The Hoop Technique Theory encompasses a broad range of hoop movement and vocabulary. We’ve oriented Hoop Technique theory around four key concepts: Space, Effort, Time and Flow. The focus on these four ideas was inspired by Laban theory, one of the most widely used systems of human movement analysis. These four concepts provide a framework for creative expression and expansion. This will increase awareness of what’s possible and available and, hence, encourage exploration. Each concept can be applied to any move and can be understood as a lens through which it can be examined and experienced.

The concept of Space explores the relationship of body and hoop to the space we occupy while hooping. Effort refers to the quality of movement; the energy, emotion and tone with which we execute movement. Time relates to speed, acceleration, direction changes, rhythm, tempo and beat. Flow is the personal mastery of creative movement, our effortless transition from move to move guided by expertise, muscle memory and inspiration. Flow unlocks the bliss and transcendent joy of hoop dance.