Department: Tricks

Lifts From The Waist

We've had questions about lifts so this we're spending time with Caroleeena again as she demonstrates lifts from the waist. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Published on June 29, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

One Shoulder Hooping

Nichole has a bit of a different take on explaining one shoulder hooping that has definitely helped some figure it out. Here she is to tell you how it is done. Published on June 22, 2009 | LINK | Comments (5)

The Bow

For those of you who are new to hooping Angee "Snake" Keen teaches how to do upper and lower "Lassos" and then to combine the two for a move she calls "The Bow." She lives in Portales, New Mexico.

Published on June 15, 2009 | LINK | Comments (1)

Twins: Thread The Needle

Kiera teaches us how to "Thread The Needle" using twin hoops. Video filmed by nine-year-old son. Published on June 08, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Put Your Hands Up

Snake, aka Angee Keen, is here to help out the new hoopers this week by teaching us how to put your hands up. She lives in Portales, New Mexico. Published on June 01, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Back Roll

Suz, aka Chemigal, shows us a move that lets the hoop roll on your back once before you take it off again. She lives in Worcester, England. Published on May 25, 2009 | LINK | Comments (2)

Across Your Back Roll

We've had requests for info on how to do a roll across your back, so this week we're revisiting an excellent tutorial by Caroleeena. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Published on May 18, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Double Axel Weave

Stina Sparkle teaches us The Double Axel Weave. She notes, "Please excuse the airplane sounds - it is hard to find somewhere quiet to record a tutorial in Tokyo. She lives in Tokyo, Japan.

Published on May 11, 2009 | LINK | Comments (2)

Butterfly

Bunny Hoop Star in Sydney, Australia, teaches us the "Butterfly" - a move performed while hooping with twins. Published on May 04, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Shoulder Trick

KaytiBunny teaches us how to do the "shoulder trick" - a move which is basically hooping on one shoulder. She lives in New York. Published on April 27, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Waist To Above Your Head

Here's something for the beginners. Kymberlynn gives us a lesson on how to get the hoop from your waist to above your head. Published on April 20, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Leg Hooping Reversals

Sugar Magnolia demonstrates leg hooping reversals. She says, "First, you need to be able to hoop around your legs in both directions. Second, you need to be able to bring one leg out and back in - so that you have the timing down. Third, once you have one leg out, place your foot on the ground and nudge the hoop the opposite way with your thigh, then bring your leg back in. And there you have it!" She lives in Waterford, Michigan. Published on April 14, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Toro Turn Combo

Alaska Piper of the Ritzy Rouge Hoop Troupe teaches us an American Tribal Style hoop move called the Toro Turn Combo. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Published on April 07, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

The Twin Elbow Pass

Sharna Rose in Maidstone, England, demonstrates an elbow pass move while hooping with twins. Published on March 30, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Hoop Illusion II

Alaskan Amy showed us how to do something she calls The Illusion awhile back. Well she's at it again with a simpler version for the rest of us. "It seems a bit easier since there's only one 360 degree turn, as opposed to two in the first version. Take time to stretch, especially the hamstrings! To start: get the hoop rotating vertically in front of you. A 'round-house' type kick up & over the hoop starts the first 180 degrees. While the leg is up, transfer hoop to the opposite hand. By the time the kicking leg is closest to the ground, you should be facing backwards. The leg continues back up in the second 180 degrees, transferring the hoop between the legs behind the body. Leg continues back and down. It is sort of a big ol' circle kick spin with two passes under the kicking leg." Watching the video really helps bring it all together too. Published on March 22, 2009 | LINK | Comments (2)

The Vortex

KaytiBunny is here to give you a lesson on how to do "The Vortex!" She lives in New York, New York. Published on March 16, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Six Hoop Arabesque

Revolva demonstrates how to do a six hoop arabesque. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Published on March 09, 2009 | LINK | Comments (3)

Entrances and Exits

Sugar Magnolia's first two demonstrations of these entrances and exits are for lefties, the second two are for righties. Explaining for righties she notes, "The first part requires you to swing the hoop behind your head using your right hand with your arm extended straight up, and stop where your neck and left shoulder meet, then let the hoop trickle down till you can grab it again with your right hand and take your left leg out. The second part launches the hoop above your head. It is important that your left arm is raised and bent, ready to grab the hoop when it comes. Pull the hoop 90-180 degrees behind you to wind it up, then thrust it to the left, raising you left leg for the bottom of the hoop to go under. And if all goes well the hoop should escalade up to your left hand." She lives in Waterford, Michigan. Published on March 02, 2009 | LINK | Comments (4)

Stalls and Barrel Rolls

GroovinMeGzz is focusing us this week on stalls and barrel rolls. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Published on February 23, 2009 | LINK | Comments (1)

Chest and Shoulder Hooping

The lovely Caroleeena shares her take on chest and shoulder hooping. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Published on February 16, 2009 | LINK | Comments (4)

Noel Yee: Elbow Head Passes

Noel Yee of Vulcan Crew demonstrates a little elbow to elbow to head to elbow maneuver that is sure to keep some of you busy this week. He lives in Oakland, California. Published on February 08, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Pop Slide Pop

Rich Porter of Isopop, our recent nominee for Male Hooper of the Year, shows us something he calls "Pop Slide Pop" - which makes sense when you watch it, and more when you see the diagram. He lives in San Francisco, California. Published on February 02, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Shoulder Stalls

Nicole Wong, nominated for Newbie Hooper of the Year in our 2nd Annual Hoopie Awards, plays with shoulder stalls and ways to get into and out of them. She lives in Berkeley, California. Published on January 25, 2009 | LINK | Comments (2)

Shoulder Changes

Eva, aka The Blue Tornado, is going to teach you how to do some very impressive shoulder changes. She lives in Austria. Published on January 19, 2009 | LINK | Comments (0)

Vertical Islations: Pushed, Pulled and Bounced

This week we're playing with Vertical Isolations and the amazing Brecken is going to show you how to push, pull and bounce em. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Published on January 12, 2009 | LINK | Comments (4)

Three Beat Reverse Weaves

Alaskan Amy teaches you a reverse weave, then a three beat reverse weave. Soundtrack: "sevenhundredbeats" by Duncan Beattie. Published on January 05, 2009 | LINK | Comments (1)

Shouldered Back Pass

Sharna Rose Bevan teaches an across the back shoulder-to-shoulder pass, as inspired by Angie Mackman and assorted rhythmic gymnasts. She lives in Maidstone, England. Soundtrack is "Fantasia" by Harald Blüchel under his Cosmic Baby alias. Published on December 29, 2008 | LINK | Comments (0)

Vertical Arm Stalls

Natasha delivers a holiday gift - a lesson in how to do an array of vertical arm stalls. She lives in Dayton, Ohio. Published on December 22, 2008 | LINK | Comments (2)

Shoulder Pop

GroovinMeGzz of Euphoric Flow and Kaivalya Hoop Dancers is here to show you how to do the "Shoulder Pop" - where you enter the hoop from the vertical angle and quickly exit, shooting the hoop up in the air! She lives in Portland, Oregon. Published on December 15, 2008 | LINK | Comments (1)

Sharna Bevan Steps Out

Sharna Bevan captures her latest trick on video that she has been working, something we're calling Stepping Out. She uses a smaller hoop for this one and it's followed by some other great moves. She lives in Maidstone, England. Published on December 08, 2008 | LINK | Comments (1)