Lauren Red - Simple Aerial Hoop Video to 'After Dark' by Tito and Tarantula

I don't own the music and don't claim to! It is 'After Dark' by Tito and Tarantula, as seen in 'From Dusk to Dawn' the Tarantino film. Buy it it's amazing!

After a day's training I decided it was time to do a simple aerial hoop routine as I'd never done one before! As this is my first attempt I kept to quite simple hangs and transitions. This is far from polished and a complete freestyle - hence why the music finishes and I'm still moving! Haha! I admit I'm still learning but hoop is something I want to get a lot better at so expect more videos!

Any *constructive* feedback welcomed! :)

Shot at 1st Class Pole Fitness Melton Mowbray www.1stclasspolefitness.co.uk

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[inthesky141]

This is beautiful! Do you ever do spinning hoop? and if so what are your tips for keeping it spinning!?

[RedPoleDancer]

@inthesky141 I do yes, I prefer spinning hoop to static. Tips would be head flicks, arm circles to give momentum and keeping central rather than stretching out to keep the spin going. Or just play about and see what moves keep you spinning and what kill it :) hope this helps!

[RedPoleDancer]

@inthesky141 I usually do spinning hoop, this video is a bit old haha! Pulling in with arms or legs quickly if that makes sense? As extended arms or legs slow your spin down. Put linking moves together that promote spin and keep everything slow - again sharp movements kill the spin too. Hope this helps?! :)

[guerasteph]

What size hoop are you using, if you dont mind me asking?

[RedPoleDancer]

@guerasteph I think this is an 85cm hoop, but the random handle thing at the top knocks about 5cm off the head height. It's best to go for a hoop without that as it makes some moves a lot harder, like single leg hangs in the middle of the hoop. I've also got a 95cm hoop and it's lovely for doing doubles in as there's more space...

[RedPoleDancer]

@Leatitia14 sorry for the delay, yes they are stirrup legwarmers from dancedirect . co . uk I get most of my dance stuff from there!

[RedPoleDancer]

@princesstara1234 you don't have to be really flexible but a bit does help, but there are loads of things you can do that don't need flexibility to make them look good. Like tumbles for example although I don't do any in this video haha!

[RedPoleDancer]

@ygreenplatypus haha it's lovely isn't it :) it's not my studio it's someone else's but she really went all out to make it homey and inviting. It's a great place to be creative!

[RedPoleDancer]

@princesstara1234 hey sorry for the delay replying! It's hung over an exposed beam with tree surgeon straps but it's too low really!

[ygreenplatypus]

i want your roooooooom!

[princesstara1234]

&&& 1 more question! is that an indoor hoop or is it hanging from the ceiling?