3 Tips for Beautiful Breaks and Pliant Paddles

Cool Hoop Move Alert!

There are many tips I’ve learned and come up with through the years regarding the elegant, and sometimes flashy breaking and paddling hoop dance movements. We’ll be going over some in Hip The Hoopla classes. In the meantime…

Here are 3 Quick Tips to help you get your breaks and paddles working smoothly:

1. Try using a lighter hoop. You are going to need to bounce it off of body parts your arms or legs. A lighter hoops will cause less bruising while you learn how to flow with, instead of whacking the hoop (which will work initially, but will hurt–so don’t do that!) You can try smaller and/or lighter, such as HDPE or polypro. You are allowed–not like you needed permission(!)–to have several different hoops for a variety of hooping purposes. (Just connect with us, and Hip The Hoopla can get you custom hoops to meet your needs, desires and goals!)

2. Breaks like a little give like a rubber band. If you stop a moving object (like the hoop) with a solid object (your hand/arm/leg), you can easily get a wonky return path. Instead, absorb a little bit of that movement energy in the direction that the hoop is going by gently twisting in that direction, before sending the break action back in the other direction.

3. Paddles are like a tiny stall. There will be a bit of mid air suspension, so the key is to maintain the same hoop travel speed, as you paddle (making steady contact on the hoop for about 1/4 of a rotation). When you vary your hoop rotation timing, instead of keeping it steady and rhythmic, even by a split second, the hoop path can develop wobble. (Which is another cool–but different– move if you can control it! Check out Brecken Rivera’s brilliant techniques for this).

****And of course the 4th “Trick” to developing these hoop techniques is to practice. A lot.****

Remember: Life is not always about the tricks, but also the flow!
♥ In-Joy! ♥

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Hip The Hoopla offers humorous hoop dancing classes, private lessons and coaching, for whatever level you are starting at… or want to get to!

Regular Hip The Hoopla classes are Tuesdays 6:30pm & Saturdays, at 10am at Red Elephant Workshop, 244 Sante Fe, Denver, CO 80204.
Most classes have a theme and are much like a mini workshop. Check calendar for details. www.HipTheHoopla.com/classes

*If you are interested in getting hoops: ready made, custom, twins, multis, collapsible convertibles, polypro, HDPE, or PE (black tubing)…please connect with us for a complimentary hoop consultation (by phone or in person).

Contact us: online at www.HipTheHoopla.com, Che@HipTheHoopla.com, 303-980-6295  / 303-919-9280 cell, www.Facebook.com/HipTheHoopla

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YouTube vs. Personal Training

Che Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla humorous hoop dance fitness classes, hoops, performancesI received a call for a young “very advanced” hooper who might want some instruction, “if” it fit her high level of talent. I found myself vulnerably defending my skill level as advanced enough to teach this person–who, from the description, might possibly know everything from YouTube. (Link for my video proof-trying a completely new combination of sword and hoop dance below.)

If we have YouTube, then WHY would we want to pay to train with Live people, on an on-going basis??

1.) The top teachers, instructors, dance companies and various experts who just I have studied dance (30++ years) and many other fields with, have literally, thousands of years of training and experience–combined. And surprisingly, some of of them are not even on YouTube. (What?!)

2.) Next, ALL of the tremendously talented dancers I know–ESPECIALLY my teachers, keep learning, taking workshops, master classes, training, studying (plus reading, watching, observing), etc. I see them there, so I know!

Masaaki Imai wrote about the Japanese way of “Kaizen,” or continuous improvement that is known worldwide in business. A lot of time, money and energy is funneled into whatever expertise we chose to focus on, as we continue to grow, develop and learn new styles, techniques, methodologies and earn certifications. I see belly dance extraordinaire Rachel Brice (and many other brilliant luminary talents out there) at the top of her game–training with others. She has something new to bring to the table every time we come to her workshops. Each time I study with someone, I also get different things out of it, as I am at a new point in my journey as well, on any given day. Take yoga and you will quickly and mindfully “get” this concept. Teachers have teachers. Coaches have coaches. Mentors have mentors.

