HOOP CLASSES
Play - dance - sweat - smile!

Hooping has grown up and evolved into a dance form with benefits for the mind, body and spirit. Your body will be exercised as your raise your heart rate, deepen your breath and move energetically. Your mind will be calmed, focused and brought into the present moment as you begin to flow with your hoop and your inner being will smile with joy as you de-stress and find a sense of inner peace and joy.

The best way to find out about hooping is to pick up a hoop and experience it for yourself!
Hoopgirl workout classes are at various locations - see below for classes in Muswell Hill (north London) and Redbridge (east London). We taught a 6-week course at City Lit in Covent Garden from 30 January and have a three week course scheduled in July. More classes on the horizon - please check their website for further information.

Details of courses and classes are posted here as they are confirmed.

Hoops are provided for all classes, but you are of course welcome to bring your own hoop, if you prefer.




If you can't get to a class but still want to learn, we can provide one-to-one tuition.
Private classes, workshops and intensive learning experiences for larger groups can be organised at a location to suit you. Please email me to discuss your requirements.

Classes are taught by Diana Defries, who has been sharing the joy of the hoop since February 2007.
Please click here for more background information.

---

HOOP CLASSES - 2010 MUSWELL HILL / HORNSEY HORNSEY HOOPERS - every wednesday: Hula hooping for fitness and fun - every Wednesday - see below for details. Hooping is a fun, low impact cardio workout that will engage and work your core... and more! Inspired by the Hoopgirl Workout, these classes include moves both on and off the body. Hoops are provided - or you can bring your own, if you prefer. location :  day: time: HORNSEY PARISH CHURCH HALL Cranley Gardens London N10 3AH Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm Drop-in, mixed level class - all welcome! Hornsey Parish Church Hall is situated at the foot of Cranley Gardens where it meets Park Road. (click here for a map) There a small car park at the venue (access via Cranley Gardens). Nearest tube stations (not walking distance): Turnpike Lane (Piccadilly Line) or Finsbury Park (Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line and WAGN overland services). Nearest mainline station (WAGN): Hornsey. Buses: W7, W3 and 144 all stop nearby. Classes are £8 per person - or £7.50 if you book in advance, with discounts offered for blocks of four or six classes. When you book a block of classes you will be issued an attendance card showing the number of classes you have booked. Four class cards are valid for two months from the date of the first class attended. Six class cards are valid for three months from the date of the first class attended. Use your card each time you come to a class - if you have to miss a week, you won't lose money. If there are gaps in the schedule these are always taken into account. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. NB. On the Paypal payments page, under "additional info", please enter the date you have chosen (for a single class), or the date you would like the attendance card to begin. Hornsey Hoop Group - book one class  £7.50 Hornsey Hoop Group - block of four classes (one class half price)  £28 Hornsey Hoop Group - block of six classes (one class free)  £40 These classes are for adults only, sorry. If you would like to organise hooping classes for younger students (under 16), please contact me for further information and to discuss options. As space is limited, booking is recommended - please email me with any queries! The Hooping experience, as captured for Channel 4's video diary: "Bite"! (the piece is at approx. the 5 minute mark) WOODFORD (REDBRIDGE) Classes in Woodford - Thursdays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm   Hula hooping for fitness and fun Ongoing Hoopgirl Workout multi-level classes - every Thursday between 6.30 and 7.30pm throughout 2010. PLEASE NOTE - NO CLASS ON 12TH AUGUST OR 2ND SEPTEMBER A fun, low impact cardio hula hoop workout in a very spacious sports hall! These classes will engage and work your core... and so much more! Classes last one hour and hoops are provided - or you can bring your own, if you prefer. location: day: time: Woodford County High School for Girls, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9LA (map) Thursday 6.30 - 7.30pm directions: Entrance to the grounds is just before the bus stop as you approach the main junction on the High Road. Once on the grounds follow the path to the left. The Sports hall is brightly lit and has a pillar in front of the entrance. There is limited parking on the site. Move your mouse here to see an aerial view of the location. Move your mouse here for an alternative map. Price per class is £3 - hoops are provided. The nearest tube station is Woodford, which is on the central line. Buses which run past or close to the school include the 20, 179, 275, 531, 645, W13, N8. There is some parking in the grounds of the school (entrance via the A104) and on nearby Charter Road. These classes are run in conjunction with the Redbridge Sport and Physical Activity Team. Click here to see the full timetable of activities. If you want to find out more or book a place, please contact Michelle Wood on 020 8708 0951. Alternatively, you can email Hoopswhirled for more information. If you are based in Redbridge and want to arrange hoop classes for your group or organisation, please contact Redbridge Sport and Physical Activity Team to discuss your requirements.

Hoopdance classes cover basic hoop skills with an exploration of movement, dance and self-expression. Hoopgirl Workout classes follow the Hoopgirl curriculum and include moves from the Hoopdance for Beginners DVD.
In these classes you will learn a range of moves both on and off the body and get a fantastic workout.

Hoop fitness classes are a varied low-impact, cardio workout offering a fun way to improve your fitness and learn some some hoop moves.

Whichever class you choose, you will find that hooping helps you tone your body, become fitter and feel great!

As other classes are confirmed, full details will be posted on this page.

If you would like to add your name to our mailing list, please click here and complete the brief form so we can keep you up date as classes begin in new areas.

... Watch this space for updates!