Kat D. Hoops & Friends to teach Hoop Dance and Perform at Backwoods 2015
Kat D. Hoops, a professional silk, lyra, and hula-hoop aficionado has been confirmed for Backwoods 2015. The creative stage designers and producers at Backwoods have discussed integrating two places (one on each side of the main stage) for silks, hammocks, and lyra performances built into the stage design. Additionally other areas such as the enclosed 6,000 SF Air Conditioned club "Elevate" will also showcase Kat and her friends.Kat will also be holding hoop dance classes in the early afternoons both Friday and Saturday at the festival for those who would like to learn.
How to Hula-Hoop
Is hula-hooping like riding a bike? We suppose you’ll provide us the answer seeing as it’s most likely something you haven’t done in years. Riding a bike, however, you probably did yesterday.Let’s recap proper technique:
- Step into the middle of the hoop.
- Pull up the hoop to around the waist.
- Then, spin the hoop while moving the hips in a back and forth motion.
Below is a very good example of what to do:
This kid…not so much:
Now you have the basics down, try it.