We all learn from others. Along the way we develop our own styles and ways of doing things that are completely unique to us. You can see me personally in someone’s beginner class (of anything), and I will STILL get something out of it. I call it a “golden nugget,” a good bit of info that I can add to my repertoire of knowledge. It could be an innovative technique of teaching, a warm up stretch, or a way of explaining something so easily, or in a different way than I do, that totally clicks. There are many “Ah-Ha!” moments in all of our paths. And the really cool thing is they can come from completely unrelated fields, and connect with us, too!

3.) Another major point of continual training, is that we do NOT know everything there is to know. No one is a perfect dancer, or perfect anything for that matter. One reason is that “perfect” is a moving target. There can also be extreme variations on what constitutes perfection, depending on who you talk to.

When I trained in martial arts, around the 3 month mark I was feeling a little bit cocky about my skills. When I earned my first black belt, I learned, as any humbled black belt achiever does, we are on the mere precipice of the enormous learning cliff out there! Centuries, cultures, styles–it would be impossible for one human to take the vastness of it all in. Every teacher doesn’t know everything, nor does every student. Hence why we share knowledge, and very often, learn from each other.

Also, even with any expert in whatever field, as the football saying goes, “On any given Sunday…” Meaning that anything can happen, even when you think you know exactly how it will go. Hoopers drop the hoop. Dancers stumble. Pro football athletes mess up their plays. Martial artists can be defeated. Business people can botch a presentation. Donald Trump can go bankrupt, more than once, and still be extremely successful, respected, and very very rich.

4.) Why train with others, instead of in our own little “Box ‘o Comfort?” Learning is Multidimensional. YouTube is a great resource and entertaining rabbit hole of (mostly free) information. It is also an internet “taste” of what many offer professionally. And though there are a multitude of dynamic educational tutorial videos available at your fingertips, is not a real face to face person, with personal two-way dialog communication and feedback, pin-pointing everything you personally want. Plus people absorb and pick up on things can be in so many ways: kinesthetic, auditory, visual, experiential, etc. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” learning, especially when trying to grasp different skills. Each of us can even bounce between styles, depending on the circumstances.

I personally took one hoop class and got hooked. For a year, I practiced on my own and watched some dvds and videos. Then, I went to a workshop with Jonathan Baxter of Hoop Path–and met other real people in the community! That’s when I got serious on my hoop journey. And as with other interests I’ve pursued, I became a sponge for great stuff from every possible source I could afford with time and money.

To be clear: That doesn’t mean that everything I am is from something else. But I combine bits and pieces of my extensive path and experience, molding them into and with my own very unique approach and style. Because I offer what I do, people come to me to help them reach their goals. I listen and do my best to tailor what they want and need, with what I have and bring.  This leads to one of the last reasons to work and train with others…

5.) By supporting others, we all help that field (whatever it is!) grow and develop overall. Since we all have bills to pay (shocking, I know!), our professional lives provide our service/product for income, which helps us continue our expertise, with honor and dignity. I understand that when I register for a workshop or take a class, I help that person get to do what they do best. Without enough warm bodies in the room to complete a minimum to keep them afloat, things get cancelled. As a result, their lives, and ours, are at a loss.

…And on one last, very important bonus note: I take classes with other people, because I want to energetically create a flowing cycle where others in turn, come out and support my classes and professional path. I know I have helped many achieve new avenues of happiness, health and breakthroughs in learning. It’s not for the money that I continue with my Hip The Hoopla business (though I really like being in financial integrity to pay my bills and honor my commitments as best as possible).  The main reason I continue this passionate, and sometimes very challenging work, is because it makes my heart tremendously happy–knowing that I can help others laugh, learn and always…always try something new!

