Hula Hooping in DC, MD and VA

Hula hooping at Brickhouse Cardio Club

JessieX — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:58:25 +0000

Hey Hoco hoopers. I am officially teaching Hoopnotica at Brickhouse Cardio Club (13362 Clarksville Pike, Highland, MD 20777)! My classes will be on Thursdays at 7:15pm. Here’s a video of another hooper (Shenandoah) working out with a hoop.

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Hooping at Lake Elkhorn – July 2

JessieX — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:31:52 +0000

Look what I found! A hooping event in my own hometown of Columbia. July 2, 10 a.m. at Lake Elkhorn. More event info is here.

By the way, if you’re in Columbia / Howard County and are interested in connecting with other hula hoopers, join our Facebook group called, of all things, “Hoco Hoopers.”

Lake Kittamaqundi and an Inaugural Hula-Hooping Pow-Wow

JessieX — Fri, 20 May 2011 23:33:18 +0000

An announcement from Heidi in Columbia, MD

Join us for the Inaugural Hula-Hooping Pow-Wow at Columbia’s Lake Kittamaqundi

When: Saturday May 21st, 2pm-2am (roughly speaking)

Where: Columbia Lakefront, In Front of the Water fountain

Introduction to the Perfect Circle: Hula-Hooping has been around since the dawn of main. At it’s purest form it’s a simple shape & it’s fun! We give hoops to children because they are an innocent way to have fun & begin to understand the natural movement of our individual bodies. And the reality is: Everyone can do it!!

General Questions asked about Hula-Hooping:

1) What should I wear? The least amount of clothing worn, the easier it is to hoop. This is because the hoop itself has less obstacles to get tangled on which makes it drop. Also, it is better to wear more form fitting clothes, because of the same philosophy.

2) Where can I buy a hoop? The easiest source is to go to a toy store, Toys R Us etc. There are also various venders around the area, but that may be more time consuming. Some hoops will be provided at the Pow-Wow, but dependent on supply & demand, they may run out.

3) What size hoop should I use? As a beginner it may be best to use a heavier, larger circumference hoop to get your body used to the motion. As you get better, the hoop may get smaller & lighter; however, since every body is different, it completely depends on what feels best to you.

Malcolm Stuart and Poki are teaching locally – May 9th

JessieX — Sun, 08 May 2011 00:54:11 +0000

Counting our blessings! Malcolm Stuart and Poki are teaching locally- May 9th, 6 – 10 pm

A four-hour workshop in three parts with two teachers –

Part 1: Isolate with Ease
Part 2: Flail with grace
Part 3: How to Create Creative Creations

For all levels of hoopers and hoop enthusiasts.

Mt. Rainier Artists Lofts
3311 Rhode Island Ave NE
Mt. Rainier, MD 20712

Soolah Hoops – Frederick, MD

JessieX — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:19:12 +0000

If you’re looking for a hooper, performer, teacher, workshops or events in the Frederick, Md., area, check in with Soolah Hoops. From her website,

Whether she brings her public play hoops, fire hoops or glow hoops, Soolah Hoops has worked to bring joy to the community with her love of hoops sharing and performing. Soolah Hoops is a member of the North American Fire Arts Association and is fully insured to perfom and teach workshops. Soolah is in the process of her Teacher Training through Safire Dance Teacher Training to improve her instructional skills as a teacher in the community. Sue Kemp, aka Soolah Hoops, is also the co-founder, along with her hooping sister in spirit Abby Casarella, of The Western Maryland Hooping Society. Our mission is to bring hooping fun to Western Maryland and the surrounding area throughworkshops and hoop jams in our community.

World class hoop instructor – workshop open to all levels

JessieX — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:25:42 +0000

When I first starting hula hooping, I knew few hoopers. To YouTube I went, and on YouTube I found some good hoopers, some not-to-good hoopers and a handful of masters. Malcom Stuart was one of these masters, and I’m delighted to discover that he’ll be in Baltimore this coming weekend to offer a workshop called, “Movement Exploration and Inspiration Building with Malcolm Stuart.” The workshop is open to all levels of hoopers. The cost is $40 and the event will be held this Saturday, April 23 at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore, Md. Registration info is here. Hope to see you there!

If you’d like to see Malcolm Stuart perform, catch the Tilted Torch show April 22nd.

Hooping at Joe Squared in Baltimore – March 26

JessieX — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:23:22 +0000

Join (gorgeous hooper) Jes Raschella and the band Jefferson Forklift at Joe Squared on March 26th. Here’s Jes and friend hooping in the snow earlier this winter. Joe Squared was voted best pizza in Baltimore last year … or something close to that. Great space.

Disc Go Hoop Rolls & Other Fancy Tricks with Tina B

JessieX — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:18:19 +0000

Originally posted on HoopDance DC

Disc Go Hoop Rolls & Other Fancy Tricks with Tina B

Sunday, March 20, 2011

1:30 – 3:30pm

Tina B is a friendly, sassy and mesmerizing hoop dancer. In this workshop, she’ll teach you how to roll the hoop on the chest & back, plus Tina B will share transitions and mini-choreographies to stylize your personal hoop dance expression. At Carderock Swim and Tennis Club8200 Hamilton Spring Court Bethesda, MD. Registration and more information here.

Kym Spins … and hulahoop classes in McLean, VA

JessieX — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:36:18 +0000

Kym Spins … and teaches classes. You’ll find her blog http://kymspins.blogspot.com/ and website: http://www.kymspins.com/ chock-full of hooping info and more information about her classes and offerings.

Kym Spins current class offerings are –

Multilevel Hoop Dance
Tuesdays 7:35- 8:35pm
This high energy hour is perfect for both complete beginners and experienced hoopers. Starting with the basics of waist hooping and progressing to more advanced moves both on and off the body, and with multiple hoops. Personal guidance is given and everyone moves at their own pace! Come in ready to have fun! All Hoops provided.

Body Dynamics:

Introduction to Hoop Dance

Tuesdays 11:00 am- 12:00am:

A fun, new way to get a full body workout, with particular emphasis on core toning. This introductory class starts with basic waist hooping utilizing large, heavy custom made Hoop Dance hoop. Basics covered include waist hooping, stalling, chest, and shoulder hooping and more! No experience necessary! Just bring a smile and get ready to sweat! All hoops provided.

The Pilates Room: pilatesmclean.com

Vertical Angles, Spins & Corkscrews Workshop with Jocelyn Gordon

JessieX — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:16:26 +0000

Originally posted on Meetup HoopDance DC

Vertical Angles, Spins & Corkscrews

Sunday, February 27, 2011

1pm – 3pm (immediately following the Floats & Corkscrews Workshop)

Learn how to angle the hoop and explore the Vertical Plane! Not only will you increase your movement repertoire, but you’ll strengthen your abdominals and back. Angled hooping will take your previously learned moves to the next level!

Moves:

Angles on the Waist, Hip, Chest & Shoulders
180 & 360 degree spins
Corkscrews in the Vertical Plane
Exploring the above in both directions