards for my classes. (Survey participants will be entered in a draw to win a credit towards classes or hoops!)

Hooping Footage

Having trouble describing 'hooping' to your friends? Check out these videos to see the style of dance I teach, both slow flowing style and faster tricking out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWeIregSpMs (slow)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajiKFGg4jkY (fast)

Video clips of hoop dance and tricks are also featured regularly at http://hooping.org if you want to see a wide range of hoopers!

ChristaHoops classes

Mondays in May have been cancelled due to low registration again, and I'd love to see June classes run! I have two special offers for you:

1 - First timer discount: For anyone who hasn't tried one of my classes at the Dance Centre, pay only $10 drop-in for your first class! (this includes use of my hoops, just bring yourself and exact change, please!)

2 - Spread-the-word discount: refer a friend or have them mention your name when they register for a 4-week session, and I'll give YOU a $10 credit towards your next class registration or private, or $5 off your next two drop-ins. (No limits - the more new students you refer, the more credit you receive! Credits can be redeemed for up to 50% of any ChristaHoops class registration fee [Dance Centre classes only, these credits cannot be applied to Roundhouse workshops])

These offers are good for both Monday and Wednesday classes. Additional incentive to fill Monday classes in June: Register by April 25 for only $60 for four weeks (no class June 22)!

Do you have any ideas for helping me spread the word about my Hoop Play classes? Let me know!

Details about all my classes and workshops can be found on the Calendar page at http://christahoops.com

Hoop Path Workshops

Bax has confirmed the dates for his visit to Vancouver: the weekend of July 11 and 12, 2009! Stay tuned for times and pricing information, but do keep these dates free for some of the most amazing, intensive and focused hooping of your life! Visit Jonathan Baxter's YouTube channel to see some of his amazing hoop work:
http://www.youtube.com/user/jlbaxter

I'll be heading to Carborro, NC to attend the annual Hoop Path retreat in June, and I can't wait for a weekend of hooping with this wonderful community!

Saturday Circus resumes this week!

The sun is shining, and I want to play! I had a bit of outdoor hooping last weekend on the pool deck at UBC, but I'm ready for more socializing! Please join me this Saturday, 2-4pmish outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. I haven't been by to check on the state of construction around our normal practice space near the Gallery Cafe steps, but we'll find somewhere nearby to play - just do a loop of the building until you find us! I'll have music and extra hoops to share, along with some sunscreen for those early-season freckles! Weekly updates on who is heading out to the Circus can be found in the Vancouver Hoopers tribe on http://tribe.net and in the Saturday Circus group on Facebook.

More video clips for you, one is of CTV's coverage of the Saturday Circus a couple years ago, and the other is a more casual clip that includes more of the non-hoopers that usually come out to play! Bring your partners and kids to try out hooping, juggling and more!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOeq0lVBR60

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xRZE-nYjTw

(if you're curious about those things that I'm twirling in the second video, they are called "poi", and David of http://nightanddaydance.com teaches poi classes and privates locally, check out the 'poi and fire' link on their site!)

And finally, the survey!

Many of you have requested drop-in cards or another arrangement that would let you come to hoop classes through the warm months without committing to a weekly schedule, and I'd love to know which version would suit you best:

Option 1: A prepaid card loaded with a specific number of discounted drop-ins (5? 8? 10?) to be used within a certain time frame (four months?). Any outstanding drop-ins would be added onto the next prepaid card (thanks to Open Door Yoga for this concept!) I would hold pre-paid cards so you don't to worry about losing yours! Prepaid cards could be shared, ie two people could use two discounted drop-ins from the same card. Using a prepaid card would also allow you to reserve a space in class if you gave at least 12 hours advance notice.

Option 2: A reward card that is marked each time you pay a full-price drop-in, and when the card is full (8?), your next drop-in is free! Reward cards would remain in your care and work like cash (lost cards would not be replaced), and would only be valid for one person's use (though the free drop-in could be gifted to someone else)

Option 3: Another suggestion? I'd love to hear it!

Please get back to me via email (christahoops@gmail.com) about the option you'd be most interested in, and how likely you would be to use it this summer if I had it in place. All responders will be entered into a draw, and for every 10 responders, I'll add a prize of a $20 credit!

Happy windy spring!

Christa

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Saturday Circus April 4

2009-04-06T01:33:08Z

The forecast is for sun and clouds, and I am EXCITED about getting back to hooping outside with y'all!

2ish-4ishpm, at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Check first in our usual space by the steps to the Gallery Cafe or closer to the entrance to the Gallery. If you don't spot us right away, take a walk around the building to see if the construction fencing has made it necessary to seek out a different area.

I will have Big Pink (my glorious sound machine) and music, extra hoops, poi, and juggling gear.

Come play!

X.

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Northwest Hoop Gathering 4/10-12 in Bend, OR: Anah, Spiral, Bax & Ann, Christabel, Rich, Philo & Khan all teaching!

2009-03-26T20:52:21Z

Heeeey Vancouver!

Just in case any of you haven't heard of this incredible event happening just a day's drive from you: The Northwest Hoop Gathering: The Evolution of Flow is happening in just two weeks up in beautiful Bend, OR! San Francisco is repping heavily with Philo, Khan, Christabel & Rich all teaching, plus Baxter and myself, prima hoop madre Anah (Hoopalicious), and to top it all off the amazing Spiral. Phenomenal energy facilitator Candice of the SHiNE Portal <http://www.theshineportal.com/> will also be presenting a non-hooping workshop. I can't even express adequately how magical this gathering will be.

Mollie has decided to offer one- and two-day passes as well as the full three-day ticket. If you want to be completely submerged in hoopgnosis for 48 full hours, this event is not to be missed. Get a carpool together and join us! Here's the link for info & tix (Alley, maybe you can make this one! < :)

http://www.hoopdazzle.com/index.html

Also, we are super-duper excited to come there in July! Xta, I will mail you today about details--just making a last sweep to get the word out about the xtra special Bend gathering--xoxo!

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Hooping/spinning

2009-03-26T00:12:54Z

Hey all,

I haven't been on here for ages, life's just gotten in the way. Unfortunately that means I've lost track of what's going on. With all of the construction going on at the Vancouver Art Gallery, are people still meeting up and hooping / spinning regularly anymore? and if so where?

Hope I get to see you all again soon

Casey

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Hoop Jam in Victoria

2009-03-13T02:42:39Z

Hello BC hoopers!

We have a Facebook group for Victoria hoop jams: www.facebook.com/group.php

Indoor jams available until its warm enough, and the snow has melted, to hoop outside in the sunshine!

(Most) Tuesday nights at the YWCA/YMCA downtown, 851 Broughton Street at 8:15 in the dance room on the 2nd floor. Free for members or $9.50 non-members. Hoops available or bring your own. Check the group to verify that someone will be there.

And this sunday March 15 at Fairfield Community Center, Thurlow and Moss. 1:15-3pm. $5/person or less, depending on how many people come. Bring a scarf to try out blindfold hooping. Hoops available or bring your own. Bring some water and snacks.

