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We have an array of DIY stores in Prague, all the ones that originated in Germany in fact: Hornbach, OBI, Baumax, Bauhaus...
The best tubing that I've found I usually get at Hornbach, but I've seen it at some of the other…"
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How to pitch a hoop class?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Mar 22, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I'm looking into pitching a few gyms in my area on the idea of a hoop class. I want to appear as professional as possible, and to do that I'd like to walk in with some "literature" on the health…
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StudentMelissa replied to the discussion 'International hoop-making manual: making a hoop in your country'
sun child commented on Melissa's video
Minis practice 12.1.2011
"great job. keep it up! im just starting to do minis. Your video actually helped me figure out how to turn with them thank you!"
kyndkristen commented on Melissa's videoMinis practice 12.1.2011
"You're rockin' the mini's girl! One tiny little tip: slow down one of your hands when doing your chase & 3 beat weaves for better flow. Oh... and you have the right idea with your reels... loosey goosey with the…"
StudentMelissa replied to the discussion 'Choreography practice for a demo--pls critique!' in the group What do you like/What do I need?
"Awesome, Molly'oop! Thanks so much for the suggestions! I totally agree with you, and this video is a really rough draft; it definitely needs more work! I just wish the rain would stop here long enough for me to go outside and…"
Molly'oop replied to the discussion 'Choreography practice for a demo--pls critique!' in the group What do you like/What do I need?"The choreography is pretty great....some of the transitions you do are really cool. I especially love the vertical step-throughs that turn into behind-the-back passes! I like how you incorporate the song into the dance as well! It…"
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- Do you teach hoop classes? *Please only answer 'yes' if you teach classes on a regular basis.
- No
- What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
- February, 2010
- What is your goal for 2013 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
- Teacher training in hooping, start teaching. No one here teaches hooping, and I want to bring it to Prague.
- Homestay - Click yes if you would consider sharing accommodations with Hoop City Citizens visiting your hometown.
- Yes
profile photo
In case anyone's wondering, my profile photo is of a statue in a random garden in Copenhagen. I thought it was wicked, and in the context of hooping, would love to see this guy with a hoop around him. If anyone has photoshop skills, let me know and I'll send you the original file.
Cheers,
M
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M
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Getting ready to teach
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 11:46am 0 Comments 1 Like
So I'm past the one year mark, and although I mostly (95% of the time) hoop alone and only learn from stuff I get online, I've progressed pretty well. Of course, Safire's classes and the awesome community on hoopcity really helps!! Now I'm really interested in trying to teach, and here's my thoughts on how prepared I need to be in order to be confident that I can do a great job (cuz only doing a good job isn't my thing ;))
1. A lesson plan with an outline of the flow of my class and…
Reflections on first performance
Posted on February 13, 2011 at 3:17am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday was very exciting/nerve racking for me as I had a chance to perform a hoop dance for the public for the first time. As I prepared for this, I decided that although I'm very comfortable with my flow and love to improv with the hoop, I should choreograph the dance. This was an interesting challenge for me, which started with looking at some of my favorite videos of performances; most notably "Safire in the sun", Spiral's and Shakti Sunfire's performances at flow show 2010. I…
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 12:39am on November 29, 2010,
Jana said… - Hello Melissa,
I did not succeed in learning hooping. I did not have enough space a my handmade hoop was too heavy, because i could not buy a suitable hose for it. Was you able to make a hoop with czech sources? At the beginning of next year I am moving from Prague, but just to Kolín (it is quite near). There I will have enough space, so I was thinking to try hooping again. I would definitely like to join your group, but I don´t think I would be very helpful.
Have a nice day:) Jana
- At 9:36pm on September 27, 2010,
Stefanie Moser said… - Hey Melissa! Could you remind me of the names of those two programs you told me about for getting the teaching English certification? thanks hun <3 xOxO
- At 12:43pm on February 15, 2010,
schoscho said… - hey melissa,
in march or at the beginn of april i am probably in praha for some days. if it will work and you have time, do you perhaps like to meet? this would be really nice. by the way my real name is also melissa :-)
- At 12:58pm on February 9, 2010,
StudentJana from Ula Oopla land said… - Melissa, the tubing would be probably called something like TRUBKA NA INSTALACI VODY - water installation tubing, but I am no good at these technical terms... sorry. and the connector is SPOJKA, but try to explain what you want to do with it, it always helps... good luck! I wish I would live back in Prague again, you are lucky :)
- At 1:57pm on February 7, 2010,
Nicole said…
- OH my!! Hello! I just saw your comment right now! I am in Prague and would love to meet up. I only have one hoop but we can take turns. I actually found a juggling group here that is every other Sunday and I've been hooping there. But would you like to meet for tea in the meantime/
-Nicole :)
- At 9:47am on February 7, 2010,
StudentJana from Ula Oopla land said… - Hey, I saw your comment in European hoopers about the pipe and connectors. Are you czech? not sure with name like Melissa... not very common in Czech. I come from CZ, but live in Switzerland. I bought once the tubing from Hornbach in Prague, but it is quite heavy and difficult to connect together. Sorry, don't have more advise. What I do here is that I buy the tubing from local plumber company, they usually give me few meters for free. Did you check this forum? maybe you'll find more info there:
http://www.hoopcity.ca/forum/topics/international-hoopmaking
Good luck! :)
- At 1:48pm on January 25, 2010,
StudentRose said… - Welcome to Hoop City!!!
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