Hoop Technique Tour – Los Angeles
Space & Effort

We’re excited to be bringing our second tour stop to Los Angeles, CA hosted by Firegroove. This 2 day workshop will introduce the complete system of Hoop Technique theory with specific emphasis on the concepts of Space & Effort, day one focusing on Space, day two on Effort.

Hoop Technique Theory encompasses a broad range of hoop movement and vocabulary oriented 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. In this portion of the workshop we’ll work on seamlessly transitioning between moves

Some of the moves that will be covered:
Isolations, Extensions, Isopops, Isobreaks, Antispin, 3d Moves, Dynamic Stalls, Sustained spinning, several on and off-body reverse methods, and more.

Pre-Requisites:
This workshop is intended for hoopers of all skill levels. Our only prerequisites are the capability to waist hoop and to do a lift from the core. It’s recommended, but not required, that you are able to chest hoop and comfortably perform an off-body weave.

Notes:
Please dress comfortably and bring water. Smaller hoops are recommended for the material we will be covering. We will be bringing Hoop Technique hoops and have them available for sale at the event. If you’d like to pre-order one of our unique, high-performance hoops, please send us an email.

Time & Date:
Saturday March 27th 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday March 28th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location:
The Groove Spot
1110 N. Beachwood Dr. 3rd Floor
Hollywood, CA 90038
(park under the building)

Cost:
$140