Whether you are a hooping diva or haven't hooped it up since way back when... come to a weekly, monthly or private class. Hoop Empire classes combine exercise, dance and fun into a hoop workout that accommodates all levels of fitness and skill and is suitable for all ages. By learning how to command correctly sized and weighted hoops you can discover areas of your own personal power and creative expression while toning up abs, building core strength and confidence, increasing fitness and bringing joy to your daily life. Whether you are looking for a high-energy workout, circus skills to show off with or something to add to your dance routine, Hoop Empire classes have something for everyone.
JUNE - Sat 7 + 21, 4-6pm
JULY - Sat 5, 4-6pm
Learn how to hulahoop with fitness and dance in mind. Tone up those abs and tune into your rhythmic rotations as you learn to command a bigger, heavier hoop. The aim of this class is to create a space for those new to the hoopla to come together and share in the joy of learning with a high-energy workout and wide range of moves and tricks to explore and take home with you. The class will include warm-up, conditioning, stance, saves, turns, skills and drills for on and off the body, multiple hoops, hoop dance, reversals and breaks, hoop jam and warm-down. No previous experience required. Hoops provided and will be available to order or purchase on the day. Dress – comfortable. Cost: $35 - Pre-payment essential to secure booking. Numbers strictly limited. Only 10 spots available. Bookings: Call Dance Central (02) 9319-2268 www.dancecentral.com
JUNE 21: 11am-1pm
JULY 12: 11am-1pm
This 2 hour multi-level workshop is aimed at the experienced hooper who is ready to push their practice into a dynamic flow of intermediate through to advanced tricks and hoopdance moves. The workshop will include a warmup, advanced conditioning (sustained abdominal hooping with tricks and dance), sequences and drills to enhance the groove. With a focus on Hybrid Hooping we will work on developing movement and flow within the hoop and extending that to include hoopdance with multiple hoops. Featured tricks: splits with dance, step outs, throw ons, throw offs, throws, angle dancing, breaks and reversals.
Pre-requisite - beginners workshop, course or previous hooping experience. Level - advanced beginner to intermediate/advanced hooper
When - Saturday 21 June, 11am-1pm
Where - St Johns Hall, 120 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
Teacher - Bunny Star
Cost - $35
Bookings essential. Book now!
4 WEEK INTERMEDIATE COURSE - AUGUST
This 4 week intermediate course is designed for those who have mastered the Beginner's level and are ready to take their hoopla a step or two further. Over four 1.5 hour weekly classes the course will focus on developing your unique style to reflect your repertoire of tricks. You will leave the course with your own routine to perform in the privacy of your own hoop zone or out in the big wide world! Elements covered include: movement and flow, working the zone, sequencing, angles, on and off the body moves, partner work, floor work, splitting hoops and multiple hoop hoopdance!
When: Saturdays 2, 9, 23 + 30 August; 11am-12.30pm
Where: St Johns Hall, 120 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurt
Cost: $70 for four classes (or $20 drop in if space available)
KIDS SCHOOL WORKSHOPS COMING UP IN JULY
There will be three school holiday kids workshops in the month of July - one at Summer Hill Community Centre and two at Waverley Library. The workshops will focus on fun and play with the hoop. Tricks will include hooping on the waist, in the hand, above the head lassos, the pyramid, hoop throughs, multiple hoops and much more!
Details
Summer Hill Community Centre - Tuesday 8th July, 10-11am $15 Bookings essential. Book now!
Waverley Library - Wednesday 9th July, 10.30-11.15am + 11.30-12.15pm. (Please note: Waverley Library bookings need to be made in person at the Library. Places are strictly limited and will book out quickly.)
Winter - Term 3 of our Community College Course programs start from 28 JULY 2008
North Sydney Community Centre (Bunny Star) - Monday night
Eastern Suburbs Community College (Bunny Star) Classes at Alexandria (Tuesday) and Bondi (Wednesday)
Manly Warringah Community College (Gemma Starzec) Classes at Manly Village (Monday) - no classes in Term 2 but resuming Term 3
PRIVATE CLASSES are available upon request