Happy hooping!

Cinder

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2010 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies

2009-03-11T07:34:52Z

http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/work-and-volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/ceremonies-volunteers/-/63864/fhlcpx/index.html

I just filled out my application as a performer, going to show them my stuff if they wanna see it...

(might not be able to build the snowflake hoops I've been envisioning for years, but it would be interesting to see the inside of an event of this scale!)

X.

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help me fill class

2009-02-03T02:45:19Z

Hi there,

I've been lurking here for a while and have made about 8 hoops. I'm getting pretty good at waist hooping so I've decided it's time to take a class. I keep looking at Xta's but the times never seem to work for me but now I've found another set of classes starting in January at the Kerrisdale Community Centre. So far I seem to be the only one signed up and don't know how many they need in order not to cancel the class but if 5 or 6 of you could sign up too, that would be great! Or your beginner friends. :)

Here's the link. (And, no, I am not the teacher looking for students.)

http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/Kerrisdale/website/safariactivitysearch_basic.cfm?actid=166714

Hope to see you there. I'll be the one concentrating too hard to talk.

Julie

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SATURDAY CIRCUS JAN 24th (date mistake in previous post)

2009-01-29T17:30:54Z

i don't know about every one else but i am itchin to get outside. today is lookin great and hopefully next saturday will be just as nice. i am heading down there rain or shine. does anyone know what sort of shape is robson square in?
hopefully see you there. i will be bringing i pod dockin station with re-chargeable batteries and i pod. bring your i pods!
i will also be bringing down 3 of my led hula hoops to play with should be there around 3 ish

Yes they are best appreciated in the dark and i may try to make it down to trout lake next tuesday, jan 27 (depends on work)
i will probably also be going out to a club (not sure which one yet) to hoop jan 29 (thursday) it will be early as that is usually the only time they will let us in.

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FLOWMOTION return to Canada for 2 nights - hooper friendly band!!! :)

2009-01-23T02:43:03Z

Bonfire Music & Events Presents... and SERIOUSLY folks, if EVER there was a band you MUST see NOW while the venues are intimate & the tickets are cheap... THESE GUYS ARE THAT BAND!!!

Seattle, Washington's PREMIER live act

FLOWMOTION

Friday February 6

The Ocean Port Hotel & Bar
37991 Second Ave.
Squamish, BC
604.892.3422

Doors at 9:00 pm - Show starts at 10:00 pm

$10 advance tickets available Wednesday January 21 at The Ocean Port, Zulu Records & Highlife Records
$15 at the door

Saturday February 7 - Keither's 37th Birthday Bash

The Fairview Pub
898 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
604.872.1262

Doors at 9:00 pm - Show starts at 10:00 pm

$15 advance tickets available Wednesday January 21 at Zulu Records & Highlife Records
$20 at the door

Hidden beneath the bows of the Northwest evergreens is found Flowmotion, one of Seattle's most distinctly diverse rock bands. This is an act that fails to fall into an easily packaged genre, succeeds in defying stereotypes, and throws one hell of a party no matter what city, town or festival the five-piece band happens to land in.

Flowmotion is a name well known in the Seattle live music scene and becoming increasingly familiar up and down the West Coast, yet largely unheard of throughout much of the country. The band has managed to remain in the "best-kept-secret" vault of the live music scene, all the while honing a live show that often exceeds the size of the stage they might find themselves performing on. A Flowmotion show is a swooping ride through the fingers of rock fueled solely on the expert musicianship of its five parts, producing a sound that's unmistakably huge.

The Flowmotion name has been in existence since 2001 under the creative eye of founder, guitarist and lead vocalist Josh Clauson - the only member of the band's original lineup. At a time when the future of Flowmotion was uncertain, the front man found himself at a show featuring a Seattle-based (via Spokane) jazz fusion outfit called BeeCraft, he knew he'd found the sound he'd been searching for before the band even finished its set. It was only a matter of time before Clauson would envelope the entirety of BeeCraft into the Flowmotion lineup.

The most recent addition to the Flowmotion lineup came last year in the form of guitarist RL Heyer, who brought to the already talented band an arsenal of rock licks. While Flowmotion always had a multi-genre attack hidden in its quiver, Heyer's skill set allows the band to transition from downright booty shaking funk to fist-pumping rock before the packed dance floor knows what hit them. When their show is in full swing, Clauson and Heyer's guitars converse pleasantly and aggressively, often escalating to arena rock levels while at the same time creating the sort of soundscapes typically reserved for the likes of Pink Floyd.

It's nearly impossible to mention the name Flowmotion in the Pacific Northwest without bringing forth a mention of Summer Meltdown, the annual music and camping festival the band has hosted for nearly a decade. As the years have slipped by, the band has watched the annual gathering grow from a backyard bash to one of the region's most well-attended summer festivals - a celebration that's expected to bring as many as 4,000 revelers to the foothills of the Cascade Mountains this summer. While Flowmotion has always been the headliner at the festival, they've also shared the stage with national bands including Bill Frisell, Vince Herman, Garaj Mahal, Zilla, Bassnectar, Yard Dogs Road Show. 2008's lineup is the strongest to date featuring Tea Leaf Green, Buckethead, Everyone Orchestra, Blue Turtle Seduction, On the One, Delta Nove and 20 other of the Northwest's favorite regional bands.

There are many music fans in the Northwest and beyond who will remember Flowmotion from their years of touring and festival appearances and expect the same band as they heard in the early part of this decade. While the spirit around which Clauson built the band is very much alive, the sound has evolved with Flowmotion incorporating more rock edginess without forgetting the dance floor grooves that have brought them this far. Whereas Clauson previously authored most of the Flowmotion repertoire, songwriting duties have since been delegated amongst the band resulting in set lists that skip across the spectrum reminding listeners of Zeppelin at some moments and Parliament at others.

It's been a steady climb for Flowmotion over the past decade, but it seems like the Northwest is going to have to give up its secret and let everyone in on what Flowmotion brings to the table - and the dance floor.

Check out some of their AMAZING live video at www.flowmotion.net

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Free Poi Class this Saturday, Jan 24!

2009-01-21T08:52:59Z

Hey everyone!

I know it isn't hooping, and I don't want to hijack the Saturday Circus, but if you're at all sensitive to the cold, interested in spinning poi on a Saturday afternoon, and going to be in the neighbourhood, I'm offering a free poi class at the Roundhouse this Saturday from 2-3:30 pm. I'll squeeze as much material as possible into the time we have together, but it will also be a great place for you to ask questions and meet other poi people! Class officially starts the following week, and goes for ten weeks. All my info is here: http://www.nightanddaydance.com/poi/

See some of you there maybe!

David

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SATURDAY CIRCUS JAN 17th

2009-01-20T17:56:01Z

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Hoop Dance Classes on the Drive

2009-01-19T03:37:31Z

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to give you a heads up about a new class series I am doing starting in February! This is a great opportunity for people that can't make Xta's weekday classes, or want to work on choreography and the "dance-y" side of hooping.

