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Shimmy, Shake And Slide with Hip The Hoopla
♥ Happy Hip Shakin’ Weekend! ♥
Shake your moneymaker with Hip The Hoopla 4/27 at 10am class (Theme: “Shimmy, Shake and Slide”…In honor of the Elevation Belly Dance Festival weekend), at Red Elephant Workshop: 214 Sante Fe Drive, Denver, CO.
Class Schedule ♥ Class information
RSVP your class spot: Che@HipTheHoopla.com or 303-980-6295 or on Facebook.
And come out with us and TRICKSHOT @ Rodzilla’s Roadhouse, 4/26/13, 9pm-1am ♥
NEXT Week is SPIN SUMMIT! Here’s your link to register NOW:
http://thespinsummit2013-HipTheHoopla.eventbrite.com/
April-Hop Into Spring and Into a Hoop!
Hop to some Spring Hooping with Ché Rippinger and Hip The Hoopla.
Rejuvenate your inner child…who really wants to dance, play and giggle a lot more! Taught with positive, happy encouragement, you’ll be hooping so much easier than you ever thought. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, there are always creative techniques to increase your skills and accelerate your happiness and health. Laughter & dance-adapted yoga are included with a sprinkling of belly dance, and both on and off-body hooping. Classes are Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 10am~RSVP’s are highly encouraged to guarantee your spot. Private lessons and coaching sessions are available. Discounted 5 & 10 class packs are still available, or you can drop in for $15.You are welcome to bring your own hoop(s) or borrow one at class. You can even order your own custom hand-crafted (with love) pro hoop. In-Joy your Hoopy Spring!
Here’s April’s specials:
https://www.facebook.com/events/470185283052777/
Also, here is a recent video for some Hip The Hoopla “Hoopspiration”…
http://youtu.be/pCyfhuHjUt8
For More information, please call 303-980-6295, e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com and visit (and Like) us on facebook www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla
Hip The Hoopla March Madness
Happy Ides of March & St. Patrick’s Day!
Blessings~Ché of Hip The Hoopla
Class theme Saturday 3/16 at 10am “Twist”
Info: http://www.facebook.com/events/419603358134654/
Super Cool Things To Do In Denver
Denver Has Hooping, Belly Dance, Aerial, Flow, Fire, Circus, Burlesque and More!
Did you know the WOW factor that is our Denver Mile High city (all 5280 feet) hosts all kinds of unique performing and learning feasts? We have a huge community of Hoop dancers, belly dancers, aerialists, flow artists, fire performers, circus presentations and a bustling burlesque community, too!
You don’t have to wait for Cirque du Soleil to set up the big tents for big bucks, either (though they always do a phenomenal show).
Here’s a few unique Denver Area Location Finds, which should be on your radar, even/especially if it’s off the beaten path:
Lannie’s Clock Tower Cabaret (in the heart of downtown Denver downstairs in the infamous Clock Tower Building)–with Naughty Pierre and some luscious shows including burlesque, aerial, comedy, jazz and even drag queens!
Boulder Circus Center (Boulder, Colorado)-flow artistry in the form of shows, classes and more. It’s a two-story building in Boulder built by jugglers and fostered and supported by a huge community of creative people.
The Fusion Factory (Denver, Colorado)-Incredible artwork, artists, shows, parties, and festivals. Home to the Denver Costume Collective and artist potluck nights. Fire spinning, lights, dj’s, original art, body painting, preparation for Burning Man and Apogea (Colorado’s version of Burning Man) are just some of the things you can find at this corner building in Denver warehouse district.
The Mercury Cafe (Denver, Colorado)-an eclectic mix of live music, dance lessons, performances, poetry readings, film screenings–not to mention a sustainable restauant and bar that supports local, fresh healthy delicious organic food with a unique bohemian, elegant artistic atmosphere.
And for some Mind Blowing Events that are eclectic, artistic…and so very far from boring:
Elevation (Golden, Colorado)-an annual experience that brings together amazing belly dance, music, costumes, workshops, shopping and more eyeliner, bindi’s, bellies, glitter, leather, tassels and tribal costumes, than is probably legal.
Spin Summit (Colorado Springs, Colorado)-an annual flow community gathering of international & national & Colorado instructors, performers, healers, creatives & vendors which include such genres as hoop dancing, fire dancing, poi spinning, contact juggling, staff, flow wand and many other things you’ve probably never heard of!
Colorado Raindance Festival (Georgetown, Colorado)-a new Rocky Mountain fundraising festival held at Shadow Mountain Ranch in the historical mountain community of Georgetown (where the infamous Sonic Bloom Festival is held).
Sample, Enjoy and Share these… you just might set off an avalanche of interesting!
~Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla is a hoop, belly, sword and fire dancer. She teaches, performs and coaches, plus creates lovely custom hoops in the Historic Sante Fe Arts District, at Red Elephant Workshop in Denver, Colorado. Connect with her via e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com or phone 303-919-9280 to schedule your next bout of creativity! Also follow Hip The Hoopla on Facebook for healthy happy tips, hoopspiration, class news & flow jams.
Ché Rippinger is also the Social Media Marketing & P.R. Consultant for Elevated Color, an industry leader, well-known Fine Art prints shop, color management and G7 Certification Expert, in Denver.
March 2013 Hip The Hoopla – Classes, Specials & Hoop News
MARCH 2013
Hip The Hoopla Classes:
3/2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 & 30
**Classes Tuesdays at 6:30pm & Saturdays at 10am + private session times available**
GET LUCKY– Year/New Self!! Custom Hoops, Classes, Private lessons, Coaching, Performing, Merch, Gift Certificates, etc.
♥ More Hip The Hoopla info at www.HipTheHoopla.com ♥ and www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla (please “like” 🙂
March Specials
++One prize drawing in every class in March!
+++One March Student will win a hoop!
++++ **HOOP LOVE UNLIMITED!** 30 days for YOU $75-Unlimited classes ($135 value-save $60! Good for 30 days from purchase date-starting any date in February)
+Personal coaching sessions available (phone or in person!)
…RSVP your classes AND order your custom hoops now! ♥
♥ 2013 Personal Hooping Inspiration Challenge ♥
Submit YOUR story!
How is hooping inspiring you to be better?? It could be laughter,weight, happiness, health improvement…what ever your personal WIN is. Tell us in one quick paragraph…send it in now for your chance to be featured and INSPIRE OTHERS as our “Motivational Mover of the Month”. One winner monthly will a special Hip The Hoopla gift!
Class Prices:
Drop in prices are $15 — Save big with your class packs, now!! +Class Pack Cards: great $Savings 5 Pack ($50) & 10 Pack ($90) classes, too! Hip Shakin’ Deal: 30 day-unlimited classes $75 (Save $45-$60!)
+PRIVATE Hoop Sessions: Bring your hoop skills to the next level–Fast! Hip The Hoopla Private Hoop Tutoring $40/hour or $60 for 2 hour block ($20 off/regularly $80)–(Please add $5/hour for in-studio rental fee (regularly $10).
+Hip The Hoopla GIFT CERTIFICATES Available for classes, class packs, custom made hoops, private lessons, Hip The Hoopla Hoop-O-Grams, and more!
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~~~Hip the Hoopla Class LOCATION: *Red Elephant Workshop*
244 Sante Fe Drive, Denver CO 80223 (Between 2nd & 3rd on Sante Fe Drive– free on-street parking 🙂
Please allow a few extra minutes to park, sign in, and prepare to hoop
Cost: $15 Per class
OR…save lots & buy a Fun Pack….
$50/5 class card (=$10/class, Save $25!) (good for 3 months from purchase)
$90/10 class card (=$9/class!, Save $60!!) (good for 6 months from purchase)
$75 UNLIMITED Month- 30 day unlimited classes (Save $45-$60!) (good for 30 days from purchases date)
10 minute personal coaching session~only $10 (phone or in person)
Please contact for other special offers & group discounts.
Class prep-Bring/Do/Wear: ~Water ~yoga mat ~stretchy snug clothing-the hoop loves sticking to skin & stays up better! A notebook & pen are really handy to remember key moves, hints & tricks. Bring your own hoop, purchase one at class, or borrow one provided at class. FYI: you can order YOUR OWN cool custom color/personally sized hoops for your hooping style and needs–Even collapsible hoops for easy carry & traveling!
Please RSVP your class spot. 24-hour courtesy cancellation required. $5 cancellation fee…goes to charity 🙂 It’s on the good karma honor system.
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!
NEW: Hip The Hoopla Hoop-O-Grams–better than a singing telegram–in person or virtual, and way more fun!
More info: www.HipTheHoopla.com
Please “Like,” visit often & recommend Hip The Hoopla on Facebook for schedule, updates, news and cool videos. http://www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla
Also find us on Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/hip-the-hoopla-denver
…and LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/hip-the-hoopla
…and YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/ToucheToon
…and Pinterest http://pinterest.com/hipthehoopla/
…and Twitter http://twitter.com/hipthehoopla
Recommendations & testimonials are very appreciated. ~Thank You 🙂
We appreciate your interaction and connectivity!
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2013 is Going to ROCK!!!
