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 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!

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

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.

October 14, 2012 8:58 pm

We had our Waikiki hoop jam again today, and I was working on my escalator! I watched this tutorial, and it was just what I needed to make the connection. I was having trouble with the full escalator, and this video showed me that I needed to use my opposite arm as a pivot point for the hoop. I got the down, and I almost the back up really smooth! Thanks Jo Mondy!

September 20, 2012 2:55 pm
Cosmic Hooper LED hoop doing a badass pizza toss!

Cosmic Hooper LED hoop doing a badass pizza toss!

2:46 pm

Lacey took a video of my performance at RAW: Ensemble in Honolulu at Vice Nightclub, Sept 14, 2012. This was my first mainstream performance, and everyone was really receptive!

August 25, 2012 12:31 pm

I made a promo video to put on my RAW Artists page. I need someone with real video skills to help me out, I did this all myself. It turned out great for what it is, but I think I need to take it to the next level in some way.