HULA HOOPING HITS THE RIPE MARKET ABU DHABI

Flowground Brings Its Hip-Swinging Fun to Umm Al Emarat Park

When was the last time you picked up a hula hoop? Doesn’t matter, because hooping is back in a major way for adults, and not just the hippies at music festivals.

As hoop play encourages you to just let loose and get back in touch with your inner child, it’s an activity that’s even become popular for corporate team-building events and stress relief.  

Actually, Dubai has a thriving hula hoop, circus and performing arts community called Flowground who regularly organise fun and meditative ‘flowjams’ for the open-minded adult (and of course for kids, too).

Luckily for us, they’re bringing their show on the road to Umm Al Emarat Park, and you can learn tips and tricks with the hoop yourself.

We’ve been hooked on hooping ourselves, hypnotized by the whirling movements of the circle as you toss and twirl it in myriad mesmerizing ways. Seriously, YouTube “hoopsters” like Brecken Rivara – you won’t be able to look away. It’s dance and an art form in its own right.

Not to mention, the number of things you can do with a hoop – from overhead spins, leg hooping, jumping through it and more – make it a sweaty workout in itself.

If you’re ready to give it a whirl, here are their upcoming visits:

Sat, Feb 18, 5:30-7pm

Sat, Feb 25, 5:30-7pm

Sat, Mar 25, 5:30-7pm

For more info you can check out Ripe Organic’s ‘events listings on Facebook.

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