Posts Tagged ‘Laughter Yoga’
3 Reasons Why Happiness Rules…and 3 Ways To Get There
by Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla
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
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:
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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!
More info: www.HipTheHoopla.com
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4 Easy Grab Bag Tips + Tricks To Hoop & Dance Happy
What 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 +
“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!
Click picture above or link below to see this unique “Hoopspirational” video.
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.
Please connect with us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, Yelp, LinkedIn, Google+ and Support Local. ~Thank you!
Hoopspirational Video + Funky Breaks
Hoopspiration:
Once again…the amazing Nick Guzzardo.
http://youtu.be/mOZuLMhP3Rc
He will be one of many fabulous instructors at The Spin Summit (please mention this Hip The Hoopla recommendation when you sign up-Thank you).
“Funky Breaks” is tonight’s Hip The Hoopla * class theme. Get your “happy hoop glee word” together in advance, LOL!
6:30pm-7:30pm at Red Elephant Workshop, 244 Sante Fe Drive, Denver, 80223
*Class spots available 🙂 <3
Please visit Hip The Hoopla online for more class info, custom handmade professional hula hoops, private lessons, coaching, performances and more!
Thank you~ from Che’ Rippinger, Master Instructor
Che@HipTheHoopla.com, RSVP for classes www.HipTheHoopla.com or on the MindBody phone app, 303-980-6295, www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla. Also find please find Hip The Hoopla on Yelp, Pinterest, YouTube, Google +, Support Local, LinkedIn and Twitter.
3 Steps to Joy: The “Play Moves” of Hip The Hoopla
Sometimes we take ourselves WAY too Seriously. Here’s 3 Quick “Play Moves” aka steps, to incorporate a more joy and lightness in your day.
1. Smile. We underestimate the powerful chain effect of this. When someone shares a genuine smile with you, it is an understated, but highly communicative gesture of good will. Your endorphins go up when you observe the smiles of others. And less facial muscles are needed to smile than to frown, so it should be easier your daily facial workout!
2. Laugh. It’s one of the fastest, best and most positive ways to quickly and fully oxygenate your body’s cells. A great belly laugh is an excellent strategy for deep breathing. They say “Laughter is the best medicine.” Norman Cousins proved it by healing himself after a weighty health diagnosis by watching comedies. That all important and essential laughter, triggers an endorphin rush of happy body chemistry which helps cells heal. Laughter is also contagious! Need proof? Watch giggling baby videos on YouTube! The Vegas Nerve is a reactionary response in our body. You see others laugh, and it triggers your laughter, too. The Vegas nerve is also responsive to crying and some say yawning, as well.
3. Play. You know how kids are encouraged to “go play” because it’s good exercise? Well adults need it too. Our “grown-up” play is just more highly marketed so you spend money to do it! Las Vegas, vacations and buying expensive mechanical toys are all part of the ploy. But it can be as simple as playing tag football in the park, or grabbing a “hula” hoop and having at it with reckless childlike abandon. Have you ever noticed, there’s very little “I will look stupid doing this,” aka “adult ego” action going on, when a kid picks up a hoop? They just do it and don’t care about looking silly. We could take a page from their book.
If we add even five little minutes a day of these to our own daily habits, we could enjoy our own “responsible” lives with a exponential increase in fun, enjoyment, and enthusiasm. Just imagine: how much better could we feel on the inside and out?!
Thank you for taking the time to read this and improve your day. Please share this with others!
~Ché Rippinger is a certified Laughter Yoga leader and teaches play regularly with her Hip The Hoopla humorous hoop dance fitness classes. It’s easier to do than you think when you get in one of these highly encouraging, fun, laughter-filled classes. Why not give it a try? Find out more for yourself:
Hip The Hoopla
Weeeee! Sat. 1/25, 10am Hip The Hoopla class theme: “Play Moves”.
Only a couple spots left!
RSVP your space at www.HipTheHoopla.com
or MindBody phone app.)
Enjoy your weekend! — Che Rippinger.
Hip The Hoopla humorous “hula” hoop dance fitness classes, custom professional hoops, performances and private lessons.