SPIRAL SOURCE HOOP DANCE - Winter Series 2009
Sundays
February 1st 2009 - March 8th 2009
@ Drive Dance Centre
(1839 Commercial Drive / between 2nd+3rd)
Vancouver BC

Beginner: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Intermediate: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Only $75 pre-registration (before Jan.31/09)
($80 day of registration, if spaces available)

This exciting 6 week series will teach you various hoop dance moves with fluid transitions in a vibrant DANCE CLASS setting! In addition to being amazingly fun, these hoop dance classes will help focus your mind, improve your sense of musicality, and activate your creative flow! A guaranteed workout, this class will improve your cardio, tone core muscles, and add definition to your arms. Hoop Dance is a great way to express yourself, get in shape, and feel radiant! Hoops will be provided.

Some Notes:
Starting early February, Spiral Source will be offering Hoop Dance PROGRESSIVE classes @ the Drive Dance Centre for 6 consecutive Sundays. This exciting NEW format will enable you to build your movement vocabulary week by week, and expand your dancing abilities. Spiral Source is also offering beginner AND intermediate classes within this format. If you are unsure which class is right for you, feel free to call Laura at 778-554-3584 to discuss specific class content.

For registration please call:
Drive Dance Centre
604-762-4232
www.drivedancecentre.com

For more info check out:
www.SpiralSource.net

Yeah Hooping!
Much Love,
Laura of Spiral Source

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LED HULA HOOPS

2009-01-13T19:12:52Z

just wondering if any body would be interested in buying some re-chargeable LED hula hoops made in vancouver, approx. $140 with charger. 8 colors with 20 LED lights (rainbow) and 3/4 inch pipe!!! (the pipe size is the best part!!) post on here/private msg me if interested. will deliver/pick up
Here are the pics of the 18 LED prototype, the new ones will be more evely spaced between the lights and have 20 LED's
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/dog812/hoops/IMG_0815.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/dog812/hoops/IMG_0814.jpg[/IMG]

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ChristaHoops weekly classes - single month registration now open!

2009-01-01T11:06:29Z

Hi gang! Happy New Year!

Winter sessions will be starting up next week, and there are still spaces available (lots on Mondays, less on Wednesdays).

All classes are at the Dance Centre downtown at the corner of Davie and Granville St, in a giant studio with great mirrors and lots of space to move around - a maximum of 10 students registered in each session means that you will receive a lot of individual attention!

Mondays 8:00-9:00pm
Jan 5 - Apr 27 $275 for 17 classes
Jan 5 - Feb 23 $135 for 8 classes
Jan 5 - 26 $70 for 4 classes
Feb 2 - 23 $70 for 4 classes
March 2 - April 27 $150 for 9 classes
Mar 2 - 30 $88 for 5 classes
Apr 6 - 27 $70 for 4 classes

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
Jan 7 - Apr 29 $275 for 17 classes
Jan 7 - Feb 25 $135 for 8 classes
Jan 7 - 28 $70 for 4 classes
Feb 4 - 25 $70 for 4 classes
Mar 4 - Apr 29 $150 for 9 classes
Mar 4 - 25 $70 for 4 classes
Apr 1- 29 $88 for 5 classes

Have 5 friends who want to try hooping? Group discounts are available! Dropins, if space permits, are $20 and include the use of my hoops during the session.

Visit the Calendar page at http://christahoops.com for more details, and then email me at christahoops@gmail.com to register!

X.

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Fire dancers/ fire hoopers wanted for New year's Eve

2008-12-28T23:34:10Z

Hi, I saw this posting on Craigslist. It pays $150.

Fire Dancer Needed for New Years (Vancouver)
Reply to: gigs-971831091@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-12-28, 2:34AM PST

Hi there,

A New Years Event in downtown Vancouver is in search of Fire Dancers or Fire Hoola dancers that can wow a crowd for a short set on New Years Eve Dec 31st. It pays cash at the end of your set and your free to do whatever you wish afterwards. Very receptive crowd and a central location. Great time garaunteed.

IF YOU AND OR ANYONE YOU KNOW CAN DELIVER THE GOODS THEN PLEASE SEND US A BRIEF...VERY VRIEF BIO & PICTURE ASAP, THANKS

gigs-971831091@craigslist.org

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Fire or LED Performers for Solstice show wanted

2008-12-14T17:36:31Z

Hello everyone!

The CinderBellas have room for a few more performers for a spectacular fire show at Granville Island's Winter Solstice Lantern procession December 21.

We have a fabulous location with some really unique landscape features too work with, indoor practice space, live music for the show, a giant fire sculpture and a green room. All levels of performers are welcome and all fire tools are welcome.

This is a community event. While there is no money, we get to put on a 15 minute show at a breath taking location and be part of a magical event. Fuel and green room munchies will be provided.

If you would like to be a part of the show or have questions please email us at cinderbellas@gmail.com

If you are interested in performing, we need you to attend the practice on Wednesday December 17. This is where it all comes together. We know everyone is busy and the Thursday practice is optional.

For practices we have a rooms booked at False Creek Community center from 7-9pm.
* Wednesday December 17 (Lind Hall room) Mandatory practice *
Thursday December 18 (Lind Hall room)

Emily

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Sweet Deal for Fall Classes, and Winter's EarlyBird Registration Deadline approaching fast!

2008-11-22T19:29:53Z

Hi everyone! For those of you not on my email list, here are the details on some deals I'm currently offering:

Early Bird Registration for Winter
November 30 is the final day to register at the Early Bird pricing for Dance Centre weekly classes in the New Year.

Mondays 8:00-9:00pm (note the time change from Fall classes that are currently starting at 8:30pm)
Jan 5 - Apr 27
Earlybird price: $255 for 17 classes

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
Jan 7 - Apr 29
Earlybird price: $255 for 17 classes

Registration for complete sessions (January - April) will continue through mid December at $275 for 17 classes. If spaces are still available after that point, I will post pricing and dates for four-week segments. Before you register, please take the time to visit the Calendar page at http://christahoops.com to read my cancellation and refund policy.

Sweet Fall Deal
There are four weeks left in the Fall weekly classes at the Dance Centre, and spaces are available! Register for four weeks for $60 - that's $15 per class, the same pricing as the EarlyBird discounts for the Winter session. This is a great opportunity to get back into hooping, add some sparkle into the grey days of Vancouver in the Fall, and give yourself a break from holiday stress! If you have friends who have been curious about hoop classes, this is their chance to try it out at a low price: new students can use my hoops for free during this session!

Mondays 8:30-9:30pm
Nov 24 - Dec 15 $60 for 4 classes

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
Nov 26 - Dec 17 $60 for 4 classes

Already registered in Fall classes, but having trouble making it out every week? Remember that you can send a friend to take your space at no charge (and they can use my hoops for free, too!).

