We just wrapped up week three of our new & delightful Mindful Hooping class creation. During our class we’ve been incorporating quotations of writers who inspire us how to be more mindful, intentional, and joyful in our practice. What follows are the names and/or books of the people whose words we’ve been celebrating within the […]

This month I was fortunate to meet and hoop with the lovely Rayna McInturf of Los Angeles’ Hoopnotica fame in my home city of Baltimore. It was awesome to get to spend time with such flowing and renowned hoopdancer as Rayna. Beginning this Thursday at Studio Edge in Mount Washington, I will be combining my […]

For lucky aspiring hoopers in and around Baltimore, Maryland, I am pleased to announce my next beginner adult-oriented hooping class being offered on Monday evenings for six weeks this coming January-February. This class series will cover a number of topics, including basic waist and torso hooping, neck hooping, limb hooping, simple traveling, transitions, hoopdance, beginner levels, […]

Hey beginner hoopers and hoopers-to-be: getchur hoop on this holiday season and new year! I am currently lining up my next six-week series of adult classes for January. Classes will either be a late-morning weekend time, or an early-evening weekday time. Feel free to email me at hoopingpowers@gmail.com with your preference, as I will take […]

There are still 3 more Saturdays of hooping joy to be had in my adult classes taking place at the Load of Fun Studios. The building is at 120 W North Avenue intersecting with Howard (near the colorful bridge by MICA, across from Joe Squared Pizza). Here’s a picture of the view from the awesome […]

I am pleased to announce a new and long-awaited series of adult hooping classes on the books in Baltimore set to begin at the end of this month. Sponsored by Fluid Movement, the classes are geared towards novice hoopers, and will cover the following topics: basic waist hooping, neck & limb hooping, transitions, traveling, levels […]

Here’s a goofy shot from the 2007 Fluid Movement Water Ballet that took place just a few weeks ago in Baltimore City. I am hooping amongst my fellow canines, the Flying Basenjis! Check back in the next couple of weeks for info on my fall Baltimore hooping classes sponsored by the Fluid Movement Troop to […]

Here’s a sweet picture of a recent work of hoop art along with the artists (some of the young people I instruct at Joe’s) that built it. For those of you who work with small groups of youth hoopers, this can be a nice way to change the pace and encourage team work to put […]

Hooping Powers loves to get parties started the right way: by hoola hooping! Here’s a rather grainy camera phone shot from a recent backyard gathering of a gaggle of ten year old hoopers (and their accompanying moms who, too, were taken by the revolution!). I provide the hoops for party use (and have hoops on […]

If you have a little one looking for some hooping fun this summer, look to the two studios where I will be teaching hoop classes to youth ages 5-12: Joe’s Movement Emporium, located in Mount Rainier MD’s Gateway Arts District, and Imagination Stage, located in Bethesda, MD. Joe’s camps include both an Xtreme Movement circus […]

Last week’s hoopmaking workshop and class held at Fluid Movement was a ton of FUN. We crammed a whole lotta hoop-making and spinning tips & tricks into just a few hours time- and everyone walked away with a sweet hoop of their own to further the Gyrational Revolution! Make sure to check out these astute […]

All you novice and eager hoopers in and around the Baltimore area will definitely want to check out my upcoming Hoopmaking Workshop and Hooping 101 Class sponsored by the lovely folks of Fluid Movement to be held at the Load of Fun Studio on North Avenue. We will convene for hoop-making around 6:30pm, and […]

Many folks of late have been inquiring about my adult classes. I am currently in between group class sessions. However, I am always available for private lessons and semi-private lessons. Please do email me for more information on this individualized and focused opportunity for expanding the great hoop~love.

For young folks looking to get their hoola hoop on, look no further than my once-a-week classes at the wonderful Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier, Maryland. Club Joe’s, the after-school program, hosts an array of art and movement classes for youth from ages 5 to 12. Hoola hooping takes place on Wednesday afternoons, from 3:15-6, […]

I will be giving a free hooping demo and beginner class at the Joe’s Movement Emporium Open House, tomorrow, Saturday the 27th, from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Come check out their new and expanded space, along with a ton of free programming and lessons during this grand opening weekend~ and give the ol’ hoola hoop a whirl while your at […]

It is not too late to sign up for my fun-filled adult hooping class taking place at Glen Echo Park’s Hall of Mirrors over the next six Saturday mornings! The class is designed with beginners in mind, and covers basic waist hooping, isolated body hooping, traveling, hoopdance, tricks, and overall fluidity of movement. I will provide weighted […]

Join me this coming Sunday, the 10th of September at Glen Echo Park for a free hoop class demonstration! I will be located in the Cuddle Up (near the Bumper Car Pavillion) between 1 and 2:15 pm with plenty of hoops by my side for anyone curious about this joy-inducing, revolutionary pastime. I will be one […]

Youth ages 5-12 can join Hooping Powers at Joe’s Movement Emporium on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm for hoola-hooping classes beginning September 6th. The class focus will be on basic hooping skills, hoopdance, and moving the hoop around and across the body. We’ll also work on tricks, choreography, and performance skills. Joe’s is the lively heart […]

As fall is quickly descending upon us, my classes at Glen Echo Park are beginning in less than 3 weeks! This exciting & never before offered hooping class will cover: basic waist hooping, isolated body hooping, traveling, hoopdance, tricks, and overall fluidity of movement. Classes are for ages 6-8, 9-12, and adults (minimum age 13). […]

Due to unexpected circumstances, I am having to postpone the hooping classes that were planned to be held at Glen Echo Park in their Hall of Mirrors studio this July and August. However, classes will be held there this fall and winter with nearly the same schedule lined up. Feel free to contact me for […]

Start your summer off right with the revolution of the hoola-hoop! I will be teaching hooping movement in the magical Glen Echo Park at the Hall of Mirrors, starting the second week in July for six weeks. Classes will take place on:
Tuesday afternoons (4-5 pm) for 6 to 8 year olds (7.11- 8.15)
Thursday afternoons (4-5 […]

I am pleased to be teaching the art of hoola hooping for 2 two-week sessions during the month of July at World Arts Focus and Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier, Maryland. In addition to hooping, participants will explore tumbling, juggling, clowning, trick bikes, skate boards, and costuming from various circus professionals. The Xtreme Circus […]

I am currently in the process of lining up a series of classes to take place in July and August for folks to develop and work on hooping skills. Classes will be open to the young and old and everyone in between. Feel free to email me for more information, or check back to this […]