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8/8/8 world hoop day plans

enigmagnet — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:56:26 GMT

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

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Gathering on Wednesday evenings

Dizzy D — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:03:24 GMT

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...

Xta — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:35:51 GMT

... 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?

berri — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:26:45 GMT

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

Xta — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:07:39 GMT

.. 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

enigmagnet — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:54:04 GMT

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!!! :)

Keither — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:31:05 GMT

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!

Xta — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:36:54 GMT

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!

Xta — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:08:31 GMT

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!!

Xta — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:44:49 GMT

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...

Xta — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:58:04 GMT

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

Hope — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:42:37 GMT

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...

Xta — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:29:22 GMT

... 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!

Xta — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:01:50 GMT

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!!!!

Onrushinglife — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:35:37 GMT

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

Onrushinglife — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:32:22 GMT

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!!!

Onrushinglife — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:10:15 GMT

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!!

hulagirl — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:17:38 GMT

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!

Xta — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:41:04 GMT

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

Shannon — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:04:29 GMT

*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!

Xta — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:26:54 GMT

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?

erica — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:04:45 GMT

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!

Xta — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:53:42 GMT

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

enigmagnet — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:20:08 GMT

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...

Xta — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:03:44 GMT

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...

Xta — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:13:07 GMT

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!

Xta — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:16:45 GMT

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??

erica — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:06:31 GMT

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!!!!

Xta — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:46:05 GMT

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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Seattle's FLOWMOTION return to Vancouver this Friday night!

Keither — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:19:02 GMT

Hey everyone!

Here's your regular, show-week, friendly little reminder that this Friday night we are in for AN ABSOLUTE TREAT... as Seattle, Washington's masters of groove rock return to Vancouver once again!

Bonfire Music & Events presents...

The Pacific North-West's fastest rising live act

FLOWMOTION

Friday April 4th
The Fairview Pub
898 West Broadway

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

$10 admission

With their high-energy, infectious rock and roll, Flowmotion dominates the live music scene in the Pacific Northwest. But with booked performances at the biggest West Coast music festivals this summer including High Sierra, Joshua Tree and Earthdance Northern California, they are poised to break onto the national scene in 2008.

Flowmotion's live performances are renowned for stellar musicianship, contagious energy, packed dance floors and, courtesy of their two lead guitarists, smoking guitar riffs. Fronted by singer/ songwriter Josh Clauson (electric guitar, vocals), with RL Heyer (electric and slide guitars, vocals), Sabu Miyata (bass), Scott Goodwin (drums, vocals) and Bob Rees (percussion, vibraphone), Flowmotion's expertly controlled grooves harness the power of their funky, percussion-driven rock and roll.

The band also hosts and headlines the Summer Meltdown, a 3-day music festival held in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. 2007's 7th annual event drew over 3,000 people. The festival has hosted such bands as Zilla, Yard Dogs Road Show, Bill Frisell, alto sax extraordinaire Skerik, Garaj Mahal, Sky Cries Mary and Bassnectar. Seattle's own Blake Lewis has also graced the Meltdown's stage as both performer and festival emcee.

www.flowmotion.net
www.myspace.com/flowmotionmusic
www.summermeltdown.com

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this saturday's circus - heads up

enigmagnet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:16:02 GMT

hey ladies and gents,

as usual, whether or not i'm coming out for hoop fun tomorrow is a mystery, even to me, but i just read about another event happening from 1:30 to 3pm in the exact space that we use when the weather is not so wonderful. so we may end up at the other end of the rink or something. hopefully there are electrical outlets at that end.

here's the info:

Saturday March 29th -- afternoon 1:30pm-3:00 pm...

Part reclamation of public space, part exploration of the voice and a complete journey to uncover the inner music of participants, the Sound and Cypher circle is the evolution of Jaia's passion for freeing the voice. Having run free Vocal Circles at Robson Square since January 2005, the latest version is a fusion of soundhealing, chanting, improvisational theatre exercises, beatboxing and freestyle rhyme.

The circle will begin under the dome (down the stairs on the Robson side of the Art Gallery-adjacent to the Gallery cafe) with a vocal warm up and some toning and chanting. The group will then do some exercises to loosen up their improvisational voices, practice some basic beatboxing tecniques, witness Jaia demonstrate freestyle technique and finally set the space for a Cypher circle (a circle of rhyme oriented vocal play).

Donations are welcome but not expected. Please bring a blanket that can be laid on the ground for some of the exercises and water/ tea or something liquid to keep the voice lubricated.

Any questions can be e-mailed to Jaia at... (i don't want to post his info here, but if someone wants to contact him, i could message it.)

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Aerial Silks

berri — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:56:13 GMT

Hey guys

Does anyone know of somewhere teaching aerial silk lessons?? I know that vancouver circus school does but its way out in north Van.
Thought maybe somebody on here would have heard about something.

