About Hoop Dance
"Hooping" or Hoop Dance is a fusion of contempory dance, circus hoop and rhythmic gymnastics
These are not childrens 1950's style hoops. Modern hoops are larger and heavier (and sparklier!!!) and much easier to keep going meaning ANYONE can Hoop!!!
Hooping today is used for fitness, dance, meditation and self expression
Hooping is an all over body workout improving core stability, toning abdominals, legs, gluts and arms a recent American Council of Exercise report found:
Hooping compares pretty favorably with most other group classes, in terms of heart rate and calorie burn,” says Porcari. In fact, exercisers can expect similar results from hooping as they’d get from boot-camp classes, step aerobics and cardio kickboxing—all of which meet fitness industry criteria for improving cardiovascular fitness. Also, by burning approximately 210 calories per 30-minute session, hooping falls within accepted guidelines for exercise that can contribute to weight management
But Hooping is so much more than fitness it is an addictive community based activity that allows you to meet friends, learn new skills and have FUN!!!