"In the introductory class I took, Rosie laid the groundwork for hooping. My sore abs and arms speak to hooping's physical benefits; it's easy to see how taking classes regularly would carve out a trim and defined waist, tighten the mid-section, and increase flexibility....What ultimately drew me to hooping is the fun factor. It conjures up memories of childhood play, but hoop dance isn't relegated to the under-twelve set. It's about dance, coordination, strength-building, movement, even sensuality, and it's criminally entertaining to boot."
From SPLENDORA.com "Alternative Workouts 2008"
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"The hula hoop classes integrate a nostalgic pastime with strength training techniques and freestyle dance. The alternative exercise trend slims the core and tones limbs while increasing balance, coordination, and flexibility. It’s a stressbuster, too."
From TheDailyCandy.com "Hoop, There It Is" featuring Miss Rosie, November 2007
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"If you thought hula hoops went out with poodle skirts, think again. Hula hooping is back as a high-energy, low-impact workout."
Diablo Magazine, "New Year, New Exercise" featuring Miss Rosie, January 2008
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"I was inspired by your performance!... Which encouraged me to seek more oppotunities for the types of creatively physical activities I love."
Marissa J. (Professional) San Francisco, discovered hooping December 2008
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MEN LOVE HOOPING!
"One year ago, I never would have imagined how much hooping would change my life. I never intended to start hooping. I didn't see myself as a potential "hooper". At the time I was 26, a designer at an architecture firm, and about 215 lbs. My wife became interested and dragged me along to a hoop jam at a park. At first I sat on the sidelines watching, then finally I picked up the hoop out of social obligation and maybe for a laugh. It was a little awkward letting all those people see how un-coordinated I was but I enjoyed myself. Shortly after this experience I went to a beginner drop-in class with Miss Rosie. After years of inactivity, I had a difficult time keeping up even in a beginner class. Still, I could see the seeds of the first moves. After the class I was challenged and motivated. I spent weeks trying to achieve two or three moves. Pretty soon my wife and I were stopping by the park to hoop for half an hour to an hour several times a week. We would go to blow off steam and practice moves. For me, accomplishing those moves became a goal. It all just grew on me. Pretty soon I noticed I was losing weight. I didn't change my diet and losing weight was hardly even a goal. It happened anyway. After one year of hooping, I love it more than ever. I've lost 30 lbs by doing something I enjoy. I hoop several times a week now because it makes me feel good and there are so many things that I'm excited to learn. Without ever realizing it, exercise became part of my daily practice."
Rich Porter (Architect), San Francisco, CA. Hooping since Spring 2007.
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Rosie,
Thank you very much for an amazing experience! I really enjoyed the training, and I learned so much. I really appreciate all of the time and care that you took in creating this program and helping us feel supported during the training. Fitness and dance are very, very new for me, but I'm no stranger to teacher professional development, and this was an EXCELLENT program. (As part of my graduate school research, I study teacher professional development for science education.) You have a wonderful presence in the classroom, your observations and feedback were on target and given at a level of specificity that was extremely helpful, and you are very inspiring.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Nicole Wong (Montesori School Teacher, Hoopdance Teacher, Grad. Student) East Bay, CA. Hooping since early 2008.
