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Hoop Your Way to Inner Peace: The Spiritual Side of Hula Hooping

3/6/2025

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Did you know hula hooping can be a form of moving meditation? Beyond being a fun workout, hooping can help you tap into a deeper connection with yourself and the energy around you.

The Mind-Body Connection
Hula hooping requires focus and body awareness, making it an excellent mindfulness practice. By tuning into the rhythm of the hoop and coordinating movements with breath, hooping fosters a sense of inner peace and flow. Many practitioners incorporate chakra work or free-flow movement to align their energy and boost creativity.

Experience the spiritual benefits of hooping for yourself
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More Than a Workout: How Hula Hooping Builds Community and Connection

3/5/2025

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Many women seek a new fitness routine not just for health benefits, but for a sense of belonging. If you’re tired of working out alone or struggling to find a fun, supportive space, hula hooping could be the perfect fit!

Finding Your Tribe Through Movement
Hula hooping brings people together, whether at classes, festivals, or community events. The shared experience of learning, laughing, and spinning builds friendships and strengthens support networks. Many hoopers say that joining a class helped them find their confidence, make new friends, and feel part of something bigger.
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Join a class and connect with a hooping community
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Even Celebrities Can’t Resist the Hoop! Famous People Who Love Hula Hooping

3/5/2025

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Learn to hula hoop like Beyonce on the Gold Coast
Think hula hooping is just for kids? Think again! Some of the world’s biggest stars use hula hooping for fitness, fun, and self-expression.

Why You Should Spin Like a Star
​Celebrities love hooping because it’s fun, effective, and great for self-expression. You don’t need to be famous to experience the same benefits—just pick up a hoop and start spinning!

Celebrity Hoopers and Their Hoop Workouts
  • Beyoncé – Known for incorporating hula hooping into her dance routines for core strength and endurance.
  • Michelle Obama – Demonstrated her hooping skills during the White House fitness campaign, inspiring many to get active.
  • Zooey Deschanel – Shares her love of hooping as part of her joyful approach to movement and creativity.
  • Grace Jones – Performed live while hula hooping, proving that age is no barrier to hooping mastery.

Spin like a star—book a class today

Learn to be a hula hoop star like Grace Jones on the Gold Coast
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Why Hula Hooping is the Most Fun You’ll Have Exercising (and Why You Deserve It!)

3/4/2025

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How many workouts have you abandoned because they were boring? You deserve a fitness routine that excites you! Hula hooping is the perfect mix of movement, music, and fun—making it one of the best ways to stay active without even realizing you’re exercising.

Stress Reduction and Mental Health Benefits
Beyond the physical benefits, hula hooping can be a powerful stress reliever. Engaging in rhythmic, repetitive movements like hooping has been shown to reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), promoting relaxation and a sense of well-being. Combining movement with music further enhances its mood-boosting effects, making hooping an excellent self-care activity.

Find a fun fitness routine with hula hooping

Related Articles:
  • Benefits of Hula Hooping for Mental Health
  • How to Choose the Right Hula Hoop for Your Body
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Spin Your Way to Strength: The Science-Backed Benefits of Hula Hooping

3/3/2025

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When was the last time you played? Not exercised—but truly played? If you’re looking for a fun, effective workout that doesn’t feel like a chore, hula hooping might be your answer. It’s not just child’s play—science proves that hula hooping provides incredible health benefits for adults, too!
Read more about the benefits of hooping
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Core Strength and Stability
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A 2015 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that regular hula hooping significantly improves core strength and balance. Unlike crunches, which target limited muscle groups, hooping engages your entire midsection, including deep core muscles that support your spine.  Additionally, hooping works muscles in your back, hips, and legs, making it a full-body workout with an emphasis on balance and coordination.

Cardiovascular Health and Weight Loss
Hula hooping is also an excellent form of cardio exercise. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), hula hooping can burn between 400 and 600 calories per hour, making it comparable to activities like dancing and jogging. Regular hooping helps improve heart health, boosts circulation, and supports weight loss goals while keeping the workout fun and engaging.
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Join a class and strengthen your core
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How to Choose the Right Hula Hoop for Your Body

3/3/2025

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Hula hooping is a fantastic way to stay fit, express creativity, and have fun. But did you know that the type of hula hoop you use makes a huge difference in your experience? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned hooper, choosing the right hoop for your body and goals will ensure you get the best results while avoiding frustration.