P.S. To that young lady, and everyone else…If I can’t personally help you, I’ll bet I know of, or can get you in touch with someone who can!
♥ Where ever you are on your path, I wish you love, light and educational goodness ♥

~Che’ Rippinger is the business owner, instructor, performer, hoop maker, motivational life & business coach, personal trainer, speaker and CHO (Chief Hooping Officer) of Hip The Hoopla in Denver, Colorado, USA. She is a trained hooper, dancer, belly dancer, fire spinner, 4th degree black belt martial artist (Jeet Kune Do), Laughter Yoga Leader, professionally published magazine cartoonist & national newspaper columnist, social media marketing consultant, jewelry & costume maker. And although she holds degrees, certifications, training, and various honors…there is always room to get personally and professionally better each day!
Book something now with Che’ of Hip The Hoopla. Best way: Call 303-980-6295/303-919-9280 cell, email Che@HipTheHoopla.com or visit www.HipTheHoopla.com
She’s also on many social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, Yelp, etc.
☻Do It! Connect–You could be very happy you did ♥

Link for my video proof-trying a completely new combination of sword and hoop dance on World Hoop Day 2014, as promised:
http://youtu.be/0uGHTNQq8X4

New Silly Hoopspirational Video!

Wacky Hoopspirational stuff!

Please click the link below to see my new video–a wacky practice session. Thanks!
~Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla

ttp://youtu.be/HvBx59Mdwwc

Che’ Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla gets really silly, sassy & goofy to Gogol Bordello-cracking myself up!
Watch til the end…some great hoop drops and video fail, which might amuse you.          ♥   www.HipTheHoopla.com  ♥

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♥ Thanks for watching and keeping any commentary positive ♦ ♥
Blessings ♥

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Minis & Multis 303 Hoop Troupe Jam with Ché – HipTheHoopla

Hip The Hoopla offers positive humorous hula hoop dance classes, private lessons, events and hoops, too!We are hoop jamming at Gabrielle’s Garden this Wednesday 5-7 pm in Denver. Come spin & play with us! Just $5 monthly for 303 Hoop Troupe group.

What: Hoop Jam-focus on “Minis & Multis” led by hoop dance teacher Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla
When: 5-7 pm
Where: Gabrielle’s Garden, 832 Kalamath St., Denver, CO 802o4
This is a community based, organic, pay-what-you-can garden filled with lovely food and people.
Bring:
Hoops-and lots of them to share. Some will be available to borrow, but due to the nature of this jam, many will be in use. You can order or pick up hoops in advance from Hip The Hoopla.*
RSVP:
http://www.meetup.com/303-Hoop-Troupe-Jam/events/195554802/

Hip The Hoopla offers humorous hoop dancing classes, private lessons and coaching, for whatever level you are starting at… or want to get to!

Regular Hip The Hoopla classes are Tuesdays 6:30pm & Saturdays, at 10am at Red Elephant Workshop, 244 Sante Fe, Denver, CO 80204.
Most classes have a theme and are much like a mini workshop. Check calendar for details. www.HipTheHoopla.com/classes

*If you are interested in getting hoops: ready made, custom, twins, multis, collapsible convertibles, polypro, HDPE, or PE (black tubing)…please connect with us for a complimentary hoop consultation (by phone or in person).

Contact us: online at www.HipTheHoopla.com, Che@HipTheHoopla.com, 303-980-6295  / 303-919-9280 cell, www.Facebook.com/HipTheHoopla

We’re also on Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Yelp and Google+

3 Reasons Why Happiness Rules…and 3 Ways To Get There

by Ché Rippinger of Hip The HooplaFor more Happy Thoughts Info and Positive Inspiration visit www.HipTheHoopla.com

We all know we should be as happy as much of the time as possible, but do you know WHY?  Here’s 3 BIG convincing reasons & 3 EASY ways to get happy…

1. Happiness affects the rest of what you do.

Think productivity, energy and efficiency. If there is something you are dreading (for example paying your bills or cleaning out an overstuffed closet) think of how excited you are to do it. Think of how exciting anything else might be in comparison, and it’s easy to see where procrastination comes from. If there is something you are happy about doing like going on vacation, notice that even though it takes work and planning time, you WANT to do it, because the outcome is going to be fun.