Info: 303-980-6295, Che@HipTheHoopla.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla
Also please find Hip The Hoopla on: YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google +, and Yelp
Mini Hoop Magic With Big Impact-Hip The Hoopla Workshop
Workshop Reminder:
“Mini Hoop Magic With Big Impact”
THIS Sat. 1/18/14, 9-11am at Red Elephant Workshop in Denver $35. 5 more great dance classes too–part of Workshop Sampler Weekend – New Ideas for Your Toolbox ! Space limited-get your ticket(s) now.
https://workshopsamplerweekend.eventbrite.com/
**NOTE: This will be in place of regular 10am Hip The Hoopla class.**
For more info, please contact Hip The Hoopla:
Che@HipTheHoopla.com
Call 303-980-6295 ~or~ 303-919-9280 cell
Workshop Classes event details on Facebook:
https://workshopsamplerweekend.eventbrite.com/
2014 Winter Hafla Gala Show at The D-Note Sat. 1/18, 6:30pm:
https://www.facebook.com/events/659193344131716/
Thank you!
Workshop Description:
SATURDAY
9:00am – 11:00am = Ché -“Mini Hoop Magic with Big Impact”
How can “spinning” things in small spaces expand your range of motion, dance combo variety, and body/mind neural connections? Mini hoops can greatly enhance your dance flow practice with similarities to fans, poi, cane, candles and other dance props. We’ll focus on “off-body” hooping and layer with dance. Planes, levels, directions, angles, shapes, patterns, terminology, will be covered. All abilities welcome-bring hoops, humor and positive attitude!
Practice hoops available at workshop or order in advance through Ché.
This workshop is limited to 15 people due to space and hoops.
Ché:
Ché Rippinger runs Hip The Hoopla, humorous hoop dance & fitness with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga and belly dance providing group classes, private sessions, performing and custom hoops. Che’ has motivated and taught people from all walks of life for 20+ years in dance, hooping, martial arts and cartooning. She encourages adults to increase their health and happiness through hooping and dance to de-stress, learn, and grow with contagious positivity.
www.HipTheHoopla.com
Dance Workshop Weekend
FYI Hoop Dance Workshop:
*Just Add Dance Props*
Mini Hoop Magic with Big Impact
When: Sat. Jan. 18, 2014, 9-11 am.
Part of the big “Support Your Local Dancers” Weekend
Please Purchase Your Tickets here…
https://workshopsamplerweekend.eventbrite.com/
Workshop Sampler Weekend – New Ideas for Your Toolbox
6 Workshops-2 Days: January 18th & 19th, 2014
Red Elephant Workshop, 244 Sante Fe Drive, Denver
Mini Hoop Workshop Description: How can “spinning” things in small spaces expand your range of motion, dance combo variety, and body/mind neural connections? Mini hoops can cross enhance your dance practice greatly and have applications and similarities with fans, poi, cane, candles and other props. We’ll be focusing on “off-body” work and layering with dance. Planes, levels, directions, angles, shapes, patterns, terminology, and other brain-popping cool nuggets will be covered. All abilities are welcome-humor and a positive attitude are highly encouraged!
Hip The Hoopla’s special “Convertible/Collapsible” hoops will be available for on-site sale (Twin mini hoops that can also connect to create a full size hoop–all easily collapsible for variety, travel and value.) You can pre-order your own custom hoop with your choice of colors, tapes & tubing at least 2 weeks in advance of class. Practice hoops will be available to use, or bring your own. Also bring water, note-taking apparatus & your smile!
About the Instructor: Che’ Rippinger runs Hip The Hoopla, teaching humorous hoop dance & fitness with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga and belly dance to increase health and happiness. Group classes, private sessions, performing and custom hoops are all available by connecting via www.HipTheHoopla.com, www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla, 303-980-6295 and Che@HipTheHoopla.com. Che’ has motivated and taught a variety of people from all walks of life for over 20 years in dance, martial arts and cartooning. She specializes in motivating adults to cut loose, play, de-stress, learn and grow, in a safe energetic space, all while trying something contagiously fun and addicting.
This is part of a weekend lineup of outstanding of dance workshops and a hafla performance at Red Elephant Workshop.