1. Understanding Hoop Sizes: Bigger is Better for Beginners
One of the most important factors in choosing a hula hoop is its size. Larger hoops rotate more slowly, making them easier to control, while smaller hoops require more speed and skill.
  • Beginners: Choose a hoop with a diameter between 38–44 inches.
  • Intermediate Hoopers: A hoop around 36 inches is ideal.
  • Advanced Hoopers: Smaller hoops, 28–34 inches, allow for faster tricks and flow.

2. Weight Matters: Fitness vs. Dance Hoops
Hula hoops come in different weights, and the right one depends on your intended use:
  • Fitness Hoops (Heavier, 1–4 lbs): Ideal for core strengthening and low-impact cardio. Heavier hoops provide resistance, helping to tone muscles.
  • Dance & Flow Hoops (Lighter, under 1 lb): Designed for tricks, movement, and fluidity. These hoops allow for faster transitions and expressive movement.
If you’re new to hooping, start with a medium-weight hoop (1–2 lbs) before moving on to lighter or heavier options.

3. Material & Tubing: Which One is Right for You?
The material of your hoop affects durability, flexibility, and ease of movement:
  • HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene): Lightweight and flexible, great for beginners.
  • Polypro (Polypropylene): Stiffer and bouncier, preferred by advanced hoopers for tricks.
  • PE (Polyethylene): Heavier and durable, often used for fitness hoops.

4. Specialty Hoops: Weighted, LED, and Travel-Friendly
  • Weighted Hoops: Designed for core workouts, they provide more resistance but can cause bruising if too heavy.
  • LED Hoops: Great for performances and night hooping, these hoops light up in vibrant colors.
  • Collapsible Hoops: Perfect for travelers, these hoops fold down for easy transport.

5. Test and Adjust: The Best Way to Find Your Perfect Hoop
If possible, try out different hoop sizes and weights before purchasing. If you’re shopping online, check the sizing guide from reputable retailers or ask an experienced hooper for recommendations.
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Ready to Start Hooping?
Now that you know how to choose the right hula hoop, it’s time to get spinning! If you’re on the Gold Coast, join our hula hoop classes to learn from expert instructors and find the perfect hoop for your body and goals.
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Giant Bubbles - the most popular kids' entertainment and party option in 2024

4/18/2024

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Experience the Magic of Giant Bubbles at Your Event
Discover the enchantment of bubbles, where size truly matters. Whether it’s the thrill of watching bubbles gracefully glide through the air or the joy of seeing them pop, bubbles captivate us all. Create magic, colour and joy at your corporate event, outdoor gathering, or children's party by hiring our roving giant bubble artists for a mesmerizing experience that goes beyond ordinary bubbles—it’s a mega bubble extravaganza!

Why Choose Giant Bubble Artists?
Reminiscent of childhood days spent blowing bubbles with a simple wand and soapy solution, our giant bubble artists take this timeless delight to extraordinary heights. Their skill transforms bubble-blowing into an art form, crafting massive, long-lasting bubbles that mesmerize and delight audiences of all ages. This is an interactive kids entertainment option that keeps groups engaged and active while bringing endless joy and fun.

Our Skilled Bubble Artists
Our team comprises highly skilled roaming interactive bubble artists and bubbleologists on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and in Byron Bay, who have honed their craft through dedicated practice and experience. Whether it's a small gathering or a large outdoor event, a school incursion, community day, childcare centre event or kids party, they are adept at creating an awe-inspiring bubble spectacle that leaves everyone amazed. 

Safety and Assurance
Rest easy knowing that our Gold Coast bubble artists hold valid working with children certifications and carry public liability insurance, ensuring a safe and worry-free entertainment experience for all.

Unforgettable Roving Bubble Entertainment
Prepare to be dazzled as our roving giant bubble artists captivate your guests with their stunning bubble creations. From massive bubbles to intricate bubble streams, their roving performances never fail to elicit wonder and joy. 