Cheers
Holly

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the exit store - bad news

enigmagnet — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:52:43 GMT

gaaaaahhhhh!!!!

they don't sell electrical tape anymore!

what're we gonna do???

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Saturday Circus this weekend (and Facebook Saturday Circus group)

Xta — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:16:15 GMT

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9565897324

That's the link to the Facebook group... figured all of us hanging out on FB can add that as a check-in point...

And, this Saturday I will be hauling Big Pink down to Robson Square for 2pmish to dance the afternoon away! Come join me!

(beware, there may be some blood and gore involved this week as I attempt to expand my new-found ability to not-yet-unicycle)

X.

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Victoria Juggling Festival 2009

Xta — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:32:35 GMT

Mark your calendar for March next year, folks, 'cause this event is absolutely lovely. Most fun I've had in a very packed weekend, and we're only halfway through :)

X.

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ChristaHoops Spring and Summer classes and workshops

Xta — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:02:46 GMT

Spaces have opened up in the weekly classes for April onwards, email me at christahoops@gmail.com to register!

All weekly classes are held at The Dance Centre at the corner of Davie and Granville St.

Mondays 8:00-9:00pm
Spring Session: Apr 7-28, May 5-26* (no class May 19), Jun 2-25* (no class Jun 9)
$70 for 1 month ($52.50 for the short months), or $150 for all three.

Summer Session: June 30 - july 21, July 28 - Aug 18 (no class Aug 4)
$70 for 1 month or $115 for both

Best deal: register for Spring and Summer Mondays for $250.

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
Spring Session: April 2-23, April 30 - May 21, May 28 - Jun 18 $70 for 1 month or $180 for all three.

Summer Session: July 2-23, July 30- August 20 $70 for 1 month or $130 for both.

Best deal: register for Spring and Summer Wednesdays for $295.

Monthly Workshops at the Roundhouse

Sundays, 9:00-11:00am on March 23, 2008, April 20, July 13, August 17.

These workshops are $38 per session 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.

Monthly workshops in North Vancouver at Delbrook recCentre

Fridays, 7:15-9:15pm on April 18, May 2, June 13, July 25 and August 25, 2008.

These workshops are $40 per session 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 NVRC, and their cancellation and refund policy will apply to these workshops. Register online at http://northvanrec.com (use their Advanced Search and look for "hoop") or call (604) 983-6466. Delbrook recCentre is located at 600 W Queens Road.

I also do private lessons starting at $60/hr for up to two students. Get in touch if you'd like to arrange a session!

X.

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can someone make me a collapsible hoop?? :)

Julian Hughes — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:15:13 GMT

Hey everyone,
I just joined the site, as I've become a hoop enthusiast much like yourselves. I've been wanting to acquire a collapsible hoop, but I don't know anyone who makes them. Can someone help me please!!

I actually live in Victoria, but I come to Vancouver often. I also have a couple of tape design ideas, if there is the possibility of incorporating it into the hoop build.

Thanks and I hope everyone is taking advantage of the sunny days!

julian

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Hooray for sunny Saturdays!

Xta — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:39:57 GMT

I'll be heading down to the Art Gallery.. might not make it for 2, but hopefully at least by 3. Anyone able to bring music for this lovely day?

X.

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no hoops for me on monday... but maybe for you?

erica — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:52:32 GMT

i gotta skip again... yes i suck!
but, maybe someone else wants to go to class this coming monday?

lemme know!

erica

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ordering tape soon

enigmagnet — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:53:34 GMT

i will probably be putting in an order in the next few days to identi-tape and the exit store, if anyone wants in.

i'm pretty sure i have enough on my list for a minimum order, but i don't mind sharing the shipping fees. you would also save on customs brokerage.

let me know ASAP.

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please please please....

enigmagnet — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:50:35 GMT

let the weather tomorrow be as nice as it was today!

:)

cuz i would really like to hoop in the sun with you lovely people at Robson Square.

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the exit store

enigmagnet — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:08:59 GMT

i want some of that dark purple tape. :)

does anyone know what their minimum order is? they're not answering my emails.

i guess i could just try ordering one 10-pack and see what happens.

how many hoops will that cover anyways? it doesn't say how much is on a roll.

thanks, dears.

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potlucky hooping this saturday?

enigmagnet — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:50:18 GMT

hey lovely guys and gals,

this sunday (the 10th) is my birthday, so i was wonderin' if people were into having another little potlucky thing at the usual hoop-down.

i *was* thinking of renting an indoor space, but it probably won't work out so last minute, so unless i post differently before then, it would be same time and place as usual (Robson Square - 2 to 4ish)

hopefully we'll get weather like we had this afternoon. :)

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saturday hoops

erica — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:35:11 GMT

anyone going to robson today? im' thinkin about it, but need a little encouragement.. i'm still getting over a nasty cold, and stupidly fell down the stairs yesterday, so i'm kinda sore. but if i know there'll be some cheery faces down there, i'll probably go, even just to say hello..

e

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hoop class monday night

erica — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:28:20 GMT

hey all,

i'm probably not going to be able to make it to class tomorrow... i've got one hell of a cold going on. so if anyone wants the spot, let me know, and you can have it. if no one chimes in, i may drag myself down there, but if there's a healthy body that'd like to hoop it up, i'll gladly give up my spot!

erica.

