Posts Tagged ‘hoop dance’
Che Rippinger in Hooping Idol 7!
Che Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla accepted into the 21 Hooping Idol 7 Contestants
Representing Denver, Colorado and the Fabulous Over 40 Hoop Community, I’m very excited, and extremely honored to be a part of the worldwide talent pool who threw their hats in the mix to take part. It’s a life-changing and personally meaningful goal for me to make it in. Let’s see how far I can go in this global competition that is one of the highlights of our hooping communities year!
I will need viewer votes, aka lots of friends, family and colleagues casting ballots on Hooping.org to continue on in the competition. Tune in on Monday 4/17 to view my work and cast your vote.
The first theme is “70’s Week” and we all have just 4 days to create a video that showcases our dance, personality, hooping and a good story. As for who makes it to the next round, 60% is viewer/voter determined, and 40% is decided by 4 amazing internationally known professional hooper judges. 6 talented beings will be cut on the very first round! Like many competitions, there are many factors that determine success. One is how relatable and personable we are to our audience. So it’s not just technical hoop skills alone, that will determine the ultimate winner. Everyone has their own source of brilliance that make them unique.
Thank you for following me on this journey. Please enjoy the following 3 short videos:
1. My “Casting Call” audition video
2. Finding out that I made it in!
3. A little bit on voting for Hooping Idol 7 on Hooping.org.
Thanks for watching, supporting, and believing in me!
Hoop Love, Ya’ll!
~Che’ Rippinger, Founder of Hip The Hoopla
“Casting Call” audition video – Che’ Rippinger 2:58
Finding out that I made it in!
A little bit on voting for Hooping Idol 7 on Hooping.org
The Story Continues…
Check out: A Peek Into Hooping Idol 7 – 70’s Week
~Che’ Rippinger is Hip The Hoopla‘s CHO (Chief Hooping Officer)/Owner/Founder and head humorist, with heart. She’s been hula hooping since 2008 and founded Hip The Hoopla in 2011 – while teaching, performing and making pro custom dance hula hoops. A dancer most of her life (30+years), Che’ has also been a humor writer/columnist, illustrator and cartoonist for The Denver Post and her Touché! Cartoons have been featured in PLAYGIRL Magazine.
Keep up with Hip the Hoopla with news, #Hoopspiration and special offers. Please sign up now for our special e-mails member list: Hip The Hoopla Circle E-mail
Also, please follow us on Facebook. We’re even on YouTube(with our own channel), Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp,and Instagram. To contact us for group classes, private coaching, premium service packages, VIP days, events, performances or custom professional dance hoops, please call 303-980-6295, visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. (Please do not add us to call/e-mail lists without permission.)
New Class Series
Two New Hip The Hoopla Class Series:
Heart Body Circle Series:
Tuesdays Feb. 14, 21 & 28, 6:30-7:30pm
Flexibility Workshop Part 1 & 2:
Thursday Feb. 16 and 23, 6:30-7:30pm
These are offered as limited space group classes at Namaste Studio at 701 Garrison, Lakewood, CO 80215
Grab your spot now at www.HipTheHoopla.com or MindBody app.
Further information:
Heart Body Circle Series
Tuesday February 14th: Getting in touch with your core heart and breath center
Tuesday February 21: Moving in your body–getting in touch with your danceable parts.
Tuesday February 28: Developing your physical and mental expansion with your circle.
In each class you will learn techniques to feel more comfortable bringing your own brand of uniqueness and personal self into your hoop dance. All levels are welcome.
This series is $35 for all 3 classes* with a savings of $25 ♥ Or you can drop in to each class for $20, or $15 if pre-registered at www.HipTheHoopla.com or the MindBody app.
*Click Here to Join the e-mail list for a super special Hip The Hoopla Circle pricing.♥ ♥
Flexibility Workshop Part 1 & 2
Thursday February 16th: Expanding your upper body and core flexibility.
Thursday February 23th: Increasing your lower body strength and dynamic range.
This workshop double header is $30 for both classes* with a savings of $10 ♥ You can drop in to each class individually for $20, or $15 if pre-registered at www.HipTheHoopla.com or the MindBody app.
