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Will The Hula Hooping Obamas Make It Hip?

hooping obamas Vicky Hallett, Fitness Columnist for The Washington Post, is wondering if the hooping Obama family will make hooping hip. Apparently she doesn't know that it already is! She writes, "Barack Obama has made no secret of his love for shooting hoops. But you may be surprised to learn that Michelle Obama is apparently more comfortable spinning them. She was photographed at her daughter Malia's birthday picnic last year showing off a few tricks. ... Word of Michelle's skills has the hooping community buzzing, particularly in Washington, where several instructors have been recently certified by Hoopnotica, a California-based group that has standardized ways to teach moves. And just about all hooping enthusiasts are waiting for that invitation to get together on the East Lawn. "I've created this daily vision of me hooping with Michelle, Malia and Sasha," says Jocelyn Gordon. The article also talks to Noelle Powers, Tina Bauch and Martine Koissy. As previously reported, Barack has called Michelle the best hooper he knows. The post article also references Hooping.org so if Michelle or Malia or Sasha are reading, we couldn't be more excited! Full article with the photographic evidence: The Washington Post

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  Video of the Day



Lillian "Bouncy" Nedwick has some moves and musicality in her March practice session. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Soundtrack: "Disco Science" by Mirwais.

  Tutorial of the Week




Sharna Rose teaches us how to do the "Vertical Underleg Twist Toss Pass." What's that exactly? You'll have to see for yourself. She lives in Maidstone, England.



  Track of the Week


cosmic cowboysAli Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté

Our two tracks for the week start off with Cosmic Cowboys and their new release "One Last Whisper." We're especially loving the Hiro Remix which is why we've added it to the Hoop Sounds iPod below. Check it out and other mixes and download yours on iTunes by clicking:

Cosmic Cowboys - One Last Whisper EP - One Last Whisper

Next we cool things down with a track for some dreamier hooping. The track is called "Ruby" from the new release from Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté of Mali. We think you're going to like it. Give it a listen on the iPod and get your copy on iTunes by clicking:

Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté - Ali & Toumani - Ruby

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