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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/
Hip The Hoopla Performing at StarFest
“Super Trooper Hooper” Ché Ripinger
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Hip The Hoopla Performing at StarFest
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9pm with Champion for the Denver Digifest Kickoff party. Ché was also interviewed by FOX31 KDVR.com in Denver and Examiner.com
Stay for the whole StarFest extravaganza or at least check out
Sunday, 4/21 her hubby Bill Owen of Elevated Color will present: “Getting Found In Web Searches” there, from 1-2pm at the Marriott DTC (4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver), Digifest 1 Room.
Click Here for more Digifest Party Info
There is a phone app with the entire fab schedule (including Stan Lee-creator of Spider Man!!) Already met a real Oompa Loompa – Deep Roy at the Press Party 🙂
~Ché Rippinger has been a cartoonist for over 20 years with Touché! Cartoons, as well as the teacher, performer, coach and hoop-maker of Hip The Hoopla-humorous hoop dance fitness. For more info, please call 303-980-6295 or e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com.
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/
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!
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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!
♥ ♥ ♥
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
Please find, follow and “like” us on Facebook.
Hip The Hoopla is also on Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, LinkedIn, etc!
Hoop Entreprenur Tips & Business Advice
How To Start a Hoop Business (Tips, Tricks & Advice)
…or Get ANY Business Going With A Better Plan & Successful Media Efforts
Hip The Hoopla-Che' makes hoops!
A new hooper wanted to know about making hoops & making money off of it. Here’s Che’ Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla’s advice how much they cost to make & tips for your business growth:
Cost is over the map $$$…depending on the materials you use, where you order from, and in what quantity (Then you need to calculate what you’ll charge based on what the market allows + your quality & experience). You’ll have to do the leg work and crunch your own numbers on these to figure out what works best for you. Making hoops, much like hooping, take some time & practice to learn & get right/aka better!
And here’s 3 more Hoop Entrepreneur tips…
1) Check out www.discounthoopingsupplies.com or your local hardware stores.
2) YouTube has lots of instructional videos.
3.) Groups (online and in person) are a good place to ask questions…Do make sure you contribute there, too!
Most of us in business have spent a great deal of time, energy, and money to learn what we do professionally. Please connect with Hip The Hoopla or Elevated Color now for your own private consultations, consulting and coaching on how to:
- Get your business started
- Promote your business
- Get Social Media Marketing & PR training, advice and your own personalize action plan
- Get Ongoing Coaching & Motivation for continued success
- Figure out how to do it all with a customized strategy
- …or anything else that might help you get your small business…bigger! We have lots of resources for you!
~Blessings in your Growth & Success from Ché Rippinger of Hip The Hoopla ♥
You can reach Che’ by e-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com ~ phone 303-980-6295 ~ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla (please “like” and hit “notifications on” for more useful info & hoopspiration)
Also contact Elevated Color — for printing, color management, SEO, & Social Media Marketing & PR, printing paper and supplies…and more at www.elevatedcolor.com/marketing E-mail Bill Owen at Bill@ElevatedColor.com or call 720-872-6278
Also get specials, information, discounts, etc when you “like” & turn notifications “on” at Elevated Color on Facebook
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 ♥
Hip The Hoopla KICK START – Hoops/Classes/Contest/Coaching
Happy Healthy Humorous 2013!
+INSPIRE Your New Year!!
++WOW 2013 **KICK START SPECIAL!**
30 days for $75-Unlimited classes ($135 value)+4 weekly 10 minute personal coaching sessions ($30 value) (phone or in person!) (Save $90–55%OFF!!)++
+++January Hoop Special
…RSVP your classes/custom hoops now!
2013 Personal Hooping Contest Challenge:
How is hooping inspiring you to be better?? It could be weight, happiness, health improvement…what ever your personal WIN is. Write one paragraph and be featured as our “Motivational Mover of the Month.” One winner monthly will win a $50 gift certificate!
Other News:
+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 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!
##########General Hip The Hoopla Class Information#########
~~~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) (good for 3 months from purchase)
$90/10 class card (=$9/class!) (good for 6 months from purchase)
OR your BEST Deal(s)—See Monthly Specials above!
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!!!
December Holiday Hip The Hoopla: Classes, Gifts & Specials
Happy Hoopin’ Holly Days! Remember Hip The Hoopla Gift Certificates make Great Gifts & no one has to dust them! Hoops- Classes-Merchandise…and the smiles are free!
December Hip The Hoopla Classes:
12/1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 29 (–NO class on Christmas 12/25–) **Classes Tues. 6:30pm & Sat. 10am at Red Elephant Workshop, 244 Sante Fe Drive (2nd & Sante Fe) in Denver, Colorado, USA. Drop in’s are welcome, but an RSVP guarantees your class spot 🙂 E-mail Che@HipTheHoopla.com or call 303-980-6295. You can also find us on Facebook for up to the moment class schedule info, motivation, performances, jams, etc.: www.facebook.com/HipTheHoopla
So Happy to Announce our GREAT Hip The Hoopla December Deals which run though 12/31/12.
**Please Note: Hip The Hoopla drop in class prices will be $15 starting January 2013–so save BIG with your class packs, now!!
December Deals:
+2 Classes for $20 Bucks (You or bring a friend) all must be used by 12/31/12. RSVP your space(s) now!
+Buy One Custom Hand Made Hip The Hoopla hoop, get one for 1/2 Price! Please allow 1 week per hoop if you are planning for gifts.
…Production time may vary according to Santa’s elves* filling anxious hooper’s wish lists. (*Hoops not actually outsourced to the North Pole…so you save on shipping, lol.)
+$50 Unlimited Pass. Attend all the healthy hooping Hip The Hoopla classes you want in a month for only $50!
That can get classes even more affordable!! (Like paying for 4 and getting the rest FREE!) (good for one month/30 days from date purchased 🙂
+PRIVATE Holiday Hoop Sessions (Through Dec. 31): Bring your hoop skills to the next level–Fast! Hip The Hoopla Private Hoop Tutoring $30/hour ($10 off–regularly $40) or $50 for 2 hour block ($30 off/regularly $80)–Private lesson sessions normally $40/hour (Please add $5/hour studio rental fee (regularly $10).
+Class Pack Cards: great $ Savings 5 Pack ($50) & 10 Pack ($90) classes, too!
+Hip The Hoopla GIFT CERTIFICATES Available in any amount good for classes, class packs, custom made hoops, private lessons, Hip The Hoopla Hoop-O-Grams, and more!
