How old are you? 28

When did you first start hooping? June 2009

Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper? Let's say intermediate

How often do you hoop? Several times a week minimum

Do you have an indoor hoop space? Yes, but the ceiling fan prefers that I hoop outside

Is there a hoop group where you live? Yes. PHX Hoopers

Did you start it? I sure did.

Would you say that you are obsessed with or addicted to hooping? Obsessed and addicted both sound very unhealthy. Hooping is my passion!

Have you posted hooping videos? How many? No

Do you have friends nearby to hoop with? Yes!

Do you teach hooping? If so, how many people have you taught? I've probably taught around 15-20 people over the last few months.

What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping? EDM

What is your favorite song right now? I don't play favorites ;-)

Do you buy hoops or make your own? I make them... (R)evolved Hoops

Have you lost weight since starting to hoop? Maybe a little.

What size is your favorite hoop? ~39"

Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place? Absolutely

How did you learn the majority of the tricks you know today? Online tutorials, a few DVDs and other hoopers

Who is your favorite hoop teacher? It's hard to say since I haven't really had a regular teacher

What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers? Smile, laugh, push against the hoop every time it touches you, smile and laugh some more!! =)

Do you fire hoop? If not, do you want to? Very soon...

Do own an LED hoop? Where did you get it? Yes, Trick Concepts

How much time do you spend on Hoop City Hooping Community? A few hours a week

What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping)? Gaps and lift up to lasso

What is the last trick you mastered? leg hooping, and some fun "starts"

What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn? Probably shoulder hooping

Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get? Working on doubles, and a 3 beat weave... it makes my brain hurt. ;-)

How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city? At least 20-30 have shown up for jams

Have you performed hooping in front of an audience? Yes

Has anyone told you you were too old to be playing with a hula hoop? No

What’s the worst injury you’ve acquired from the hoop? It wasn't a lasting injury, but bad timing coming up from a duck out resulted in me seeing stars as the hoop smashed into the bridge of my nose.... **OUCH!!**

Have you ever hooped naked? I don't think I have... Ok, now I have! ;-)

Have you been to a hoop camp/retreat? Which one? Not yet, but I'm registered for Hoopcamp 2010!! =)