There is a dance form called “hooping” referring to artistic movements performed with a hoop. The hoop could be the familiar hula-hoop, or fancy heavier ones crafted for beauty. There are several different styles ranging through such forms as rhythmic gymnastics, hip-hop, freestyle dance, fire dance, and twirling. Hooping is apparently a part of a subculture of dancers who are practicing one of the “flow arts”. I happened to witness one such performance on one of my Greenlake walks. I am proposing a new subspecies for these special walkers. Hoopera ambulus, of the Class Hoopingus, Family Flowartica. js