Peaceful but Primitive; Fine Art Performance

May 2nd, 2010 by admin

My final project for the Senior Seminar at The University of Vermont.
Fusing performance art with fine art exhibition.

Duration : 0:3:39


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25 Responses to “Peaceful but Primitive; Fine Art Performance”

  1. Groovinmegzz Says:


    DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD. are you even REAL!!!!!!!!!

    oh my gosh.

    i love you..

    you give me goose bumps. You are so inspirational, I am so excited to have in you Portland its NOT even funny. I am your #1 fan!

  2. ShpongledHoops Says:

    music is by John …
    music is by John Debny song is Peaceful but Primitive

  3. ShpongledHoops Says:

    music is by John …
    music is by John Debny song is Peaceful but Primitive

  4. AyeYirMa Says:

    i just wished it …
    i just wished it were longer… <3
    who’s the artist?

  5. iheartglowsticks Says:

    wow im speechless! …
    wow im speechless! plus the music is soo beautiful! artist and track?

  6. KCnthehoop Says:

    this is so amazing. …
    this is so amazing. I look up to you so much! I always watch one of your vids before practicing! They are so motivating! :)

  7. LadyPirate Says:

    absolutely …
    absolutely beautiful and full of emotion wonderfully interpreted from the music

  8. ShpongledHoops Says:

    I think my hoop’s …
    I think my hoop’s diameter is about 42inches, but I’m really not sure. It’s bigger than you’d think. And it is very light…I have barely any tape…just the white parts of the hoop are tape and it’s electric tape. It’s 3/4 inch gauge. Thanks for your interest :)

  9. ShpongledHoops Says:

    I think my hoop’s …
    I think my hoop’s diameter is about 42inches, but I’m really not sure. It’s bigger than you’d think. And it is very light…I have barely any tape…just the white parts of the hoop are tape and it’s electric tape. It’s 3/4 inch gauge. Thanks for your interest :)

  10. Aubr3ylee Says:

    could you tell me …
    could you tell me what diameter your hoop is and what size tubing you use? I have always used heavier hoops but would like to experiment with one your size. I really like the way it moves.

    oh, and you are absolutely beautiful.

  11. Ardnaxela101 Says:

    Stunning! Beautiful …
    Stunning! Beautiful! A real inspiration. Can I ask what weight that hoop is? It looks very light.

  12. therrealdarkwing Says:

    all went very well! …
    all went very well!!! thankyou very much!!! xoxo… sorry for my bad english.. there is very rusty…

  13. WhirlWind729 Says:

    you definitely are …
    you definitely are a work of art.

  14. BlueTornado8 Says:

    Definitely one of …
    Definitely one of my favourite hoop-videos. You look like a black fairy dancing herselve to trance. :)

  15. ShpongledHoops Says:

    absolutely! please …
    absolutely! please do, and tell me how it goes :)

  16. therrealdarkwing Says:

    can i ask your …
    can i ask your permition to use this video in a class of what performance is???

  17. ShpongledHoops Says:

    I might be …
    I might be traveling near kansas city. I will definitely be keeping everyone posted on my whereabouts this fall

  18. Hoopdance420 Says:

    I will let you know …
    I will let you know when I find out where I will be located over the next coming months. Probably WI or Co. Ever hear of Harvest Fest in Minnesota? Your performing art is quite amazing, and I will keep in touch in the hope of meeting you one day down the path.

  19. kerekesandrea Says:

    You are amazing… …
    You are amazing… Are you coming anywhere near Kansas City during your trip????

  20. ShpongledHoops Says:

    I was living in …
    I was living in Burlington VT, but now I am southern ME…but only for another month. I will be going on a cross country trip in the fall/winter! During that time I hope to meet new Hoop Dancers and exchange ideas/techniques. where r u located?

  21. Hoopdance420 Says:

    Where are you …
    Where are you located? I love how each of your performances is different depending on the music. Rare for hoopers. I am trying to get up to date videos of my hooping so I can begin to gain creative networks of artists such as yourself

  22. kimraymidwife Says:

    Thank you so much …
    Thank you so much for posting this video. You are one of the most sensual spinners I have ever seen. I especially enjoyed the final spin, the arm placement was gorgeous

  23. aiwa1988 Says:

    beautiful, love it …
    beautiful, love it :)

  24. mfslicks Says:

    i enjoyed this on …
    i enjoyed this on so many levels…love the art merging. good job. i hope you explore more like this, could really be fabulous.
    liked the 60s happening feel too. more!

  25. totallycrunchy Says:

    beautiful!! just …
    beautiful!! just stunning. Thank you for sharing!