Any given situation has a mindset that gets locked in, almost instantaneously. Something “good” has “good” thoughts that magnetize towards it. And same with a perceived “bad” situation. You can choose to change up your thoughts, in each moment, to see what all you can think of that’s good during the harder parts of life. Maybe being diagnosed with something doesn’t seem like fun, but if you think of the positive lifestyle choices that you can make to help deal with the “problem,” and know that the results will change things for the better…what a great way to change things up!

2. Happiness affects your body chemistry.

This one’s easy, especially when we look at the detriment that stress has on our bodies. Stress overtaxes our adrenal function, heart, blood circulation, digestion, brain waves and even creates wrinkles! With all that, why not get happy to have better functioning organs and body systems? Endorphins reduce stress, improve the immune system and help heal the body. Happiness is even a pain reducer. The famous case of Norman Cousins using humor to get off of the pain meds and heal the condition that his doctors diagnosed, is one of the many examples of this.

3. Happiness is contagious.

Luckily the vagus nerve* isn’t just for sharing tears and yawns when others do. When someone smiles at you, your own system is triggered, and joy can quietly erupt. When you see a giggling baby, or almost anyone engaged in a hearty laugh, it’s really hard not to smile and also start laughing. That’s a good thing. Think of how many boring company meetings get livened up when humor is used, or something really silly happens. It’s definitely more memorable and we also bond positively in the process. Positive associations are things we generally WANT to gravitate to.

So how can you get happy in more moments of your precious lifetime?

1. Laugh. Giggle. Smile.

It could be with others, reading something funny, or watching YouTube videos. Try what I call “Microwave Minutes.” For the time your food is in a microwave (or heating something on the stove, or waiting in line, etc.), just start laughing. It may be weird at first, but with practice, it will come easier and you will find more and more little opportunity moments to consciously smile and laugh. Bonus points if you try the laughter minute exercise in an elevator, with others!

2. Try Laughter Yoga.

It’s more about the breathing state and not about telling jokes. There are Laughter Yoga variations for all kinds of people, from kids to elderly; businesses to prisons. It’s a combination of the “Four Elements of Joy”: singing, dancing, playing and laughing. Exercises that encourage movement, interaction with others and joy, are prevalent in Laughter Yoga. And more breathing equals more oxygen. Oxygenation to the body’s cells is a huge healthy benefit of deep laughter (which requires big breathing from the diaphragm–easily done with big belly laughing). FYI: disease cannot live in well oxygenated cells.

3. Surround yourself with the positive.

Seek out positive stories, information, people (and unconditionally loving pets). If you have friends who are a joy to be around, you naturally want to spend more time with them (especially over constant “crisis mode” doom people). Conversely, you can BE that person others like to hang out with. More bringing up the “good” stuff in life, or seeing the positive points in any situation, will help you do this for yourself too, so you don’t always have to rely on others.

Whatever works for you to get happy, try it. Even one great session of prolonged laughter could melt away stress and reduce damaging hormones like excessive cortisol.  The other happiness upsides: it can be totally free and no fancy equipment is needed. People may just think you got plastic surgery from all that smiling, especially if a positive attitude and brighter life outlook ensues!

*Check out the movie “Happy” on more info on the positive effects of happiness and the vagus nerve response.

~Ché Rippinger runs Hip The Hoopla, teaching humorous hoop dance with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga and belly dance. She’s taught, trained, and choreographed in a variety of dance styles for well over 20 years. She teaches group classes, private instruction, consults, performs and also creates custom professional hoops. She is available for consultation on hooping, healing and happiness improvement with positivity, encouragement (and a little butt-kicking) to help you live your happiest and healthiest life. 

