Thursday, July 31, 2014

'Like A Virgin' Sing-Along: Hooper Style

Yesterday I decided to take my hula hoops on an adventure to Giant City State Park. I was thrilled to see that this beautiful open area beneath the cliffs was vacant. I had all of my hoop station gear with me: hoops, iPod, random books to prop my phone on, iPod dock, water, etc. I was ready for a fun day of flowing. I don't always listen to music when I hoop, so after I'd had a nice little warm up with some good tunes I turned off the iPod and started hooping along to the sounds of nature. Little did I know that I would soon be hooping to the voices of teenagers attempting to sing 'Like A Virgin'. If there's one thing I do know, it's Madonna lyrics (and choreography... so I guess two things). They started getting lost right after the first two lines, and I can't deny that I thoroughly enjoyed the mumbling, but I had to cut in and help them with the rest of the words. The following video is a pretty hilarious account of what happened. 

Make sure your volume is all the way up so you can hear them. If you look closely in the top right corner you can see my awesome backup singers.



Hippie Sabotage

Hooping Game #15

Hippie Sabotage - 'Your Soul'

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Hooping Game Round 14!

Emancipator - 'Lionheart'

Not only was this my sick day challenge in the Hooping Game, it was also the second video I've made hooping to this song. I uploaded the first video back in February. It's slightly embarrassing to watch, but it also showed me how much I've progressed. These are my favorite moments as a hooper because it's not about what other people think. It's about my journey of self-discovery. Looking back on how far I've come is never a bad thing. It's a beautiful way to inspire and motivate myself. 

Friday, July 18, 2014

My Nocturnal Mind

Just my final thoughts before I fell asleep last night combined with my favorite photo I've ever taken. Music makes me feel free and capable of anything. There's a sense of magic that takes me to another level. The photo was taken at Ghostland Observatory's 2009 concert at The Valarium in Knoxville, TN. I thought it was a perfect fit from a perfect evening.




Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Hooping Game Round 13


'Video Games' 
(Sound Remedy Remix) 

Nothing beats being forced to hoop to some Lana. 


Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Flow Down Fest 2014!




Flow Down Fire Festival is MORE than just a fire festival. It is everything that encompasses the lifestyle of flow arts. This amazing and unique festival will take place October 17-19, 2014 at The Original Sugar Creek Campground in Bloomingdale, IN. 


Event hosts Allie Starfox and Jake Vaupel are still collaborating a wide variety of live music, workshops, beautiful scenery, good vibes, good people, flow art performances, and all the love that comes along with it! Instructors from all over the United States will be teaching and performing Fire Spinning, Poi, Hooping, Dance, Staff, Acro Yoga, and more! Whether or not you're a professional flow artist, this is the place for you to be! Even professionals will inevitably learn from one another. The beauty of these performing arts is the fact that no two performers are the same, and it's a never-ending journey. There will always be something new to learn. This festival is full of endless opportunities to do so. Don't miss out on a beautiful unity of people sharing their passions, great music, and the nature surrounding. It's bound to be a magical experience. 


 Allie Starfox
Allie Starfox


Here's their most recent list of confirmed Instructors and live Music: 
(Artists are still being added! Keep checking back for more!)

Instructors:
Allie Starfox- Hoops 
Jake Vaupel- Poi 
Tony Law- Slackline and Acro Yoga
Hobbes- Contact staff and dance
Bethany Byrnes- Dance and Double staff
Brandon Joe Rutten -Acro yoga
Michael Bly-Partner poi and poi tosses
Ryan Shadis- Partner poi an Flow Center
Jonah Digirolamo- fire walk, laughter yoga and double staff
Andrew Knight 
Micha Moon -Beginner hoop
Sylvi - aerial hoop
Jessica Marlo- hoops


Music:
DJ WoBBle
DJ Bird 
Renegades of Bass 
Blue Fruit Snacks


Check out their website and Facebook Page for more info on these performers! There are short bios definitely worth reading!
Flow Down 2014
Flow Down Fest on Facebook


Jake Vaupel

Not only am I ridiculously pumped for this experience, I was lucky enough to win a ticket to their festival! I wanted to take the time to spread the good word to everyone who wants expand their flow journeys and learn about others'. I am so excited and so grateful to be a part of this amazing experience!! I can't wait to learn all the things I never thought I'd have an opportunity to try! I don't even have anyone to go with but that's not stopping me!! I'm ready for the flow down!! Are you??? 



(And just for fun, I thought I'd add my submission video. This is the first submission video I've ever made! Thanks for the inspiration, Flow Down!)

Hozier 'Take Me To Church'

Hooping Game Round 11


'Getaway'