Hula Hoops are the Ultimate Ice Breaker

There is something about playing with a hoop that automatically makes you very approachable. People are always curious to know more about the “magic” they are seeing happen. This came in handy for me this weekend during our first trip to the Wisconsin Dells with the whole Hurley family. My 2-1/2 year-old niece was beingContinueContinue reading “Hula Hoops are the Ultimate Ice Breaker”

Hoop Dance Half-time Show for SCAR Dolls

Photos by Jon Helm of LYDF. Last weekend we had the honor of providing the half-time entertainment for the SCAR Dolls (Saint Cloud Area Roller Derby). It was a home team match-up of the Gargoyle Brigade vs. the Pin-Up Prowlers. We performed for a full house at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell, and it was probablyContinueContinue reading “Hoop Dance Half-time Show for SCAR Dolls”

Video of our Cirque du Sartell Hooping Performance

Check out the video from our hula hooping performance at the annual Sartell Community Showcase. This years them was “Cirque du Sartell.” Soundtrack – “Circus” by C-Mon & Kypski

Cirque du Sartell Hoop Dance Performance

Yesterday we got the chance to entertain audiences at “Cirque du Sartell.” This Community Showcase takes place annually at the Sartell Middle School. Kayla was unable to join me for the event so I invited two friends to come and perform in her place. Both of these lovely ladies were in our Community Ed hoopContinueContinue reading “Cirque du Sartell Hoop Dance Performance”

Pregnant Hoop Dancing and C-Sections

During my pregnancy I was able to continue hooping right up into my final weeks before giving birth. I think I surprised a lot of people who thought I’d have to give it up for quite a while, but with a few adjustments to my typical hoop dance practice I had no trouble. I believeContinueContinue reading “Pregnant Hoop Dancing and C-Sections”