フラフープ@SUMMER SONIC 2011！！

Fab Academy Tokyoでフープダンスを担当するＭｉｋｏｒｉが、SUMMER SONIC 2011でフープパフォーマンス　＆　ワークショップを行いました！今回は子供向けのイベント参加で、子供たちと一緒に元気いっぱいフラフープをしてSUMMER SONICのキッズエリアを盛り上げて来ました。子供たちは本当にフラフープ大好き！時々大人も交じってフープで遊んでいました（笑）。大人も子供一緒に楽しんでいただいて嬉しい限りです☆

今回は出演者としてSUMMER SONICに参加したので、アーティストエリアへのパスもあり、他のアーティストの方にお目にかかる機会もありました。写真はZEBRAHEADのメンバーとMTVのＶＪをしているKenさん、そして一緒にワークショップを盛り上げたNanaさんとMikori。

これからもいろいろな形でみなさんにお目にかかれればと思います！

Fab Academyでは金曜日の19:30-20:00にフープダンスのクラスを教えているので、是非遊びに来てください☆

WELCOME MIKORI!!! NEW HOOP INSTRUCTOR

INTRODUCING MIKORI: 

NEW HOOP INSTRUCTOR 

at FAB ACADEMY TOKYO!!!

Japanese Hoop Dancer, MIKORI, was first introduced to Hoop Dance in it's mecca, San Francisco. As a student and model in San Francisco and New York, she found that regular hoop dance sessions kept her in shape physically and brought peace to her busy life. She learned hoop dance at one of the most famous hoop dance communities, HoopGirl, in San Francisco where she developed a smooth and sexy hoop dance style of her own.

When MIKORI returned to Japan in 2009, she was ready to share her unique style of hoop dance with the international hooping community, regularly performing at various events and parties. She has also been featured as a hooper for some major medias such as "世界まる見え！テレビ 特捜部"("Sekaimarumie! TV Tokusobu") and "Non-no" magazine.　We're very excited to have MIKORI start teaching at FAB, she's been involved with FAB from it's beginning.  And we're all looking forward to meeting more new students and friends.

BEGINNERS & BEYOND HOOP DANCE

with MIKORI

FRIDAYS (金) 7:00-8:30pm

FAB ACADEMY TOKYO: 

BOUTIQUE DANCE STUDIO

www.fabacademytokyo.jp

 日本ではまだ数少ないフープダンサーのMIKORI。

フープダンスのメッカ、サンフランシスコでフープダンスに出会い、世界的に有名なHoopGirlに てフープダンスを習得。モデル時代には体型維持としてもフープを取り入れ、

ダイエット効果とともに開放感やリラックス効果があることを実感し、フープがラ イフスタイルの一部となる。セクシーで流れるようなダンススタイルを得意とする。
 

2009年から日本での活動を開始し、既にTV『世界まる見え！ テレビ 特捜部』や雑誌『non.no』を始めとするメディアでも紹介される。現在は、イベントでのパフォーマンス、

 Go Goダンス、振り付け、フープダンス／フィットネス

インストラクターとして、幅広く活躍している。また、得意の英語を生かし、国際色豊かなフープコミュニ ティーの輪を広げている。
FABでも既におなじみのMikori、今回正式にFABの先生と

して迎えることとなり、わたしたちも大変嬉しく思います！

ARTICLE with  MIKORI in 'NON-NO" MAGAZINE!!! 

Hoop is fun and easy way to get in shape! 

A trendy exercise that many celebrities practice!
   

Hoop is very popular for celebrities in the U.S., but even in Japan many models and TV talent use hoop as their exercise.  

Hoop exercise works well the inner muscles , especially the waist line, and fixes posture. Hoop exercise can also help in losing weight.  In fact, one woman lost 6kg in a month.  

 The best thing about choosing hoop as your exercise is how much fun it is.  It feels like playing, but you are still getting in shape. Hoop is great for dance lovers or those who are bored with a normal exercise routine, and are looking for a fun and energetic workout.  