Hooping for Hunger
My fundraiser for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank has already raised $60 through four hoop orders, thanks to Gail, Natasha, Lindsay and Nicky! This cash donation will become the equivalent of $180 through the bulk-food-buying power of the Food Bank, hooray!

Order a custom hoop between now and December 31, and I will donate $5 to the GVFB. Each custom hoop (starting price is $50) normally includes a $10 credit to be used towards a future class or second hoop. If you would like to support the Food Bank too, let me know and I will convert this credit to cash and make a donation of $15 to help feed individuals and families in the Lower Mainland who are struggling to put healthy food on their tables.

If you are planning to order a hoop as a gift this holiday season, please give me at least two weeks notice! (that would be December 11 for hoops guaranteed to be ready for Dec 25) Cross-Canada shipping is available via Greyhound, but be sure to check out their holiday cut-off dates too! You can check rates online using their calculator - plan for a 2lb hoop in the Oversize catagory, shipping from Vancouver, or let me know if you'd like help figuring that out!

That's all for now! Email me at christahoops@gmail.com to register for classes or order hoops, and we'll make arrangements for either PayPal invoicing or a cash delivery.

Happy Hooping!

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anyone hooping today?

2008-11-22T18:49:26Z

the weather seems quite nice, and i'm craving a circus!

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Rainstorm? Brainstorm!

2008-11-15T23:16:16Z

Hey Folks,

Now that the rains of November are upon us, and our beloved dancefloor under Robson Street is no longer accessible, shall we bounce around some ideas for a place to hoop on Saturday afternoons?

Criteria:

1. big, flat, and nice
2. covered
3. accessible by public transit
4. power outlet available
5. visible to the public

I won't last until spring without hooping!

Dave

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Sunny Saturday Circus!

2008-10-31T17:20:34Z

I'll be heading downtown, aiming for 2pmish, with the PBOP and hoops in tow.... hopefully we'll be able to squeeze out some space not too far from our plug-in on the Gallery Cafe patio at the Vancouver Art Gallery!

See you there :)

X.

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ChristaHoops classes and Hoop Shop news

2008-10-19T17:43:52Z

Hi gang!

I've got space in my Fall sets on both Mondays (8:30-9:30pm) and Wednesdays (8-9pm) at the Dance Centre.. $70 for four consecutive weeks, or $20 for a drop-in. Winter 2009 (and Spring/Summer and Fall!) session dates and prices are up on the Calendar page at http://christahoops.com - EarlyBird pricing in effect until Nov 30!

To raise money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, I am donating $5 from every custom hoop order made between now and Dec 31, 2008. Custom hoops start at $50, and include a $10 credit towards a class, private, or second hoop. If you would like to support the GVFB as well, you can let me know that you would like to donate your credit, and I will give the Food Bank $15.. which they can magically transform into $45 worth of groceries to help feed people in the Lower Mainland who need a hand! Cool, eh?

Details on ordering hoops can be found on the HoopShop page at http://christahoops.com or you can contact me to register for classes at christahoops@gmail.com

Happy hooping!

X.

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Work Less Party Masquerade Ball tonight!

2008-10-19T00:50:38Z

sorry, folks. i meant to post this earlier, but there was all that tribe downtime and then i forgot.

there is usually some good music to hoop to at these events, and some kind of space for hooping. conrad mentioned something about a dedicated stage for hooping.

in any case, there are always lots of great costumes and fun times.

*--- Work Less Party PARTY --- Saturday, October 18th ---

*The Masquerade Ball is the wildest, sexiest event of the year. Everything you've done this summer up to this point was a warm up. There's a hot line-up and big plans for this big shakedown before winter comes.. . Check 'er out in video:
http://www.worklessparty.org/party/party.htm

Indeed, this is community events at it's finest... . If there is something that you would like to contribute to the event or *vOlunteer* (show 'em yer stuff on the bar/entry, folks)-- contact Andrea Curtis at andrea@worklessparty.org. We've got lots of room, and y'all have plenty of skills. Calling performers, hoola hoopers, body artists, food vendors, information tables.
Bring it on, aii?! Here is some of the cream on the line-up so far.. .

FreeFlow
DJ Timothy Wisdom
Fur Bearing Animals
Little Woo Burlesque & XOX Temple
JungianSlip
DJ Bee Winter
Body Painting Competition ($1600 in prizes)
Spanking Booth
/
//Tickets available at/
WLP office (2250 Commercial Dr)
Co-op Bookstore (1391 Commercial Dt)
Spartacus Books ( 684 E Hastings)
Our Community Bikes (Corner of Main and 17th)
* Juju Salon and Spa (823 Davie Street)*
Or at the door, of course... . (come early for 'em!)

*To purchase tickets online click here:*
http://www.worklessparty.org/party/party.htm
/Deadline for *online* advance tickets is Friday, Oct 17. There will be a "Will Call" for advance ticket pick up at the front door Sat, Oct 18./

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Hello

2008-10-04T17:31:08Z

I am a beginning hooper from Ohio. My husband and I are here in Vancouver on extended stay for business. I am interested in meeting hoopers in the area. Tribe is unreliable, but please message me if you would like to establish contact, I will send you my email address.

Cheers,
St. Indigo Black
"Danger Bunnie"

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I'm away for the next three Saturdays... but the Circus goes on!

2008-10-03T21:29:46Z

I've got a waterpolo tourney this weekend, teaching knitting workshops next weekend, and heading home for Thanksgiving the weekend after that... but THEN I will be most desperately happy to come back and hoop with y'all!

Anyone able to bring music and hoops to share for the next few weeks? I'll be back Oct 18...

X.

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Special Saturday Birthday Circus!

2008-09-20T20:27:45Z

Sep 19 is my bday, so on Sep 20, I'd like to celebrate with y'all, circus-style!

2-4pm at the usual area at the Vancouver Art Gallery

1 - bring yourself
2 - bring skill toys
3 - bring some nibblies to share for a bday picnic!

Come if you can! I know some folk are out of town (honeymoons, juggling fests, moving to Australia) but hopefully lots of y'all can show up to help me celebrate 36!

(0h, due to current complete lack of place to go in case of rain... full-on rain means I won't be there! Vancouver rain ain't as fun as warm, hard-core Tokyo rain... bday circus to be post-poned 'til a sunny Sat after Thanksgiving!)

X.

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Earthdance Saturday

2008-09-13T03:49:04Z

i will be bringing some hoops to Earthdance tomorrow if anyone else wants to join in.

http://vancouver.tribe.net/event/Earthdance-Vancouver-Sept1213-new-after-party/vancouver-bc/8f36251a-e382-4ed2-88ac-5456830781b4

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Robson Square redevelopment.. what's happening (maybe)...

2008-09-13T02:42:26Z

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=143871&page=7

This forum has an interesting discussion, sounds like people who are in the loop. I couldn't find any direct links on Google to an actual public consultation process re: revamp, but it looks like the current work is just repairs.

Woot!

X.