Classes are taught with love and encouragement, in a positive, safe, no-judgement zone atmosphere. You are welcome to come participate at the level you can, or attend and take notes (pricing is the same). Che’ Rippinger has been teaching a wide variety of dance to dancers of many ages for 30+ years. She has and continues to study with many master teachers. With her experience, she’s developed a unique teaching style of compassion, technique and humor, increasing mental and movement blossoming with each individual, according to their needs.
If you haven’t already, visit, like and share our Hip The Hoopla Facebook page for juicy happiness, health and hooping tidbits, including tutorials, #hoopspiration and other fun joyful goodies.
Three Great Tips From The Hoop
If you think things are a little hard when learning something, whether it’s hula hooping, work, or general life, remember these three great tips from the hoop.
1.) “When you drop your hoop, act like you meant to do that!” It’s your reaction to what happens that determines the results around it. We all drop the hoop, a ball, a work project, whatever.
2.) In addition, it’s helpful to remember: “If you aren’t dropping your hoop, you aren’t trying anything new!”
3.) It takes practice and repetition to get it right. If you put in the work, it starts working!
The hoop is a metaphor for life that we can learn a lot from, if you get in tune and pay attention, you can adapt and apply those lessons to the rest of your life…really! I hope you put into play immediately these three highly useful tips from my flow world of hooping, plus teaching many years of hula hooping, dance, happiness & wellness. May the hoop be with you!
Hoop Love, Ya’ll!
~Ché Rippinger, Founder, Hip The Hoopla
~Che’ Rippinger is Hip The Hoopla‘s CHO (Chief Hooping Officer)/Owner/Founder and head humorist, with heart. She’s been hula hooping since 2008 and founded Hip The Hoopla in 2011 – while teaching, performing and making pro custom dance hula hoops. A dancer most of her life (30+years), Che’ has also been a humor writer/columnist, illustrator and cartoonist for The Denver Post and her Touché! Cartoons have been featured in PLAYGIRL Magazine.
Keep up with Hip the Hoopla with news, #Hoopspiration and special offers. Please sign up now for our special e-mails member list: Hip The Hoopla Circle E-mail
Also, please follow us on Facebook. We’re even on YouTube (with our own channel), Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Instagram. To contact us for group classes, private coaching, premium service packages, VIP days, events, performances or custom professional dance hoops, please call 303-980-6295, visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. (Please do not add us to call/e-mail lists without permission.)
Hula Hoop Hand Grips for Interesting Hoop Dance Variations
Here’s a short tutorial video on several hoop hand grip positions with Hip The Hoopla’s Che’ Rippinger. Note: I use the names of these grips as Emma Kenna teaches–because I love the accuracy in her fun descriptions, and she is a total enjoyable hoot–plus I love to credit the original source!
Check out more humor & hula hoop info at www.HipTheHoopla.com
Hoop Love, Ya’ll! ~Che’ Rippinger, Founder of Hip The Hoopla
♥ Please hit “Thumbs up” & subscribe for more free tutorials and info. We also have an e-mail list you can subscribe to for news, schedule and hooping info. Thank you for watching! ♥
(E-mail signup link: http://eepurl.com/bRtK_5 )
Hand Grip Variations Video Tutorial Link
FOR THESE HAND GRIP TECHNIQUES:
There aren’t any prerequisite moves that you need to have accomplished first for these hand grips. Just know that they do flow together with each half turn, and can be used interchangeably in your hoop dance flow session. It’s good to know these on both hands, and going in both directions on each hand–so your possibilities for combining them and creating variations on new moves and dance combinations, is endless!