 

フラフープを回して楽しく痩せる！  

セレブも夢中のエクササイズ  

本 場アメリカではもちろんのこと、日本でもモデルや

タレントなど感度の高い 人々に愛好者の多い

フープエクササイズ。  身体のコアの部分、いわゆる

インナーマッスルを鍛える 動きで、特にウエスト、お腹のシェイプアップには絶大な効果を発揮する。実 際１ヶ月に６キロ痩せたというデータもあるほど。 何よりうれしいの は、辛いストイックな運動ではなく、楽しくシェイプアップできるところだ。上級 者の華やかなダンスも魅力で,「あんなふうにカッコよく決めたい！」という目 標になる。 ダンスが好きな人、普通のエクササ イズでは物足りない人にはもってこいのスーパーエクササイズだ。

Free Hoops @ FAB in March

OK I am going to get really authentic with you for a minute here. Hooping kicks butt, it shakes up your soul, it jiggles your juices, it makes you tap into your own music, it forces play, it kick starts giggles, it makes you want to rock it out! If you didn’t already know I freakin LOVE IT! I have loved it from the moment I picked up a sparkling pink hoop many years ago. It is the most healthy, wild and fabulous addiction ever! And I want you to get hooked too!

SO… for the month of March at FAB Academy I am giving away FREE hoop dance hoops.

Trixie Maru by Deanne Love

Here is how it works… Bring a friend (who has never been to a hoop dance class with me) along to any HOOPLOVERS class at FAB Academy in the month of March and both you and your friend will get a FREE hoop dance hoop from the huge dazzling pile of stunning, sparkling, brand new hoops that I have just crafted that are waiting for you at FAB.

What the world needs now is love sweet love AND MORE HOOPERS!
No need to thank you now, you can thank me in the Summer when you are rocking a hot body, some fabulous hoop dance moves and feel the energy of life pulsing through your system.




FAQ
 
Q: What if I bring more than one friend? A: If it is to the same class you each get one hoop. If you bring one friend one week and one friend another week you will recieve a hoop from the dazzling pile each time you bring a new friend.
 
Q: What kind of hoops are they? A: They are adult size hoop dance hoops crafted in random sparkling colors. Perfect for dance, practice, fitness and play.
 
Q: Do I need to make a reservation? A: Reservations are not required at FAB but it would be great to hear from you.
 
Q: How much is a FAB class? A: Classes at FAB are reasonably priced 1 class is 2,600 plus tax. You can also purchase 10 classes for 26, 000 plus tax and receive one free lesson or 20 classes for 52, 000 plus tax and receive 3 free lessons.
 
Q: Why are you just giving hoops away? A: Winter is fading and it is time to MOVE IT! To hoop dance you need a hoop, I simply want more people in Tokyo to enjoy the benefits of hoop dance.
 
Q: Will this offer last forever? NO! This is just for the month of March, just at FAB and just for hoopers who bring new students to the classes.

Trixie Maru by Deanne Love

Hoop Dance Classes at FAB Academy

Waistline Design Friday 12:30 – 2pm
Waistline Design classes are designed to amp up calorie burning, body sculpting and core strengthening making for a trimmer, sleeker, stronger you! Waistline design in the most playful and spirited way. Waistline Design classes are an hour and a half of hoop dance fun and fitness open to all fitness and skill levels. A combination of pumping music, spinning hoops and playful dancing.

Beginners & Beyond Friday 6:30 – 8pm
Get into the spin with a Beginners and Beyond Hoop Dance class designed to introduce you to the the joy and intensity of Hoop Dance. Mind blowing, body moving hoop dance fun. You will learn not only how to keep your hoop spinning while you move and groove but you will also be supported to master fluid and mesmerizing on and off body tricks. Ideal for total beginners as well as those looking to add more sass, style and tricks to their Hoop Dance.

