SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 | THE MEREDITH HERALD | PAGE 5
EN1ERTAINMENT
HOOPING IT UP
Mayah Collins
Staff Writer.
According to hooping.org,
hula hooping has had its.second
revolution since the mid- 90’s by
the rock band The String Cheese
Incident. It has now transformed
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into a world phenomenon called
'‘Hooping.” Many people all over
the world are partaking in this
artistic movement. The hoopdance
community is known as Hooper’s,
and they believe hooping to be a
direction, expression, hope, and a
way of-life. Hooping is combined
with rhythmic gymnastics, hip hop,
freestyle dance, twirling and other
dance and movement forms. It
also Incorporates tricks and techni
cal moves in every aspect, This
movement is usually accommo
dated with music.
Hooping gives people the
chance to express themselves
freely and energetically. The Idea
Is that everyone can hoop regard
less of their age or ability to dance.
This could be the reason why this
hobby is reaching the masses.
Usually, hooping requires a larger
and heavier hoop Instead of the
more familiar chlld-like hoop that
is lighter and smaller. The larger
hoops are better because they
rotate around the
waist slower while the
smaller hoops are hard
to catch up with.
Hula Hooping
has been around for
decades, but the one
time fad has been rein
vented In today's mod
ern world. Long ago,
hoops were made of
metal, bamboo, wood,
grasses and even
vines. Nowadays, you
will see hoops made
out of plastic. Many
people like to decorate their hoops
by adding fancy clothes, glitter,
and a personal
touch of their own
to make the hoop
unique. There are
also collapsible
hoops out there for
people who enjoy
exercising. Hooping
can build up your
strength and bal-'
ance especially If
you combine it with
Pilates or yoga.
For those
who would like to
make a hoop, the
basic tools that are
needed to partici
pate in include a PVC cutter, a hair
drier, a utility knife, a file (rough
cut, perhaps 8” long), sandpaper,
and a cloth tape measure. All of
these materials can be found at
your local hardware store.
Even though hooping has had
its second revolution almost fifteen
years ago, many people are not
aware of the impact It has had on
individuals and communities. Many
celebrities are hooping to stay fit
and healthy, Hooping has even
been incorporated on the run way.
In general. Hooping is a freedom
of expression that has reached the
masses'from all over the world and
Is expressed In every aspect in
life. Whether you are a youth or an
adult, from an urban community or
a suburban community, everyone
can be a Hooper. Find the Hooper
in you!.
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THE ULTIMATE SCAVENGER HUNT
Aleigha Page
Staff VWriter
Ready, set, dash for the dia
mond!! On October 24, Bailey's
Jewelers, In collaboration with
WRAL, Solas, andG105, will be
holding the Ultimate Finders Keep
ers Treasure Hunt, The scavenger
hunt will be held at the Capitol
Building in downtown Raleigh.
This is a high-tech scavenger hunt
where couples will be competing
for a diamond ring! Each couple
will submit a cell phone number,
and clues will be dispersed via
texts. Any cell phone model from
any company Is acceptable.
Registration for this event Is
free; however, spaces are limited,
and couples must be chosen by
Bailey's to compete. Potential con
testants can go to www.ultlmate-
finderskeepers.com where they
will enter their contact information,
submit a photo, and explain to Bai
ley's why they should be admitted
to the competition. Polish up those
writing skills to sound utterly fabu
lous and romantic! Couples do not
have to be In a relationship; they
may be mother and daughter, best
friends, or any other two person
combination. Team members must
be at least 18 years or older to
participate, A Facebook and Twitter
page have been set up, so go to
those websites and join the groups
for more Info!
If you are chosen to be one
of the lucky contestants, be at
the Capitol Building at 11 am on
October 24 for registration. Be
punctual: you wouldn’t want to lose
the chance at winning a FREE dia
mond ring would you? The event
will culminate with an after party
at Solas In downtown Raleigh at
approximately 3 pm.
Bailey's has partnered with
Meredith College Commuriication
Club to bring the jewelry extrava
ganza to Meredith! Bailey's will
be hiding Bailey Boxes across
. campus vylth a little treasure inside
the box. keep an eye peeled for
the famous black and white striped
boxes because as you know, the
policy is finders keepers! Be on
the outlook for the Bailey's car on
campus as well.
Encourage as many friends as
possible to reglster.forthe event!
The more the merrier! Even if you
are not chosen to compete, it will
be a bustling day In Raleigh; this
event will be something worth at-
tgnding even if you are an ob
server.
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