HOOP DANCE TIPS:
Please warm up and cool down (head to toe!) to keep your body safe and hooping longer, hydrate, and take it sloooow! Make sure you have a nice dance posture: stand tall, shoulders back, chest and head lifted, abdominal wall in, pelvis tucked under, and a slight bend in the knees. Dancer/Boxer feet–keep your weight shifted forward on the balls of your feet, rather than resting back on your heels–easier for nimble movement. Try everything *without* the hoop first. Next, just hold the hoop and do the moves. Then get your fancier hoop moves in while coordinating with some basic stepping or fancy footwork dance combinations. Bring all you have to the table–your personal style, experience and sass! Stay positive and give yourself lots of credit for any and all progress! Keep a hoop notebook and take a couple of moments to write down tips and tricks that are helpful for you. Then review them right then and there, and a few minutes the next day…etc. You’ll be amazed at your progress! Please post how you are doing. Grab a buddy and stay accountable to another. And Please Share! Thanks So Much for watching! Subscribe to this channel here, and our informative hoop circle news via e-mai (http://eepurl.com/bRtK_5 )l, and check out more great hoop, health and happiness info at www.HipTheHoopla.com
~With Hoop ♥ ~Che’
www.HipTheHoopla.com
www.Facebook.com/HipTheHoopla
@hipthehoopla on Instagram and Twitter
on MindBody, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp, etc!
Link for this video tutorial to share: https://youtu.be/3V2bwPZuk4s
~Che’ Rippinger is Hip The Hoopla‘s CHO (Chief Hooping Officer)/Owner/Founder and head humorist, with heart. She’s been hula hooping since 2008 and founded Hip The Hoopla in 2011 – while teaching, performing and making pro custom dance hula hoops. A dancer most of her life (30+years), Che’ has also been a humor writer/columnist, illustrator and cartoonist for The Denver Post and her Touché! Cartoons have been featured in PLAYGIRL Magazine.
Keep up with Hip the Hoopla with news, #Hoopspiration and special offers. Please sign up now for our special e-mails member list: Hip The Hoopla Circle E-mail
Also, please follow us on Facebook. We’re even on YouTube (with our own channel), Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Instagram. To contact us for group classes, private coaching, premium service packages, VIP days, events, performances or custom professional dance hoops, please call 303-980-6295, visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. (Please do not add us to call/e-mail lists without permission.)
Quick Video Hula Hoop Tutorial Trick: Inverted Scorpion Pass
Quick Tutorial-Inverted Scorpion Pass Hula Hoop Trick with Che of Hip The Hoopla
Want to know how to make a Scorpion Pass (an already ooh-ahh hula hoop trick) look even more awesome? Try adding a flexibility maneuver to it! If you practice yoga or have trained in dance, you may already know how to get an inverted standing split stretch. If you are not familiar with the safety and technique of those, please do that first! Or take out that extra element, and just practice the scorpion pass.
Having the Scorpion foot pass already accessible in your hooping tricks tool box, is very helpful.
Remember some key points in the Scorpion pass:
1. Keep your hoop hooked on a flexed foot as you drop it on to your foot from a hand pass, circle the extended leg (with flexed foot) around to the back.
2. Be ready to grab the flying hoop as you point the toe with the hoop on it.
3. With that hoop release, the hoop should transfer your hoop from foot to opposite hand.
4. Practice will help your coordination and timing of this move to pass and catch the hoop.
Hope you enjoy this and practice. If you are interested in private or group lessons, custom hula hoops, humor & health info, please connect with us at www.HipTheHoopla.com
Many Blessings to You ♥ Hoop Love, Ya’ll!
~Che’ Rippinger, Founder of Hip The Hoopla
Colorado World Hoop Day is Saturday October 1, 2016 in Fort Collins, CO
www.ColoradoWorldHoopDay.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/1337378749611211/
~Che’ Rippinger is Hip The Hoopla‘s CHO (Chief Hooping Officer)/Owner/Founder and head humorist, with heart. She’s been hula hooping since 2008 and founded Hip The Hoopla in 2011 – while teaching, performing and making pro custom dance hula hoops. A dancer most of her life (30+years), Che’ has also been a humor writer/columnist, illustrator and cartoonist for The Denver Post and her Touché! Cartoons have been featured in PLAYGIRL Magazine.
