Fostering Hoop Communities
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A space for those of you who would like to exchange ideas on how to build, strengthen or foster a hoop community in your area. Let's support one another in helping these types of communities flourish, and to extend our outreach beyond the hoop.
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Latest Activity: May 13
Welcome!
Since the group description limited what I could say, I wanted to explain a little more what I envision this group's purpose to be. I started this group because I am very interested in the idea of how to keep communities going strong. Recently I have been working on this exact task in my area, and wish that I had this type of resource to refer to when I started out.
With my increasing involvement in the Boston hoop community over the past year, I discovered that our community is very special, and wanted to contribute to its continuity and growth. The first thing I did to work towards my goal was to start organizing weekly meet ups in the park, which I offered to take the lead on for 2009.
At the time I was happy and excited to take on this task, but did not realize how many factors there are to consider when trying to attain "critical mass" for such events.
So here we are! I hope that we can use our collective knowledge to help others get a hoop jam started in their area, get others involved in hooping, suggest ideas for community activities, and lastly, leverage our members to create a positive impact that extends beyond our favorite circle.
Happy hooping!
Rachel
Discussion Forum
Hoop Flow Havens: Fostering Communities on Facebook
Started by Wendy Settle Aug 17, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like
Facebook appears to be the main way that my hooper friends and I communicate. However there are still the days when my friends are all busy, and I'm hooping alone in a beautiful park wishing that I…
Northern Arizona Hoopers!
Started by Ash Marie Apr 6, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there! Are there any Northern Arizona hoopers, ie Sedona, Flagstaff, Prescott, who would like to start a more involved hoop community? I have seen several girls spinning poi around town, but am…
Who's in LA?
Started by JIVANA (Raver J) Dec 12, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a great meeting space and I would love to create a community here
Starting a community...
Started by Sheena Spins. Last reply by Sheena Spins Jun 25, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone. I have a big question...how does one start a hoop community? My boyfriend and I have recently moved from our home of many many years where the hooping community flourishes...and darn…
Free classes a smart idea?
Started by Christine M Campanella Dixon. Last reply by Christine M Campanella Dixon May 28, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
So just a bit of background info. I moved out to a smallish town with a big problem with outsiders and a extreme protective nature of those from here. I am for very much an outsider. I moved from NYC…
Getting the Word Out
Started by Rachel aka "Princess Hula". Last reply by Stacey FireFly Feb 16, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
So once you know you have a space, and some potential interest, how is it best to spread the word about your gathering? Throughout my learning curve, I've found that having multiple ways of…
Tags: communication, connecting
Leading a Community - book recs?
Started by Sadie 'Spins' Yancey. Last reply by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy Jan 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello there!Anyone out there know a good book (or extensive website) with advice for leading a community? Of course I'm thinking of a hoop community; I think the same principles will apply to many…
the power of community
Started by Stefanie Moser. Last reply by Rhonda J. Nov 7, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey all!I wanted to share this video about the power of community! It features three different stories, and hooping is one of them! It is the last segment in the show, but I encourage you to watch…
Tags: spirituality, friends, power, community, hooping
How To Create a Hoop Jam
Started by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy. Last reply by Rhonda J. Nov 7, 2010. 1 Reply 1 Like
This is a blog post I did a while back because so many people have asked me how to start a hoop jam. The guidelines have helped three different cities start kick-ass hoop jams. Maybe they'll help you…
Tags: jam, instructions, hoop, create, to
Raleigh Hoop Jam and Drum Circle Etiquette
Started by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy. Last reply by Rhonda J. Nov 7, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
This is something I crafted and forwarded to the people who come to our hoop jam. I thought it might help other people who host hoop jams also.Over the last three years our jam has really grown. Each…
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Student Comment by Betherann on February 1, 2010 at 1:12pm -
Great group, and thanks for the invite, Beth.
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Comment by Rachel aka "Princess Hula" on February 1, 2010 at 12:10pm -
Thanks Beth, that is quite the compliment. And I completely understand what you are saying; I feel like I have stuck with hooping in large part due to how much this community of people has moved and inspired me.
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Comment by Adriene on February 1, 2010 at 12:10pm -
Yes, thank you!
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Comment by beth lavinder on February 1, 2010 at 12:04pm -
Thanks for starting this group. It really touches on why so many of us are drawn to hooping.
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Student Comment by Lia Coco on February 1, 2010 at 11:19am -
Hey Rachel~ I feel a little silly but I didn't know you had hoop jams in the park... (hooray for hoop city!). Let me know when/ where & I will be spreading the word for sure (do you still do them in the winter?) I haven't hooped with other people in a while & I need some inspiration!
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Discussion Forum
Starting a community...
Started by Sheena Spins. Last reply by Sheena Spins Jun 25, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Free classes a smart idea?
Started by Christine M Campanella Dixon. Last reply by Christine M Campanella Dixon May 28, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Getting the Word Out
Started by Rachel aka "Princess Hula". Last reply by Stacey FireFly Feb 16, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Leading a Community - book recs?
Started by Sadie 'Spins' Yancey. Last reply by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy Jan 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
the power of community
Started by Stefanie Moser. Last reply by Rhonda J. Nov 7, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
How To Create a Hoop Jam
Started by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy. Last reply by Rhonda J. Nov 7, 2010. 1 Reply 1 Like
Raleigh Hoop Jam and Drum Circle Etiquette
Started by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy. Last reply by Rhonda J. Nov 7, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Setting the Tone for Meet-ups
Started by Rachel aka "Princess Hula". Last reply by Sadie 'Spins' Yancey Aug 11, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Permits etc.
Started by Amy Irish. Last reply by Stellar Sunshine* Aug 3, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
World Hoop Day
Started by Stefanie Moser. Last reply by Stefanie Moser Jul 5, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Are waivers really needed?
Started by spin gypsy of Centric Hoops*. Last reply by Traci "CircularPraise" Bonney May 27, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Finding a Space for Local Jams
Started by Rachel aka "Princess Hula". Last reply by spin gypsy of Centric Hoops* Apr 13, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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