- How old are you ? 25

- When did you first start hooping ? Spring 2009

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

- How often do you hoop ? Whenever I get a chance. At least 4 or 5 days a week.

- Do you have an indoor hoop space ? Yes. I have a large garage attached to my apartment building that is heated in the winter. Expect hooping videos from a grimy garage. lol

- Is there a hoop group where you live ? There is one in Madison, WI, but I have only met a few of the members. I tried to go to a jam, but no one really showed up. We are trying to start a hoop group in Milwaukee, but have yet to be successful. A lot of my friends hoop though... well... 3 others do on a regular basis. (Update: I went to another jam in Madison... I LOVE Madison Hoopers!! They have such a great energy about them.)

- Did you start it ? Nope. Sarah gets credit for that. (Glittered Goods)

- Would you say that you are obsessed with or addicted to hooping ? Yes! I don't get other things done because of hooping. =P

- Have you posted hooping videos ? How many? A few... I hoping for much better ones during the summertime. :)

- Do you have friends nearby to hoop with ? Yes! I hoop with my friends as much as I can. :)

- Do you teach hooping ? I have taught people that have been hooping with my and my friends. It is my goal to start teaching classes in 2010.

- What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping ? Mostly EDM, Phish, and various other artisits.

- What is your favorite song right now ? Imogen Heap: Hide and Seek

- Do you buy hoops or make your own ? Make them.

- What size is your favorite hoop ? 36" 125 psi 3/4 inch tubing

- How many hoop own you ? 6 and I am sure it will continue to grow.

- Have you lost weight since starting to hoop ? A tiny bit.

- Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place ? Yes. I normally prefer to be with other hoopers, but I have hooped by myself in public a few times. Mostly I get so into what I am doing that I forget anyone is watching.

- How did you learn the majority of the tricks you know today ? Most of the tricks I have learned have been taught to me by Sarah (Glittered Goods). Some are self taught by watching other people hoop or videos online. I have used a few tutorials from Safire as well. :)

- Who is your favorite hoop teacher ? Sarah!

- What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers ? Be patient... it takes time to learn how to connect with your hoop. The more you practice the better you will be.

- Do you fire hoop ? Yes! I Iove it!!!

- Do own an LED hoop ? I am in the process of making one and then I am buying one with my tax return.

- How much time do you spend on safiredance.ning ? A couple hours a day. :x

- What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping) ? Neck to waist and then lift from the waist to lasso.

- What is the last trick you mastered ? Turning around while isolating.

- What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn ? Knees to waist, I nail it almost every time now.. unless I am wearing slippery clothing.

- Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get ? One leg hooping and foot hooping.

- How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city ? I have no clue... maybe 20 or so.

- Have you performed hooping in front of an audience ? Nope, but I am for NYE. 3000+ people! *squeals*

- Has anyone told you you were too old to be playing with a hula hoop ? Yes... on facebook.

- What’s the worst injury you’ve acquired from the hoop ? Bruises are the worst thing a can think of. I have wacked myself in the head a few times... it sucks, but I normally keep going.

- Have you ever hooped naked ? Yes... :)

- Have you been to a hoop camp/retreat ? Which one ? I'm hoping to go one day, but I currently do not have the funds to do so.