Posts by Larisa
Finding Your Next Hoop Outfit
Estimated Reading Time: 7 MinutesThis article contains the best fabrics to use, fabrics to avoid, and community approved stores. Behind the Scenes with Aveda™ – Adidas by Stella McCartney: Mainstream on Flickr Skin-to-skin contact with the hula hoop (or any prop!) is preferred, but finding the right clothes to wear while dancing is still important.…
Read More17 Pro Tips for Festival Season
1 Having water bottles to grab or hand out for hydration at any time is a huge necessity for festivals. Freezing them and putting them in the coolers is just efficient packing. Make sure there is some room in the bottles, though. Water will expand and can crack the container when it freezes. 2 If…
Read MoreThe Beginner’s Hoop Curriculum
An online workshop by The Rotisserie Chick Note: Some of the tutorials are pretty long, so don’t watch them all at once unless you’ve got a ton of free time on your hands. It’s better to view them in group order, then focus on practicing what you watched that day. When you feel comfortable, work…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Hula Hooping
What is it that is so special about the hula hoop? It has many health benefits. Studies show that a program of regular, vigorous exercise is one of the most effective ways to increase your sense of well-being and reduce anxiety. The truth is that exercise is a key part of our mental health, not…
Read MoreThe Official Buyer Be Aware List
We encourage all hoopers that are in the market to buy a hoop to do their research, just like any other thing that you would purchase. If you are shopping online please use Paypal or another service (your bank or credit card can do this) where you can dispute or get a refund if there is…
Read More6 Stretches For Hoop Sessions
Before beginning any dance session it is important to limber up. Copyright @ Sony Pictures Entertainment Company Edits by BubiMandril Avoiding stretches can hurt your body and leave your style cramped. Often what stands in the way of learning a move, or breaking into the flow state is a lack of warm up. Since you may…
Read MoreLeg Hooping
Leg Hooping Guide Body hooping of any kind takes serious dedication. You will probably not learn how to leg hoop in a day, but if you are determined it is one of the most satisfying and impressive tricks to know. It will open your body to new movements and expand the style of your hoop…
Read MoreHula Hoop Secret Manual: How to Make a Great Hoop Tutorial
Making a better Hoop Tutorial What makes you love a tutorial? Maybe you think the maker did a superb job of breaking down the move and editing the video. Perhaps the tutorial is short and sweet and clearly gets the message across, or maybe you think the move is very original and it unlocked…
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