1. What is hoopdance?

Amazing, hip swinging, smile-producing cardiovascular and whole body toning workout, dance, and moving meditation form, using a hand-made hula hoop.

2. What should I wear / bring with me to class?
Natural fibers are best, any comfy workout clothing will do! Shoes are recommended for all outdoor classes, for inside classes, it’s up to you! Be sure to bring a water bottle to hydrate and your wonderful self with an open heart and mind, ready to receive and learn! 🙂

3. I’m brand new to modern hula hooping. What class should I take?

You are more than welcome to attend any of the ALL-LEVEL classes, which are perfect for beginners – even if you’ve never ever hooped before, or if it’s been a really long while since your last hoop sesssion 🙂 These classes are listed on our Learn page, please check it out for details.

If you feel like you might want a little more individual attention, private one-on-one lessons and group lessons (take a private lesson with friends and save!) with Allisone are also available. Check out the rates on our Learn page also.

All ages are welcome, toddlers to children to teens to adults to seniors to the young at heart (age is just a number) – as long as children under 18 have a parent or guardian present of course 🙂

4. What forms of payment do you accept?

 

• Preferred method for 1st time private clients/customers : https://squareup.com/market/allisone ~ We prefer that you use our Square Market Shop as first time clients or customers because it’s the safest and easiest way to process payments, give accurate receipts and simple refunds if necessary. 
• For payments on hoops, private lessons, party deposits and other payments : Cash, checks to “Allison Worrell”, and credit cards (with CA state sales tax added). PayPal also accepted with 5% convenience fee added.
• For classes held @ La Sierra, CRPD/Carmichael : exact Cash or Checks to “CRPD” ONLY
• No refunds will be given if you are asked to leave class because of inappropriate behavior, discretion remains up to instructor. We aim to create a safe space for people of all ages and abilities to come together and enjoy the hoop, so please be mindful of this! We are here to support you as long as you can support your fellow hooper classmates. 

5. Do you sell or make hula hoops?

Yes! I’ve enjoyed making custom hoops since 2007, and I’d love to create one just for you. Check out this page of the website for more info on how to order your own hoop 🙂  

 

6. What’s different about your hoops compared to ones found at the you stores?

Unlike hoops from toy stores or big box stores, each of our hoops is hand-crafted by Allison with love and care. She makes the hoops out of different kinds of tubing to offer very different hooping experiences. She helps you choose just the right size for your size, shape and ability so that you can have hooping success from day one with your new hoop. She wraps hoops with sun-catching shine and holographic tapes, as well as colorful cloth grip tapes to help the hoop stay on your body. Adult beginner hoops are typically heavy-weight, 40-46″ hoops, which are much larger and heavier that mass-produced hoops. The larger size and weight allows the hoop to travel more slowly, resulting in a more enjoying hooping session for the new user. We make hoops as small as 6″ (micro hoops for fingers, wrists, crowns and necklaces, to mini hoops (sets of 2) that range from 20 – 26″, children & toddler’s hoops that range from 28 – 38″, teen hoops that range from 30 – 44″ and adult hoops that range from 30 – 60″.

7. How do I know what size hoop I need?

That’s a great question! It is possible to have more than one size that “works” but there’s always that one perfect size that feels best to each individual. The best way to find your ultimate size is to come to a class and get a feel for many different sizes, or to attend a 2nd saturday or other local play session or spin jam to try out our hoops.

8. What are your credentials to teach hoopdance?

Allison has been trained, licensed and certified to teach HoopGirl Hoopdance Levels 1 – 3, Hoopnotica HoopDance Levels 1 +2, Hoopnotica FIT and Hoopnotica MINIs since November 2007. She is also a trained group exercise instructor through AFAA. She also carries general liability insurance as a dance instructor.  You can view links to her credentials at the bottom of the About page 🙂

9. What are the Terms and Conditions @ Carmichael Parks and Rec department classes?

Carmichael Parks and Rec Department classes required Exact cash or checks to CRPD. You must sign the waiver & settle payment prior to participating.

 

 

10. My hoop is not a perfect circle – what’s up with that?

Not to worry, hooper friends! None of my hoops have ever been 100% circular, but that hasn’t stopped me and many thousands of hoopers before from enjoying a full and wonderful experience with these hoops. We believe in the japanese concept of wabi-sabi; the beauty of perfection in imperfection.

That being said, if you notice your hoop has become wonky, use your hands to give it a “hoop massage”; gently but with firm force — correcting any flat spots or angular areas by flexing the tubing into shape.  Another way to facilitate this is to leave you hoop out in the sun, lying flat for about an hour, and then work it back into a circle with your hands. If the sun isn’t available, a hair dryer on low is an acceptable substitute.

11. I’m new to hula hooping. Why did I get all these bruises? Is this normal?

Bruising is a totally normal experience for almost all hoopers – wether it be on the waist, hips, ribs, legs, arms, hands, or anywhere else, it’s expected to happen anytime you hoop on a “new” body part. For more info on this, check out this excellent article on Hooping.org, written by Philo Hagen : http://www.hooping.org/2012/03/hula-hoop-bruising-hooping-black-and-blue/

 

Was your question not answered above? Feel free to contact Allison by clicking here  for any further questions 🙂