Earth rhythm can bring out the strength in us. We can stomp our feet like a bear, stand tall like a tree and feel as grounded as a mountain. Hoop dancing to this rhythm brings out the warrior spirit.

Water rhythm instills playfulness and fluidity. Kids love to pretend they are swimming while hooping. [...]

Martin Luther King once said that sustaining a lifetime of personal action and involvement requires a network of social support. I not only agree but also believe that practicing personal action will develop your network of social support. We are constantly creating our world through intention and action. I believe that daring to express your [...]

One Woman on a Mission to Get a Hoop Around Every Child’s Hip
In the fall of 2008 I loaded 100 handmade and padded-collapsible hoops into my car to meet Melody Moezzi, an accomplished author, to co- host Hoop4Peace workshops, in Denver CO.
I started Hoop4Peace in 2001 upon my move back to NYC 1 month after [...]

Hoop Warriors , created to unite and      empower children through Hoop Dance
“I love the water rhythm best. I learned the surfer move and made up a routine with some classmates. Our school loved Betty Hoops. She is a fun teacher!” Drew
In 1 hour of guided creative movement with hoops children will increase muscular and [...]

GET OUT OF YOUR MIND AND INTO THE HOOP
Exploring creative movement with a hula hoop, as a tool for healing the mind-body.

I am gearing up for my trip back to Vancouver, BC. I am so thrilled to have this opportunity again in such a wonderfully progressive and supportive community. The district principal [...]