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missing the circus....

erica — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:12:02 GMT

i'm missing my giant hoop terribly tonight... i'm hoping that it's nice out this weekend, and that maybe people wanna go hoop!

elily

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Today is the last day to register for Sunday's workshop at the Roundhouse!

Xta — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:48:45 GMT

Just in case you're planning to sign up for the Roundhouse workshop this Sunday, but haven't gotten around to it....

(... which I realize is a normal occurance in our busy lives, and last year these workshops all filled in the last day and a half before the session started, so I've seen this before ...)

... there is a possibility that this Sunday's workshop will be cancelled if we don't meet the minimum registration numbers by Friday morning! If you are one of the people already signed up, try to convince a friend to join you in the workshop session - you know they'll have fun, AND you'll have a new hooping partner!

Haven't been to a Hoop Play class or workshop, and don't know what to expect? A two-hour session (with water and bathroom breaks) can take a beginner hooper from waist hooping through overhead and vertical hand-hooping, with lifts, drops, some fancy skips and jumps, and transitions to be able to link the moves together. Intermediate or advanced hoopers will get to fill in the gaps in their skill sets (ankles? knees? shoulders? angle hooping?), polish old moves and get feedback on problem areas, as well as working with double-hoops, either poi-style or on-body. Instruction is individualized, and with smaller workshops (the max for this one is 12 hoopers) you will get lots of feedback as well as time to practice your new skills!

Wear comfortable layers - tank tops or sport bras as a bottom layer that you can peel down to as you heat up, or need more skin exposed for shoulder hooping and other skin-assisted moves... workout/yoga pants or shorts that leave your knees exposed if you're interested in working on knee hooping... and thick ankle socks if you want to learn kick starts! A water bottle is a must-have, too - we'll be getting pretty warm as the music and the groove kicks in :)

These workshops are $38 per session 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)... .

The Roundhouse is located at 181 Roundhouse Mews, at the corner of Davie and Pacific St in Yaletown

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Fire Hoop Questions

Penny_Lane — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:06:49 GMT

I'm finally about to invest in my first fire hoop and i'm super excited, but before i make this purchase i was wondering if any of you that already have fire hoops could tell me how you like yours!

Collapsible VS solid?

Bendy spokes?

Shipping?

Taped/ Un-taped?

Thank you thank you
Happy wintery hooping days!

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Hoop Play workshops at the Roundhouse!

Xta — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:28:37 GMT

Monthly workshops return to the Roundhouse! These are designed for beginners, but intermediate or advanced hoopers are welcome, too. and you will receive individual attention and help with specific skills or moves you are hoping to achieve!

Sundays, 9:00-11:00am on January 20, February 24 or March 23, 2008.

These workshops are $38 per session 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.

Thanks for passing the word out to any of your potential-hooper friends!

X.

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Dizzy D will be back in action soon!

Dizzy D — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:53:55 GMT

So I did it folks! I gave birth the a very healthy 7lb baby girl on December 14th at 12:15am.
This means I should be back out to play with ya'll some time in March. I hope to get chance to bring baby Ayla down to a hooping session some time before that so you can meet her and I can get inspired again.
I am so stoked to get back into shape and very much look forward to seeing all your new moves.

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anyone around for a saturday hoop-down?

enigmagnet — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:46:47 GMT

i'm going to be my usual non-commital self, but i'm feeling the pull of robson square, especially since i should have 2 pretty and brand-spanking-new hoops by tomorrow.

anyone else?

demonstrations of enthusiasm will increase my motivation.

i could bring a sound system, not as impressive as Big Pink, but adequately serviceable.

lack of response will make me sad. so even if you can't come, say hi!

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Putting together a group order from identi-tape

SparkleMarie — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:43:47 GMT

Hi, there's at least one other person who wants to go in on a group order for tape from identi-tape.com. There minimum order is $100 and can go as high as $200 for the same duty charges. So if you're interested in ordering a few things, drop me a line:)
Marie

check out http://www.identi-tape.com to pick out what you want

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Tuesday circus?

Xta — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:01:59 GMT

Slow start to the day, so I don't think I'll be making it down today.... but I don't think I have any work lined up for Tuesday afternoon, and I think certain people might be done exams, and maybe other people can sneak out of work? :)

Lemme know if you'd be interested! Robson Square, 2ish on Tuesday? I'll bring Big Pink!

X.

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Seattle's FLOWMOTION hit Vancity for 2 nights!

Keither — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:49:56 GMT

This should be a very inspirational show for all you hooping folks! I know Flowmotion have a big hooping component to their annual festival... the Summer Meltdown.

