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The History of Pullen Park (Home of Raleigh Hoop Jam)

By Caroleeena April 4, 2013Raleigh, Uncategorizedcaroleeena, history, Pullen Park, raleigh, Raleigh Drum Circle, raleigh hoop jam3 Comments

In 1993 I wrote a history of North Carolina for our Secretary of State, Rufus Edmisten. I got to pour through the state archives and learn a lot about our state and our history, especially the history of our parks, and I thought I'd share the story of beautiful Pullen Park,…

Happy Humbling Hoop Happenings!

By Caroleeena January 23, 2013hoopdance, Hooping, Uncategorized2013 Hoopies, caroleeena, CC Show, Circles of Joy, Hoop Lessons, Hooper Hall of Fame, Hoopies, Hooping.org, Instructor, Instructor of the Year, raleigh, Teacher, The C.C. Show, The CC Show3 Comments

The universe is showering me with so many blessings my knees are trembling under the weight of them! I am honored and humbled and awed. (Which makes it hard to write. Awe takes my words away.) I've just learned I've been nominated by my peers around the globe for two Hoopies!…

Register for the Winter Hoopdance series by Dec 31 for a Special Surprise!

By Caroleeena December 28, 2012Hooping, Uncategorizedcaroleeena, cirque de vol, hoop, hoop class, hoopdance classes, hula hoop, hula hoop class, raleigh

The winter semester of my Beginning and Intermediate hoopdance series begins next Thursday. Register for the entire semester by December 31st and get a free hula hoop (in addition to a big discount)! - Beginner series: Thursdays 6-7:30 - Intermediate series: Thursdays 7:30-9! For more information or to register, please go…

Welcome To The Vegetable Circus (Triangle, NC)

By Caroleeena November 13, 2012hoopdance, hoopdance, Hooping, Poi, Uncategorizedcaroleeena, raleigh, Vegetable Circus

We just started a chapter of the Vegetable Circus in Raleigh, NC. We present in-school, after-school, and kids programs that highlight healthy nutrition, movement, and play. Consider starting a Vegetable Circus in your community.

Raleigh Hoop Jam and Drum Circle Etiquette

By Caroleeena November 28, 2011Uncategorizeddrum circle, etiquette, raleigh, raleigh hoop jam2 Comments

Over the last three years our jam has really grown. Each week we have new hoopers and new drummers and I thought it might benefit us all if I shared a gentle reminder about drum circle etiquette and group consciousness. We're very blessed that we've never really had any issues and…