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New Workshop Announcement

Michelle — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:01:54 +0000

Dustin Hubel :: Hoop Manipulation Workshops :: St. Louis :: May 26 & 27

Dustin first began working with props in 2005 when he was introduced to both fire dancing and hoop manipulation. Since then, he has become recognized for his distinctive style and technical skill, and is a leading hoop manipulation artist.

Currently residing in Omaha, Nebraska, Dustin has taught workshops and performed across America, and his work can be seen on Encylopoidia 2 (2008), Circles of Light 2010, and the forthcoming ‘Hoop Moves’ DVD from Vulcan DVDs. In addition to poi and hoops, Dustin works with clubs, rings, and a combination of traditional and contact juggling.

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WHERE: 2720 Cherokee, St. Louis, MO / TIME: 2:00p – 5:00p both days

PRICE: $30 for one, $50 for two, $75 for three, $90 for all four

Please pregister: Reserve a space via Paypal: dustin.hubel@gmail.com

**include your name and city/date in the transaction**

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SATURDAY, MAY 26th / Isolations I – 2:00pm 90 minutes

This workshop will focus on increasing your level of comfort with hoop isolations. First by covering simple isolations and discussing practice tips to improve the ‘stillness’ of the hoop, then by introducing different techniques and ways to conceptualize how a hoop moves most naturally, or unnaturally. Still isolations, lines, and two-handed techniques will be covered.

Weaves, Turns, and Butterflies I – 3:30, 90 minutes

This mixed level class covers complementary techniques pertaining to weaves, turns, and butterfly variations. Tricks from each category will be taught along with demonstrations of ways to sequence these new tricks together. Weaving, thread the needle, reels, and turns will be taught and discussed.

SUNDAY, MAY 27th / Isolations II – 2:00p, 90 minutes

Participants should be comfortable with one handed isolations, simple two handed techniques, and basic lines, or have taken ‘Isolations I’. Isolations II will work nearly exclusively on ‘moving isolations’, manipulating your hoop to move as if it’s floating through the air. Some time will be spent on more advanced two-handed techniques, as well as twin hoop isolations.

Weaves, Turns, and Butterflies II – 3:30, 90 minutes

Participants should be comfortable with forward 3-beat, thread the needle, and reels, or have attended ‘Weaves, Turns, and Butterflies I’. This workshop will expand on these simple techniques and add dimension to you performance by introducing tricks and exercises designed to increase your range of motion with hoops. Reverse 3-beat, fountains, butterfly turns, flowers and extensions will be covered.

Check out Dustin’s Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/user/dustinhubel?feature=watch

Hooping is HOT!

Michelle — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:08:16 +0000

On the News!

The Cosmic Collaborative and STL Hoop Club will be featured on the local morning show Fox 2 in the Morning on 4/12/12 to talk about The Hooping Life Premier and hooping. Featured in the 8 am hour will be members of the club Danielle Sullivan and Danielle Staat- both who have lost over 100 pounds each hooping. The Cosmic Collaborative will be featured in the 9am hour giving performances and promoting our special event!

Doors: 1:30 / Screening: 2 :00 / Performances: 3:30

Workshop with Cosmic Collaborative- Multi level and Beginner friendly 4:00

Box of Nerves Live Music Spin Jam 5-6

$20 covers it all- Come to just the Workshop for $10 and Just the Spin Jam for $5

* There will also be hoop give-a-ways!

Hoopnotica

Our friends from Hoopnotica return on May 12 and 13 to offer two certifications in hooping at our studio located at 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center. Hoopnotica Fit will take place on the 12 and Dance on the 13. More details can be found at www.hoopnotica.com.

Weekly Hoop Class and Private Lessons

New weekly classes have started at the hoop studio located at 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center- located at 2720 Cherokee Street in St. Louis. The classes provide a welcoming atmosphere for beginners offering variety weekly as well as cardio focus within the hoop. Classes are taught by leader of the hoop club- Michelle Schaeffer and meet weekly on Mondays from 5-6pm. Drop-ins are welcome but email reservation is suggested. $12 per class. Private lessons from any member of the Cosmic Performance group are also available.

Workshop at the 2720 Studio

FOR INFO ABOUT ANYTHING- PLEASE CONTACT US AT info@stlhoopclub.com!

Coming Up on the Calendar

Michelle — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:38:11 +0000

Exciting times are in the air for the spin community in St. Louis. The STL Hoop Club is happy to be hosting several visiting workshops, jams, and classes. The Cosmic Collaborative has been busy working with local schools, giving specialperformances, and practicing.

Here is a sample of what we have coming up! If you would like to book us for an event or workshop or would like more information please send an email to info@stlhoopclub.com.