Anyhoo... hope to see some of you out for these shows! Brendan, I KNOW you'll be there! ;)

Bonfire Music & Events presents Seattle, Washington's

FLOWMOTION

Friday December 28 & Saturday December 29
The Fairview Pub
898 West Broadway
Vancouver BC

Seattle-based groove virtuosos Flowmotion seamlessly blend funk, jazz, rock and blues with African and Latin rhythms to create a fresh, unique sound all their own. The group's live performances are renowned for their infectious, positive energy, stellar musicianship - and packed dance floors. Their recorded output garners heavy rotation with fans and casual listeners alike. Formed in 1999 on Washington State's San Juan Island, the group is a favourite of the improvisational rock scene, routinely drawing capacity college, festival and club audiences.

The group's sophomore studio effort, 2005's Is That Right, showcases the quintet's fusion of styles into a heady, funky brew while suggesting things to come -- and demonstrating no small crossover appeal -- with the radio-friendly single "Wild Eyes."
Flowmotion is fronted by singer-songwriter Josh Clauson, who penned much of Is That Right, also pulling lead vocal and guitar duties. Backing Clauson is Sabu Miyata, bass; Scott Goodwin, drums and backing vocals; Bob Rees, percussion and vibes; and RL Heyer, guitars and vocals. A self-proclaimed "World Funk Blender," the band is a hard-working outfit, spending nearly 200 days on the road, on average per year. This work ethic has paid dividends, garnering Flowmotion a growing corps of fans from Alaska to California and points east, many trailing the band from show to show.

Since its inception the group has also hosted the yearly Flowmotion Summer Meltdown Festival, a groove-packed showcase of likeminded bands, set against the pristine backdrop of Whitehorse Mountain in Darrington, Washington.

Fans and initiates alike have also scored their Flowmotion fix at other annual events such as the High Sierra Music Festival; the Oregon Country Fair and Bumbershoot, Seattle's venerable end-of-summer arts and music bash. On tour Flowmotion has made the marquee at such venues as Portland, Oregon's Crystal Ballroom; Seattle's Showbox Theater; and even California's infamous Folsom Prison. Other stops include Boulder Colorado's Fox Theater, the Bear's Tooth Theatre in Anchorage, Alaska and San Francisco's Boom Boom Room. Testimony to the group's crossover appeal, Flowmotion has appeared on stage with such luminaries as Widespread Panic, G-Love & Special Sauce, and the legendary Michael Franti and Spearhead, to name but a few.

Solid songwriting, formidable improvisational chops and irresistible rhythms...

GO WITH THE FLOW!

"The five-piece Flowmotion delivers enticing grooves and rhythms guaranteed to keep any audience in motion. The band's instrumental work sparkles with originality and flows with precision and purpose. It's been awhile since I've played a new disc so many times in such a short space of time."
~ Mick Skidmore, Relix Magazine

"The band unifies crowds with its vocal melodies, harmonies and stellar rhythm section. It moves seamlessly through original compositions with a liberating mixture of world-funk, jam-rock and sweet ballads that beg total abandonment of self."
~ John Larson, Tacoma Weekly

$10 admission at the door - Doors at 9:00 pm

music & video at:
www.myspace.com/flowmotionmusic

Official Site www.flowmotion.net

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hoopin for you tonight?

erica — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:19:51 GMT

hey all... i posted this on christahoops, but thought i'd post here too. i gotta miss class tonight 'cause i'm cramming for a final tomorrow. poo. but maybe that means one of you lovelies can drop in... 8pm scotia bank dance centre. i forget how much drop-ins cost (i think its $20), but you can find that info on Xta's website christahoops dot com.

hope someone can fill this spot, and have an awesome hoop night!

erica.

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Sunshining Saturday

Xta — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:43:40 GMT

I'll be heading to Robson Square, though I'll be mildly surprised if I get there for 2pm.. maybe 2:30? Anyway, I'll be there, with hoops, and a smile, and be happy to dance around in the sunshine! Anyone care to join me?

(oh, and the DnC music source will be absent, so if anyone has a wee stereo they'd like to bring, that would be cool!)

X.

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Possible Gig for a good hoop dancer

SparkleMarie — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:36:36 GMT

Hi, I saw this posting on Craigslist looking for entertainers. Could be perfect for a great hooper:

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/tlg/495787581.html

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Saturday Circus in a studio?

Xta — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:39:27 GMT

I've taken advantage of my membership at the Dance Centre to book a studio for the cheapo $10-last-minute-rate... for 3-4pm today. Y'all are welcome to join me, if you wanna toss a loonie or twoonie towards the rental cost, that's great, if not, no worries.

If I get downtown early, I'll swing by Robson Square to see if anyone's there that needs to be gathered along..

The Dance Centre is located at the corner of Granville and Davie street - sign in at the front desk, and they'll let you know which studio we're in!

X.

