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Hooping & red wine

Trish — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:23:46 +0000

Generally hooping and alcohol don't mix well, since timing is such a key factor in hooping, but check out this great clip from the European Juggling Convention last summer (2011) of Annabel Carberry working hard for her glass of red.

Hoop Jam Fri. Feb. 17, 7-8:30pm at Dovercourt

Trish — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:02:20 +0000

Warm up a chilly winter evening with your post-Valentine glow this Friday. Hoops, poi and other flow toys are welcome. Hoops and music are provided, and all are welcome. 411 Dovercourt Ave, upstairs in the Assembly Hall.

Hoop workshop with Rebecca Halls, Mar. 11, 1-4pm

Trish — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:32:13 +0000

Rebecca Halls is returning to Ottawa for a hoop workshop, "Floorwork & Choreographic Techniques", on Sunday March 11, 1-4pm at Dovercourt Recreation Centre. Rebecca has been living in Berlin, and performing, choreographing and teaching in Europe for the past year; we're excited that she could visit Ottawa during her winter tour.

Workshop Description: Play with Elevation Changes and Floor Work. Roll, bounce, slide, lunge and then throw your head back and giggle! Diversify your hooping style through the integration of level changes and floor work into your flow. Floor work is exciting and dynamic! It increases balance, strength, co-ordination and flexibility. In this workshop we will explore level changes, transitions from standing into the floor, entry-level acrobatics, and the importance of weight transfer. In the final portion of this workshop we will look at how to make choreographic choices with the hoop and learn different choreographic practices adopted from contemporary dance choreography.

This workshop is suitable for all levels. Course code 76920, $50 + tax. Spaces are limited. Registration is available now through Dovercourt Recreation Centre, online, in person or by phone (613-798-8950 ext. 0). To register online using Dovercourt's online registration website, click here >>

Choreographer and dancer Rebecca Halls trained from a young age in classical and contemporary dance and is a graduate of the BFA dance program at Concordia University. She is internationally recognized as one of the leaders in hoop dance, a budding art form that is surfacing around the world. Learn more about Rebecca at www.rebecca-halls.com

Next hoop jam: Fri. Feb. 3, 7-8:30pm at Dovercourt

Trish — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:30:25 +0000

We had a great Hawaiian jam on Jan. 20, with tropical garb (grass skirts, flowers, leis) and a sun-soaked playlist from Jenny. Hoop play, solo and group, poi, acroyoga…it all flowed like…lava. :-) Thanks to everyone for warming up a chilly winter evening!

Next jam is Fri. Feb. 3, 7-8:30pm. Brigitte will host with hoops & tunes. I'll be thinking about each and every one of you (no, really) during my time at the Pulse of the Radiant Feminine Heart hoop/ yoga/ drum retreat in Hawaii :-)

Some upcoming events: Sophie & Brigitte will be doing fire shows at Winterlude. Look out on Facebook (Ottawa/ Gatineau Hoopers or Sophie Latreille or mini cirque) for dates & times. Their fire show is dazzling and the ladies will appreciate your support on a crisp winter night.

Canadian hooper Rebecca Halls (now living in Berlin) will be returning to Ottawa on Sunday March 11 for a workshop (I'll post the details as soon as they are finalized, but save the date). Here's her amazing demo video; check out the high heels!

Hawaiian Hoop Jam - Fri. Jan. 20, 7-8:30pm at Dovercourt

Trish — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:34:29 +0000

Hoop Jam at Dovercourt this Friday January 20th, 7-8:30pm. Let's make it a Hawaiian theme to combat the cold (-28ºC with windchill this morning) & snow -- and to get me prepped for my hoop/ yoga /drum retreat & teacher training on the Big Island of Hawaii with hoop goddesses Shakti, Rayna and Anah!.

Dress tropical -- even a flower in your hair will do -- and I'll bring some grass skirts. We have hoops & music. All are welcome, including kids (but please supervise your own if you bring them). :-)

First hoop jam of 2012: Sat. Jan. 7, 7-8:30pm @ Dovercourt

Trish — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:55:36 +0000

Spin in the new year: join us on a different night (for this week only) for 90 minutes of hoop fun. The jam is free, you can attend as much or as little as you like, we'll have hoops and music. 411 Dovercourt Ave, upstairs in the Assembly Hall.

Also, Winter hoop classes at Dovercourt get underway this Sunday, and there is still space in most classes. All Levels Sundays 10am, Monday at noon, or Thursday at 7:45pm; Intermediate/ Advanced on Sunday at 11am. More info on the Calendar page, including course codes and registration details.

Hoop Jam Fri. Dec. 23, 7-8:30pm at Dovercourt

Trish — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:35:35 +0000

Join us for the last jam of 2011. Let's reverse current and spin back towards the light!

Heads up on our next jam: Our first jam of 2012 takes place on Saturday Jan. 7 rather than Friday because Dovercourt is still on shortened holiday hours on Friday. Usual time: 7-8:30pm.

Winter Poi Spinning Classes with Sophie

Trish — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:28:44 +0000

Looking for a regular poi class? Poi is a great compliment to hooping and other flow arts. Following her outdoor session this year at Strathcona Park, Sophie Latreille is offering an all-levels Winter session at McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St, Mondays 6-7pm from Jan. 9 to Mar. 5, $120. Contact Sophie at fire@fireweavers.ca to register, 819-328-9209. For more info see www.minicirque.ca/classes_poi_e.htm

Hoop Jam this SATURDAY, Dec. 10, 7-8:30pm

Trish — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:33:16 +0000

Our jam shifts a day this time 'round, to accommodate another event at Dovercourt. We'll have music & hoops. We had a huge turn out last time with lots of newcomers, so many people that I completely forgot to do a 'silent jam segment! Come out and hoop out your seasonal stress!

World Hoop Day Compilation video

Trish — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:57:38 +0000

Here's the edited compilation put together by Tink…you can see a quick clip (at the 1:15 mark) of our Ottawa hoop group in front of the National Gallery and Maman (the giant spider).

Next year, World Hoop Day will be Dec. 12, 2012! Will we be blessed with pleasant weather for an outdoor event? What happens in 2013? You can read about the options for WHD post-2012 (and vote on your favourite) on the World Hoop Day Blog!