How to Do an Escalator and Variations

Escalator Hooping Tutorial by Deanne Love

The hoop dance move called an Escalator has grown in popularity. Rightfully so; it has an element of “danger”, is open to creative variations and takes some confidence to nail but feels so good when you do. This blog is dedicated to the many Escalator tutorials I have made on YouTube. If you are just … Read more

Hooping Workouts : Full Body Dance Workouts for Fun and Fitness

It is time to get healthy and strong for life, not just for the Summer. Hooping is playful, fun and an incredible workout. With the right size hoop, a little bit of space and my hoop dance workouts you are on your way to feeling good, looking fabulous and having a lot of fun! Whether … Read more

Vortex Lift Off : Hoop Dance Transition

Hoopdance Vortex Lift Off Move

Hoop dance is a sweet balance of tricks, transitions and techniques. It is the transitions that amplify the flow states as we move the hoop from on to off and back on again or shift through planes and favourite moves. This week I share with you a fluid transition that takes the hoop from waist … Read more

Wedgies: Breakthroughs, Transitions & Variations

Wedge Catch Hooplovers Hoopdance Tutorial

Many hoopers I get to hang and spin with have a love/hate relationship with the recently popularised hoop move called the Wedgie. Others have taken this move and started crafting some supremely kick ass variations.   If you don’t know what I am talking about, check out this tutorial with Emma Kenna. It was one … Read more