Please visit www.HipTheHoopla.com to register for class and get further info on all Hip The Hoopla has to offer! Great “Hoopspiration,” videos and information is also available at www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla (please “like”), and via e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com and phone 303-980-6295.

 

MAY Hip The Hoopla Classes/Hoops/Performances/Specials

Join Hip The Hoopla for hooping, laughter, dance, classes and life lessons while learning hula hoop dancing!Springtime is happy hooping time! It doesn’t matter if you have never picked up a “hula” hoop, want to add some hoop dance skills to your repertoire, or are polishing your chops for performances, or the upcoming festival season. Everyone is welcome at Hip The Hoopla classes and given something fun and challenging to try…all in a comfortable, safe…thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere. Laughter Yoga, dance, flexibility, endurance, plus useful tips and tricks, are just some of the things you can experience in your personal hoop journey amongst friends.
Come try a drop in class or partake in some of the Hip The Hoopla May specials:

MAY 2014 Hip The Hoopla Class Schedule: 5/3, 6, 13,17, 20, 24, 27, & 31 -NO 5/10- Everyone at Spin Summit! (Saturdays 10am & Tuesdays at 6:30pm)
30 Day Unlimited Monthly Special: JUST $50! (Save up to $85!! about $6 a class!-purchase ANY day in May–good for 30 days from purchase)**
$10 off a custom professional hoop with 10 class card.
Private Hoop Training Sessions (in Lakewood)-1 1/2 hours for ONLY $50! (Save $70!) Blast on your progress and goals. Bring your hoop and dance skills to your next best level-Fast-with Hip The Hoopla…Personalized Attention!
$50 OFF the Wake and Bake Fest www.WakeAndBakeFest.com promo code: HipTheHoopla

Please RSVP your class spot at www.HipTheHoopla.com.
Please Note: A 24-hour courtesy cancellation required for the limited space class spot. You will be charged if within 24 hours of class.

RSVP/Questions/Info/Contact: Che@HipTheHoopla.com 303.980.6295

Hip The Hoopla is available for PERFORMING–special events, private/semi-private personally focused lessons & motivational meetings (way easier than walking on hot coals)… Plus bridal and bachelorette parties! And try out: Hip The Hoopla Hoop-O-Grams–better than a singing telegram–in person or virtual, and way more fun!

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“O” Wow Tricks That Can Inspire Your Performance

Che Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla at O Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegasby Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla

Having just seen the “O” show in Las Vegas at The Bellagio, I can tell you that I was in awe, inspired, and yep… just a little proud of myself to do what I do and am able to share with others from what I learn from others, and also figure out for myself.

Mini Review of “O”
The cast was Huge: Acrobats, swimmers, divers, gymnasts, actors, fire performers, Lyra aerial hoop artists, trapeze artists, contortionists, dancers, clowns, musicians, etc.

The set was mind-boggling: Water, fountains, fire, ever-changing stage, aerial, floating gymnastic pirate ship, a suspended moving frame, hoops, ladders, swinging dive boards…and more.

AND: So many people made this a dynamic, interactive, thoughtful, colorful, mesmerizing, nail-biting and yes, epic, performance. Thumbs WAY up! Go see it if there is any way you can. It has a home at The Bellagio, as the staging is rather complicated, to say the least. And it’s not exactly easily portable.

Here is the official video trailer of the “O” show:
http://youtu.be/Vm11jzx7Ka0

On that inspirational note,
Here are some tricks of the trade to improve your next performance:

What Makes a Great Performance like anything Cirque du Soleil does come together? …A lot of what I constantly teach and promote in Hip The Hoopla classes.

1. Practice. You have to be at the top of your game, or at least prepare to be your own personal best. Although we want to instantly be brilliant at something, it takes a lot of time not being that, to get there. Be willing to put in the time and effort towards perfection. Even if you fall short of that ideal, you will have advanced and improved greatly!

