How old are you?
27

When did you first start hooping?
January 2009, but have only been really serious about it since May 2011.

 
Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper?
Intermediate

How often do you hoop?
Everyday in the summer. Less in the winter.

Do you have an indoor hoop space?
I just moved a couple of months ago and I do now. The ceiling is a bit low though.

Is there a hoop group where you live?
There's an inclusive arts jam where people hoop and there's some people who do classes and drop-ins.

Did you start it? No.

Would you say that you are obsessed with or addicted to hooping?
I don't like those words to describe things that are positive. I do really really enjoy hooping though.

Have you posted hooping videos? How many?
No, but I am planning on doing it sooner than later.

Do you have friends nearby to hoop with?
Yes

Do you teach hooping? If so, how many people have you taught?
I show my younger sister things, but not beyond that.

What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping?
Lately I've really been into hooping to the Beatles.

What is your favorite song right now?
I don't really have favourite songs.

Do you buy hoops or make your own?
I buy them. Canadian tubing seems to be terrible to make hoops with.

Have you lost weight since starting to hoop?
Maybe. I don't own a scale.

What size is your favorite hoop?
36", but I use my 38" to learn new things.

Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place?
Yes. This is a recent development. I like hooping in now public and if I am feeling nervous, I just put in my headphones and zone the rest of the world out.

How did you learn the majority of the tricks you know today?
Youtube and a friend.

Who is your favorite hoop teacher?
Farrensquare. She got me into hooping and explains things so well.

What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers?
Smile and just keep working at it.

Do you fire hoop? If not, do you want to?
Not yet. It's a summer goal. I know I could do it, but I just need a fire hoop to try it out.

Do own an LED hoop? Where did you get it?
I do. I have a 36" hoop from Cosmic Hooper. It's white and 7 spectrum LEDs. I also have a 36" Rainborian ordered. His hoops are great and he's a joy to work with!

How much time do you spend on safiredance.ning?
None-time.

What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping)?
Vortex

What is the last trick you mastered?
Reverse current chest hooping.

What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn?
Chest/shoulder hooping. I thought I would never get it and then one day it just clicked! I am glad I didn't give up!

Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get?
Knee reversals

How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city?
Probably lots, but I don't know very many of them.

Have you performed hooping in front of an audience?
Not yet.

Has anyone told you you were too old to be playing with a hula hoop?
No, but people have asked me if my hoops are so kids can have something to play with when I am out and about.

What’s the worst injury you’ve acquired from the hoop?
Sprained foot from a failed jump through. It happened a couple of weeks ago and my foot is still sore.

Have you ever hooped naked?
YES! It's the best way to hoop IMO.

Have you been to a hoop camp/retreat? Which one?
Not yet.