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Level 1 and 2 Hoopnotica Training in St. Louis

Posted August 9th, 2011 by Michelle

Hoopnotica is an organization that is dedicated to teaching hoop dancers how to be great teachers and instructors.  St. Louis has been lucky to host it’s first round of Level 1 and Level 2 training earlier this year.  Hoopnotica is scheduled to return this month  for Level 1 and 2 Training again August 20 and 21.

At this time the number of students enrolled do not meet the number needed to hold the training.  The STL Hoop Club and Hoopnotica will wait till midnight on August 10 to cancel the training.  If the training is cancelled and you are still interested, please send an email to info@stlhoopclub.com stating your interest.  We will work hard to get another training scheduled.  We know that many hoop dancers have been interested.  On behalf of Hoopnotica and the STL Hoop Club we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

If you are interested in enrolling please send an email to jocelyn@hoopnotica.com.  Information about the training can be found at www.hoopnotica,com.  With interest a possible reschedule could take place October 8 and 9.

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The Art of Spinning Staff

Posted August 9th, 2011 by Michelle

Learn a new concept in this class focused on manipulation and skill.  $20 per student – 4-6PM – 2 solid hours of focus with Jameson.  Jameson is a member of the local community fire spinning group the Fire Technicians from St. Louis. Class size limited to 15 students, sign up  soon to reserve your spot. 2720 Cherokee is an event space that is climate controlled and spacious, this workshop is followed by Sunday Spin Jam  (open to the public) with the STL Hoop Club from 6-9PM.  Spin props available($5 donation).

Prequesites: Some basic staff understanding required (planes, grips) And a light counter-weighted staff! (I will have a handful available for use, please note if you need one or would like to purchase)
Beginner to intermediate levels encouraged to attend!

Class description:
You will learn the fundamental concepts and the terminology of contact staff manipulation, and the differences between it and basic staff manipulation. This first step will help you relate to more complex combinations in the future, and be versed in the standard terms the community uses to convey these concepts: Rolls vs wraps, pinch points vs control points, spirals vs propellers, palm spins, lifts and how to ‘just let go’. – The basic tools you have at your disposal when working with contact staff, these will help you to flow into contact from any pinch or control point – Moving on to simple contact weaves, neck, wrist, forearm, arm and shoulder wraps, static rolls (and continuous variations of each). By the end of this class you will have also learned about, and will likely execute: arm spirals, halos, conveyors, fishtails and potentially the ½ steve.

To register please complete this registration form:
http://www.jotform.com/for​m/12193348200

Contact Staffers Unite!

This workshop is sponsored by the STL Hoop Club of St. Louis-


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Mini Hoop Workshop

Posted August 1st, 2011 by Michelle

See the mini, move the mini, be the mini!     Click here for Registration information!

A workshop in movement whose main course includes double props, focusing primarily on freedom with Mini Hoops (or Poi Hoops) with a dash of Poi, Double Staff, Double Hoop, Fans and more (some props will be provided, but please bring what you have to share and grow!) In this class we will laugh, sweat, giggle, work, grow, spin, inspire, stretch, strengthen, eat (yes a halftime energy meal will be provided, included in the costs), play, break boundaries, and hopefully learn some sweet Mini Hoop moves! Come with no prior experience with mini hoops or tons of experience because we are never done learning!

Class will be 5 hours with a 45min snack break where food will be provided and prepared by YOU! A healthy, mind and body boosting snack! Everyone is encouraged to pack for a bigger meal if you wish, but it is encouraged that no one leaves the site for a meal during this time.

Class starts promptly at 1:30pm on Sunday, Aug 7th at 2720 Cherokee, and ends at 6:00pm


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Learn POI this weekend with Geoff

Posted July 22nd, 2011 by Michelle

Geoff Hartman is an in house specialty instructor for the STL Hoop Club.  He is also a member of the Cosmic Collaborative.  Geoff has been spinning poi and other flow props for several years.  He has performed at many events locally and regionally and is considered an advanced performance artist in our community.

Learn how to spin poi with Geoff monthly in a welcoming environment designed for beginners to advanced students.  Their will be a Poi class this Sunday from 5-6pm at the 2720 Cherokee Studio.  Click here for details! Stick around after class for Sunday Spin Jam from 6-9 PM. $5 donation. Hoops and props provided. All Ages.


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New Designs in the Works!

Posted July 21st, 2011 by Michelle

A new series of logos and visual designs for the STL Hoop Club and Cosmic Collaborative are in the works!  Below is our first new design created by local artist and tattoo artist Amanda Pepper Jensen.  Amanda is a resident tattoo artist at the very cool South City Cheap Tricks tattoo shop and novelty parlor.  She does custom design and has a variety of work to choose from.  Check out her website!

 

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