2. Polish. That last 1-5% can make all the difference in the world with how things look in the final production of whatever you are doing. For dance your clean and long body lines, great expression, costumes that move well without fuss, and performing bigger to your best ability all drive the overall image and what others experience as a result. Put it all out there and leave nothing behind. As they say, “Go big, or go Home.”

3. Persistence. So you don’t get something on your first try. Or your 100th. Keep going. You may be 2 tries short of getting it, so don’t give up. How many Edison light bulbs didn’t work until one variation finally did? It’s more than you might think.

And lastly, enjoy yourself! If you make whatever you are doing look enjoyable, than others will believe it to be true. If this is genuine within yourself, all the hard work to make things look easy and effortless, will completely be worth all of your time and dedication. Your heart will always show in what you do, if you let it.

~Ché Rippinger runs Hip The Hoopla, teaching hoop dance with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga and belly dance. She’s taught, trained, and choreographed in a variety of dance styles for well over 20 years. She teaches group classes, private instruction, consults, performs and also creates custom professional hoops. She is available for consultation on choreography and review with positive feedback to help put forth your best effort. Please visit www.HipTheHoopla.com to register for class and get further info on all Hip The Hoopla has to offer! Great “Hoopspiration,” videos and information is also available at www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla (please “like”), and via e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com and phone 303-980-6295.

 

 

4 Easy Grab Bag Tips + Tricks To Hoop & Dance Happy

Dance Hoop Play Sing Create Flow Be You from Hip The HooplaWhat can help tweak your Hoop/Dance/Movement practice? Here’s a few tips and tricks to add to your mental note’s bag, plus a bonus!

by Ché Rippinger

 

1. Make Time. Yep-Craft your own clock. Well really carving out a bit of the schedule you currently over-cram with everything else-important and not. Sometimes a whole hour is unrealistic, and a half hour even still may be too much to fit in, too. But 5 minutes is doable for anyone. That’s just, “turn on the music, grab the hoop(s) and have at it for one song.” And for the best in your body…

2. Start very slow…warm up…jam and play…cool down. Sometimes we skip these simple steps, and then our bodies let us know how and why that’s not a good idea. Start simply with an over all wiggle, shimmy, or anything movement-wise, that is gentle getting the blood flowing to all the big body parts. Roll your head and shoulders, sway the rib cage, rock the hips, bend and flex the legs, feet, arms and hands. Start out with smaller motions and then progress to bigger ones, then dial it back down to small again. Simple-Oui?!

3. Keep an area reasonably clear for your dance/hooping/yoga/movement/meditation practice. If you have a dedicated space–or at least one that is easily convertible so you can double-duty the area…you will be more motivated to use it. If you cannot show it to others, or you have to close the door on it, then how much happy inspiration and sweetly calling your name is it doing for you?!

4. Just Dance! Sometimes we are so hyper-focused on getting whatever new trick or move, that we don’t connect them very well, or infuse our love of hooping and dance with our own personal style. It doesn’t matter what your background is…whatever– bring it to the table! Dance it out! If you are alone, who cares what you look like. And if you are with others…whatever you think is goofy, may appear fabulous and inspirational for someone else (it happens All the time!).

Ha! #5…A Bonus Tip:
5. Connect with people! Online and in-person groups, classes, and jams will join you with others experiencing similar issues, questions, and advice and is great for sharing your little progress points.

As always, go forth and hoop, dance and laugh yourself happy!

Come experience a “Grab Bag ‘O Goodies” with us! Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 10am with Hip The Hoopla at Red Elephant Workshop in Denver, Colorado (244 Sante Fe Drive, 80223 in the Arts District) . RSVP your date with laughter now using the MindBody mobile app or please visit www.HipTheHoopla.com. Check out the great deals, specials, hoopspiration, and information available at your fingertips.
Thank you~See you soon!