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Call out to Victoria hoopers

2008-09-12T12:37:10Z

Hi!

I'm landing in Victoria tonite and am looking for the Vic hoopers.

Where? When? Who?

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I'm away for the next three Saturdays....

2008-08-31T07:59:07Z

... so y'all will have to organize the Circus yourselves :)

Have lovely weeks, and I'll see you in mid-September!

X.

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Last day for discounted Early Bird registration in ChristaHoops fall classes!

2008-08-18T09:56:33Z

For any of you who aren't on my regular email list (or those of you who are, but might have glossed past this) - today (Monday) is the last day to register for the Early Bird pricing!

Weekly classes are held at The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St (corner of Davie and Granville) and registration is handled via email.
Mondays 8:30-9:30pm
Sep 8 - Dec 15, no class Oct 17 $210 for 14 classes Early Bird price $190

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
Sep 10 - Dec 17, no classOct 22 & 29 $195 for 13 classes Early Bird price $175

Save $20 from the full session price when you register and complete payment by August 18th.
If spaces are still available, short term registration will be processed between August 18 and 21 at $70 for four week sets.
Set and session prices do not include hoops.
Single class drop-ins are $20, include the use of my hoops, and are filled on a first-come basis at the studio.

If you want to pay cash for a space in the fall, you can find me at Three Bags Full today (Monday) from 11:30-6, or at the Dance Centre before or after the 8-9pm class. If you would like to use PayPal, send funds to me at christahoops@gmail.com with a note of the weekday you would like to register for... not familiar with PayPal? Toss an email to christahoops@gmail.com and I'll send you a super-simple invoice that will include a direct link to use with a credit card.

I'm going to be out of town from August 23rd to September 7, so I will only be able to process email/Paypal registration during that time. If cash is your only option, get in touch via email and we'll try to figure something out!

WootHoop!

X.

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Its Saturday, and I'm late...

2008-08-09T20:51:25Z

... but I am still heading down to the Circus! Hope to see some of you there.. I'll prob arrive around 2:30ish, try to make it through the rain until 4! If you don't see me on the sidewalk, look downstairs - if there is cover underground at the rink, I may be using it (check both sides of the construction zone if you don't see me right away!

X.

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8/8/8 world hoop day plans

2008-08-09T09:55:17Z

what shall we do this year? another potluck picnic? it was fabulously fun last year.

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ChristaHoops August Newsletter

2008-08-04T18:54:11Z

(for those of you not on my email lists...)

In this newsletter: last one-day workshop for 2008, early bird discounts on fall weekly classes, World Hoop Day plans, Hoop Shop news, and more!

Hoop Play at the Roundhouse
Sunday, August 17, 9-11am at The Roundhouse
Designed for beginners but all levels are welcome, this workshop is $38 if you bring your own hoop, or you can pay an additional $5 rental fee on the day of the workshop to use one of my hoops. Take home a hoop after the workshop for $10 off the regular rate of $50! Registration is through the Roundhouse, and their cancellation and refund policy will apply to these workshops. Register online at http://roundhouse.ca or call (604) 713-1800. The Roundhouse is located at 181 Roundhouse Mews, at the corner of Davie and Pacific St in Yaletown.
This is the last one for 2008 - watch for more sessions in Spring and Summer 2009!

Early Bird discounts for Fall weekly classes
Weekly classes are held at The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St (corner of Davie and Granville) and registration is handled via email.
Mondays 8:30-9:30pm
Sep 8 - Dec 15, no class Oct 17 $210 for 14 classes Early Bird price $190

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
Sep 10 - Dec 17, no classOct 22 & 29 $195 for 13 classes Early Bird price $175

Save $20 from the full session price when you register and complete payment before August 18th.
If spaces are still available, short term registration will be processed between August 18 and 21 at $70 for four week sets.
Set and session prices do not include hoops.
Single class drop-ins are $20, include the use of my hoops, and are filled on a first-come basis at the studio.

World Hoop Day 888
All around the globe, hoopers get together on World Hoop Day to share the joy and delight we feel while hooping. Last year's beach picnic on 7/7/07 was AMAZING - 30-40 hoopers (plus bystanders who joined in) met at English Bay with our picnic blankets, tasty treats, upbeat music and armloads of hoops to share.. it was a beautiful evening!

This year, we're doing it all over again! Join other Vancouver Hoopers (and visitors from out-of-town) on August 8, 2008 as we celebrate World Hoop Day. 7:30pm onwards, at English Bay (near the intersections of Davie, Denman and Beach/Pacific Ave) - we'll be somewhere within sight of the entrance to the beach at this point. Last year our space was on the grass a little west of the entrance, right beside the SeaWall so lots of vistors were able to interrupt their evening stroll for a little hooping!

Bring a blanket and some of your favourite picnic food to share with a few others (you don't need to feed 40 folks - last year there was plenty to go around!)

For more details, visit the discussion thread at the Vancouver Hoopers tribe:
http://tribes.tribe.net/vancouverhoopers/thread/47dd0b85-7f49-4646-82b8-5073ec04c52c

Hoop Shop
New in the hoop shop: black and brown 3/4" textured tape. If you've always wanted a grippy hoop, but didn't love the day-glo colours, this option is for you! I've already made a dark green hoop with brown tape for a student, and it looks grand!
NOTE THESE DATES: I will be out of the country (Japan! Oo!) from Aug 23rd to Sep 7, so the final date for summer hoop orders is Tuesday Aug 19th, pickup by Thursday Aug 21st, and any other orders made before Tuesday Sep 9 will be availble for pickup on Saturday Sep 13.

Saturday Circus
I couldn't leave out a mention of my favourite weekly event! Summertime is the perfect season for hooping in public, and every Saturday between 2-4pm, the Vancouver Hoopers (and poi-spinners, jugglers, unicyclists, diablo artists, etc) get together at the Vancouver Art Gallery to play on the sidewalk in front of the Gallery Cafe steps. I bring music and hoops (and poi, and juggling gear) to share, so it is an easy place for you to stop by and play for a bit... family members are welcome, too - we often have wee ones playing with smaller hoops or learning to toss a single juggling ball, and we'll try to coax any non-hooping partners into a skill-toy activity so everyone can be included in the fun!

Love is in the.. hoop?
I wanted to mention the upcoming wedding of two of my longest hooping students: they met in my class, and it was lovely watching their friendship and romance grow! Congratulations, Dave and Christine! May your marriage be joyful and hoop-full (though I can't really imagine it any other way!)

A second love story is my own: while hooping at a Saturday Circus, I met a juggler... and met him again a few months later while hooping at the Friday night ballroom dancing (not on this year) and then we had our first date on BC Day, 2007! Today is my one-year anniversary of being with Chris, and I am blissfully happy (and wrapping up this newsletter so we can head out for a day at Harrison Hot Springs)

May hooping bring you joy, peace, relief, and happiness! Hoop on!

Christa

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Non-fire performers wanted.. pass it on!

