I'm Eva Lou and I've been hooping since 2013. My mom and I started hula hooping by taking classes with Lolli Hoops of the Boston Hoop Troop. I really enjoyed learning new tricks and going to hoop jams. Eventually, I started making up my own routines and performing at talent shows.
In 2015, we saw a call to audition for the only youth traveling circus in the US, Circus Smirkus, and I decided to try out. The auditions took the whole weekend, and luckily I was invited to join the 2016 Big Top Tour. Since then, I have been learning more hula hoop skills and have been training in handstands, contortion and tight wire. I'm now a 6th year trouper.
I am a Level 9 Rhythmic Gymnast which helps me train flexibility and prop manipulation (ribbon, ball, hoop, clubs). I also study ballet, pointe, contempory and acro dance. I compete in the acro category in dance and have won Platinum Plus Level awards and judges awards for "Cirque Bound", flexibility and control and techique. This year I am again working on a solo dance, and I also get to participate in a couple group dances which are so much fun!
Fun Facts:
- 2021 Senior Title Winner at Turn It Up Dance
- 2019 Pre-Pro Teen Silver Winner at the Australian Circus Festival
- 2019 1st Place Overall Teen Award at Turn It Up Dance
- 2018 2nd Place National Champion All-Around Level 6 Rhythmic Gymnastics
- World Record Holder for Longest Time Nose Hooping