Hula Hoop
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Jewels Ziff Sint
Jewels, or Julie Ziff Sint, is an experienced circus arts performer and instructor who has taught hoop dance to adults and children in a variety of formal and informal settings, and has performed in venues ranging from nightclubs to garden parties. Through object manipulation she aims to find flow and grace, and specializes in hoop dance, flag dance, and fire dance (fire tools include hoop, ring, dart, poi, fans, and orb). Jewels is also a yoga teacher, bringing her playful attitude to an alignment-oriented and challenging vinyasa flow. More information at www.flamingjewel.com
Class Description
The Hula Hoop has reemerged into American culture in the last decade in the form of Contemporary Hoop Dance, or Hooping. Hooping utilizes large, adult-sized hoops with diameters reaching 40”, offering slower rotation speeds and higher return of success. This open-level class will introduce new students to basic Hooping techniques such as hooping around the waist, weight transfers, simple turns and reversals, while pushing the advanced hooper with more challenging tricks such as chest and shoulder hooping, on-to-off-body transfers and isolations. In addition, students are given an open-ended “license to flail,” in an effort to utilize their intrinsic dance-pertice to create new shapes and patterns within and beyond the Hoop.
The Hula Hoop has reemerged into American culture in the last decade in the form of Contemporary Hoop Dance, or Hooping. Hooping utilizes large, adult-sized hoops with diameters reaching 40”, offering slower rotation speeds and higher return of success. This open-level class will introduce new students to basic Hooping techniques such as hooping around the waist, weight transfers, simple turns and reversals, while pushing the advanced hooper with more challenging tricks such as chest and shoulder hooping, on-to-off-body transfers and isolations. In addition, students are given an open-ended “license to flail,” in an effort to utilize their intrinsic dance-pertice to create new shapes and patterns within and beyond the Hoop.
No experience necessary. Hoops will be available for use or students may bring their own.
Just some benefits of Hooping:
Boosts cardiovascular endurance, Loosens tightness in hips and low back, Stress relief, Promotes laughter and elevates mood!
Stephanie “Squiddie” Lista
Stephanie Lista, known in the hoop world as “Squiddie,” is a professional hoop dancer and fire performer who has performed with everyone from Mike D to the Disco Biscuits. She has been teaching hoop dance for over five years and brings her trademark sass, spunk, and comedic spark to everything she does.
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