(links to be added! please send ?s to info@stlhoopclub.com)

Cosmic Collaborative Present: Playshop with the Ladue School District – Friday, February 17 at 1:30 pm at Conway Elementary

Cosmic Collaborative Present: Performances at the Mayors Ball 2012 — Friday, February 17 at 7:00pm at St. Louis City Hall

Cosmic Collaborative Present: Performances at the Grand Parade for Mardi-Gras with the Knights of the Purple Haze Saturday February 18, 2012 / 11-1pm

STL HOOP CLUB Present: Sunday Spin Jam 1-4pm at 2720 Cherokee Studio /Sunday February 26, 2012

Cosmic Collaborative Present: Cherokee Nights First Friday Art Affair – 2720 Cherokee – 8pm – Free – New Art Show! Friday March 2, 2012

Cosmic Collaborative Present: Razzle Dazzle Ball for the Crisis Nursery – Westport Sheraton – Saturday March 3, 2012

STL Hoop Club Present: Sunday Spin Jam 3/4/12 at the 2720 Studio located at 2720 Cherokee – kids welcome!

STL HOOP CLUB Present: Beginners Hoop Dance with Michelle – 2720 Cherokee Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm – 3/6 through 3/26

STL HOOP CLUB Present: HoopPath Workshops with Ann Humphrey’s Saturday 3/31 and Sunday 4/1 at 2720 Cherokee

STL HOOP CLUB Present: Workshop for the Girl Scouts 100 Year Anniversary at Shafitz Arena 1-3:30pm / March 31st, 2012

STL HOOP CLUB and Hoop Connections Present: The Hooping Life Screening April 14th, 2012 / 2720 Cherokee. More TBA

STL HOOP CLUB Present: HOOPNOTICA Fit and Flow Certification May 5th, 2012 (details at www.hoopnotica.com)

SUMMIT CIRCUS this weekend!

Michelle — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:56:05 +0000

It will be a weekend of education, fitness, and fun! In the house will be 3 amazing entertainers and instructors visiting from Kansas City. Workshops will be offered by Luna Breeze, Robin Rose, and Jason Divad in three different areas of focus. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with a spin jam at the STL Hoop Club studio from 1-4pm at 2720 Cherokee located on Cherokee Street in St. Louis.

WORKSHOPS:

Friday, December 16 @ 7:15p-8:45p Aerial Silks with Robin Rose @ JENNuineFire Studios / take all 3 for $45 or $20 each

Saturday, December 17 @ 12p-1:15p Conditioning with Luna Breeze @JENNuineFire Studios / take all 3 for $45 or $20 each

Sunday, December 18 @11a-1p Trickster to Performer! with Jason Divad @2720 Cherokee / take all 3 for $45 or $20 each

Sunday, December 18 @1p-4p STL Hoop Club Spin Jam with Raw Earth @ 2720 Cherokee / $5 suggested donation-potluck

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EVENT DETAILS-

Dont have facebook and having trouble viewing the link above? Please email info@stlhoopclub.com and we will send you the event info in detail!

In addition the this series of workshops- Michelle of the STL Hoop Club is hosting Beginners Hoop Dance Level 1 (noon-2pm) and Level 2 (2-4pm) Each workshop is $20 and being held at 2720 Cherokee on Cherokee Street in St. Louis – register online through PAYPAL today! Michelle also takes square and can accept your debit card onsite. CLICK HERE!

Get your Spin On!

Michelle — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:25:21 +0000

December is a busy month for hooping! The STL Hoop Club is so proud to be celebrating its third year as a community organization. Come celebrate with us by attending a spin jam, workshop, or event. All events below are held at our studio located at 2720 Cherokee Street in the heart of the Cherokee art district.

Workshops- Open to the Public
(click on the links to see the facebook page or email info@stlhoopclub.com for detailed info)

Hoop Dance Beginners Workshop Part 1 / Dec 17 / 12-2pm / $20

Hoop Dance Beginners Workshop Part 2 / Dec 17 / 2-4m / $20

Parent Child Creative Movement / Dec 28 / 10-12 noon / $25 adult child pair / $10 each additional child

Spin Jams-Open to the Public and family friendly $5 donation suggested- hoops provided

Sunday December 4 / 1-4 pm

Christmas & 3 Year Anniversary Party

December 18 / 1-4pm featuring the fabulous sounds of Raw Earth
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Please enjoy the video above from our Thanksgiving performance with Jakes Leg at the Pageant

World Hoop Day St. Louis Wrap Up

Michelle — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:58:10 +0000

We came, we saw, we learned, we hooped

World Hoop Day in St. Louis last weekend was a truly special event. Featured were 8 workshops that consisted of several flow related arts and skill levels. In addition to the workshops we hosted a hoop building workshop, a kids playshop, a hoop art show, and a stunning Art of Flow showcase. Special guests in attendance included Sammy Sunshyne from Omaha and Luna Breeze from Kansas City. Other hoop clubs got involved too! Special thanks goes out to the Hoop Connections and T-Roy Hoop Club for all their help.

