Hoopers vs. Breakdancers | Decompression 2012

A battle of the dancers at San Francisco's Decompression 2012!!!

So much energy and fun!

 

What is Decompression?

 

"Before the playa dust has completely settled and our heads have stopped spinning, many gather in the months after Burning Man to "decompress" by taking one more communal plunge into the depths of what we found so affirming and memorable at Burning Man, sharing playa art, performances, theme camps, photos, videos and stories from the playa. We re-connect with family and friends, and collaborate to create new art. Decompression is, at its simplest, a reunion. But more significantly, it is a powerful way to bring Burning Man inspiration to our home towns!"

-via Burning Man.com

 



 

Weekending | Perseid Meteor Shower 2012

Composite photo of 23 images of the 2012 Perseid Meteor Shower over Snowy Range in Wyoming by David Kingham

This years Perseid meteor shower was spectacular! 

 I couldn't have asked for more perfect conditions. 

My brothers and friends headed down to the Little Sahara sand dunes to watch.

The temperature was pleasantly warm with a slight breeze.  After a tasty camp dinner of sandwiches, fruits and veggies, we played a game of bocce ball until it was too dark to see.

We then climbed with our gear to the top of the dunes for an amazing view 

of the valley and skies.  

I spent some time practicing poi and did some hoop dancing.  Hooping in soft sand, made turns and jumps harder than I was used to.

As the night went on more and more meteors began to fall.

  Brilliant streaks of light across the star splattered darkness.

I drifted in and out of sleep atop the dune, waking sometime in the night to find a large amber colored crescent moon rising over the horizon.

Seeing this meteor shower every year is one of my favorite things

 I hope to continue to see them for years to come.

Hannah Flett | Hooping Idol 2012

This is Hannah Flett aka Green Fairy Hoops from Exeter, England.  She is the 2012 Hooping Idol winner. She is absolutely adorable!! Her finale video has me smiling the whole time.  And even though I was cheering other friends and competitors on, it was easy to see why Hannah wins.
Her dancing is infectious and fun.

 

To learn more about Hannah, check out this article at hooping.org or to watch more of her video's check out her YouTube channel here.