Keep up with Hip the Hoopla with news, #Hoopspiration and special offers. Please sign up now for our special e-mails member list: Hip The Hoopla Circle E-mail
Also, please follow us on Facebook. We’re even on YouTube (with our own channel), Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Instagram. To contact us for group classes, private coaching, premium service packages, VIP days, events, performances or custom professional dance hoops, please call 303-980-6295, visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. (Please do not add us to call/e-mail lists without permission.)
Olympic Hooping in Rio 2016 Rhythmic Gymnastics
Hoop Dance in the Olympics
You can see Olympic “hula hooping” under the category of “Rhythmic Gymnastics.” Add more dance, flair and a flow prop like the hoop (also ball, ribbon, & clubs) to the tumbling, flexibility and strength of “artistic” gymnastics. Then take away the various apparatus (balance beam, uneven bars, vault) and compiled it all in a floor routine (with one gymnast or other team mates performing all at once)–and well, you’d have this hybrid sport worthy of the 5 famous Olympic rings.
Want to see some extreme flexibility? This is definitely your “pull up a chair and be awe-inspired” time. These gals train on an average 6-8 hours every day (sorry, no boys category just yet).
|
Representing the
 United States in Rhythmic gymnastics are Laura Zeng, Kristen Shaldybin, Monica Rokhman, Alisa Kano and Kiana Eide. This is only the 2nd time the U.S. has qualified for the team all around competition–quite an honor when you see how talented the whole field is! |
Here’s a sneak peak at our team in action.
Here’s the Rhythmic Gymnastics schedule so you can set your dvr and absorb every ounce of NBC/Universal/Comcast television coverage. (They may Live-stream more online/or via the app–check your local listings). All competition held at the Rio Olympic Arena in Rio de Jenaro in Brazil. Air times* below are listed in MST (Mountain Standard Time)
*Make SURE you check your own local listings! Event schedules do get shifted around and so do the times they are presented. (I already found some time differences with our local cable provider. Viewer TIP Update: Use your mobile device to Live Stream–I was only able to live-stream with the NBC app, because apparently the two companies are in contract disputes, leaving the computer version “not available due to location restrictions or authorization failures.”)
(click here for time zone conversion).
www.nbcolympics.com/live-stream-schedule
Rhythmic gymnasticsWomen’s individual all-around
Qualification
Rotation One Fri, Aug 19, 7:20 AM (MST)
Rotation Two Fri, Aug 19, 8:50 AM (MST)
Rotation Three Fri, Aug 19, 11:50 AM (MST)
Rotation Four Fri, Aug 19, 1:20 PM (MST)
Final
Rotation One Sat, Aug 20, 12:20 PM (MST)
Rotation Two Sat, Aug 20, 12:53 PM (MST)
Rotation Three Sat, Aug 20, 1:26 PM (MST)
Rotation Four Sat, Aug 20, 1:26 PM (MST)
Women’s Team All-Around
Qualification
All Rotations Sat, Aug 20, 7:00 AM (MST)
Final
Rotation One Sun, Aug 21, 8:00 AM (MST)
Rotation Two Sun, Aug 21, 8:50 AM (MST)
Plus Medal Ceremony following the competition
For more information, please check out this previous article on Olympic hooping.
And for another bit of HOOPING Awesomeness: World respected American hooper, Rachael Lust (of Ohio, USA) in the German commercial promoting the Olympics, of course…but as we all know…hooping in Rio!!! In-Joy! ♥ ☻
~Che’ Rippinger is Hip The Hoopla‘s CHO (Chief Hooping Officer)/Owner/Founder and head humorist, with heart. She’s been hula hooping since 2008 and founded Hip The Hoopla in 2011 – while teaching, performing and making pro custom dance hula hoops. A dancer most of her life (30+years), Che’ has also been a humor writer/columnist, illustrator and cartoonist for The Denver Post and her Touché! Cartoons have been featured in PLAYGIRL Magazine.
Keep up with Hip the Hoopla with news, #Hoopspiration and special offers. Please sign up now for our special e-mails member list: Hip The Hoopla Circle E-mail
Also, please follow us on Facebook. We’re even on YouTube (with our own channel), Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Instagram. To contact us for group classes, private coaching, premium service packages, VIP days, events, performances or custom professional dance hoops, please call 303-980-6295, visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. (Please do not add us to call/e-mail lists without permission.)