All our efforts produced a beautiful event filled with special moments and lots of spinning. We were donated an astounding 118 hoops that will be given to the Shaw School in St. Louis as part of our contribution to improving kids lives with healthy activities. We are excited about our growing relationship and future with the local school districts.

Stay tuned for a new event coming for Spring- early Summer!

The Hooping Life Screening in St. Louis

Michelle — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:37:40 +0000

The STL Hoop Club and Hoop Connections from St.Charles are working hard to bring you all a new great event that will include a screening of The Hooping Life film in April or May of 2012. In order to bring this film to St. Louis we need to pay for the screening in advance. Our goal is to raise $500.00. Please help us by making a $20 contribution. Your contribution will secure you a ticket to the event or special perks if we screen the video for free. The overall event concept is still being decided.

Through interconnected stories, The Hooping Life takes the hula hoop from its origins as a child’s toy to its current status as club art form, teacher’s aid, and instrument of redemption. Filmed partly by the subjects themselves, and traveling from Burning Man to Time Square, from South Central to South Africa, the seven intimate portraits capture the birth and addictive growth of a new subculture.

11-11-11 is World Hoop Day in St. Louis

Michelle — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:08:07 +0000

World Hoop Day St. Louis

Benefiting the St. Louis School District and Hoopers from around the World

11-11-11 / 4-9 pm / $15 Admission / $10 with at least one hoop donation

*kids 12 and under free -must be with an adult

Features:

Art of Flow Showcase

Spin Jam with the Bottoms Up Blues Gang

Art of Flow Art Show / Kids Zone with Hoop Connections / Hoop Building Workshop / Door prizes

Workshops Taught By:

Luna Breeze from Kansas City / Geoff Hartman from St. Louis

Michelle Schaeffer from St. Louis / Jenn Rauscher from St. Louis / Sammy Sunshyne from Nebraska

Erica Burroughs From St. Charles / Brandy Misuraca from St. Peters / Kyle Struharik from St. Louis

Our Mission

World Hoop Day St. Louis is proud to be celebrating our 3rd event. We will be working hard to maintain our goal of donating 100 hand-made hoops to the St. Louis Public Schools. This year’s school is The Shaw School located on The Hill. We have donated over 200 hoops in the last two years and it does make a difference in a chid’s life. If you would like to make a donation of money, hoops, or hoop building products to the STL Hoop Club-please send an email to michelle@stlhoopclub.com.

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*Activity locations will be given at the event-guests of the event are free to join and leave during the workshops to try others. Guests are also free to observe workshops in action. A limited number of hoops will be available for use. If you own a hoop or two in addition to your donation please bring it-

4-6pm

Hoop Building Workshop

4-5:30pm

Kids Play-Shop

with Hoop Connections

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4:30-6pm

Foot Floor with Luna Breeze

(please bring yoga mat if you have one)

4:30-6pm

Sustained Spinning and Vertical Plane with Sammy Sunshyne

4:30-5:30pm

Intro to Flow with Michelle Schaeffer

4:30-5:30pm

Intro to Hooping- the basics with Brandy Misuraca

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5:30-6:30pm

Intro to Aerial with Jenn Rauscher

5:30-6:30pm (Erica)

Spatial Awareness with Erica Burroughs

5:30-6:30pm

Intro to Hooping- the basics with Kyle Struharik

5:30-6:30pm

Intro to POI with Geoff Hartman

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7-8:00 pm

Art of Flow Showcase

8-9:00pm

Black Light Bubble Jam w/Bottoms Up Blues Gang!

And here is Sammy Sunshyne!

Michelle — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:54:54 +0000

Sammy will be teaching Vertical Planes and Sustained Spinning at World Hoop Day St. Louis 2011. She will be visiting all the way from Omaha Nebraska!

This video features Sammy and Coco giving their last performance in India- they hoop danced for 90 days in dozens of cities! We are so proud of them!

Sneak peak of World Hoop Day Performers

Michelle — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:31:24 +0000

Luna Breeze from Kansas City will be giving a Foot Floor workshop and a performance at World Hoop Day St. Louis 2011 on 11-11-11 at the Koken Art Factory in St. Louis

Tickets are $15 for 13 and up
Free for kids 12 and under
ALL AGES!

Bring a hoop to donate and get $5 bucks off at the door