The benefits of the art of Hoop Dance are endless. With each class, hoop jam or practice session you will explore more deeply the advantages of bringing hoops into your life. The following are just a few of the superb rewards you will gain from becoming a hooper.
* A complete work out for the mind, body and soul * Stimulates self-confidence and sensual awareness * Tones and sculpts the body * Promotes play and childlike, spirited celebration * A fun and energetic cardiovascular work out * Improves flexibility and endurance * Strengthens and tones abdominal muscles * Calming, relaxing and stress relieving * Enhances coordination and balance * Activates speedy weight loss * Boosts creativity and self-expression * Intensifies energy levels and vitality * Creates communities * Stimulates laughter and joy * Mind altering fun!
HOOPLOVERS
Hoop Lovers was created out of a love for a life filled with joy, strength and passion. Inspired by hoopers worldwide and individuals in search of greater awareness and body consciousness, Hoop Lovers provides the inspiration to move more, laugh longer and love the life that you live.
Hoop Lovers is a hoop dance community that offers hoop dance classes, interactive entertainment, hoop performances, hoops and dance accessories. Hoop Lovers is a space in which we share life experiences, celebration of spirit, hoop dance resources and dance like the Universe is watching (because it totally is and loves every funky move we make!)
DEANNE
Deanne's desire to connect people through dance, music and fun fueled the creation of HOOPLOVERS in 2007. Deanne's mission is to inspire global beings to find their true potential through movement and self-expression via the all encompassing benefits of hoop dance.
Since 2011, Deanne has lived in Melbourne, Australia and currently teaches weekly Hoop Dance classes in Melbourne, including active and creative lessons for adults and children. She has taught in schools and dance studios both in Australia and Japan and brings her passion for international education and life long learning to every class she is engaged in. Deanne regularly performs Hoop Dance shows for corporate and private parties as well as kid's events and a variety of celebrations. She has traveled the world sharing her individual style of hoop love and performed on stages in Sydney, Thailand and Tokyo.
MIKORI
Japanese Hoop Dancer MIKORI has recently returned from the Hoop Dance mecca San Francisco. As a model in San Francisco and New York MIKORI found that regular hoop dance sessions kept her in shape physically and brought peace to her busy life. Taking Hoop Girl classes with hoop performer, instructor and costume designer Annie, MIKORI developed a smooth and sexy hoop dance style.
MIKORI has returned to Japan to share her unique style of hoop dance with the international hooping community. She regularly performs for various events and parties as a solo artist and together with Deanne and the other HOOPLOVERS performers. MIKORI is also a qualified HOOPLOVERS Instructor and share weekly Hoop Dance and Hoop Fitness classes in Tokyo as well as specialty workshops.
MASAO
Masao, Deanne's husband and business partner, brings Zen-like balance and behind-the-scenes support to the HOOPLOVERS team. From web design and creation to promotion and finances, Masao keeps the business flowing while the hoops are spinning.
Also a hooper, Masao began his hoop journey at the same time as Deanne spending endless hours in the park practicing with her in the early days.
