Jon Coyne from Hoop Smiles shares this great tutorial on how to Hula hoop for beginners: this tutorial features stepping through the hoop. This video looks at how to step through the hoop which is known as the revolving door and various step through related tricks.
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One of the most valuable lessons that one can learn in life is to always try and to keep on trying. Hooping is a journey, it will take time, it will take effort and there will be many mistakes and bruises along the way. SaFire has best shared this and her struggles, trials and tribulations with the hoop. If you continue to learn from your mistakes eventually you will become a master at hooping. Continue reading Hooping Tip: Stay Positive While Hooping
Sometimes when we have those moments during our hoop dance where you know that a mistake is coming and you lose control of your hoop, instead of letting the hoop fall to the ground, save it and flow it into another move. This will make your hoop dance seem flawless and the mistake doesn’t look like a mistake but an intentional part of the hoop dance. Continue reading Saving the Hula Hoop
Hula hoop dance tutorial on how to perform a basic isolation, isolating the hoop in one spot. Hooping Tutorial and music by Hoopsmiles aka Jon Coyne. Continue reading Beginner Hula Hoop Dance Trick : Isolations How To
Learning to hula hoop is like learning to ride a bike. Sure, someone can explain the mechanics to you, and you can observe how others do it, but ultimately it comes down to you alone. There is a moment when you shift from thinking consciously about your movements, your body wobbly and unsure, to that instant when your mind clicks off, your instincts take over and suddenly you are moving under your own power, your motion is in sync with the bike. In that moment, there is magic. And it’s the closest feeling I can compare to the wonder of making that transition from “I just can’t get it” to squeals of joy when I finally master a new move. Whether you’re working on simply keeping it spinning for the very first time or conquering something much more complicated, I have noticed a personal pattern of learning for most of us and it breaks down into four stages. Continue reading Learning to Hula Hoop Dance Comes in Four Stages
Hulapea Guadalajara shows us a very cool and very easy to follow Butterfly Variation tutorial, so why not spin up a butterfly or two? The tutorial is in Spanish, but if your Spanish is a little rusty, or if like me your Spanish is almost non-existent, don’t worry and watch anyway. The move has been broken down step by step visually so it is understandable by everyone. Hoggus and Ban both live in Mexico. Continue reading Hula Hooping Tutorial: Butterfly Variation
The change of seasons are so refreshing, after a long summer, its nice to feel the brisk fresh air of Autumn. I love the smell of fires being lit as you walk the streets, cold ears and noses, scarves and gloves. As it gets colder outside, if you’re a hooper who loves to hula hoop outdoors, you might be finding yourself wondering, “Where in the hell am I supposed to hoop now?” Continue reading Cold Weather Hula Hooping
Keep in mind what your feet are doing during your hoop dance practice. Point those toes for purpose and lengthen your line. It’s a lot of the finishing touches that change the way you hoop dance!
Warming up and cooling down are an essential part of any of your hula hoop practice, especially in the colder months of the year. Sarah Jordan shows us how to stretch using your hula hoop. Continue reading Hula Hoop Tip: Stretching with Your Hula Hoop
Ever thought your clothes may be effecting the outcome of your hoop dance / hula hoop dancing ability? The material best for hula hooping clothes are natural fibers that are close to the skin are great! Shirts and pants that are synthetic may slip and very large clothing can slow the hoop down. Continue reading Hula Hoop Tip: Hula Hooping Clothes – What’s Best