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SAVE THE DATE! HP Retreat set for 6/26- 6/29, 2008!

Baxter — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:09:49 GMT

Save the Date!

We wanted to give everyone advance notice of this amazing event. Last year, we were only able to give two months notice, and we had some hoopers who were not able to come. We had such a good time last year, that we hope that this notice comes early enough that all who would like to come, can make it.

The 2nd Annual National Hoop Path Retreat dates are now set for June 26- June 29th, 2008. We decided to bump up the dates from July so that we do not conflict with Transformus, or the heat of July's southern Sun.

We will follow the same schedule as last year, but will offer an additional beginner set of workshops (three day intensive) immediately preceding the Intermediate/Advanced Workshops each of the three days.

We will provide you with all the details and the full schedule very soon.

If you're too curious to wait, here are some links to last year's event. These are just to give everyone and idea of what this event is like. Please keep in mind that these posts are about last year's retreat.

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/6889d0ca-5925-4543-b6b1-46cb0100ae77

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/82007877-16c7-49b2-8d5b-9db6d062ebd1

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/d2bbe4f7-1d9c-4756-9f5f-65f362af7e92

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath/thread/46c07ea0-87a0-4efb-b2cb-734c8357eaff

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Fire Tonight

Onrushinglife — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:43:29 GMT

Just letting you all know that I will be out burning my new fire hoop and other fire toys tonight at Trout Lake at about 7:00. Come on out and play. It'll be at the usual place - the spot by the wharf where the little bleachers are. Love to see you :-)

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Just a quick note...

dancefloordave — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:31:06 GMT

I'm very excited about hooping on Saturday!

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Saturdays, how I love thee....

Xta — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:29:29 GMT

I'm heading to Robson Square tomorrow, for 2ish (anyone notice that we're trickling in around 2:30ish these days? I AIM for 2... but these things happen...)

Wondering if the lovely Dave and Christine will be bringing their small and easily portable source of delightful music?

And, this is a good time to query: if/when the rink gets shut down for the revamps related to reopening/being something2010ish, would any of you be interested in either aiming for a weekly studio rental somewhere (the Dance Centre is $10/hr, if we get a last minute day-of rental, and I've just found out about a lovely sword fighting studio that might be good, too)... or finding some interesting somewhat sheltered place (downtown side of one of the bridges?) to continue our play through the grey months... Any other suggestions?

X.

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Powell River Tribe!

crimsonslumber — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:31:49 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/powellriver

:D

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Anyone know where to get glow-in-the-dark tape? Or want to do a group order from identi-tape?

SparkleMarie — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:39:05 GMT

Hi, I'm brand new here, I just made my first hoop yesterday. I really want to get some of the glow-in-the-dark tape as well as the mirror tape from identi-tape.com. Does anyone know where to get this?

Xta gave me a great suggestion for gaffer's tape which I'm going to look into as well.

Any suggestions will be appreciated:)

Marie

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need advice on planning classes

mtnmama — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:54:35 GMT

I have the opportunity to start teaching hoop dance classes in my new hometown. :) I would have access to the dance studio twice a month for 2 hours at a time.

Where should I begin??? Most of my students can barely keep the hoop up around their waist, but some are a bit more experienced.

Music??? Any suggestions? I'm tring to put together a collection of tunes with a variety of beats and speeds and themes to encourage experimentation.

Any boring things like insurance that I should worry about?

Thanks so much! Wish me luck. :)

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Nov 3 - The Saturday Circus is One Year Old! WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Xta — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:51:30 GMT

Let's plan something special to celebrate a year's worth of meeting at 2pm on Saturdays to play with our skill toys (and with our friends)...

May I suggest another stunning potluck affair? Bring something to share, maybe we can persude the ladies to bust out the picnic blanket again.. and I think fantastical costume-esque clothing would be fun, too, if anyone would like to join me in that!

So, Saturday, November 3rd, 2pm onwards at the sidewalk in front of the cafe at the Vancouver Art Gallery or downstairs at the Robson Square rink if it is raining. Please come!

(I do still plan to be coming to this NEXT Saturday Circus as well, but I know that many folks will be busy with Halloween prep stuff, so the celebration is set for the following week....)

Wheee!

X.

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Drop into Christa's class tonight, Nov. 5

Onrushinglife — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:20:18 GMT

Hey guys,

If anyone out there wants a drop in spot, I can't make hoop class tonight, so just let Christa know if you want my spot :-)

Happy Hooping,
Heather

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Work Less Party Masquerade Ball - Xta....

enigmagnet — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:41:29 GMT

tell us again about the hooping space!

is it for sure? should we remind them?

fun fun fun!

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Guess what I'm going to suggest...

dancefloordave — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:18:47 GMT

How about we get together in Robson Square, on Saturday, at two o'clock, and have a hooping session?

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How do YOU feel about Saturdays?

Xta — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:59:42 GMT

I know that the Saturday Circus is one of the high points of my week, and I'm always sad when I miss it (like last week, boo hoo!)... so, I'm stoked!

