Hooping is in with the rave crowd. It is a type of artistic dancing with the use of hoops. Compared to standard hula hoops, modern hoopers use larger, heavier hoops. The hoops used by Hoopers are typically made from a hard plastic or metal. Compared to standard hula hoops that are made of standard plastic, Hooping hoops are heavier and larger in diameter. The added weight makes them easier to control and the increased size allows for more tricks to be performed. Conversely, lighter hoops can be used for faster revolutions.Hoopnotica: Hooping FAQ
The hoops may be adorned with colorful tape that is used for both grip and decorative purposes. The tape can be found in many colors or with glitter to make it sparkle. LED lighting may also be used for visual appeal.
Healthy Hoopers
Hooping is also gaining steam as a fun way to exercise. The movement that is done while hooping helps tone and strengthen several muscles throughout your body. While the experts do not all agree on the benefits of hooping as an exercise, if you can hoop for 15 to 30 minutes a day the movement will help you burn some calories.http://www.hooping.org/archives/cat_health_and_spirit.html You can be creative with the movements to work the muscles in other parts of the body like your arms, legs, and neck.http://www.hoopnotica.com/
Hoop La La on Britain's Got Talent
Hooping at its most extraordinary - to disco music yet - performed at Britain's Got Talent. Acrobatics meeting aerobics meets hooping, more like! Still, this is fun to watch.
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Hoop dancers refer to themselves as Hoopers
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Hoopers rotate the hoops around the waist, arms, legs, hands, etc.
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Influenced by gymnastics and various forms of dance
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Also referred to as Hoopdance
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Featured in Cirque du Soleil
