Exciting news! In 2010, Candice Schutter (HoopGirl Master Trainer, Life Coach and Founder of Shine) and I will be offering a series of seminars focusing on radiant living and self-empowerment.

We are currently in the planning stages and welcome your input! If you spent a weekend with us: What would you want to to learn about? What material, themes, tools, or concepts would be beneficial to you? Many of you have commented on getting "so much more" from the hoop trainings than just hooping. We want to identify what that is and offer it more directly outside of the hoop to both men and women. I'm looking forward to your thoughts! Click here to share your ideas.

Hello friends! Well, tis the season to buy new hoop gear. I have worn dozens of types of shoes and boots while hooping over the years and learned a LOT about what works for my body. Below are the main qualities I seek in my dream hoop boot and some product suggestions which match:

My Dream HoopGirl Hoop Boot Has:

1. FLAT bottoms (as opposed to heels of any kind) with small to medium sole (so they don't weigh down heavy like snow boots)
2. SNEAKER-LIKE support for high impact dance movement
3. RUBBER ON THE SOLE which allows for some grip as opposed to slick bottom
4. STYLIE design which looks fashionable
5. DURABLE materials, preferably leather upper
6. TALL in size so that they can be worn with pants or with shorter items
7. SUPPLE UPPER so that the leather on the calf conforms to movement instead of being stiff
8. QUICK RELEASE entry and out, meaning a zipper side ideal or if not, easily placed on and taken off
9. SNUG CALF so there is no baggy separation between the upper and the leg while dancing~ this allows for a sleek appearance

Read on for the contenders for my purchase which I have come up with and the reasons for my choices below. Enjoy!

NEW! Sarasota, Florida HoopGirl teacher training dates just added! Level 1 is March 22-24, Level 2 is 26-28! Remember you can save $200 on EACH training if you sign up before November 30! Use coupon code "gratitude". Click here to sign up now!