San Smith, Hi San! I love your blog and your illustrations! I had a question about hooping. I couldn’t find a post on it, so I was wondering how you got started, what trick you know, what music you hoop to, etc.! I took a hooping class last semester and was thinking of buying my own hoop but it’s kind of a large investment.

Hi San! I love your blog and your illustrations! I had a question about hooping. I couldn't find a post on it, so I was wondering how you got started, what trick you know, what music you hoop to, etc.! I took a hooping class last semester and was thinking of buying my own hoop but it's kind of a large investment.

mia-amore

Hey - thank you!!! I haven’t blogged a lot about hooping, but I sorta just jumped in. I bought a hoop online and watched videos to teach myself. When I realized I wasn’t getting very far, I started taking classes with Rebecca DeShon! This is her site http://hoopessence.com/ - she was a great teacher.

I don’t remember the trick names exactly but I’ll try my best - I can do a backhand pick up, switching it off between hands above my head, dropping it down on my body and then moving it back up to my hands over my head and a couple of other things. I’m not a pro by any means, it was just a fun hobby I explored. Annnd It’s been at least 6 months since I last hooped, so I’m not sure how good I am at the moment LOL… Oh, and I like to hoop to dancey pop music!

Hoops can be expensive, but its a great way to exercise and have fun. See if you can take classes first and use the hoops they provide, and if you like it then you can get your own hoop!