Product: Hoopnotica: Hoopdance Basics - Beginner, Level 1 (2006)
Rating: 5.0
Great for Beginners
Ok, I'm a completely uncoordinated, and it took over 2 weeks of trying and dropping the hoop more times than can be counted just to get it to hoop around my waist. That was in December, I asked for the travel hoop for a xmas gift. I can now fluidly do everything on this DVD and I'm now onto level 2 and slowly (just like starting all over again learning to hoop on my chest- but 2 weeks later and at least it only drops to my waste - I'm learning.) What I like about this DVD is that it's really broken down into steps, with identification of pressure points. The troubleshooting guide is great on the simple activities, but on the corkscrew I found it to vague. If you can hang in there, it's really alot of fun, and I'm looking into studying so I can teach it. Instead of a boring aerobic program, repetitive yoga, or pilates - I have to watch a DVD to remember steps. With hooping, it's dance and I can do it 2x a day and never get bored, change the music and it helps with the creativity. This DVD has been a great start for me - I've already ordered Level 3. The added benefit, I haven't been loosing weight, but my pants are looser - I think it's all the hip hooping.