In the immortal words of Dave:

Whether you get up or get down, come on down to Robson Square every Saturday at 2pm, for an informal gathering of hoopers! All fun-loving people are welcome, regardless of skill level. Many great hoopers show up, with music, extra hoops, new tricks to share, helpful hints, and sometimes tasty treats. If you aren't familiar with Robson Square, it is the large, covered dance floor beneath Howe Street, by the entrance to the Vancouver Art Gallery. (When the sun shines we hoop upstairs with joyous abandon. In rainy weather we hoop under cover with undampened enthusiasm.)

X>

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Van Hoops, PVC??

berri — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:03:05 GMT

Anybody know what the minimum length for PVC is at the irrigation place in East Van is?? Havent shopped there before and would love some info before I trek out there.
Thanks
~HB~

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Friday Night Hooping - glow toys welcome if the weather holds!

Xta — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:16:53 GMT

I'm gonna take Big Pink (my spiffy new stereo) with me today, so that after my class at Harbour Dance, I can take my PSI hoop and regular hoops and juggling toys and go play down at the Art Gallery/Robson Square..

I'd be happy to have your company, if you are free to join me :) Come dance around in the dark!

X.

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I wanna HOOP!

Tabi — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:43:41 GMT

Will there be hoopers and music and friendly smiling faces blissed out at Robson Square this Saturday? I feel the need to hoop and if I don't get to I quite possibly may lose my mind! Anybody want to help me out by providing sufficient hooping ambiance and presence to propel us to hooping bliss?

I miss everybody!

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Holiday Monday hooping...

Xta — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:09:48 GMT

..since I missed last Sat, and will be missing this Sat due to a hooping gig with some Dead and hard-of-hearing kids... AND since I came to work at the yarn shop only to discover that the owners decided to close for the day... means I'm free!

I'm going to take Big Pink and an extension cord (did I mention I have a rental car for the weekend?) and some hoops down to Robson Square (play upstairs if the weather remains nicely overcast) and dance dance dance my little heart out :)

Most likely going to be there in the area of 12:30-2ish.. give me a call if you're thinking about coming down but want to check where I'm at: 604 719 2425

Oh, and Thanksgiving content: I am very thankful that I have hooping in my life, and that it has brought me into contact with so many wonderful people, and that our weekly connections to play and socialize and hoop have grown to be such a wonderful part of my schedule that I am sad when I miss them. Thanks, y'all!

X.

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Home of Poi order...

Xta — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:36:14 GMT

http://homeofpoi.com

I've got some things to get, and if y'all wanna get in on it and share whatever combined shipping we can manage, that would be cool.

Oct 9 for order deadline? And I'll collect money either in cash or via PayPal, no cheques, sorry!

X.

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Need Hoopers Help

Tamara — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:43:11 GMT

I have to write an investigative paper that focuses on a community in some way. I would like to talk about the hooping community but I'm just in the research stage and haven't figured out what question I would like to investigate yet. So I'm just gonna throw some out there and if anyone would like to answer one or a few of them or if they have any other interesting thoughts on what kind of specific question I could look into it would be greatly appreciated.

What defines your community?

What values does it have?

What interests does it share?

What are some of its specific concerns?

Its problems?

Its conflicts?

Thanx guys!

Peace,
Tamara

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Hooping @ Celebrities this Wednesday, Oct. 3rd

Penny_Lane — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:48:40 GMT

Hello all of you lovely hoopers!!

Just wanted to invite everyone to Celebrities on Oct. 3rd where Teresa and I will be performing with Jerome Mandrake as back up hula hoopers. Cover is $5 at the door.
www.celebritiesnightclub.com/node/733 for more event info

Happy October Everyone!!
Sonya xo's

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It is Saturday, and I've got a fever...

Xta — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:53:18 GMT

.. and the prescription has something to do with MORE COWBELL!...

... or perhaps just some hooping! I'm gonna make it downtown to the Circus between waterpolo games, and am looking forward to getting it on (since we didn't settle the 'Up' or 'Down' question, and I'm not comfortable with using the word 'off' there..) with y'all today.

Big Pink will NOT be making an appearance, so hopefully our other music-supplying gurus will :)

Whether you get up or get down, come on down to Robson Square every Saturday at 2pm, for an informal gathering of hoopers! All fun-loving people are welcome, regardless of skill level. Many great hoopers show up, with music, extra hoops, new tricks to share, helpful hints, and sometimes tasty treats. If you aren't familiar with Robson Square, it is the large, covered dance floor beneath Howe Street, by the entrance to the Vancouver Art Gallery. (When the sun shines we hoop upstairs with joyous abandon. In rainy weather we hoop under cover with undampened enthusiasm.)

X.

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Serious Question

dancefloordave — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:10:15 GMT

This Saturday, at Robson Square, are the hoopers of Vancouver going to get down, or get up?

