Flow Arts Friday: Amber Jopson
Flips and tricks are her game, hooping is her domaine. Amber Jopson is our flow artist of the week. She hails from New Hampshire and has been flowing for three years. Her tech is on point, and her flow is flawless. Follow her on Instagram, @amber_flowz.
What made you want to start?
I had always admired hoopers at festivals and shows, I found it so captivating. One day I went to a local hippy boutique in my town called “The Happy Hippy” and bought my first hoop. Once I started, I never stopped.
What’s your favorite: LED, fire or day hoop? Why?
My favorite would have to be my day hoops, I practice with them the most. I do adore my led and fire as well. I want to explore more into the fire world this year!
Who do you get your hoops from?
All of my days hoops are from the fabulous, MissHoopsALot!
What’s your preferred size of hoop?
My favorite size is 28’ 5/8.
What’s your favorite trick?
It’s hard to choose just one but, I would have to say coin flips. I love how many ways you can incorporate them into flow and it’s just awesome to flip the hoop around your body.
What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever hooped?
I’ve hopped in lots of beautiful places but by far, the coolest place, was at an elementary school in Worcester, MA called Elm Park Elementary. I had always wanted to hoop in front of murals. I did some research and found that the entire school was covered wall to wall. It was totally worth the two hour drive and I can’t wait to go back in the summer.
Obviously you’d bring your hoop, but what are the other 2 things you’d have with you on a desert island?
I would definitely have my practice fans from Forged Creations and some type of device that could play music.
What type of music do you like to flow to?
My favorite type of music to hoop to would, for sure, be electronic. I like anything that’s weird, glitchy and full of wubs.
What’s one piece of advice you’d like to offer new flowmies?
If I could give advice to a new flowmie it would be: never give up, practice daily, and try not to be too hard on yourself. Everyone’s flow is unique and beautiful.
Photo courtesy of Muni Shot.
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