Exciting Changes at Hip The Hoopla!
Our First New Hip The Hoopla Newsletter Is Out
Exciting Changes at Hip The Hoopla!
Are you on our Hip The Hoopla Circle List? Wanna Be? Free tutorials, hoop news, articles, events, special goodies and discounts.
Click here to see the first newsletter with our new system…
(new logo, e-mail service, studio, logo, colors, etc!)
http://eepurl.com/bYWNS1
Book your class now!
New Hip The Hoopla Location in Lakewood Colorado
Hip The Hoopla
…has a lovely new studio to dance, laugh and do yoga in Lakewood
Come join us Thursdays for 2 new classes here plus some online pre-registration specials
WHERE:
Woodlake Center
1978 S. Garrison St., Suite 5
Lakewood, CO 80232
Check out our NEW CLASS LINEUP (so far!):
• YOGA MELT* 1/2 hour decompress class
Thursdays 5:45 pm-6:15 pm MST in Lakewood, Colorado
~ ♥ ~ AND ~ ♥ ~
• Hip The Hoopla POWER HOUR Class**
Humorous Hula Hoop Dance Fitness with Laughter Yoga and Belly Dance, too!
Thursdays 6:30 pm-7:30 pm MST in Lakewood, Colorado
SPECIALS!
♥ February Special *Zen for 10* Use code “ZENFOR10” to save $5 when you register online for the 1/2 hour Yoga Melt class (at 5:45pm!~a great warm-up right before Hip The Hoopla Power Hour).
♥Take an additional $5 off when you register for Hip The Hoopla Power Hour (following Yoga Melt) at 6:30pm–Please use code “MELTANDHOOP” at www.HipTheHoopla.com (online registration).
~♥ *YOGA MELT 1/2 hour decompress class description ♥~
Join us for a lovely melting and relaxing gentle half hour of yoga decompression and release. A way to calmly transition your day, destress, detoxify and regroup your body, mind and soul. Delicious stretching and breathing will help clear your fascia, lymph, and oxygenate your body with more vibrant health.
•All levels are welcome. Movement is focused on your body and energy.
•Please bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket, and water bottle.
•Comfortable clothing for movement is recommended.
*Special Introductory “Zen for $10” offer (regular price $15).
Limited spaces available: Please get your spot at www.HipTheHoopla.com for pre-registration discount. Drop-ins welcome if space is available.
Questions: Please call Che’ ~ 303-919-9280 ~cell
**************
~♦ **HIP THE HOOPLA POWER HOUR ♦~
Hip The Hoopla Power Hour is a fun-filled, dance class with Laughter Yoga, belly dance, on-body core hooping and off-body hoop dance movements. Classes have a variety of themes and focus.
You’ll laugh, learn, stretch, grow and get your grove on, all with positive personal encouragement and step-by-step bite-sized technique teaching.
ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Everyone will have instruction to help develop and challenge themselves with technique and lots of humor.
Classes have limited spaces available, so please do go online at www.HipTheHoopla.com or bring up Hip The Hoopla with the MindBody mobile app to get your pre-registration discount and guarantee your class spot!
BRING: Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Plus your positive energy and dance spirit (we’ll help you find that if you don’t have it yet!).
TO WEAR: Comfortable clothing is recommended (the hoops love skin, and non-slick materials to stick to better to stay up and in orbit). Bare feet, socks or non-street dance shoes are appropriate for the dance floor surface.
HOOPS: You are welcome to buy a hoop at class, use one of the class hoops or bring your own! Custom orders are available and come with a complimentary hoop consultation.
Investment:
• $18 Drop-In Rate (if space available)
• $15 Pre-registration Discount at www.HipTheHoopla.com or MindBody Connect mobile app.