Be there at two o'clock to find out!

Don't even pretend not to care about the get up vs. get down debate. Check out the following article for news about how this important matter is affecting our neighbours to the south.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/29205?utm_source=EMTF_Onion

Whether you get up or get down, come on down to Robson Square every Saturday at 2pm, for an informal gathering of hoopers! All fun-loving people are welcome, regardless of skill level. Many great hoopers show up, with music, extra hoops, new tricks to share, helpful hints, and sometimes tasty treats. If you aren't familiar with Robson Square, it is the large, covered dance floor beneath Howe Street, by the entrance to the Vancouver Art Gallery. (When the sun shines we hoop upstairs with joyous abandon. In rainy weather we hoop under cover with undampened enthusiasm.)

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Robson%20St%20%26%20Howe%20St%2C%20Vancouver%2C%20BC%2C%20Canada&hl=en

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Sun Sept 16 - a beach potluck for my bday?!

Xta — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:12:32 GMT

I had such an awesome time on World Hoop Day at the potluck/hoopfest at English Bay, that I'd like to try to recreate it to celebrate my 35th birthday, which is on Sept 19th.. but we'll do this a few days early, so more people will hopefully be able to come!

When: Sunday September 16th 2007, 6pm onwards

Where: The grassy knoll just west of Denman and Pacific, if we can snag that lovely spot again.. or somewhere else nearby. Rain plans: Robson Square

What: potluck and hooping! Bring some finger-friendly food to share (perhaps list it below so we can get a good selection again!), hoops, and a blanket to lounge on... a stereo would be lovely, too, if someone would care to cart one with batteries along...

Who: you and any lovely friends who would like to join us! If you are an outgoing person, it would be great if you helped make any of my non-hooping friends who make an appearance feel part of the group!

Why: 'cause its my birthday, and I'd love to celebrate it with you.. help me erase the memory of my last (really really bad) party... which was probably at least six years ago, 'cause I got scared and haven't really bothered to celebrate myself since! Now, it's time!

Please, no gifts other than the gift of your company (and some yummy food!)

Will you come? Please? :)

X.

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Pillow Fight Tournament -- Hooping at Intermission

Tabi — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:51:13 GMT

Lola and I ran into a girl at the park a while back who is organizing a pillow fighting league. She wants to have a hoop-off sort of deal at the intermission of their tournament. She gave us a flier, but it has no date on it for their pending tournament. If anyone is interested in participating, I've posted the flier under the photos and the organizer's contact info is there.

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Earthdance - Saturday

enigmagnet — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:02:45 GMT

anyone going?

noon - 7pm
Second Beach (btwn. Stanley Park & English Bay)

http://vancouver.tribe.net/event/Earthdance-Vancouver-07-Project-H2Om/vancouver-bc/b602b323-cb07-4611-9339-ffe600d2f92f

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thursday glow/burn at kits beach

Stephie — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:18:37 GMT

just wondering if there's anyone interested in gathering thursday evening for a burn or to spin some glowing objects around our beautiful bods? if it's nice out i may saunter down a bit early for a bit of a picnic beforehand and to watch the sunset. anyone care to join?

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ChristaHoops Tribe

Xta — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:20:40 GMT

I've set up a tribe for students of my classes and workshops, to see the notes of what we did in each class, and to post available drop-in spaces in otherwise full classes, and reminders of class cancellations, etc. Completely class related (and private to maintain that), all the group social stuff will still happen in THIS tribe.

Those of you connected with me via the Tribe 'friends' action, who are students (and whose Tribe name I recognize) should have already received an invite to join the tribe. Any of you students who I've missed, please let me know here and I'll send you an invite ASAP. If you're not a student, but want to be notified of openings for drop-ins on the classes, let me know and I'll add you to the list!

Thanks, y'all :)

X.

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Burnaby Night of Lights festival Saturday Sept 15

Xta — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:23:28 GMT

http://publicdreams.org/event_details.html?day=15&month=09&year=2007

7-9pm I'll be running free hoop workshops somewhere on site, so you and your friends are welcome to come play!

Public Dreams is the organization that puts on Illuminares and the Parade of Lost Souls.. I haven't been to the Night of Lights previously, but I believe it is a smaller-but-similar event, rather like the Wild Lights night in Edgemont Village, North Van, a few weeks back. Should be lovely, and hey! Come hoop in the park with me! :)

X.

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Saturday Circus, woooohoooooooooo!

Xta — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:44:08 GMT

I don't know about y'all, but *I* am excited about going to the Art Gallery around 2ish, to hoop madly (and poi and juggle) for a couple of hours :) Planning to hit the Davie Days street party after, too, so I'll be saving a bit of energy for that.. but not toooo much! <grin>

X.

