Cosmic Hoopdancing Class

I taught my first hoop class today! So fun! I felt like I was doing what I was 'born to do'. Two ladies at the beginning came in apprehensive, asking if they could take one class before committing to the series, and I said sure. About halfway through, one of the ladies squealed, "I'm having so much fun!" And by then end, they both signed up for the series.

I've adjusted the "HoopGirl Workout" format to fit my classes needs, and my favorite addition is 10 minutes of Cosmic Hooping at the end. Instead of the stage fright inducing Hoop Jam format, I lower the lights, turn on the Disco Ball, crank the music, and let people just dance in their own space. It gives us all the freedom to play with the ideas and skills we have already without the pressure of performance anxiety. Instead of omitting the Hoop Jam altogether, I think I will have the ladies work up to it for the very last class. Either way, I've found my groove teaching, and my students are definitely finding theirs! It's great!

Hoopsta in the Pribs

I had to 'jump through a bunch of hoops' to mail my first hoop out - the Post Office just didn't know what to do with me! But finally, mission successful. My hoop arrived in Saint Paul Island, Alaska a few days ago.

Bj, the happy new hooper wrote me this:

My Bering Sea Hoop arrived this morning...and its sparkling in the sun while I hooped to the surf for an hour.....The islands a buzz..PO said WOW!! Kids spy it a mile away...thank you Kammi!

This is her, hooping it up out on a small island in the Pribilofs.

Hoop Group Fun

My friend Miriam took these pictures the other day at our weekly Bishop's Beach Hoop Group. The sun was shining down on Amber, Annie and me as we hooped it up!

My first hoop class starts this Tuesday evening at the Haas Studios here in Homer. I am so excited to be teaching this class! Come join us at 5:30pm if you are in Homer.