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Ah Autumn... the leaves have turned and are starting to fall, the air has become crisper, and the smells of pumpkin pie are soon to be wafting from the kitchen. November reminds us to be grateful for everything we've accomplished this year. Whether it's that you finally took that big vacation, cleaned out the attic, or mastered the Back Pick-up Corkscrew- take a moment to pat yourself on the back. You deserve it.
Hoopnotica is proud to announce the launch of our new FORUMS! Have any questions or want answers from expert hoopers? Share tips, insights & inspiring stories! We've even got private forums for our Certified Teachers~ Check them all out HERE!
In Gratitude for all of YOU,
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"Hooping is all about toning your abs and burning big-time calories." - Fitness Magazine
Hoopnotica is listed as #2 in Fitness Magazine's FIT 50 for 2008! On Newstands NOW.
Hoopnotica's CURE Hoop was all over the media last month in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a feature in OK! Magazine and on the show MORE In Las Vegas. These beautiful hoops are still available on our website, but only for a limited time- so get yours today HERE and support the cause.
We were also featured in The New York Post, Spectra Beauty News, Real Self & Makeover Momma Blogs.
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: S.T. Shimi (Shimarella)
Hooper Since: January 2008
Age: 37
Occupation: Performance Artist, Artistic Director- Jump Start Performance Co.
Favorite Hoop: Whichever Hoopnotica Hoop I buy next! I'm loving the 24 Carat- perfect for the foxy brown divas!
Favorite Song to Hoop to: "Love Ressurection" by Aurora featuring Amanda Wilson
A few years back I was feeling at a bit of a crossroad in my dance life- feeling a little stuck and ready to challenge myself beyond the belly dancing that I had already been doing for several years. Dance Spirit ran a cover story on "Extreme Dance" - Aerial Dance (which I now also play with), Fire Dance and Hoop Dance. I was fascinated by the idea- especially if it was going to give me legs like Anah (Hoopalicious)!
So I ordered a hoop, but really struggled with basic waist hooping and gave up for a couple of years. When you guys rolled out your awesomely clear & accessible DVDs and luscious hoops I just had to give it another shot. I'm far from perfect, but I'm really enjoying playing with another kind of dance language.
What I love about it is that it is so much fun and gives me a whole other connection to the cathartic breakout feel of house music. I like those 10 minute remixes so much better now! My goal is to move past the "alphabet" of hoop moves and start hooping in "complete sentences" so that I can perform for an audience other than my alternately fascinated and terrified dog. Then who knows? Thank you so much, Hoopnotica, for helping to tap into my "inner-circus"-ista! ~ Shimi
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The Harajuku Girl
Sugar and Sweet on the outside and all Punk Rock on the inside- our Harajuku Girl is the shining star of our Limited Edition Hoopnotica *Hearts* Tokyo Hoop Collection. I mean- it's a polka-dot hoop- how can you not love it? Buy her NOW before she sells out...
Take advantage of purchasing a DVD set with your order or Grab the Ninja & Blue Geisha with our Harajuku Girl and SAVE- the Fall 2008 Set is sold HERE
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FLOATING
This move is beautiful to watch and feels amazing to do- here are some tips to achieving flow with it!
1. Start Small: On DVD 1, Rayna demonstrates floating further down her body. Now as inspiring as this is- take your time working up to that! Floating can still be gorgeous even when you just float the hoop down to eye level and back up.
2. Physics 101: When you start Floating, your relationship to the hoop changes. In Halo, your hand is the axis around which the hoop is spinning. When you start Floating- you and the hoop are spinning together at the same speed, which is why you must spin your body faster when you bring the hoop down!
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November class schedule up for Venice, CA! - all classes only $20!
11/6- MOMS Club of Beverly Hills – Moms' Merchant Trunk Show!
Visit Hoopnotica, shop for Hoops, and fabulous gifts for mom, baby and home! 10:00am - 2:00pm, 9326 Oakmore Road, Los Angeles
Beginning & Intermediate level classes in Silverlake, CA with Jamie!
11/22-11/23- Austin, TX Teacher Training, Certification & Workshops
Save $150 when you register by 11/10! Register HERE or EMAIL for more info
11/28-11/29 Black Friday Hooptique - get amazing deals on Hoopnotica Merchandise- more details to follow!
12/13 & 12/14- San Diego, CA Teacher Training & Certification-
Save $150 when you register by 12/1! Register HERE or EMAIL for more info
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