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Permalink Reply by Z on October 19, 2009 at 2:17pm

"fits of slinging a hoop around" .....apt description for me, that's for sure.

Anyway, I know this isn't what your post was about, exactly, but I googled your city to see how far you are from Raleigh ....not too far it doesn't seem...

How about getting one of your friends to let you organize a workshop in their space? Contact Caroleeena in Raleigh to be the presenter. Your "fits" will be much improved by the end of the workshop.

PLUS you'll have a chance to draw in all the nearby hoopers and hoop-wanna-be-ers for a mailing list and formation of a local group.

Caroleeena is a wonderful person and teacher. Being where you are, if you don't know her you should. She's on YouTube (yes, with three 'e's) and I can give you her email if you'd like to contact her about setting up a workshop.


Just a thought. Back to my fits.

Permalink Reply by Gerri on October 19, 2009 at 2:34pm

Ha! That's so funny, I just spent the weekend with her in Charlotte with the Hoopers down there. She's amazing!! I just love her. I had given that some thought actually. Perhaps it is time to start this moving along?

Maybe you'll join us when I eventually figure it all out!

Love and Light
Gerri

Permalink Reply by Z on October 19, 2009 at 2:57pm

Break time, to feed the dogs.....

Ah ha, so that's why you're suddenly energized... That's great, glad I didn't bother taking the time to tell you what you'd just missed :p

I'd love to, but it's a two day drive for me. I know because a couple of weeks ago Zena and I were up there for two days of private lessons with her :) ...You're lucky to be so near... But if you move slowly enough, I might be ready for another drive sometime soon.

Permalink Reply by Gerri on October 19, 2009 at 6:22pm

Well, I do have the exuberance of a new student, don't I?? Ugg, it's so obvious, hahaha.

It will take some time to get all the pieces to fall into place. It just so happens I have some time this week b/c the university I teach at is on Fall Break. I have completely over-posted my fb too :) Come next week, I won't have a second to myself, so all my internet stuff is to be done now. Between my new addiction to hooping and all this typing I may just wear out my fingers.

Permalink Reply by Z on October 19, 2009 at 7:38pm

Fall Break already? ....not to sound like a total curmudgeon, but if Tulane (here in New Orleans) extends it's "breaks" any farther, and you count in recovery time from weekend hangovers, the students will have just about enough time to unpack and get laid a few times before the semester's over. All for only $20,000 of mommy and daddy's dollars.

My only two friends in the world are dogs and their paws are too big to type so I'm safe from FB and Twitter. But if they start one called WoofBook I'm toast.

Permalink Reply by p0ppy on October 19, 2009 at 3:04pm

I know some hoop dancers in Stokesdale. I think that might be near you. If you want I can pm you their fb page so you can try to connect with them if it's near you.

Permalink Reply by Gerri on October 19, 2009 at 6:19pm

That's right up from me, thanx. I would like that very much. I've scoured FB and not had too much success. Is there a particular way to search it? I am not the most computer savvy gal.

Permalink Reply by Sara Reynolds on January 13, 2010 at 3:45pm

i live in greensboro!

Permalink Reply by Ann Humphreys on January 31, 2010 at 1:36pm

Hey Gerri,

I'm just seeing this now. My friend Kelly Jean is teaching hoopdance in Winston-Salem. I am actually heading there this Friday to perform and help drum up some interest for her locally. And the folks in Stokesdale Poppy was talking about are wonderful hoopers and friends. Neither one of them teaches classes but they will love to jam with you.

If you ever feel like coming down to Carrboro (1 hour-ish drive) Baxter & I teach two weekly beginner Hoop Path classes. Bax teaches on Tuesday evenings, 7:45pm to 9:15pm, and I teach Thursdays from noon to 1:30pm. Kelly has driven from Winston a few times to take our classes--I'm sure she'd be interested in carpooling with you. Pm me if you would like her contact info!

Permalink Reply by Gerri on January 31, 2010 at 1:48pm

Hi Ann!
I actually met someone you and Baxter know. Her name is Patricia and I met her at Shakori Hills last October. She talked me into trying a hoop and it was on from there!!! I picked up a couple hoops and made some as well, had a blast with them...blew out my back (def. NOT related to hooping) and have been silent around here since. I am just now getting back into strong movement, exercise, etc. My work requires me to be super physical all the time and I am ready to start back hooping as well. This weekend certainly turned into cave time for me, but, I'd love to see you and Kelly Jean some time soon. I have to be away next weekend for a yoga training (I'm a teacher) but, I will be heading back to Carrboro more often. Thank you for the note and I would love some more info on the WS classes as I am in Kernersville.

Love and Light,
Gerri

Permalink Reply by Ann Humphreys on February 1, 2010 at 1:03pm

That's wonderful! Patricia is one of our homies. So glad to hear of the connection! I will send you Kelly's email (W-S) as well as Richard & Rakaiya's (Stokesdale). Look forward to seeing you here in CBO!

Permalink Reply by Denise Hunt on February 6, 2010 at 10:46am

Hey Gerri, I'm in Winston Salem & just recently connected with Kelly Jean. I have only taken one hoop workshop and I'm just a beginner but would love to get up with you sometime if you find a place to jam. I'm on facebook as well.