♥ Plan NOW to attend Spin Summit 2013–May 2-5-Colorado’s Main Spin/Flow arts conference retreat with classes, performances and a chance to hang with some of the greatest hoopers (including yourself!) in the world ♥ http://www.facebook.com/events/443256059080522 (Please tell them that Che’ of Hip The Hoopla referred you when you register for any or all of the event ~Thanks! 🙂 ♥
♥ March 2013 Hip The Hoopla ♥ http://www.facebook.com/events/419603358134654/
February Hip The Hoopla 2013 *Hoop Love Specials* Hoops/Classes/News
February Hip The Hoopla +Classes/Specials/Schedule/Contest+
And www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla (please “like” and select “notifications On” 🙂
FEBRUARY 2013 Hip The Hoopla Classes: 2/2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26**Classes Tues. 6:30pm & Sat. 10am.**
+LOVE Your New Year/New Self!! Custom Hoops, Classes, Private lessons, Coaching, Performing, Merch, Gift Certificates, etc.
++BRING A FRIEND FOR $10 (SAVE $5 off a class)!
+++ **HOOP LOVE UNLIMITED!** 30 days for YOU $75-Unlimited classes ($135 value-save $60! Good for 30 days from purchase date-starting any date in February)
+Personal coaching sessions available (phone or in person!)
…RSVP your classes AND order your custom hoops now! ♥
♥ 2013 Personal Hooping Inspiration Challenge ♥
How is hooping inspiring you to be better?? It could be laughter,weight, happiness, health improvement…what ever your personal WIN is. Tell us in one quick paragraph…send it in now for your chance to be featured and INSPIRE OTHERS as our “Motivational Mover of the Month”. One winner monthly will a special Hip The Hoopla gift!
Drop in prices are $15 — Save big with your class packs, now!! +Class Pack Cards: great $Savings 5 Pack ($50) & 10 Pack ($90) classes, too! Hip Shakin’ Deal: 30 day-unlimited classes $75 (Save $45-$60!)
+PRIVATE Hoop Sessions: Bring your hoop skills to the next level–Fast! Hip The Hoopla Private Hoop Tutoring $40/hour or $60 for 2 hour block ($20 off/regularly $80)–(Please add $5/hour for in-studio rental fee (regularly $10).
+Hip The Hoopla GIFT CERTIFICATES Available for classes, class packs, custom made hoops, private lessons, Hip The Hoopla Hoop-O-Grams, and more!
#########################
~~~Hip the Hoopla Class LOCATION: *Red Elephant Workshop*
244 Sante Fe Drive, Denver CO 80223 (Between 2nd & 3rd on Sante Fe Drive– free on-street parking 🙂
Please allow a few extra minutes to park, sign in, and prepare to hoop
Cost: $15 Per class
OR…save lots & buy a Fun Pack….
$50/5 class card (=$10/class, Save $25!) (good for 3 months from purchase)
$90/10 class card (=$9/class!, Save $60!!) (good for 6 months from purchase)
$75 UNLIMITED Month- 30 day unlimited classes (Save $45-$60!) (good for 30 days from purchases date)
10 minute personal coaching session~only $10 (phone or in person)
Please contact for other special offers & group discounts.
Class prep-Bring/Do/Wear: ~Water ~yoga mat ~stretchy snug clothing-the hoop loves sticking to skin & stays up better! A notebook & pen are really handy to remember key moves, hints & tricks. Bring your own hoop, purchase one at class, or borrow one provided at class. FYI: you can order YOUR OWN cool custom color/personally sized hoops for your hooping style and needs–Even collapsible hoops for easy carry & traveling!
Please RSVP your class spot. 24-hour courtesy cancellation required. $5 cancellation fee…goes to charity 🙂 It’s on the good karma honor system.
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!
NEW: Hip The Hoopla Hoop-O-Grams–better than a singing telegram–in person or virtual, and way more fun!
More info: www.HipTheHoopla.com
Please “Like,” visit often & recommend Hip The Hoopla on Facebook for schedule, updates, news and cool videos. http://www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla
Also find us on Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/hip-the-hoopla-denver
…and LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/hip-the-hoopla
…and YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/ToucheToon
…and Pinterest http://pinterest.com/hipthehoopla/
…and Twitter http://twitter.com/hipthehoopla
Recommendations & testimonials are very appreciated. ~Thank You 🙂
We appreciate your interaction and connectivity!
♥ ♥ ♥
2013 is Going to ROCK!!!
♥ Plan NOW to attend Spin Summit 2013–May 2-5-Colorado’s Main Spin/Flow arts conference retreat with classes, performances and a chance to hang with some of the greatest hoopers (including yourself!) in the world ♥ http://www.facebook.com/events/443256059080522
♥ February 2013 Hip The Hoopla ♥ http://www.facebook.com/events/124542757719563/
Helpful Hints to get Leg Hooping
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It took me a year of many try to explain it to me and trying to get “leg” hooping (some do call it “knee” hooping*–but I want to name things in the most positive, safest & most accurate light–according to my own style of teaching, extensive dance training, and opinion)…Here you go with some great tips from myself & a compilation of great teachers I’ve studied with to help you get it faster, better & safer:
- *Important Safety Note: in Hip The Hoopla class, I have hoopers hoop either above or below the knees, not actually on them–because many hoops, especially the bigger heavier beginner adult hoops, can really hurt tendons in that area and increase knee problems.