2008-08-04T07:51:50Z

I'm cross-posting this from the main Hula Hooping tribe.. note that I do NOT have anything to do with this, haven't heard directly from anyone involved, just thought I'd share the info.. I'm not free that night, but if any of you are, have a good time!

X.

I'm a bit of a newb here. Just helping a friend hire performers and
thought this was a good place to start. ~ Derek)

Fire-free performers wanted. Incidental / crowd wandering
entertainment for the World's Ultimate (Frisbee) Championships party.
Know somebody not on this list? Pass it on!

* Saturday, August 9th
* 9 pm â€" 1 am
* at UBC in the new Olympic Hockey Arena
* $150 payment

* CONTACT Will with a brief description of skills / bio:
hibackhand@yahoo.ca

Solo performers probably best. NOT fire based: Juggler? Glow Hoop?
Clown? Balloon Artist? Mime? ??? Something visual as there will be
music (etc) entertainment all night on the main stage at one end. So
far there are stilt walkers and me (Derek) doing poi (glow / flag /
and I am also making some Frisbee poi!). Some different skills would
be best but who knows ...

$150 to wander around, have fun, perform, and drink some free beer?
Price may be negotiable if you have the experience / talent. 3 or 4
people wanted.

More details? Ask Will if you have specifics requirements or
questions but the party is being held in the new hockey arena and
2,000 to 3,000 people are expected. There is a stage at one end where
music and dancing will be taking place. Salsa / Bhangra / Rock / Folk
/ etc. The rink is divided into sections with games, main stage with
dance floor, and a beer garden. There is no stated theme but if you
can work Frisbees into your act I am sure it would be a hit with this
crowd. :) (No - that is not required).
posted by:

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Saturday Circus comes home...

2008-08-02T16:19:47Z

I'll be heading down to the Vancouver Art Gallery this afternoon, aiming for 2ishpm, with Big Pink and some hoops and juggling and poi to share... come play!

Lately we've been packing up pretty quick around 4pm, so if you're arriving late, you may need to make your own circus :)

X.

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Are you a fire spinner?

2008-08-01T22:21:05Z

I'm currently looking for a (non-hoop related) job a came across this request for a photo shoot:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/tfr/778353362.html

Not sure what a fire spinner is but if anyone is interested, help yourself. :)

Julie
PS Anyone know any cool jobs for someone with, what feels like, a million years PC support experience?

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Gathering on Wednesday evenings

2008-07-31T22:11:10Z

Hi everyone! Well it has been way to long and I know I said I would bring Ayla down to meet everyone but life gets crazy with a baby.
Any-ho a few friends are going to start gathering at Heather Park Wednesday evenings probably around 6pm, as long is it is not raining, so if anyone would like to join us it would be great to see you again.
Ayla and I will be truck’n down to David Lam Park this evening so hope to see some of you cool folks there.

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This Saturday's Circus may be spread out...

2008-07-16T01:35:51Z

... many of us will be inside the fence at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, hooping away to various incredible performers from around the world. I expect to be layering on the sunscreen so I can dance all day long!

Anyone planning to do the Art Gallery thing still? The usual music sources (me, Dave) won't be around, but make plans of your own and have a wonderful day!

See you next week :)

X.

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Pemberton?

2008-07-16T01:26:45Z

Just wondering if any other hoopers are heading up to the Pemberton Music Festival. I am trying to decide whether to bring a hoop or two up with me. I will not be bringing my LED hoop with, as I cannot lock it up. I am leaning towards not bringing any hoops actually - I am just not sure what the vibe is going to be out there.
Any thoughts?? Anybody bringing their hoops out?
~H

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Clothed Saturday Circus

2008-07-12T03:07:39Z

.. though it might be nicer to be unclothed at Wreck, as it is supposed to be so warm!

I'll be packing hoops and the PBoP and Big Pink down to the Art Gallery for 2pm, with sunscreen slapped on and a load of icewater tucked away in my shady bag for some cool rehydration throughout the day! Come dance :)

X.

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wreck beach day - this saturday

2008-07-12T00:54:04Z

hey guys and girls,

i'm planning on heading out to wreck tomorrow, with extra hoops if anyone wants to join. we'll probably get there in the early afternoon.

info on wreck beach day here: http://www.wreckbeach.org/

(sandcastle building, kite flying, body painting!!!...not to mention sun and sand and lovely peoples...)

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BONFIRE Music Festival 2008 - HOOPERS PARADISE!!! :)

2008-07-06T19:58:14Z

Hey all.

BC'S hoopiest little music festival is back for its 4th year this August... so get yer arse up to the Sunshine Coast and BRING YOUR HOOPS!!!

BONFIRE Music Festival 2008

3 magical days of music, camping & celebration!

Friday August 22 ~ Sunday August 24

Lions Park
Garden Bay - Sunshine Coast, BC

Confirmed artists thus far...

THEMASSES
FREEFLOW
CANADIAN BEAUTY
RELENTLESS COUCHMEN
RABNETT 5
BAKED POTATO
DON ALDER
MARK PETERSEN BAND
MATT ROBERTSON & COOL STICK
TY WEST

... and many more to come in the following weeks!

Tickets (GST included in all ticket prices)

Weekend Passes (includes camping & parking)

$75.00 + s/c advance
$90.00 at the gates

Day Passes (do not include camping & parking)

Friday August 22

$25.00 + s/c advance
$30.00 at the gates

Saturday August 23

$35.00 + s/c advance
$40.00 at the gates

Sunday August 24

$25.00 + s/c advance
$30.00 at the gates

**overnight camping passes will be available to day ticket purchasers at the gates for $5.00 per camper - subject to availability**

Tickets AVAILABLE NOW at www.bonfirefestival.com AND the following street outlets:

Zulu Records (Vancouver West)
Highlife Records (East Vancouver)
Beat Street Records (Downtown Vancouver)

Chemistry Clothing (Gibsons)
MELOMania Music (Roberts Creek)
420 Hemp Shop (Sechelt)
Oak Tree Market (Madeira Park)

Thanks everyone!

www.bonfirefestival.com

WOOT WOOT!!!

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! :)

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Not sleet nor snow nor rain... nothing keeps a Saturday Circus down!

2008-07-05T15:36:54Z

i don't care what the weather forecast says, I'm'a still heading to the Art Gallery for 2pmish to hoop and juggle and perhaps unicycle! If the skies open up, then we can head underground to the rink at Robson Square... and if the construction down there has gotten to the point of EVERYTHING being closed off, then we can figure something else out :)

Come play!

(won't it be a nice change to be able to hoop without wearing coats of sunscreen and getting all overheated?)

X.

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Saturday Circus goes to the Jazz Fest this weekend, Sunday too!

2008-06-26T23:05:23Z

Hot and sunny is the forecast for both days, so bring sunscreen, water, and shade!

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival takes over the Roundhouse and David Lam Park, on Pacific between Davie and Drake.

