Kikowaena - Hooping in Paradise

Kikowaena means "center of the circle" in Hawaiian. What an appropriate phrase to describe the beauty that hooping has brought into my life. We are building a movement and building a brand here in Honolulu, so hopefully you will start seeing more hooping on Oahu! This blog was made to promote our hooping, but also to spread beautiful photos and videos of other hoopers around the world.

May 6, 2013 9:59 am
Zenith Artist Collective
April 24, 2013 12:20 am
Shakti Sunfire from Burning Man 2009. Photo by Kyer Wiltshire 2009 was the first time I ever saw her hoop. I think she was wearing this exact outfit, or something similar. It was during Desert Dawn when all the hoopers came out, and I happened to be really close to the pedestal she was on. She was spinning double LED hoops and was wearing gold lame, and I knew I was in love. And that I had to learn how to do what she was doing. That was the moment that I decided to BE A HOOPER! And it’s nice to know that I’ve fulfilled that intention. I have made it a reality, and I can truly say that I’ve become a badass. And it was all because of her badassery. I still haven’t made it to Burning Man… One day. But I’ll always have Cheese.

Shakti Sunfire from Burning Man 2009. Photo by Kyer Wiltshire


2009 was the first time I ever saw her hoop. I think she was wearing this exact outfit, or something similar. It was during Desert Dawn when all the hoopers came out, and I happened to be really close to the pedestal she was on. She was spinning double LED hoops and was wearing gold lame, and I knew I was in love. And that I had to learn how to do what she was doing. That was the moment that I decided to BE A HOOPER!

And it’s nice to know that I’ve fulfilled that intention. I have made it a reality, and I can truly say that I’ve become a badass. And it was all because of her badassery. I still haven’t made it to Burning Man… One day. But I’ll always have Cheese.

March 31, 2013 9:16 pm
The lovely Lealyn, one of our newest hoopers on Oahu. She moved here from Colorado, and is enjoying our Hawaiian winter by hooping on the beach!

The lovely Lealyn, one of our newest hoopers on Oahu. She moved here from Colorado, and is enjoying our Hawaiian winter by hooping on the beach!

March 30, 2013 7:02 pm
The lovely Liana getting down at Kakaako park, Honolulu Photo credit: Kyle Nishioka

The lovely Liana getting down at Kakaako park, Honolulu
Photo credit: Kyle Nishioka

March 27, 2013 9:09 pm

A short video of my new Synth hoop from LED Artistry… I am in LOVE!

February 17, 2013 1:36 pm
Eleni of Ka La Lea fire troupe performs at Honolulu Night Market

Eleni of Ka La Lea fire troupe performs at Honolulu Night Market

January 24, 2013 11:29 pm
Self portrait with mini hoops. Sunset at Ala Moana Beach Park. Honolulu, HI

Self portrait with mini hoops. Sunset at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Honolulu, HI

1:57 am
The lovely KaytiBunny, playing with Atomic hoops at her fire safety and flow inspiration workshop in Honolulu!

The lovely KaytiBunny, playing with Atomic hoops at her fire safety and flow inspiration workshop in Honolulu!

January 9, 2013 11:35 pm
A stunning shot of Lacey at the Honolulu Hooping Life premiere, outside of the ARTS at marks garage

A stunning shot of Lacey at the Honolulu Hooping Life premiere, outside of the ARTS at marks garage

January 1, 2013 4:00 pm

I am beginning a 30/30 challenge with my hooping for the new year. I know I am a great hooper, but with all the new tutorials and inspiration, and committing to hooping every day for 30 minutes, I know I can take my skills to the next level. Up next, this tutorial from Zach and Marria.