It's been a while since I've added anything. This is partly because I haven't had the internet, and partly because it's summer. However, now there is something to get excited about. Hula Hooping. Beyonce does it, and now, thanks to a friend I am doing it. Bobbi Lee Chatelaine has started a free hula-hooping class in Queen Charlotte City. The class meets Wednesday evenings on the lawn of the Living and Learning School. She has made a selection of beautiful hoops to share with those who show up.
These hoops are specially designed for adults, so even though those run of the mill light plastic kids hoops could never hold my attention, these do. This is hooping for grown ups, it's actually reminiscent of belly dancing. Along with being a larger and slightly heavier type of tubing, they are also colourful, sparkly and even glow in the dark. Beauty and functionality, who could ask for more?
Bobbi-Lee’s first class focused on making hoops, then at the second meeting of the class on August 24th Bobbi Lee wowed participants, teaching the group the basics of hula-hooping as well as a series of simple beginner tricks to keep the repertoire fresh and interesting.
Bobbi Lee’s interest in hooping started when she went to her first lesson in Alberta and discovered her mentor. Inspired, she returned to Ontario and immediately started making her own hoops and teaching lessons in Peterborough. She had hoped to continue teaching hooping when she moved to Haida Gwaii and now, two years later, the interest is there and the timing is right.
Bobbi Lee plans to keep up with her free classes throughout the Fall, offering a fun way to keep fit and have fun on Wednesday nights from 5pm-7pm at the Living and Learning School, 220 Bay street, just down the road from the library rain or shine. When the weather gets bad she may relocate to the Queen Charlotte Secondary gym if people are interested. She is also selling custom made hoops for $25 each for those who want to practice at home.I got one, it's purple and yellow and white and glow in the dark and I love it!