Performer lineup for the outdoor stage is here: http://www.coastaljazz.ca/index.cfm?page_id=98&view=VENUE&venue_id=43
First show each day is at noon, last act starts at 8pm. The groups selected for this stage tend to be very accessible and dance-worthy.. and great for hooping!

If the stage is set up as usual, there will be an excellent space for hooping just to the street-side of the stage - no one sits here, because they all want to watch the performers, so it is a great area for us to dance around with hoops, play with poi and juggling toys! The fence along the side and backstage area is a great place to drop your gear, lock up bikes, set up shade, etc... there IS still a chance of belongings going missing, with so many people wandering through, so plan accordingly!

Saturday I plan to get there no later than 3, possibly closer to 2 (I need to cat-sit after waterpolo in the morning, not sure how long that will take) and stay for most of the afternoon and evening.... Sunday possibly the same if I can postpone a transfer-of-house-lease meeting!

Please come and play, and bring more hoopers or wannabes! I'll have at least 15 hoops with me to share, and it will be an awesome day :)

X.

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Saturday Circus made the national news!!

2008-06-20T18:44:49Z

Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the Wham-O hula hoop... and my parents were watching the 11pm CTV news with Lloyd Robertson and saw a little piece they did - along with vintage footage, they used some of the shots from our CTV feature last summer, so Melly, Phil, and Cyndi were all on there (yeah, me too...)... woot! No credit, of course, but that's okay :)

If you want to see it, go to CTV's website and scroll down to "see the latest news with Lloyd Robertson"... I don't know if they keep archives, but June 19 is there.. we're in part 3 of their video clips from last night's news.

And, tomorrow is Circus day! I'll be there with Big Pink and the PBOP, rolling in around 2pm. I've heard we've got at least one out-of-towner coming to join us, so be sure to come out and play!

X.

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A very special Circus this Saturday...

2008-06-12T17:58:04Z

So, last weekend I was away because my sister was getting married... we had an awesome time up near Williams Lake, had an honorary Saturday-Circus-extension up there, and the wedding was delightful!

THIS Saturday, Heather and Billy (my sis and new bro-in-law) are coming to Vancouver, and are particularly looking forward to playing with us at the Art Gallery - Billy has been working on his poi moves (we had him spinning fire as part of the post-ceremony party), and Heather has been dabbling with hoops and poi and juggling.

I would love for all of you to come out this Saturday and help me make this a huge, amazing celebration - whether you're celebrating their new marriage, celebrating June, celebrating your joy in hooping... anything and everything would be great!

I'll be there at 2pm.. we'll probably be whisking them away for dinner pretty soon after 4pm,. 'cause Heather's got a special surprise planned for Billy that starts at 7... but at 2 we'll have music and hooping and juggling and everything! If the weather is on the wetter side, the party will just move underground to Robson Square.

Come play!

X.

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Looking for Hoop Performers for June 19th

2008-06-04T19:42:37Z

Hello Everyone,

I'm going to be hooping in a performance on June 19th, and we are looking for 3 other hoopers to join us.

There will be 3 rehearsals (first one is Sunday, June 8th at 4:30pm) and the actual performance on Thursday, June 19th is 5 1/2 minutes (two songs).

We will be dressed in 80's theme costumes, and will just run out and do our thing, alongside 80 other performers doing things like juggling and trampoline stunts.

This is a paying gig. There is also a costume budget on top of this, and we will be responsible for putting together our own costumes.

If you are interested or would like more details, send me a message, or email Travis at travis@vancouvercircusschool.ca

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Saturday Circus goes on...

2008-06-04T19:30:15Z

... even though I'm going to be away at my sis' wedding! I do believe that the lovely Dave and Christine are planning to attend and will be hauling music, so make time in your weekend plans to come shake it at the Art Gallery... most folks are showing up for 2:30-4ish, and stay later if it is gloriously sunny!

I'll see you in two weeks :)

X.

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Time for another sunny Saturday Circus!

2008-05-31T16:31:03Z

I might be busting out the Hoop Cart O Goodness along with the Purple Bag of Phun, so make sure you come join us at the Vancouver Art Gallery cafe steps between 2 and 4pm... all genres of skill toys welcome, and all levels of hoopers really ought to come out and play!!

:)

X.

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Burn at Kits Beach is On Tonight!!!!

2008-05-23T02:16:31Z

Come play tonight! At Kits beach. Meet up on the secluded side of the beach, the farthest spot away from the pool - The North end of the beach.

I'm going at 8 or 8:30.

See you there :-)

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Fire Hoop Making Workshop with the CinderBellas

2008-05-22T23:32:20Z

It's the moment you've all been waiting for, and you didn't even know it!

That's right, the CinderBellas are doing a hoop workshop.

Come make yourself a special, spectacular six spoke swirling ring of fire!!!!

Sunday June 8 at 2:00 P.M
Cost $180.00 everything included (and you don't have to worry about shipping it)
We even offer a collapsible option! WOW!

Save the date and your pennies!
More details coming shortly.

If you can't wait, email Heather at onrushinglife@gmail.com

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Fire Hoop workshop - more info!!!

2008-05-22T14:10:15Z

It's the moment you've all been waiting for, and you didn't even know it!

Come make yourself a special, spectacular six spoke swirling ring of fire!!!!

Hardware make you break out in a sweat? We take orders too!

Sunday June 8 at 2:00 P.M

Cost $180.00 everything included (and you don't have to worry about shipping it)

We even offer a collapsible option! WOW!

Save the date and your pennies!

To Register, Go to Cinderbellas.com or email Cinderbellas@gmail.com

Happy Hooping!!!

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Psi Hoops for sale!!

2008-05-20T20:23:14Z

Hello everybody!

I will be heading to the coast with Wassabi Collective on the weekend of June 6th and will be bringing 3 Psi Hoops for sale!. Please pass the word on to anyone you know who may be interested as Id like to sell all 3 together, or on the same weekend at least.

They have 20 leds each (a mix of dragonfly(mostly) and rainbow.) They are 1" tubing w/42 outside/40 inside diameter. I would like $225 for each of them. They are a year old but have only been used for a handful of short performances. They are also carried around in a bag so are in great condition. The taping for each one is either blue, green or pink. They come with chargers and instructions. They are absolutely amazing, I love them, I am just interested in getting smaller ones.

If you have any questions feel free to message me or post here.

Hope to see you at the shows too either way! Happy Hooping, Nicole

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The best weather EVER... at least so far this year! Saturday Cirus with HEAT!

2008-05-17T06:41:04Z

Okay, I'll have sunscreen to share, but make sure you bring a waterbottle, light layers of clothing, and whatever level of sun or shade tolerance you like - there's space by the wall of the Art Gallery, or you can choose to play underground as well, though I and the PBOP will be hanging with the tunes up top as per usual, collecting freckles under my SPF 50!

See you there... 2ish :)

X.

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Newbie curious about saturday VAG hooping

2008-05-10T08:06:17Z

*waves* hello all...new here, just started hooping last week...