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Davie Day hooping? this Saturday, Sept. 8th

enigmagnet — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:24:02 GMT

hey folks,

i just heard about this, and i really like Delhi 2 Dublin - very danceable/hoopable. they are playing the Concert Stage at davie and burrard at 6:20pm. i don't know the other performers.

http://www.shoutwithjoy.com/davieday/mayencourt_davie_day_bbq.html

http://www.westendbia.com/west_end_bia.html

anyone else interested?

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thursday at the beach?

erica — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:00:26 GMT

hey hey y'all,

so now i wanna know if peeps are gonna head to the beach on tomorrow. sorry we missed you guys last week. (ok, this is me assuming someone went!) so long as the completely absurd intensity of dizziness i've been having lately subsides atleast a bit, i shall be down at the beach b/w 8 & 9pm, celebrating the end of the first week of school! yay tiny week!

elily.

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last chance for friday night ballroom dancing at robson!

erica — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:15:12 GMT

hey hey hoop folk,

this friday is the last night of the ballroom dancing @ robson square... anyone wanna come with me? fun hooping (or poi or whatever), ladies in pretty dresses & men with funny facial expressions, what more can you ask for....

erica,

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Saturday August 25th

Tabi — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:53:55 GMT

Hey Everyone,

My little sister is coming for a visit this weekend and I'd love for her to get to see a big group of hoopers and other fun folk. Who is planning on coming out? Will you be bringing music and extra hoops, poi etc.? She loves to dance so having music would be a big bonus.

Hope to see you there!
Melly

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Fall, Winter and Spring Hoop Play classes are posted!

Xta — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:07:02 GMT

Mondays at the Dance Centre, 8-9pm, and Fridays at Harbour Dance, 8:10-9:10pm.

$70 per four-week class, discounts apply when you register for multiple months.

I've made some changes to my pricing structure and advanced registration policy, to accommodate those of you who would like to spread out your payments and to help maintain fairness in registration for the popular nights that wind up being over-full! Please take a look on the Calendar page at http://christahoops.com

Thanks, y'all!

X.

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Michael Franti - Sunday

enigmagnet — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:59:06 GMT

wasn't it mentioned here once that people might be hooping/ hanging outside Malkin Bowl?

anyone planning on it, weather permitting?

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thunderous saturday hoops anyone?

erica — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:25:37 GMT

the forecast calls for thunder showers, hoo hoo! anyone still gonna go to robson today?

elily

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Come burn and glow tonight :-)

Onrushinglife — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:23:58 GMT

Hey guys, I'm going down to kits beach at about 9:00 to do some fire stuff. Come out and play :-)

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2007 Bonfire Festival Schedule - Lions Park Fairgrounds, Pender Harbour

Brendan — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:22:18 GMT

2007 Bonfire Festival Schedule - Lions Park Fairgrounds

Thursday August 16th

* 6:30 - 9:00 → For The Faithful (Vancouver)
* 9:30 - 12:00 → Gratefully Deadicated Sound System (Toronto)

Friday August 17th

* 4:00 - 5:30 → Beluga (Vancouver)
* 6:00 - 7:30 → Jackfruit (Vancouver)
* 8:15 - 10:15 → Themasses (Vancouver)
* 11:00 - 2:00 (2 Sets) → Flowmotion (Seattle)

Saturday August 18th

* 2:30 - 3:30 → Baked Potato (Vancouver)
* 4:00 - 5:00 → Hey Ocean! (Vancouver)
* 5:45 - 7:15 → Wassabi Collective (Nelson)
* 8:00 - 10:00 → Brickhouse (Vancouver)
* 10:15 - 10:45 → Bonfire Lighting Ceremony
* 11:00 - 2:00 (2 Sets) → RAQ (Burlington)

Sunday August 19th

* 3:00 - 4:00 → Brain Child (Vancouver/Sunshine Coast)
* 4:30 - 6:00 → Headwater (Vancouver)
* 6:45 - 9:15 → Slammin Jack (Vancouver)
* 10:00 - 1:00 (2 Sets) → Garaj Mahal (San Francisco)

Tickets here:
http://www.bonfirefestival.com/tickets/index.php

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Saturday Circus today! Anyone have music?

Xta — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:54:05 GMT

2ish to 4ish at Vancouver Art Gallery - look for us in the shade or underground if it is particularly hot and sunny!

I still believe that Dave and Christine are away, so alternate music sources would be appreciated... (Casey? Where are you? Thought the strike meant you'd be coming out to play more?)

:)

X.

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Friday Night hooping at Robson Square

Xta — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:06:22 GMT

..okay, and poi, and juggling, and whatever...

Come play alongside the ballroom dancers! They provide the music and hundreds of bodies, we use some space beside them (at the base of the stairs leading up to the usual Saturday playdate location) to dance around and work on mad hoop skills!

Check any valuables in their bag check, though - I've had my wallet stolen from under my nose!

See you around 8:30ish tonight :)

X.

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Will there be fire?

Tabi — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:49:41 GMT

I am wondering if there is anything happening this Thursday? I finally have an open schedule again and I wouldn't mind coming out for some fire.

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