Brenda Castro started hooping on her own two years ago but has now formed a pack of hoopers. One day her painting class discovered their shared interest and started meeting in the parking lot to teach each other new tricks and routines. They try to meet every Saturday when the sun is...

Brenda Castro hooping outside of her dorm hall on Jan. 25. She learned the skill two years ago from a friend in Mexico, and practices in her spare time between classes. Photographed by Rebeca...