once i was able to keep the hoop going for more than a couple of minutes, i decided that i needed more instruction on how the darn thing works and what my next steps were to learn to move around while hooping. because let’s face it, all i could do was stand in one position and hoop in one direction. if i tried to move at all, it would drop.
i jumped on over to amazon and bought the hoopnotica hoop dance DVD and i’m glad i did. it does a great job of explaining basic hooping, the power points on your body that are used to keep it going, and the basics of hoopdance, which is moving while hooping.
after some trial and error, and watching the video OVER AND OVER while peanut napped, it clicked! and i was able to move around while hooping!
hooping – turning and moving from gleek on Vimeo.
huzzah! success! confidence in myself was restored and i felt like i could move on and learn even more tricks.
next up: corkscrews are fun but make me dizzy
Preita
That’s completely awesome. I’m off to buy a hoop tonight to see if I can actually make my hips move like you!
(I have my doubts though lol)
Apr 10, 2009 @ 12:55 PM
Kim
That’s awesome! I’m majorly impressed.
Apr 10, 2009 @ 1:38 PM
Craptina
DAMN!! You go girl!! I watched your other video, you are smoking on that hoop!
Apr 10, 2009 @ 4:21 PM
kala
Awesome, that looks like so much fun!
Apr 11, 2009 @ 6:09 PM
Wanda
You look amazing with your hooping. Honestly if I had to do it, I would suck and I don’t think I would have the fortitude to stick with it. I’m impressed with you. I bet it’s a great workout for your hips.
Apr 12, 2009 @ 2:38 AM
mai
you’ve gotten so good! i’m still dying to try, but i’m so uncoordinated when it comes to hooping, so i’m sure i’ll be terrible
Apr 12, 2009 @ 11:07 AM
Purlgirl918
Well color me impressed lady!!! I clearly need to keep practicing.
Apr 13, 2009 @ 7:44 AM