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When did you start hoopdancing? & Why did you think it is a
good idea?
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I started hoop dancing October 09. A friend at work suggested we
go to a taster session. I thought it would be good fun and a new way of
exercising
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Did you find the beginning easy? Did you ever think you would get
to hoopdance as well as you do now?
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No I didn’t find it easy! But because I always ended up laughing I
still really enjoyed it. I didn’t think at all I would be able to do the
tricks and moves I can do now. I would have never imagined I could do the
race for life hooping 5km!
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Has hoop dance changed anything in your life?
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I have made lots of new friends, and people seemed really impressed
when you mention hula hooping. I have a healthy life style anyway, but
combined with hooping, I would say it has improved my stomach and back
muscles, making them stronger.
The hour lesson goes so quick, so when I go along I can completely forget
about work and the stresses of the day and just concentrate on hoop dance.
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Do you often get frustrated when things do not work with the hoop?
How do you get over that frustration? What motivates you to keep trying?
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I would say that I get the most frustrated when I don’t pick up a
move straight away. I get really annoyed with myself and the hoop! Luckily
enough Bea is always happy to show the move in slow motion many times! It is
best to keep practicing the move, because each time you practice, you get
part of the trick right which makes me feel a bit better! The thing that motivates me to keep trying
is my fellow hoopers, everyone in the group is always willing to help and
show you the tricks.
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How much time do you spend hooping?
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I mainly pick up my hoops and practice on the weekends for an hour or
so.
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Have you achieved any of your goals that you had before signing up
for the first class? Did you have any expectations?
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Well I certainly made new friends and feel healthier for doing hoop
dance. I did not really have any expectations; the aim was just to have fun
and exercise.
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Have you got any favourite moves or any that you particularly
dislike? Any really really frustrating ones?
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My favourite move at the moment is ‘thread the needle’ with two
hoops. I like it because it looks impressive, and it is good exercise for
your arms and shoulders. The really frustrating moves I find are the bunny
girl and trying to get the hoop from my waist to the chest. I have never been
able to achieve this move!
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Would you recommend hoopdance to others? What is your advice to
those who are just at the beginning of their hoopdance experience?
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I would most definitely recommend hoop dance to others, although it
can be frustrating, the end result is worth it. I wouldn’t say I am the best
hooper of my class but I do try my very best, and I get so much from it. The
advice I would give is, don’t take it too seriously just enjoy it and
practice lots and lots!
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