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The Hoop Scoop

The Hoop Scoop

PARTIES, HOOP JAMS AND WORKSHOPS -- OH MY!

Hooping at Buses by the Bridge

Holy cow! Made a very special journey to Lake Havasu, Arizona this past weekend to be with friends and Volkswagens (by other passion!). Lots of hoopers down there too so I got to do what I love and got a little TV time on the local station. Thank you TV45!

Watch it here.

NEW YEAR - NEW CLASSES - NEW HOOP JAM

January's class schedule is up now!

In addition to the beginner series, we're adding an after-class hoop jam, 8:00pm tp 9:30pm at The Village Ballroom. Drop-in fee: $5 or $3 for current students. All hoopers and skill levels welcome. If this gets popular, we'll offer a discount punchcard.


SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOOPER

Please support small businesses - creative gift ideas! Buy your HulaHoopla® Hoops and HulaHoopla® Shirts here!!

HulaHoopla®: A Podcast for Hoopers

Episode 4 is up!

Explore the world community of hooping and hoopdance through the voices of our hooping compadres! We'll chat with hoopers - newbies to pros! - about hooping and how it has touched their lives.

In this episode, meet Jennaluna. She and I go waaaaaay back to the early 90s but didn't actually connect until recently thanks to hooping.

Click here to subscribe on iTunes. Click here for a QuickTime player. Click here for an MP3 player. You can also find this podcast as a more detailed post on my blog.

HulaHoopla® on KPTV!

MORE Good Day Oregon - KPTV Channel 12

We did some hooping at Center Stage Studios on November 29th. KPTV interviewed me about hooping during a hoop jam and put this nice package together that aired on December 7th.

Watch it here!

Beginning/Intermediate Workshops

Mondays in December, 7pm -9pm

Explore your core, take the hoop off-body and put moves together. Details on the Classes page.

Intermediate Hoop Classes in January & February? This would be in addition to the beginner series. Contact me if you're interested. I need at least 3 students to make it work.

HulaHoopla® Shirts for Sale!

Just in time for indoor hooping and the upcoming gift-giving season.

The HulaHoopla® t-shirts are here! Please support a local business. Order online or contact me to place your order!. Long t-shirts & long tanks (these run a tad large) in black, 98% Cotton/2% Spandex; Ringer t-shirts in heather gray with black trim, 50% Cotton/50% Poly Preshrunk. Only $15 each!

Long T-Shirt -Black Long T-Shirt - Black

Long Tank - Black Long Tank - Black

Ringer T-Shirt - Heather Gray & Black Ringer T-Shirt - Heather Gray & Black

World Hoop Day Celebration! 11.11.11

7:30pm - 10:30pm

We hooped for a good cause! Center Space Studio, 420 SE 6th Ave., PDX

What a great turnout!! We raised $200 for World Hoop Day. WHD's mission is to bring joy through the importance of play to children around the world.


World Hoop Day Dance 2011

We rehearsed, preformed and recorded the official World Hoop Day Dance at the Bamboo Grove Salon on Nov. 3rd. Don't worry! We WILL do this again during our 3-hour hoop jam on 11.11.11. See the post above for more information on that event and join us!

Still haven't learned the dance? Click here.

OVER-THE-HUMP-DAY HOOPING

Every Thursday - TFN

Our weekly hoop jam is is back! For more information, click here!

Got ANOTHER Mention on Hooping.org - I am blessed!

HulaHoopla on Studio 6 - Hooping.org

Hooping for Burlesque - Sunday August 14th

Oh yeah! We hooped, we vamped, we are dead sexy!!! Thanks to PDlesque! for asking me to teach my very first hoop burlesque class.

Got a Mention on Hooping.org - What an Honor!

HulaHoopla Spins Up Pedalpalooza - Hooping.org

The Hoopanista Hooped It Up On Local TV

HulaHoopla Tease on Studio 6 Hoop Your Way to Health & Happiness with HulaHoopla

Hoop DeVille in the Pedalpalooza Kickoff Parade!

BikePortland.org Article KnorQ's Kitchen Blog Rejuiced Bikes...scroll down the page.

Starlight Parade - Downtown PDX

Saturday June 4th 8:30pm

Did you see the herd of hoopers performing with Samba Joia in the Starlight Parade this weekend?


American Burlesque Spectacular Alum Show

Kelly's Olympian - 426 SW Washington - PDX Saturday May 28th - Doors at 7:30pm

The Rose City School of Burlesque alum and instructors rocked the house! I performed a little number with an LED hoop - had a blast!!! RoseCitySchoolofBurlesque.com

Hoop Performances with Haymaker

Saturday April 30th at 8:30pm Someday Lounge - 125 NW 5th Avenue - PDX

Yours truly, The Hoopanista, peformed two hoop numbers between bands with Dr. Spin. Wow! What a great turn out! Thank you for supporting local talent!


The Hoopanista is on the Air!

Interview with Beyond50Radio Here all about the joy of hooping! Listen Here!

The Proof is in the Pudding...um, Hooping!

American Council on Exercise Reveals Findings on Hula Hooping Workouts Read all about it!.

Happy New Year!!

Hooped it up in the International District of Seattle with my hoop sister, Saleurn Ramos, aka eS-Bot. It was cold but so sunny and beautiful...we couldn't resist!


International Hooping!

Hooped in Baja California. Read about it in my blog.

Workplace Wellness - Hoop It Up!

Bring health & happiness into your office. HulaHoopla® will lead one hour hoop workshops to de-stress and revive employees. Music and hoops provided! The benefits are endless. Here are just a few online articles about this topic: Workplace Fitness To Reduce Stress And Boost Productivity, Business Speakers Tout Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs and 10 Reasons to Encourage Fitness in the Workplace.


HOOP MAKING PARTIES

HulaHoopla® provides supplies and hands-on instruction for party goers to create their very own hoop and get a lesson to boot! Contact me for prices and ideas. 50% deposit required for parties. **Gift Certificates Available**


HOOP THEMED PARTIES

Include a little HulaHoopla® at your next party! Kids and Kids-at-Heart alike get swept up in the playfulness of hoopdance. The Hoopanista™ will do a brief performance and lead all party members through some groovy hoop moves and games! Consider a hoop making party for a twist on traditional bachelorette or birthday party. Contact me for prices and details. 50% deposit required for parties. **Gift Certificates Available**