Posts Tagged ‘fitness trend’

• Follow My Bliss & Pay the Bills?

  Date: 2011.03.05 | Category: Exploring The Path, HulaHoopla | Response: 0

  Well, the time has come for me to seek a bill paying job so I can follow my bliss as a hoop instructor and not lose my home.  Times are tough for everyone and my work skills are stacked up in an industry that has automated me out of work.  Hmmmm.  What is a Hoopanista to do?

  My dream situation is working for a company that promotes a healthy lifestyle and outdoor adventure.  I would promote hooping as part of the healthy lifestyle that company promotes.  I would lead groups on adventures involving hoops that I design and create!  Perhaps travel to warm, beachy places?  Central America? My job would be within walking/biking distance, allow me time off to attend hooping events and Burning Man.

  Dream is free.

• Winter Hoop Classes

  Date: 2010.12.05 | Category: Exploring The Path, HulaHoopla | Response: 0

  Holy Crap! Lots of classes to choose from.  I got ambitious…I only have a few months left to see if I can make this fly as my main income.  Fingers crossed and COME ON STUDENTS!

  See the HulaHoopla website for full class descriptions, payment information and DISCOUNTS!!!!

  

  Happy Hoopanista

  MONDAYS

  Hula Hooping for Fitness
  Portland Community College (**you must register through PCC)
  SE Center TABOR 102, 2305 SE 82nd Avenue
  1:15pm – 2:15pm

  Two 4-week sessions:
  Jan. 3^rd – Jan 31^st (NOTE: NO CLASS JAN. 17^th)
  Feb 14^th – March 7^th

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  TUESDAYS

  The Bamboo Grove Salon
  134 SE Taylor (Entrance on SE 2^nd between the two potted bamboo plants)
  11:00am – 12:30pm

  Two 6-week Intensive Sessions!

  HoopGirl Workout 6-Week Intensive Beginner Series:
  Jan 4^th – Feb 8^th
  HoopGirl Workout 6-Week Intensive Intermediate Series:
  Feb 15^th – March 22^nd

  Fee: $60 for 6-week series (just $10 per class, $15 drop-in)

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  The Village Ballroom

  HoopGirl Workout Beginner I & II (Take I & II in any order)
  700 NE Dekum Street
  7:00pm – 8:00pm

  Two 6-week sessions:
  Beginner I: Jan 4^th – Feb 8^th
  Beginner II:  Feb15^th – March 22^nd

  Fee: $90 for 6-week series (just $15 per class, $20 drop-in)

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  WEDNESDAYS

  Rigler SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Community School
  5401 NE Prescott Street
  3:00pm – 4:00pm

  Hooping is Fun! Rigler Elementary School 4^th – 6^th Grade Students
  Jan. 12^th – March 2^nd

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  Hoopdance Fitness
  Gem Studio
  1110 NE Glisan, PDX
  6:00pm-7:00pm

  Classes start January  and run through February and first week of March.
  See the Gem Studio website for details.
  Fee: TBD

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  Multi-level Hoop Clinic
  NW Dance Project Studio
  833 N. Shaver @ N. Mississippi
  8:00pm-9:00pm

  4-week sessions:
  Jan. 5^th – 26^th, Feb. 2^nd – 23^rd, Mar. 2^nd – 23rd

  Fee: $80 for each 4-week session (just $20 per class, $25 drop-in)

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  THURSDAYS

  Over-the-hump-day Hooping with the LooLoo’s!
  The Bamboo Grove Salon
  134 SE Taylor Street
  (Entrance is on SE 2nd Avenue between the two potted bamboo plants)

  Every Thursday TFN
  12:00pm – 2:00pm

  Fee: $3 suggested donation

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  The Village Ballroom
  HoopGirl Intermediate I & II (Take I & II in any order)
  700 NE Dekum Street
  7:00pm – 8:00pm

  Two 6-week sessions:
  Intermediate I: Jan. 6^th – Feb. 10^th
  Intermediate II: Feb.17^th – Mar. 24^th

  Fee: $90 for 6-week series (just $15 per class, $20 drop-in)

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  SUNDAYS

  Hoopdance Fitness
  Northeast Community Center (NECC)
  1630 NE 38th Avenue – PDX
  (If you use the NECC parking lot, please get a parking permit at the check-in desk)

  10:30am – 11:30am

  6-Week Sessions:  January 2nd – February 6th
  $40 Non-Members
  $60 Non-Members + teens (14 & up)
  $20 Members
  $30 Members + teens (14 & up)

  Please visit the NECC Website for payments, membership information and drop-in fees.

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  MONTHLY COASTAL WORKSHOPS

  Newport Recreation Center
  225 Southeast Avery Street
  Newport, OR

  January:
  Friday Jan. 21^st 6:00pm-7:00pm
  Saturday Jan. 22^nd 12:30pm-2:30pm

  February:
  Friday Feb. 18^th 6:00pm-7:00pm
  Saturday Feb. 19^th 11:00am-1:00pm

  March:
  Friday March. 18^th 6:00pm-7:00pm
  Saturday March 19^th 11:00am-1:00pm

  Please register with the Newport Recreation Center for each class.

• Winter Classes – TBA SOON!

  Date: 2010.11.27 | Category: HulaHoopla | Response: 0

  I am in the midst of confirming days and dates for winter classes.  Stay tuned!

• Over-the-hump-day Hoopling with the LooLoo’s!

