Teens to 'hoop' it up in Asheboro library dance class

Young people ages 12-18 are invited to join Jacquie Reininger of Santosha Yoga for a free “Hooptastic Dance Class,” 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Asheboro Public Library.

Participants will use specially-made hoops wrapped with colorful circus tape to twirl not only around the hips, as is traditional with hula hoops, but also overhead, vertically and in progressively harder tricks. In addition to expressing creativity, the “hooper” must practice coordination, balance, flexibility and strength to execute the skills smoothly.

After learning the various skills, the hoopers will put them all together in a short routine. “It’s guaranteed to uplift every spirit in the class,” says Reininger.

The class is part of Express Yourself @ Your Library, the Randolph County Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program, and is supported by the Friends of the Library. For further information, contact Teen Services Librarian Amy Keith Barney at 318-6824 or akeith@randolphlibrary.org.