From kung-fu to Hula Hooping the Inspiring Journey of Priisha Chakraborty

Pooja Agrawal

• April 15, 2025 • 3 min read

Young Indian girl practicing hula hoop in a gym with colorful hoops - Priisha Chakraborty HoopStar Academy

Meet Priisha Chakraborty, a 9-year-old girl who discovered the joy of hula hooping in an unlikely place. While attending a kung fu class, Priisha was drawn to the colorful hoops she saw in the adjoining gym class. Instead of focusing on kung fu, she found herself completely captivated by the hoop and the fun, rhythmic movements it allowed her to create.

Priisha’s love for hooping quickly grew, and she began to develop her own choreography to the beats of her favorite music. With time and practice, she became more and more skilled, able to perform basic hopping with ease and even mastering more complex belly-hooping techniques.

Thanks to the guidance and support of the Hoopstar Academy, Priisha has achieved incredible success in hooping. In fact, she was named the first Hooper of the Month in January, and her video and photos were proudly shared on the Hoopstar Academy’s Facebook and Instagram pages. She even performed a solo dance on Republic Day, wowing everyone in attendance with her skills.

Watch a spectacular Republic Day hula hoop performance by a HoopStar student

Beyond just honing her hooping abilities, Priisha’s involvement in the sport has had a profound impact on her personal growth. Prior to discovering hooping, she struggled to find physical activities she enjoyed and was gaining weight as a result. But with hooping, she found a form of exercise she truly loved, and it has helped her reduce her weight and gain confidence in her physical abilities.

For Priisha, hooping is more than just a fun activity – it has become a passion that brings her joy and fulfillment every day. And her dedication to the sport has also had a positive impact on her family, who take great pride in her accomplishments and are able to share in her joy through videos and social media.

At the Hoopstar Academy, we are thrilled to see young athletes like Priisha discovering the joy of physical activity and achieving their full potential. We are proud to have played a role in her success story, and we look forward to seeing all the amazing things she will continue to accomplish in the future.

Keep hooping, Priisha!