  Date: 2010.10.31 | Category: Exploring The Path, Hooping Hub, HulaHoopla | Response: 0

  Come play with the LooLoo’s EVERY Thursday at the Bamboo Grove (except Thanksgiving — gotta nap!) starting November 4th.  All levels welcome!

  Take a break from your busy work week and learn basic hoop moves, parctice new tricks, play, dance, get inspired, de-stress, relax and go bcak to work recharged!  We will provide hoops and music but feel free to bring in your iPods & MP3 players to share your favorite hoop tunes.

  LOCATION: 134 SE Taylor Avenue, PDX.
  The entrance is on SE 2nd Avenue between the two potted bamboo plants.
  TIME: 12pm – 2pm
  FEE: $3 minimum donation

  Who are the LooLoo’s?
  The LooLoo’s are a killer performance hoop troupe comprised of Jill (aka Queen Loo) of Hoop to My Loo, myself (aka Bad Kitty Loo) of HulaHoopla, ZigZagLoo, and Trish (aka Doctor Spin).

  

  Beautiful Hooping Space at the Bamboo Grove

• We’ve Got Spirit! Yes We Do!

  Date: 2010.10.21 | Category: HulaHoopla, The Hoops - Of Course | Response: 0

  

  Beaver Nation Hula Hoops

  

  U of O Spirit

  

  Duck Hoops

  

  Go Beavs!

  
  
  

  And I have the hoops to take you to the next level of fandom (thanks to Jessie for that awesome word!). My husband’s enthusiasm for college sports sparked the idea for creating school color themed hoops for tailgating, rallies, events and flat out fun. Work off the BBQ & beer during those tailgater parties! I’ll even make special deals on party packs (5 or more hoops) and weatherproofing for outdoor events. Woo hoo(p)!

• Fall Classes!!!

  Date: 2010.09.20 | Category: HulaHoopla | Response: 0

  MONDAYS

  Portland Community College (**you must register through PCC)
  SE Center TABOR 102, 2305 SE 82nd Avenue
  Two 6-week sessions: Sept 20th – Oct 25th and Nov 1st – Dec 6th
  1:15pm – 2:15pm

  Chief Joseph Elementary School
  Cafeteria, 2904 N Saratoga
  Two 6-week sessions: Sept 20th – Oct 25th and Nov 1st – Dec 6th
  6:00pm – 7:15pm
  FEE: $72 for 6-class series, just $12 per class ($15 drop-in)

  TUESDAYS

  Portland Community College (**you must register through PCC)
  Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby, B9
  Two 6-week sessions: Sept 21st – Oct 26th and Nov 2nd – Dec 7th
  6:30- 8:00pm

  WEDNESDAYS

  Vernon Elementary School
  2044 NE Killingsworth
  Two 5-week sessions: Sept 22nd – Oct 27th and Nov 3rd – Dec 15th
  Note class location: Gymnasium: Sept 22nd – Nov 11th
  Note class location: Auditorium: Nov 17th – Dec 15th
  6:00pm – 7:15pm
  FEE: $60 for 5-class series, just $12 per class ($15 drop-in)

  HulaHoopla™ Policies

  REGISTRATION: To register, shoot me an email (click here for Contact page) and let me know which class(es) you would like to take, if you’re bringing a friend, etc.

  PAYMENT: PayPal should be up and running soon. I will also happily accept checks & cash (preferred!) on site. Woo Hoo(p)!

  REFUNDS: Class fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another class series if space is available. Students must email HulaHoopla™ 7 days prior to the start of the class to be eligible for a transfer.

• Hoop Biz

  Date: 2010.03.25 | Category: Exploring The Path, HulaHoopla | Response: 0

  My mother is helping with the rent on the studio.
  Talked to a very helpful woman at the school district about renting a school gym for classes — lots of steps and timing.
  Waiting for FedEx to bring my new custom iPod which I intend to load with inspirational music for my students.
  Making a custom hoop  for Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick today! Fire hoop training on Saturday!
  Gotta do taxes…lots of write-offs this year.  sheesh.  not even out of my pjs yet and I’m exhausted! but in a good way.

• Took the Plunge!

  Date: 2010.03.25 | Category: Exploring The Path, HulaHoopla | Response: 0

  

  Summer of Hoopla Happens Here!

  Negotiated a lower rental rate for the studio and booked it for the entire summer!!!!!

  This beautiful studio is location on N. Shaver @ N. Mississippi. Open and bright, marley floor, mirrored wall, view of garden through large windows, lots of natural light.

  Schedule will be posted soon.

• Gimme Shelter

  Date: 2010.03.18 | Category: Exploring The Path | Response: 0

  I’m sending out good vibes this morning in hopes of finding a wonderful space in which to teach hoopdance long-term. Inner east side would be ideal, weekday evening availability would be lovely. A school gym? A church basement with very, very tall ceilings? I’ve been looking at Portland Parks & Rec, neighborhood studios and dance halls, big-name gym classes, etc. but would love to find that perfect fit. Any parents out there have access to their child’s gym year-round? Is there a new, cozy dance studio I haven’t discovered that needs one more tenant?
  Let’s chat!

  I know I will find that space…the space filled with amazing people spilling exuberant energy out into the room.

  Happy Hooping!

• Hoop Space?

  Date: 2010.03.18 | Category: Exploring The Path | Response: 0

  Going to see a space on Saturday.  It looks GORGEOUS!  And it’s close by.  I envision myself riding my bike to my lunchtime hoop classes during the spring and summer greeting my happy hoop students and filling the dance studio with positive vibes that radiate out into the neighborhood!!!!