More info on the WHOLE event…
https://www.facebook.com/events/181223728749355/
Purchase Tickets here…
https://workshopsamplerweekend.eventbrite.com/
****Mark your calendars and come on out!***
Workshop Sampler Weekend – New Ideas for Your Toolbox
6 Workshops- 2 Days: January 18th & 19th, 2014
Jan 18th and 19th, 2014
Red Elephant Workshop at 244 Santa Fe in Denver
**Also note that we have a show Saturday night at the Dnote**
https://www.facebook.com/events/659193344131716/
https://www.facebook.com/events/659193344131716/
Saturday – January 18th:
9:00am-11:00am – Che with Mini Hoop Magic with Big Impact
11:30am – 1:30pm – Molly McClellan with Fusion Feet and Finger Cymbals!
1:45pm – 3:45pm – Mahisha with Rhythm Raks – The Beat is in the Heart (Drum Solo)
Sunday – January 19th:
10:00am – 12:00pm = Barb Van Hoy with Ragtime Tribal Fusion Combos
12:30pm – 2:30pm – Phoenix with Bring on the Layers!
2:45pm – 4:45pm – Julia Diverdi with Showgirl Academy
Workshop Descriptions:
SATURDAY
9:00am – 11:00am = Che with Mini Hoop Magic with Big Impact
How can “spinning” things in small spaces expand your range of motion, dance combo variety, and body/mind neural connections? Mini hoops can greatly enhance your dance flow practice with similarities to fans, poi, cane, candles and other dance props. We’ll focus on “off-body” hooping and layer with dance. Planes, levels, directions, angles, shapes, patterns, terminology, will be covered. All abilities welcome-bring hoops, humor and positive attitude!
Practice hoops available at workshop or order in advance through Ché.
This workshop is limited to 15 people due to space and hoops.
Che:
Ché Rippinger runs Hip The Hoopla, humorous hoop dance & fitness with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga and belly dance providing group classes, private sessions, performing and custom hoops. Che’ has motivated and taught people from all walks of life for 20+ years in dance, hooping, martial arts and cartooning. She encourages adults to increase their health and happiness through hooping and dance to de-stress, learn, and grow with contagious positivity.
www.HipTheHoopla.com
11:30am – 1:30pm = McClellan with Fusion Feet and Finger Cymbals!
In this workshop we will be exploring new and fun zill patterns to
liven up your dancing, no matter what the style. Focusing on new patterns we will combine our zilling with some fun tribal fusion combinations (complete with footwork!) that you can incorporate into your own dancing. This workshop is best for people who have some previous finger cymbal (zilling) experience. Please bring your finger cymbals (we will have a couple of loaners), a notebook for notes (if desired), and a water bottle.
Molly:
Molly McClellan is a Tribal Fusion and Tribal Improv teacher and
dancer that been in the Colorado area performing solo, with
TribalTique, and now with the Vespertina Dance Project for over 9 years. She is a sought-after instructor who has taught sold out
workshops locally and at national events such as Tribal Fest, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher and is certified in Certified Rachel Brice’s 8 ElementsTM Phase 1: Initiation and Phase 2: Cultivation.
www.MollyMcClellan.net
1:45pm – 3:45pm = Mahisha with Rhythm Raks – The Beat is in the Heart
Explore the lively rhythms of the classic style of bellydance and learn a short drum solo with Mahisha. Her foundations in this dance and her style of teaching of over 40 yrs., enhances that ‘Rhythm Raks’ in everyone and” that we are ‘it’ when we let the music dance us.” Bring hip scarves of course.
Mahisha:
Mahisha has been teaching for 38 + yrs. and has been performing for over 50 yrs. Her creative style is based in Classical Egyptian. Over the years she has become widely known for multi-veil, double veil, Cabaret style, energetic drum solos, tribal fusion and concept pieces such as the series Messages From The Grandmothers. She has also studied ballet, jazz, salsa and African dance. Dance is in her Soul.
www.facebook.com/mahisha.doss
SUNDAY
10:00am – 12:00pm = Barb Van Hoy with Ragtime Tribal Fusion Combos
The Ragtime Tribal Fusion Combos complete with Crazy Layers, Fast Turns and ATS Posture.
