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Konichiwa!
The Ladies of Hoopnotica have returned safely home from their whirlwind tour of Tokyo! Rayna, Keaton, Jamie & KJ took their Hoopnotic TravelHoops everywhere & had a blast promoting the love of Hoopdance all over the city.
Where are you hooping this summer? If you take your Hoopnotic Hoop to an interesting destination- please send us a photo to info@hoopnotica.com! We're collecting photos from Hoopers all over the world to use in a future project~ please include a brief story of who & where you are!
This summer, we've got new classes in new cities & a new Partner Hoop workshop - so check out the Hoop Happenings section below for details!
Whether it's the beach or a BBQ- always bring extra hoops with you wherever you go as you never know who might want to jump in one with you and Hoopnotica ships all over the world, in case you happen to leave one as a gift.
Arigato & Happy Hooping!
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June was filled to the brim with events as Hoopnotica toured the world. Starting in Columbus, Ohio with Spy School LA for a Victoria's Secret event promoting their new line of VSX athletic apparel- followed by an appearance on Good Day Columbus and THE TODAY SHOW! Then Rayna took to Good Day Dallas to promote her hugely successful workshops & teacher trainings in Texas.
Hoopnotica ROCKED the Hoop in TOKYO, JAPAN! With events at Gold's Gym & The Tokyo Dome- sponsored by Nike at Le Baron de Paris club & appearing on Bay FM & J-WAVE radio. Hoopnotica is currently featured in Japanese Elle, Woman, Fitness-J, Body & Health magazines! (picture from JJ Magazine photo shoot above)
In the US you can find Hoopnotica in M Magazine & Fit Sugar & on a bunch of awesome blogs including- Momfinds.com, Babycenter.com, The Domestic Diva, Boston Mamas & Dolce Dolce.
Check out more of the Scoop HERE!
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Nominate yourself or a friend to be Our Favorite Hooper! Send us a pic and your story HERE. If we choose your story, we'll send you out a beautiful Limited Edition Hoop!
Name: Shelly McBurnett
Hooper Since: March 2008
Age: 31
Occupation: Molecular Biologist
Favorite Hoop: Very Vixen!
Favorite Song to Hoop to: Calypso music is super fun. Try Trojan Records Calypso box set. It rules!
"I was at a swimming hole outside of Austin, Texas and a group of hoopers showed up. I was mesmerized! They had an extra hoop and I joined in, apparently I still had that 9 year old champion hula hooper in me! (she was dying to get out!)
As soon as I got home I looked up hooping online, found Hoopnotica and ordered two hoops and two DVDs. Let me tell you, I was immediately hooked! I mastered both DVDs in a month and continue to hoop every day. It is so funny, I have always had to force myself to exercise but with hooping it's the opposite! I have to put my hoop down once in awhile and get some work done!
In addition to the exercise part, I love how it makes people smile. Everyone gets such a kick out of it. I had a party a few weeks ago and bought a bunch of hoops and it was so awesome! Everyone was hooping - kids, adults, everyone had a blast. I am now the official hoop girl of San Antonio, Texas! This picture shows me hooping on the beach in Tulum, Mexico. I would love to someday meet the Hoopnotica girls and perhaps get my teacher certification. Thanks for all the fun ladies!" ~ Shelly
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New Summer Cocktail Hoop Collection 2008
Dip into one of our sassy new Limited Edition Summer Hoops and feel the pounds just melt away!
This collection may be the hottest yet- with the fierce Cosmopolitan (shown above), the Glowing Mai Tai & smokin' Midori Sour. See the whole collection HERE! Get 'em while they last...
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Thigh Hooping
Hooping on the thighs takes practice to learn, but is such a fun addition to your dance, leads to awesome intermediate moves like the Kick-out and also is great for working the quads, hamstrings & booty. Here are some tips for making the most of using those gams.
1. Don't forget your back push. Often when learning thighs- we focus so much attention to the front thigh push- that we forget the back hamstring push- make sure you keep your foot on the ball and flick that leg all the way back each revolution.
2. It's faster than you think. Put down your hoop, keep one foot on the ball and bounce in your hip, like you're keeping rhythm with your leg. Get used to this faster rhythm and then try it in your hoop. Stay loose in your hips & start pushing with your legs as soon as it starts to come down from the hips! Don't wait for it to drop before moving!
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Beginning & Intermediate Hoopdance classes scheduled in Venice, CA
Beginning Hoopdance classes scheduled in Pasadena, CA
REMINDER 7/11 - 7/13 - Movement Play Summer Campout featuring Hoopnotica Beginning & Intermediate Level Workshops with Jamie! Information & Registration at www.movementplay.com. Register NOW!
7/19- FREE HoopFest in Venice, CA- come see what the Hoopla is all about!
Partner Hooping Workshop in LA with Rayna and Anah a.k.a. Hoopalicious!! Get inside a hoop with a friend, significant other or fellow student and learn to partner Hoopdance from the masters!!!
7/26- FREE HoopFest in San Diego, CA
8/9 & 8/10- Teacher Training & Certification in Los Angeles
View the SCHEDULE and REGISTER |
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