Hayley Hoopla Teaches Us to Sneeze

Hayley Hoopla the Sneeze

Hooping has connected me with some incredibly colourful creatives. Hayley Hoopla is definitely one of the most talented performers, costume creators and kids entertainers I have had the absolute pleasure of being connected with. Among many other super duper fun things that Hayley does she teaches a Hooplovers hoop class once a week in Melbourne. … Read more

Dancing Hoop Moves Together – Behind the Back Flow Session

Behind the Back Flow Sessions

Every day for the month of February I am sharing a hoop focus including a tutorial and song inspiration. A few days ago I put the challenge out there to transition 3 behind the back moves together. The behind the back elbow pass, behind the back jump through and behind the back palm spin. I … Read more

Still Can’t Shoulder Hoop? Let Me Show You Why

Learn Shoulder Hooping Why you can't shoulder hoop

Yes it is one of the trickiest moves to master in hoop dance but a sweet spot worth playing for; shoulder hooping. You will find yourself either waddling around like a penguin or flapping and flailing like a malfunctioning robot. You will likely want to give up several times but shoulder hooping can really become … Read more

4 Ways to Improve Your Knee Hooping

4 ways to improve your knee hooping tips

Knee hooping is the kind of move that gets a lot of “oooohs” and “aaahhhs” from non hoopers. “Oooohhh I remember I could do that as a kid” “Aaaaahhh that looks so cool!” And from hoopers trying to perfect knee hooping there are also a lot of “oooohs” and “aaahhhs”. “Oooooohhh why does it hurt so … Read more