Participants will learn & practice some foundations of fast, fun and challenging Tribal Fusion belly dance movements (very Mardi Love-inspired!), and put them together into dynamic combinations. Beginners to experienced dancers will get some goodies to advance their dance and have fun. Barb teaches with humor and kindness.
Barb Van Hoy:
Barb Van Hoy began teaching belly dance in Colorado Springs in 2001 and teaches Classic, American Tribal Style®, and Tribal Fusion styles through her company Springs Oasis Belly Dance. She produces community belly dance shows in Colorado Springs and dances with Mizmar Madness. She currently teaches at UCCS and the Movement Arts Community Studio in Colorado Springs.
www.SpringsOasisBellyDance.com
12:30pm – 2:30pm = Phoenix with Bring on the Layers!
Have a little fun with layering! In this workshop, we will work with ideas to layer your basic and advanced moves for a more dimension. Movements will include: sharp, shimmy, smooth, upper and lower body along with traveling. Phoenix will have a couple of fun building combinations to utilize with your layers! This workshop is geared for those with bellydance experience but beginners can enjoy working on the single layered movements and combinations. Bring a water bottle, notebook and you ready to layer it up!
Phoenix:
Phoenix of Denver is a Colorado instructor, performer and event sponsor. Phoenix has been bellydancing since 1997 and began teaching in 2002. Along with local classes and workshops, Phoenix has been sponsored at the Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive, Hawaii Bellydance Convention, Boise-Idaho, Wilmington-North Carolina and currently working on her 2014 dates. Phoenix is most known for her fluid and creative performances which are most often improv but always from the heart. For more info:
www.phoenix-dancing.com
2:45pm – 4:45pm = Julia Diverdi with Showgirl Academy
What better way to add polish to your belly dance style than with the poise, posture, and exquisite strut of a Vegas showgirl? This workshop will feature graceful arms, snappy turns, sky-high kicks and plenty of classic walks and struts to show off those gams! We’ll put everything together in a fun and easy showgirl-style routine with plenty of sassy belly dance flavor. Perfect for all levels and styles of dancers, feathers, and heels optional!
Julia DiVerdi
Without a doubt one of the region’s premier belly dance entrepreneurs, Julia DiVerdi has developed a dance style and stage persona distinctly her own. Currently directing Northern Colorado’s newest dance project, Sumatra Belly Dance, Julia also directs The Cupcake Cabaret Burlesque Review as well as performing as a solo belly dance and striptease artist. She has taught workshops and performed across the nation at some of the leading festivals
including multiple appearances at Tribal Fest in California and the Colorado Burlesque Festival right here in the Rockies! Seamlessly blending together a vast array of influences, Julia maintains a commitment to artful creativity and elegant sensuality in all of her endeavors.
www.juliadiverdi.com
How to register?
Early bird (by Jan 4th) $25 each, $65 for one day, $120 full weekend
After Jan 4th $35 each, $90 for one day, $160 full weekend
Pay via Event Brite (fees do apply) or mail a check
To mail a check payment – contact Phoenix at phoenix_dancing@hotmail.com for address
Space is very limited and we sold all workshops out last year!
Note that we only have 15 full weekend and Saturday passes available so do not wait to purchase!
9:00am-11:00am – Che with Mini Hoop Magic with Big Impact
11:30am – 1:30pm – Molly McClellan with Fusion Feet and Finger Cymbals!
1:45pm – 3:45pm – Mahisha with Rhythm Raks – The Beat is in the Heart (Drum Solo)
10:00am – 12:00pm = Barb Van Hoy with Ragtime Tribal Fusion Combos
12:30pm – 2:30pm – Phoenix with Bring on the Layers!
2:45pm – 4:45pm – Julia Diverdi with Showgirl Academy
SATURDAY
9:00am – 11:00am = Che with Mini Hoop Magic with Big Impact
How can “spinning” things in small spaces expand your range of motion, dance combo variety, and body/mind neural connections? Mini hoops can greatly enhance your dance flow practice with similarities to fans, poi, cane, candles and other dance props. We’ll focus on “off-body” hooping and layer with dance. Planes, levels, directions, angles, shapes, patterns, terminology, will be covered. All abilities welcome-bring hoops, humor and positive attitude!