Hoop Love Saturday 2:30 – 4pm
A Hoop Love dance class will take you and your hoop to a higher place of joy, hoop love and laughter. Get ready to ignite your inner hooping fire! During Hoop Love classes you will be encouraged to explore your natural dance style. Enhancing body awareness and hoop control these classes will focus on dance transitions, dance sequences and fluid movement. The intention of Hoop Love classes is to guide you towards embracing your inner dancer, allowing you to develop your personal Hoop Dance style. Open to all levels from beginner to advanced.

Roon Roon Hoops @ FAB

This Saturday, February 12, you are in for a special treat! Fabulous hoop/fire performer, costume creator and designer of the Roon Roon Travel Hoops will be guest teaching at FAB. Join Roon Roon for a fun filled class of free flowing hoop dance and tricks for any skill level. An extra special Hoop Love class this week at FAB Academy Tokyo.

Date: February 12, 2011

Time: 2:30 - 4pm

Class: Hoop Love

Price: ¥2600 plus tax

Hooping Really Changed My Life

Earlier this week I sent out a little note to a few hoop loving friends and asked them for some feedback on their hooping experience. I was overwhelmed by the loving responses I got in return. They put a huge smile in my heart and one brought me to tears.

I have watched with love and wonder as Eva, a hooping student at FAB Academy, has gone from strength to strength with her hooping, self improvement, confidence and all over GLOW!

Eva your words blow me away as does your vibrance every time we meet. You are a great inspiration. Thank you!

Rocking our Hoop Glow


When I was a kid hooping was one of our favorite things to do.
One..two..five hoops...we didn't care. We came up with our own little
tricks and just had fun.
It took me more than 20 years to realize how lucky I was back then.

I re-started hooping 8 months ago at FAB Academy. I went to Deanne's
class and confronted her with the words: "Hey, I am sorry but I can't
hoop!" And she just smiled and said: "Why don't you try it out first!"
Her positive attitude was so contagious that I couldn't help but give it a try and it was pure FUN!!!
After a few spins I was able to keep the hoop on my waist for a little
while. What an uplifting experience! I took the class regularly and soon was able to do a few little tricks and made it to the next stage which
is chest hooping. I even did my own little hoop performance a few weeks ago! Dreams do come true, I know it!

Hooping really changed my life. I lost 25 cm on my waist and I am
fortunate enough to have to best hoop teacher in the world. It's not just my new shape, not just the huge amount of self-confidence I gained
from her class it's also the positive energy and the fun we have in
class every single time.

Hoop love is for me watching Deanne in her performances or in class and literally feeling the passion and the dedication she puts into her job. And
like a hoop doesn't have an end neither does hoop LOVE

Thank You, Deanne, for everything you have done for me!!!
Eva Reichl

Hoop Porn

Justin Berti, the Yoga Terminator, is one of the most energetically generous beings I know. An absolute joy to collaborate with, I feel blessed to work side by side at FAB Dance Academy and even more showered with joy when I get to attend his motivating and full body stimulating classes.

And then he goes ahead and does this...knowing all too well what this does to a hoop girl!


Photo by Chris Postnikoff

Men who hoop do it better!

A Special Thank You to FAB

Recovering from the most fabulous weekend ever! Over the weekend I was lucky enough to marry the sweetest boy in the world, Masao, and be surrounded by my gorgeous FABily the whole time.


Showering you all in so much love, hugs and gratitude for making our wedding celebrations a spectacular success jam packed with fun, smiles and fabulous styling.


A very special thank you goes out to Brad and Kike, the owners of FAB Dance Academy. Not only are they a wonderfully creative and hard working couple but they also know how to throw entertaining parties that make everyone feel truly fabulous. On Sunday, Brad and Kike, along with the help of a sparkling team, transformed FAB Dance Academy into the most stylish and accommodating wedding venue in Tokyo. Masao and I joyfully conducted our wedding ceremony under the light of the FAB disco ball while friends and family joined in on the fun.