~Ché Rippinger is the CHO (Chief Hooping Officer) of Hip The Hoopla humorous dance fitness classes, coaching, custom hoops and performances. She works with a variety of people from beginner to pros on learning and improving their hooping and dance with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga, belly dance and a whole lot of positivity, encouragement, and great tips! Connect with her by phone, e-mail, web site or social media. 303-980-6295, Che@HipTheHoopla.com, www.HipTheHoopla.com
Also please find and follow Hip The Hoopla online with: Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Yelp, Search Local and Google +

February 2014 Class Schedule & deals-Hip The Hoopla

Hip The Hoopla invites you to humorous hoop dance fitness classes and more!

Love to have fun, laugh and enjoy yourself? You might like Hip The Hoopla…combining humor & hooping…some Laugher Yoga, a little belly dance, and some intriguing class themes. Come join us Tuesdays at 6:30pm & Saturdays at 10am.
https://www.facebook.com/events/726552114036435/
RSVP’s encouraged…please visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or the MindBody phone app. Bring friends–it’s a blast!

FEBRUARY Info…

♥ More Hip The Hoopla info at www.HipTheHoopla.com ♥ and www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla (please “like” 🙂
FEBRUARY 2014 Hip The Hoopla Classes: 2/1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 & 25
♥ February 2 classes for $25 (Save $5)
♥ ***$50 February Monthly Unlimited*** (good for 30 days from purchase. Can purchase ANY day in February–Save $70!!)
♥ Yelp Check in Deal (mobile app)-intro class $10 for new students!
♥ Private Sessions -2 hours for $100 in studio (Save $20), Or 2 hour offsite $80 (save $20-contact for details)– Get a jump start on your progress. Bring your hoop skills to the next level-Fast-with Hip The Hoopla Personalized Attention!
♥ 2014 Class Packs:
+$60/5 class card (=$12/class, Save $15!) (good for 3 months from purchase)
+$100/10 class card (=$10/class!, Save $50!!) (good for 6 months from purchase)
(Regular price: $75 Monthly unlimited (good for 30 days from purchase–see Feb. $50 Special above!!)

+CELEBRATE!! Custom Hoops, Classes, Private lessons, Coaching, Performing, Accessories, Gift Certificates, etc.

♥ RSVP your classes online at www.HipTheHoopla.com or call 303-980-6295, e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com
Contact us for your own hand-crafted custom hoop, too! ♥

+Hip The Hoopla GIFT CERTIFICATES Available for classes, class packs, custom made hoops, private lessons, Hip The Hoopla Hoop-O-Grams, and more!

“Hoops” Can Heal!

Hoopspiration: How “Hooping” Can Help Heal.

Ok…it may be a different “hoop,” but this little otter can teach us about the healing power of movement-splashing some arthritis symptoms away, by way of the hoop!

Hip The Hoopla recommends any kind of hooping for healing

Click picture above or link below to see this unique “Hoopspirational” video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJTRCtwf_X0&feature=share&list=PLbpi6ZahtOH4I9_wzCd65ESJo-JVSS_Ws&index=1

See you in Hip The Hoopla class Saturday 2/1 at 10am! “Healing Play” is the theme.

Class spots available. Please RSVP & guarantee your space at www.HipTheHoopla.com or use the MindBody phone app.

Go Denver Broncos. Time To Ride! Super Bowl Weekend!!!

~Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla, teaches all levels of humorous hoop dance fitness to adults — beginner to pro — with a positive, encouraging energy. She is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and is also trained in Hoopnotica, as well as many other hoop and dance styles, with a background in belly dance, and martial arts.  She also hosts hands-on knowledge of healing from the family health food store, working with a variety of people and issues. Thus continues a life-long journey of learning and independent study.

For more information on classes, private lessons, custom made professional (hula) hoops, and performances, please contact Hip The Hoopla. www.HipTheHoopla.com, Che@HipTheHoopla.com, 303-980-6295.
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