Practice hoops available at workshop or order in advance through Ché.
This workshop is limited to 15 people due to space and hoops.
Che:
Ché Rippinger runs Hip The Hoopla, humorous hoop dance & fitness with Laughter Yoga, dance-adapted yoga and belly dance providing group classes, private sessions, performing and custom hoops. Che’ has motivated and taught people from all walks of life for 20+ years in dance, hooping, martial arts and cartooning. She encourages adults to increase their health and happiness through hooping and dance to de-stress, learn, and grow with contagious positivity.
www.HipTheHoopla.com
In this workshop we will be exploring new and fun zill patterns to
liven up your dancing, no matter what the style. Focusing on new patterns we will combine our zilling with some fun tribal fusion combinations (complete with footwork!) that you can incorporate into your own dancing. This workshop is best for people who have some previous finger cymbal (zilling) experience. Please bring your finger cymbals (we will have a couple of loaners), a notebook for notes (if desired), and a water bottle.
Molly:
Molly McClellan is a Tribal Fusion and Tribal Improv teacher and
dancer that been in the Colorado area performing solo, with
TribalTique, and now with the Vespertina Dance Project for over 9 years. She is a sought-after instructor who has taught sold out
workshops locally and at national events such as Tribal Fest, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher and is certified in Certified Rachel Brice’s 8 ElementsTM Phase 1: Initiation and Phase 2: Cultivation.
www.MollyMcClellan.net
Explore the lively rhythms of the classic style of bellydance and learn a short drum solo with Mahisha. Her foundations in this dance and her style of teaching of over 40 yrs., enhances that ‘Rhythm Raks’ in everyone and” that we are ‘it’ when we let the music dance us.” Bring hip scarves of course.
Mahisha:
Mahisha has been teaching for 38 + yrs. and has been performing for over 50 yrs. Her creative style is based in Classical Egyptian. Over the years she has become widely known for multi-veil, double veil, Cabaret style, energetic drum solos, tribal fusion and concept pieces such as the series Messages From The Grandmothers. She has also studied ballet, jazz, salsa and African dance. Dance is in her Soul.
www.facebook.com/mahisha.doss
10:00am – 12:00pm = Barb Van Hoy with Ragtime Tribal Fusion Combos
The Ragtime Tribal Fusion Combos complete with Crazy Layers, Fast Turns and ATS Posture.
Participants will learn & practice some foundations of fast, fun and challenging Tribal Fusion belly dance movements (very Mardi Love-inspired!), and put them together into dynamic combinations. Beginners to experienced dancers will get some goodies to advance their dance and have fun. Barb teaches with humor and kindness.
Barb Van Hoy:
Barb Van Hoy began teaching belly dance in Colorado Springs in 2001 and teaches Classic, American Tribal Style®, and Tribal Fusion styles through her company Springs Oasis Belly Dance. She produces community belly dance shows in Colorado Springs and dances with Mizmar Madness. She currently teaches at UCCS and the Movement Arts Community Studio in Colorado Springs.
www.SpringsOasisBellyDance.com
Have a little fun with layering! In this workshop, we will work with ideas to layer your basic and advanced moves for a more dimension. Movements will include: sharp, shimmy, smooth, upper and lower body along with traveling. Phoenix will have a couple of fun building combinations to utilize with your layers! This workshop is geared for those with bellydance experience but beginners can enjoy working on the single layered movements and combinations. Bring a water bottle, notebook and you ready to layer it up!
Phoenix:
Phoenix of Denver is a Colorado instructor, performer and event sponsor. Phoenix has been bellydancing since 1997 and began teaching in 2002. Along with local classes and workshops, Phoenix has been sponsored at the Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive, Hawaii Bellydance Convention, Boise-Idaho, Wilmington-North Carolina and currently working on her 2014 dates. Phoenix is most known for her fluid and creative performances which are most often improv but always from the heart. For more info:
www.phoenix-dancing.com
What better way to add polish to your belly dance style than with the poise, posture, and exquisite strut of a Vegas showgirl? This workshop will feature graceful arms, snappy turns, sky-high kicks and plenty of classic walks and struts to show off those gams! We’ll put everything together in a fun and easy showgirl-style routine with plenty of sassy belly dance flavor. Perfect for all levels and styles of dancers, feathers, and heels optional!