I often wonder and regularly am asked, "Is there anything Kike cannot do?" a world class choreographer, dancer and producer, Kike also excels in the art of costume design and creation, styling and make up artistry. So I was honored, excited and truly just blown away that he was in charge of styling and creating our looks for the wedding.

On Saturday we had a Kira Kira Circus Picnic in Inokashira Park. We wanted something unique and colorful to celebrate in outdoor, sunny style. Kike, along with the help of fellow hooper Tink, crafted me a cropped Swarovski clad tee, holographic booty shorts, Swarovski crystal covered animal printed Converse high tops and a flowing hot pink tutu, with feather and crystal head dress and black and crystal accessories. Masao wore a black Lady Gaga tee enhanced with crystals and fringed sleeves, a pair of original 80s Wacky Racers board shorts and silver high top Converse.

On Sunday Kike kicked the day off with an early morning make up session at FAB, creating a striking wedding look for me and a few friends involved in the ceremony. I love the way Kike does my make up, he understands my features so well and makes them come alive. I always feel so glamorous!

Then it was time to slip into the carefully crafted and skillfully designed pieces, made by Kike and Tink. We headed off to Justin AKA The Yoga Terminator apartment before the guests arrived where I was carefully sewn into my costume. I was giddy with excitement as I put it on, it felt fabulous all day and I danced thr night away in this truly amazing outfit.

Big thanks to Tink (Kristen) for her hard work, creativity and endurance throughout the wild process.

Masao's look for the day made him look like more of a hottie than usual.

Thank you and love tot he whole FABily for making our celebrations truly spectacular.

Hoop Dance - The Next Level

Beginners & Beyond Hoop Dance Classes at FAB Dance Academy Tokyo 
Every Friday 6:30 - 8pm

While hooping on the waist is a powerful workout, core strengthening and calorie burning it is just one of the levels of the body for a hoop to rotate on. People are often surprised to see hoop dancers coiling up hoops to their chest, shoulder and neck. The upper body moves can be a real challenge to master but definitely provide a huge sense of achievement when accomplished and are always a crowd pleaser.

Chest Hooping
Get ready to work up a hoop sweat! Chest hooping works the upper body and gives you a hot workout. Using your internal coil and the muscles in your abdominals and back work on coiling and pulsating the hoop from your waist up to your chest in a smooth spiraling motion upwards. This can be a real challenge but it is a fun move to master.

Shoulder Hooping
Shoulder hooping looks hot, feels great and really helps to strengthen your upper body.This is a tough move that requires dedication. So don't give up!

Neck Hooping
A favorite with kids and adults. Hooping on the neck requires even, yet gentle pushes from energy centers on the back and front of your neck. An unusual feeling for some, neck hooping is the base for many shoulder and upper body hoop dance tricks.

Angles
A full on, whole body work out. Hooping on a forward and backward angle requires awareness of your center points. Thinking about pulsating your center points towards the sky while your body is on an angle to the Earth. You will be in hoop heaven!

Come and get your hoop groove on at Tokyo's most fabulous dance school, FAB Dance Academy.

See the FAB site for the full schedule and range of dance classes here in Tokyo.

Waistline Design - Hoop Dance Your Way to a Beautiful Body

Get your fabulous, fitness fix every Friday (12:30 - 2pm) at FAB Dance Academy Tokyo with Deanne's Waistline Design Hoop Dance Fitness Class. A complete workout for your body, mind and soul. Learn the foundations of Hoop Dance fun with a combination of high octane yet simple dance and playful hoop dance fitness routines.

Arouse your body consciousness, tone and sculpt your body, activate weight loss, strengthen your core muscles and enhance your coordination and balance all while spinning a sparkling hoop around your body and in your hands.



Add some hot and steamy fun to your Fridays while whipping your body into the shape that you desire.

Open to total beginners. Anyone can do this class, even if you have never hoop danced before. A fun fitness and dance class for all levels right here in Tokyo.

Check out Deanne and the ladies working up a sweat, hooping their way to firmer bodies.