Episode 88: For The Love of Hula Hoops with Lisa Lottie

Lisa Lottie is a one woman show who has traveled the world for over a decade with her hula hoops. In this interview, we dive into how she got her start at a traditional circus in India (9:36). She then goes on to share some important lessons she learned while attending circus schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (22:34) and London, England (25:25) that ALL those considering circus school should hear. Later in the interview, we dive into the art of street performing (31:16) and how capitalism and COVID-19 have changed the landscape of performance (50:29). Featuring a guest appearance from Lisa's foster cat.  Please won’t you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil to circus therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theartistathlete Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_artist_athlete/ ------------------------------------------------- Website: https://lisalottie.com/ Insta: www.instagram.com/Lisa_Lottie/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lisaxlottie Learn to hula hoop with Lisa: http://www.Cirqo.co Listeners of this episode may also enjoy the following episodes of The Artist Athlete Podcast: Cate Great – Episode 37 Etienne and Leah – Episode 25  Freyja Edney – Episode 50