Julia DiVerdi
Without a doubt one of the region’s premier belly dance entrepreneurs, Julia DiVerdi has developed a dance style and stage persona distinctly her own. Currently directing Northern Colorado’s newest dance project, Sumatra Belly Dance, Julia also directs The Cupcake Cabaret Burlesque Review as well as performing as a solo belly dance and striptease artist. She has taught workshops and performed across the nation at some of the leading festivals
including multiple appearances at Tribal Fest in California and the Colorado Burlesque Festival right here in the Rockies! Seamlessly blending together a vast array of influences, Julia maintains a commitment to artful creativity and elegant sensuality in all of her endeavors.
www.juliadiverdi.com
Early bird (by Jan 4th) $25 each, $65 for one day, $120 full weekend
After Jan 4th $35 each, $90 for one day, $160 full weekend
Pay via Event Brite (fees do apply) or mail a check
To mail a check payment – contact Phoenix at phoenix_dancing@hotmail.com for address
Space is very limited and we sold all workshops out last year!
Humorous Video from 1944
Humorous inspiration for Hip The Hoopla class 10am Saturday at Red Elephant Workshop! In-Joy!
Video Link: http://www.superstarmagazine.com/ross-sisters-crazy-breakdance-from-1944-will-leave-you-speechless/#_
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♥ New students: Use the “YELP Check In Deal” (phone app) for your $10 intro class (save $5–1/3 off!)
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January Schedule, Events & Specials
Happy New Year & New You!
JANUARY 2014 Hip The Hoopla Classes:
1/4, 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 28
**NOTE 1/18 is the Mini Hoop Workshop 9-11am**
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♥ ***January LOYALTY Deal for my Hip The Hoopla class regulars: Bring in a new friend and your class is FREE!!! Please connect with me directly.***
Come laugh with us Saturday 10am at Red Elephant Workshop-2nd & Sante Fe, Denver. “Toolbox for Laughter (and hooping)” is the theme. RSVP your spot at www.HipTheHoopla.com.
♥ $5 off a custom hoop, and $10 off a ready made hoop.
♥ Private Sessions -Book 3…get 1 FREE!– Get a jump start on your progress. Bring your hoop skills to the next level-Fast-with Hip The Hoopla Personalized Attention!
♥ Mini Hoop- Dance prop workshop (9-11am on 1/18/14) as part of the” Workshop Sampler Weekend – New Ideas for Your Toolbox”-register NOW on Eventbrite before it’s sold out! https://workshopsamplerweekend.eventbrite.com/ (***NO regular 10am class 1/18/14)
♥ New Year/New You 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)
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Contact us for your own hand-crafted custom hoop, too! ♥
~~~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 🙂
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***♥ Upcoming PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE! ♥***
2014 Winter Gala Show and Hafla at the D-Note in Arvada, Saturday, January 18, 2014
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**Join Hip The Hoopla for a Mini Hoop Dance Prop Workshop (9-11am on 1/18/14) as part of the “Workshop Sampler Weekend – New Ideas for Your Toolbox” at Red Elephant Workshop on January 18th. Buy now at , class spaces will sell out!
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Recent performances at:
Live LiveWell Colorado Fitness Performance Event
Mercury Cafe Denver
With Blue Soul at Boulder Beer Company
Boulder IPA Festival with blues band Blue Soul and The Goonies
One Gathering with rock band Trickshot
Bellies on Fire! Show at Casseleman’s
Boulder Creek Festival after the Boulder Boulder
Lanie’s Clock Tower Cabaret’s “Mythic Summer Circus” with Bella Diva Dance.
♥ 2014 Personal Hooping Inspiration Challenge Is ON!!♥
How has hooping inspiring you to be better?? It could be laughter, weight, happiness, personal development, health improvement…what ever YOUR personal WIN is. Tell us in one quick paragraph…send it in now for your chance to be featured, celebrated and help INSPIRE OTHERS. Participants will win a special Hip The Hoopla gift or discount for classes or hoops!