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Spray painting hoops?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tink in Tokyo Feb 3. 4 Replies

So I had a thought..... I am getting ready to make some hoops, and I thought what if I spray painted the hoops first. My Idea behind this it it would cut down on the amount of taping I would have to… 

Tags: painting, spray, tape, less, using

Teaching my first class

Started this discussion. Last reply by Erin/Lady Hoops Alot Oct 27, 2011. 12 Replies

I want to start teaching a beginning hoop class. My question is how to structure the class. I have never been all that great with choreography, I prefer to improvise but my thoughts would be to start… 

Tags: fitness, teaching

Music that moves you.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kristi Jetpack Aug 9, 2011. 5 Replies

So I like to hoop to what I perceive to be the "normal" hooping music; Dub step, Eoto Bassnectar Flux, and Jam bands, phish, Dead, SCI etc. But I have found that what really seems to move me lately… 

Tags: music, Tool

Hoopers who love Poi

Started this discussion. Last reply by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy Jun 10, 2011. 3 Replies

Hoop city is a wonderful community for hoopers, and I also love poi, I started throwing poi befor I ever picked up a hoop. But I have hit a learning wall with poi. Is there a community similar to… 

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Feb 4
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'Spray painting hoops?'
"There are plastic-specific paints for lawn chairs and such. The ones in the Krylon Fusion line look good - lots of colors and two metallics. I would imagine they'd stay on pretty well since they are meant for lawn…"
Feb 3
Tweed replied to the discussion 'Spray painting hoops?'
"I think there is a few threads on this topic already that could help you out. Here are some pictures of Beth Piver's spray painted hoop: http://www.hoopcity.ca/photo/album/show?id=2737361%3AAlbum%3A663207"
Feb 1
Ashly Connor replied to the discussion 'Spray painting hoops?'
"I've been told the plastic tubing doesn't hold paint very well, so it comes off really easily when hooping. I wanted to do some cool hand painted hoops until that I learned it doesn't work so great =/  I have seen a page where a…"
Jan 31
Bumblebee posted a discussion

Spray painting hoops?

So I had a thought..... I am getting ready to make some hoops, and I thought what if I spray painted the hoops first. My Idea behind this it it would cut down on the amount of taping I would have to do. Has anyone tried this? Is it a good idea? See More
Jan 31
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Erin/Lady Hoops Alot replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"Your plan is good. That is how I structure my classes. I start with an Introduction about how the class will run and ask each student for a brief reason they are drawn to the hoop, they hoop experience or what they had trouble with and would like…"
Oct 27, 2011
Madkat hoops replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"I use a lot of trip hop in my class to get started, its nice and slow and great for setting intention. Depending on the age group of the class I throw in disco, michael jackson, a couple dupstep songs and maybe a jackin' house tune of two.…"
Oct 27, 2011
Bumblebee replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"Thank you everyone for you wonderful Ideas, My next question is Music.I personally hoop to a wide variety of Music , What do you find your classes like the best, top 40? Dubstep? Blue grass?"
Oct 24, 2011
Bumblebee replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"Thank you!"
Oct 24, 2011
Madkat hoops replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"I too, like Tilly, am Hoopnotica certified but started teaching hooping before I got my certification.  I would spend hours on the interwebs trying to find a certain pattern or curriculum for teaching.  Really, the basics…"
Oct 24, 2011
Sitara Bird replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"Hello Bumblebee!  I would recommend beginning class with introductions - learning about each other & how familiar they are with hooping/why they are hooping.  Then I'd begin with warmups, take them through basic moves with…"
Oct 23, 2011
Danielle Lee replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"I would definitely include a group activity too. I've found that a lot of the people in my class are just itching for an excuse to talk to each other, and the group activity is a great chance for them to do that, but also sometimes they teach…"
Oct 23, 2011
Riah replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"This is awesome! MY coworkers and I are pretty bummed our belly dance classes are not continuing this fall and I was thinking about teaching hoop dance for them if I'm not too busy. This is so helpful!"
Oct 22, 2011
Bumblebee replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"Thank you thank you :)"
Oct 21, 2011
HoopLa replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"Thank you for sharing this with us!"
Oct 20, 2011
Tilly Whirls replied to the discussion 'Teaching my first class'
"I usually start with stretches (sometimes targeted to whatever we're working on that day), do a couple songs to warm up (first in natural direction, second in reverse), then show a couple moves and at the end let everyone do some free time…"
Oct 20, 2011

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What skills do you have?
Hooping, Poi
What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
2009
What is your goal for 2012 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
Really take advantage of this summer, and spend as much time as I can out doors.

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