Book or inquire about a Giant Bubble Artist >>

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A guide for Booking Performing Artists in Australia

2/1/2024

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It's very exciting organising an event and sometimes you just can't wait to get the ball rolling when it comes to entertainment, even if you don't know quite what you want (or whether you have approval to book anyone at all). So how can you make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible?

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t's important to remember that most of the time when you're engaging performers/ agencies/ artists, you are dealing with small business owners - sole traders who do all of their own admin and invoicing, emailing and promotion. They don't get paid unless the booking goes ahead so it's best practice to make sure your event can actually facilitate performers or entertainers before enagaging the performer/agency/ company in a proposal or booking process.

Event Organiser Checklist before Booking an Artist:

- Make sure you have all of the required approvals before letting the agency/ company/ performer know you wish to go ahead
- Consider where the performers will get changed, take breaks and leave their personal belongings throughout the booking. (Ask yourself where you would feel comfortable getting dressed for work, taking breaks, eating lunch and leaving your bag to get an idea of an appropriate space. Would you take your work lunch break in a public toilet?) 
- Clarify the scope of the booking and your budget, before contacting performers
- Check the performer/agency's website first and make sure that you are intersted in what they offer
- Be prepared to pay a travel fee if you are located outside a CBD area 
- Have a back-up performance area in mind in case of wet or windy weather
- Only send supplier forms and admin once you are sure you are going ahead with the booking
-Always re-book a performer through the agency/company you originally used to book them. Going directly to the performer puts them in a compromising situation and can cost them future work and their reputation

Questions?
Feel free to email us to discuss or clarify anything you have read here!
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5 Circus Party Ideas that Work for Every Event

5/23/2019

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  1. Circus Workshops - with juggling, plate spinning, hula hoops, poi and more you can't go wrong with this kind of circus entertainment. Complete with a juggling ringmaster, this circus themed entertainment is great for both kids parties and adults team building or party entertainment
  2. Roving Stilt Walkers - interactive roving entertainment that is best for larger corporate events, weddings, festivals, community events or kids parties (or adult parties!), stilt walking is hard to miss. It's colourful, impactful and screams 'circus themed event' as soon as your guests arrive. 
  3. Hula Hoop Classes and Make Your Own Hoop sessions - Everybody loves to hoop and all ages and abilities can do it. Hula hoop classes can be enjoyed at any function and if you book a Make Your Own Hoop session, your guests get to be creative and take a hoop home with them! This is a great option that both kids and adults can do together and always puts a smile on every dial.
  4. UV Glow Zone with circus equipment or an LED Glow Show - did you know you can book a glowing circus space full of circus equipment like glowing hula hoops and glow poi plus a circus instructor to impress you with their tricks and share circus skills with you and your guests? How cool is that! All you need is power and an undercover space and we bring the rest. Plus you can add a glow show for good measure, featuring LED glow wings, glowing light up poi, LED hula hoops and spectacular fibre optic space whips!!
  5. Giant Bubble Artists - experience the magic of giant bubbles and watch with joy as the kids spend hours chasing and popping these enormous floating creations.

Chat to us now about the best entertainment for your audience, space, budget and event in QLD
Stilt Walkers in Colourful Circus Costumes at a kids party on the Gold Coast
Colourful Circus Entertainers with a hula hoop at a School Event
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Kids' Circus Activation an absolute hit with all ages!

5/23/2019

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​Our incredibly talented and experienced circus instructors hosted a series of circus workshops over the Easter Holidays at Springfield Orion as part of the Wonderpark film launch. Puzzle Dust Entertainment’s Kids Circus Activation events offer interactive and exciting experiences for children at festivals, schools, and community events.

Circus activations encourage teamwork, creativity, and motor skill development through engaging circus activities such as hula hooping, juggling, plate spinning, and giant bubble performances. With experienced instructors, Puzzle Dust provides an unforgettable hands-on experience for children of all ages.

Book your circus-themed event today.

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    • Glitter Tattoos | Giant Bubbles
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