• $70 5 Class Pass (one class free, good for 3 months)
• $120 10 Class Pass (2 classes free, good for 6 months)
♦ 3 Exclusive Premium Package programs available
***BEST VALUE PACKAGES***
♥ Fit Finesse Package ($98/month~value over $400/month)
Customized Goal Plan
Unlimited Group/Online classes
2~(30minute) Private Blast Sessions
Inner Circle private Facebook Group Membership
♣ Polished Performer Package ($148/month~value over $450/month)
Customized Goal Plan
2 months Unlimited Group/Online classes
2~ Private 1 hour Sessions/month
Inner Circle private Facebook Group Membership
♦ Elite Private Package ($298/month~value over $500/month)
Customized Goal Plan
2 months Unlimited Group/Online classes
3~ Private 1 hour Sessions/month
Inner Circle private Facebook Group Membership
Questions/Info: Please call or text Che’ Rippinger at 303-919-9280
(e-mails may have a bit more delay: Che@HipTheHoopla.com)
Please register online now at www.HipTheHoopla.com
or on the MindBody mobile app ~Thank You ~
♥ ***Hip The Hoopla also offers other classes (please check our calendar), online classes, private coaching and events, too!*** ♥
2nd FREE Hip The Hoopla Class Online with Blab
2nd FREE Hip The Hoopla class online with Blab
8am MST, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016
Please join Hip The Hoopla for this Rise and Shine free hoop dance class session. You are very welcome to share and please join us online for this fitness fun 🙂
I am trying to improve the tech stuff ♥ ~with hoop ♥ Che’ Rippinger
Click HERE for class link/Replay—Blab is free, and connected to Twitter, and you can jump in on one of the 3 camera spots if you like or just hang out.
https://blab.im/hip-the-hoopla-hip-the-hoopla-humorous-hula-hoop-dance-fitness-class-rise-shine
♥ Blessings & Happy Health! ♥
*********
~Che’ Rippinger is Hip The Hoopla‘s CHO (Chief Hooping Officer)/Owner/Founder and head humorist, with heart. She’s been hula hooping since 2008 and running Hip The Hoopla since 2011 – while teaching, performing and making pro custom dance hula hoops. A dancer most of her life, Che’ has also been a humor writer/columnist, illustrator and cartoonist for The Denver Post and her Touché! Cartoons have been featured in PLAYGIRL Magazine.
Keep up with Hip the Hoopla with news, #Hoopspiration and special offers. Please sign up now for our special e-mails member list.
Also, please follow us on Facebook. We’re even on YouTube (with our own channel), Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp, Instagram and the MindBody app. To contact us for group classes, private coaching, premium service packages, VIP days, events, performances or custom professional dance hoops, please call 303-980-6295, visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. (Please do not add us to call/e-mail lists without permission.)
1st Free Hip The Hoopla Class on Blab
1st Free Hip The Hoopla Class on Blab~Techie issues, trying anyway!
This is the Blab replay of my first try at this technology. I will have better video quality on the next one from my laptop. Hey it’s a free class and I am trying new things! The audio is good and so is the content. In-Joy! Thank you for watching.
Click here for free replay…
More to come~with Better quality♥
♥Thanks for watching!♥
~Che’ Rippinger
http://blab.im/hipthehoopla
♥ Blessings & Happy Health! ♥
*********
~Che’ Rippinger is Hip The Hoopla‘s CHO (Chief Hooping Officer)/Owner/Founder and head humorist, with heart. She’s been hula hooping since 2008 and running Hip The Hoopla since 2011 – while teaching, performing and making pro custom dance hula hoops. A dancer most of her life, Che’ has also been a humor writer/columnist, illustrator and cartoonist for The Denver Post and her Touché! Cartoons have been featured in PLAYGIRL Magazine.
Keep up with Hip the Hoopla with news, #Hoopspiration and special offers. Please sign up now for our special e-mails member list.
Also, please follow us on Facebook. We’re even on YouTube (with our own channel), Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp, Instagram and the MindBody app. To contact us for group classes, private coaching, premium service packages, VIP days, events, performances or custom professional dance hoops, please call 303-980-6295, visit www.HipTheHoopla.com or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com. (Please do not add us to call/e-mail lists without permission.)