I am wondering what time everyone goes to the gallery to hoop on saturday? I am thinking of going to watch...I won't bring my hoop yet waaaaay to embarrassed for that! :-|
Just started hooping so the most I can do is keep it around my waist and (sort of) walk in a circle...but would be helpful to see how it's done properly and get to know some of you...

Does anyone go to wreck to hoop in the summer?

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Sunshine comes out of the clouds for the Saturday Circus!

2008-05-09T18:03:01Z

So... tonight and tomorrow morning are supposed to be iffy, but the forecast says that 2-4pm (and possibly onwards) is supposed to be SUNNY! Woot!

The Purple Bag of Phun and I will be heading downtown after waterpolo.. so that means I actually tend to roll in just around 2pm, not the 2:30ish that I used to be guilty of... so, come play! My newest patchwork hoop will be making its debut, showing off every colour of tape that I have for use on my hoops-for-sale (including the glitter and prism colours, oo!) and I'll have a handful of other hoops to share, no fear!

Note for all you one-skill people: why not make a resolution to learn something new this summer? Try juggling - I've got gear to loan, or poi spinning - check in with David in the Vancouver Poi tribe to see if he's offering a drop-in lesson at 1pm, or see if someone's got an extra pair you can try out... the more flow-toy skills you have, the larger your repetoire of moves to steal for your hooping! How amazing is that?!

See you tomorrow :)

X.

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tape in victoria?

2008-05-01T05:42:03Z

hey hey hoopers!

so i've got a friend who lives in victoria, who's wanting to tape up some pretty hoops. anyone know where you can buy tape there other than the basic electrical tape colours?

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Purple Bag of Phun (the P-Bop) debuts at the Saturday Circus this week!

2008-04-26T19:27:36Z

Okay, I got a nifty wheelie duffel last Saturday, and it holds Big Pink and all our juggling gear! I'll be wheeling it down all the time from now on, so provided that I don't have any schedule conflicts, I'll be providing the stereo for future playdates!

Please feel free to bring CDs and any portable MP3 player or whatever - it has an aux input, and if I can find the wee cord that goes from headphones out to the input on the stereo, we'll be in business!

I do plan to stop briefly in at the Earth Day festival, but won't delay too long, so I'm aiming to be at Robson Square for 2:30pm at the latest!

Forecast is for sun, up to 18 degrees, and 30% chance of showers. Not too shabby, eh?! Bring your sunscreen!

X.

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Earth Day 2008 Celebration at Jericho

2008-04-22T22:57:21Z

mark your calendars for April 26th. i had so much fun hooping at this event last year!

http://www.evergreen.ca/en/involved/ed_2008.html

... The Earth Day Vancouver Celebration is an opportunity for the public to get hands-on with the Earth, by helping to restore this urban paradise to its natural beauty. Guided by restoration experts from Evergreen and the Jericho Stewardship Group, participants are invited to pitch in to remove habitat-destroying invasive species such as English ivy and spurge laurel, and replace them with native trees and wildflowers Families can help children plant a tiny cedar or Garry oak tree in Jericho Park, under which their great-grandchildren might one day play.

Besides restoration activity, the Earth Day Vancouver Celebration offers free nature tours, a native plant sale, dancing trees on stilts, a mischievous band of roving "invasive species," a participatory Earth Mandala created by Secret Lantern Society, eco-activities for kids, and the worlds first Pedal-Powered Puppet Stage.

And when you're tired of digging, get dancing! The Earth Day Stage, programmed by THE VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL and emceed by DJ Timothy Wisdom, features a diverse high-energy lineup that will have all ages grooving to the spicy world fusion of Tambura Rasa, the joyous energy of the young Kunaka marimba ensemble, the Appalachian grooves of Dyad, and more. The Earth Day Stage runs from 1pm to 5pm....

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Saturday sans snow...

2008-04-20T16:17:27Z

Okay, THAT was interesting weather last night.. but today it is supposed to be cloudy with some sunny breaks, and They say it is very unlikely we'll have any precipitation this afternoon...

So, let's play! I'm going to try hauling Big Pink and a cord around with me and all my hoops this morning, so I got tunes... and if I have another nap in the middle of the afternoon, blame it on watching too many episodes of Project Runway Canada last night (mm, 4:30am?).. :)

X.

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It is Saturday!!! ... and the sun is shining...

2008-04-13T09:37:32Z

Okay, so it says we'll have cloudy breaks by this afternoon, but I'm still okay with that.

Can't wait to see y'all at Robson Square! I may actually even be early this week, 'cause I'm heading downtown soon to play a game of waterpolo at VAC... shoulder and neck rubs will be welcome :)

I won't be packing Big Pink today (too much theft at VAC, HUGE problem) so if any of you ARE able to bring a stereo, that would be truly awesome! I do have a stash of CDs and MP3 players that I pack with me, so I can share the DJ load..

Woot!

X.

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Fall registration for weekly Hoop Play classes is now open!

2008-04-12T03:16:45Z

Many of you have expressed interest in reserving a space in the Fall classes at the Dance Centre, so here are the details:

Mondays, 8:30-9:30 *NOTE NEW TIME* - we've been bumped a half hour later for the fall, but winter classes will return to 8-9pm in January
Sept 8 - Dec 15, no class Oct 27th. 14 sessions for $210

Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00
Sep 10 - Dec 17, no class Oct 22 and 29. 13 sessions for $195

Both nights are all levels with individualized instruction, maximum 10 students.
Registration is first come, first served, and your space will be held when full payment is received.
Students and starving artists can make arrangements for installment payments, but a deposit of $70 for the first month is required to hold your space.
If both sessions are full and there are sufficient numbers on a waitlist, I will try to add a second (later) class on one of the evenings.

Send me an email if you'd like to pay via Paypal, or to make arrangements for a cash payment to ensure your space!

Christa

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anyone have next friday off??

2008-04-10T20:01:16Z

ubc's throwing an outdoor music event next friday april 11th... you gotta buy tickets to actually get into the field, and gotta be a student to buy a ticket, but i figure, its outdoors so who needs to be inside the chain links? i'm sure we could find enough space just outside of the gates to create some hoopin' room... the parking lot just behind the field, the turning loop by the pool.. i don't know, but i'm sure there's space to be found...

here's the line up.

At 1 p.m. the McInnes Field Main Stage opens, featuring performances from Stars, Wintersleep, Five Alarm Funk, The Most Serene Republic, DJ's Neil Hillbrandt + Half Alive,

or check out http://www.amsblockparty.com

anyone interested?

elily

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It is almost Saturday!!!!

2008-04-05T07:28:21Z

I'm totally loving the feeling of being back to regular weekly hooping sessions.. though I'll admit I'm spending as much time working on other circusy things like unicycles and juggling, but I DO love to have the hoop action going, too :)

Who's up for this week? Anyone able to bring tunes? My waterpolo practice is switching to mornings starting this week, so hauling extra gear winds up going even farther around the city... but I can bring Big Pink if I need to!

X.

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