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1. To heck with the right to bear arms…Bare Legs!
Wear shorts–sticky is better so skin works best. Otherwise have gaffer tape on your hoop…or at least sanding, if your hoop is plain. -
2. In a multi-hoops workshop, Luna Breeze finally brought it home in my thought process: use both legs & pulse them TOGETHER really fast. FYI: Get the fast pulse/beat going WITHOUT the hoop first. Your movement beat must be very steady (rhythmic tempo) and fast. Rule of thumb: waist hoop is a nice pace, hip hooping is a little faster, and thigh hooping is really moving.
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3. When you do the leg beat together, you can move with the hoop–ie turn more easily.
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4. It takes a lot of practice. I actually got one leg hooping way before two. (I manually started the hoop on one leg and just kept a beat.)
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And Now….to get it back up…you’ve got to get your hips to bump up & up & up like a staccato shimmy (a useful belly dance move) so the hoop crawls back up the outside your legs & hips like rungs on a ladder. Now that is really helpful to do while Turning! (Remember turning in the rotational direction of your hoop is an exellent recovery method and helpful when learning new tricks…ie. the hoops rotations slow down, so you can catch up with it!)
Happy Hooping Everyone~ From Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla. Many years of dance experience, learning, teaching and growing. Helping you break down the hard stuff, step by step, with a sense of humor, Laughter Yoga, child-like play and hopefully having a wonderful learning experience.
For more class information, private lessons, coaching, custom hoops, specials, news, events & booking performances, please contact 303-980-6295 or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. www.HipTheHoopla.com
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Hip The Hoopla is also on Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, LinkedIn, etc!
4 Simply Excellent Hoop/Dance/aka Life Tricks
“You want me to move WHAT…While…Hooping??!”
Some things in hooping, dance & life…are just a mental hurdle. Hip The Hoopla offers 4 positive easy tips here to help in whatever you are trying to get through. Remember, hooping is just a metaphor for life. In-Joy!
1.) Visualize.
Most people grab the hoop and go. Sometimes when you take a few minutes to visualize yourself doing a particular thing beautifully, your body will actually engage successfully, much more quickly. FYI: the brain drops the same chemicals in the body, whether you are visualizing OR physically doing the activity.
2.) Set your hoop down.
Yep. Simplify it down to one basic activity. Just get the movement you are trying to achieve…WITHOUT your hoop. It may seem like you are underachieving at your over-achiever “I can do this faster” status, but give it a try, and watch your results miraculously improve.
3.) The secret trick to “Layering”
…is realizing that success is getting One Thing. Understand that “layering” is the result of getting many “one things,” individually and excellently, and then putting them all together. Give yourself permission to just get one thing, even when something else comes in and also goes out on that try. Eventually you will get them all going, all together, and successfully, with…
4.) PRACTICE.
Yep. The more you do something, guess what…THE BETTER YOU GET. Amazingly simple, but true. Ya didn’t walk out of your momma’s womb, doing the Saturday Night Fever dance, did you?? Heck, you couldn’t even turn over on your belly, or walk on your own. After some hand-holding and probably bumping into a few table corners with your head, and falling down, you sorta got to walking. And just a few years later… look at you now!
~Ché Rippinger is a certified hoop instructor and certified Laughter Yoga leader, with a dance background including belly dance, teaching with Hip The Hoopla (She’s also the cartoonist of Touche’! Cartoons and relationship humor writer/columnist of Dating And Hand Grenades, too).
If you want to know more about classes, special deals, hooping, health, happiness, hoops, private lessons, coaching, or performances, please contact Che@HipTheHoopla.com & 303-980-6295. Also, please find even more “Hoopspiration” when you “like” www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla and please bookmark www.HipTheHoopla.com
♥ Thank You. Blessings in your success ♥
Laughter Yoga at Hip The Hoopla
Laugh Your Body Healthy!
by Che’ Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla – humorous hoop dance fitness classes
You could go buy every prescription those ubiquitious commercials tell you to “ask your doctor about.” Or you can write your own healthy Rx with laughter.
Here’s just some of the benefits of Laughter Yoga:
Happiness, lower blood pressure, positive demeanor, better circulation, enjoyment of more things around you, decreased stress, better sleep, getting along with others, feeling like a kid again, mental clarity…and the list goes on and on!
Need more proof? Channel 7 in Denver covered this news story nicely:
Ché Rippinger is a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and teaches Hip The Hoopla hula hoop dance classes with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga and a little belly dance!
Contact us at:
Che@HipTheHoopla.com 303-980-6295 www.Facebook.com/HipTheHoopla www.HipTheHoopla.com