About Us

Canyon Hoops creates high end, handcrafted hoops for adults and kids.  We’ve been in business for well over 20 years now!!!! That’s right, besides Whammo, we are the OLDEST hoop company on the planet. Whether you are purchasing, or just browsing, we appreciate your patronage and the time you have spent with us. Canyon Hoops are proudly made in Boulder, Colorado, USA. 

Meet Melinda: 



I'm Melinda, the proud founder of Hoopologie. Now, we proudly own Canyon Hoops and strive to continue to uphold what Canyon Hoops has always been, trustworthy and original. 

Long ago, I held a dream of creating something truly special in the world—an entity that blended creativity, passion, and purpose. As someone who has always loved sports and physical movement, I believe that embracing movement can significantly enrich our lives. It’s a powerful way to express ourselves and connect with our bodies, and I knew I wanted to channel my skills, work ethic, and determination into something meaningful.

It began in Eugene, Oregon, back in 1999 when I discovered my first hoop. It was a moment that ignited my passion, leading me to delve into hoop making using tape from my father's business, Identi-Tape. Having spent years working alongside him, I developed a strong fondness for the hoop-making community. I saw a vibrant group of individuals united by a shared love for creativity and expression, and I felt an overwhelming desire to serve that community fully.

This drive ultimately resulted in the creation of Hoopologie—a space where passion and creativity are at the forefront. My journey has been nothing short of transformational, and I take immense pride in the incredible people who have joined me along the way. Together, we’ve woven a beautiful tapestry of talent and enthusiasm that embodies the spirit of the hoop community we all cherish.

Our combined passion for our work speaks volumes for the community, allowing us to foster connections that inspire and uplift one another. Every day, we strive to create an environment filled with support, creativity, and joy, making Hoopologie a haven for hoopers and free thinkers alike.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. Together, we’re not just spinning hoops; we’re building a community that celebrates the art of movement and the joy it brings to our lives. Here’s to many more years of creativity, collaboration, and hooping joy! 

Meet Daria: 

My name is Daria Pogue and I am The Chief of Operations for Canyon Hoops. 

After recently moving from my beautiful home state of Oregon to the vibrant community of Boulder, Colorado, I found my place among fellow enthusiasts at Canyon Hoops. It is truly remarkable to have found such a special place where I can come to work each day and be excited to create and align with our community. After working for over five years for giant corporations, I was eager to take the skills I had developed and apply them in a position that felt more personal and substantive. After picking up my first hoop from The Spinsterz during the Covid lockdown, I found myself exploring what flow arts had to offer to me on a personal level. This curiosity led to a life of travel and adventure, trust and trial, and faith that the next adventure of life will fall into place.

One of my most transformative experiences was living in a van alongside my best friend for a year which taught me the value of simplicity and connection. I also embarked on a solo journey backpacking through Mexico which deepened my love for travel and needing less as I learned to actually live fully, even with the lack of comforts. 

Today I am committed to upholding the values of Canyon Hoops alongside our sister Brands. We stand alongside our community leaders to recognize the importance of the flow arts community and its impact on everyone.

We are inclusive of every single individual that wants to transform their life through movement and be involved in the community surrounding flow arts.

We will embrace challenges together. We will create what we want to be and see in this world, and we will uplift one another with wisdom and power.


Meet Shae:
Hi! My name is Shae Nance and I am the Social Relations Manager at Hoopologie LLC and Canyon Hoops. 

Ever since I can remember, I have had a strong passion for expressing myself through movement. I discovered hoop dance during the pandemic, and it completely changed my life. Hooping reignited my passion for movement while I was on a healing journey that had forced me to pause my relationship with dance. I found a new movement practice that focused on mindfulness and flow. It helped me heal. 

My passion is to spread the power of healing through movement, and I am so grateful for my work at Canyon Hoops because I am fueling my passion. I have had the honor of sharing so many beautiful and powerful hoop moments all across the globe through my work. I look forward to the day that everyone gets to experience the magick of the hoop.

Another passion of mine is performing - outside of my career at Canyon Hoops, I am a dance teacher and professional performance artist in the Boulder/Denver area. I specialize in burlesque/cabaret, technical dance, fire and flow arts, and gogo dance. During my dance studies in college, I focused on somatics, improvisation, and choreography. 

One day, I aspire to combine my degrees in psychology, philosophy, and dance to study Dance Movement Therapy. Movement healed me, and I know it has the power to heal others. 



Body Hoops

In May of 2014, Canyon Hoops purchased the assets of Body Hoops. Canyon Hoops already sold Body Hoop’s Infinity Travel Exercise Hoop because of Body Hoop’s patent: a unique swivel connector that allowed them (and now allows us!) to make collapsible hoops heavier and thus easier for beginners to learn, as well as providing extra weight resistance beneficial to weight loss.  No other company can make a reliable and truly collapsible weighted hoop.