HOOP CLASSES
Play - dance - sweat - smile!

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Hooping has changed from a children's game to an activity for everyone. Hooping has evolved into a dance form with benefits for the mind, body and spirit.

While hooping you are exercising your body, raising your heart rate and deepening your breath as you move. One of life's paradoxes is that the more you move, the more energy you have (as you get fitter)!
The repetitive rhythms in the hoop can still inner chatter and help each of us embrace the present moment with calm and focus, while we learn to "go with the flow", de-stress and discover a sense of inner stillness.

The best way to find out about hooping is to pick up a hoop and experience it for yourself!
Drop-in classes are available intermittenly in Hornsey (north London), and until the end of February in Woodford (north-east London).

City Lit courses are all suitable for beginners, please visit their website to view all course dates and to book.

Beginner Hoopdance I (1 February to 7 March 2012)
This is a six week course which assumes no prior knowledge and is designed to help you build skills from the ground up. It is an introduction to hoopdance which covers many of the foundation moves and skills that will take you forward on your hoop journey. I have been developing some additional material and will be sharing this throughout the course. By the end of the six weeks, you have been introduced to hooping on and off the body, hand hooping and transitions and a variety of other moves you can practise at home, in the park, or anywhere there is room to twirl a hoop!

Beginner Hoopdance II [ dates to be announced shortly ] - for hoopers who have completed Beginner Hoopdance I, or a similar course, and who are comfortable with waist hooping, moving a hoop to the hips and transitioning on and off the body (hand hooping).

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

Coming to a class?
Use one of our hoops (we bring lots to each class!), or bring your own hoop, if you prefer.

If you can't get to a class to learn the basics, or specific moves, we offer one-to-one tuition.

Please with details of your requirement (and your location) to arrange a session (depending on available space).
I will shortly be able to offer one-to-one sessions in Hertfordshire.
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. Diana began hooping in 2006 and has been teaching since February 2007.
Please click here for more background information.

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HOOP CLASSES - 2012 MUSWELL HILL / HORNSEY  COME SPIN WITH US at an OPEN HOOP CLASS on 21 March, 2012 Open hoop classes are varied in format, suitable for all levels and a way to get in some practise as well as learn new moves. Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm Cost: bring a hoop and pay just £6.00, otherwise admission is £8.00. Friendly, informal and supportive environment - all you will need is a smile and a sense of fun! VENUE: DAY TIME   Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm Hornsey Parish Church Hall Cranley Gardens London N10 3AH     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.  BEGINNER HOOPDANCE I - SIX WEEK COURSE FROM 1 February to 7 March 2012 - A six week introduction to Hoopdance, covering all the basic moves and loads more. If you want to try hooping but haven't quite got around to it, this is a great place to begin. Hoops are provided and there are lots of opportunities to practice and play. Price is £45 for the course. Tweet about this course VENUE: DAY TIME   Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm Hornsey Parish Church Hall Cranley Gardens London N10 3AH FROM   1 February to  7 March 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. Beginner Hoopdance I This course has begun, but you can still book a trial class:   Trial class £9.50 GBP Preferred date for trial class   top of page WOODFORD (REDBRIDGE) Classes in Woodford - Thursdays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm   Hula hooping for fitness and fun Ongoing Hoopgirl Workout multi-level classes - Thursday evenings from 6.30 and 7.30pm. No need to book - just turn up and join in! 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:   Thursday 6.30 - 7.30pm Woodford County High School for Girls, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9LA (map)     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 available. Move your mouse here to see an aerial view of the location. Move your mouse here for an alternative map. Price per class is £3.50 - 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 ask about anything not covered here, please contact a member of the team 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. top of page CITY LIT CLASSES - 2012 Saturdays - 12:35 to 13:35 - 28th January to 3rd March LOCATION:           Cit Lit Keeley Street Covent Garden London WC2B 4BA Contact City lit: Switchboard: 020 7492 2600 Enrolments: 020 7831 7831 Fax: 020 7492 2735 infoline@citylit.ac.uk Courses are as listed on the City Lit website and are inspired by the Hoopgirl Workout and include a range of moves, ideas and exercises to broaden your learning experience. Hoops are provided and participants are encouraged to explore their playful side! Please contact City Lit direct about these courses, via the above numbers / email address, or visit their website for more details and to book. top of page Terms and Conditions Courses are as advertised (ie beginner, improver etc). Hoopswhirled reserves the right to change the content and format if necessary. Bookings cannot be transferred or exchanged and are for the individual specified at the time of booking. Cancellation terms are as follows: More than two months prior to a course - full refund. Between one and two months prior to a course - 75% refund. Less than one month - 50% refund Two to four weeks - 25% refund One week out - no refund can be made. At the start of any course you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire. We ask these questions so that we can provide the best tuition for you. Hoopswhirled is not responsible for any conditions that may arise as a result of you taking part in our classes nor are we liable for any joint, muscular or other health conditions which may arise or be exacerbated by hooping. If you have any doubts about your ability to take part in a class or course, please check with your GP or an appropriate health professional prior to making a booking. Please ensure you arrive in good time for any class - for your safety and wellbeing, we cannot guarantee you will be allowed to take part (for safety reasons) if you arrive after the class has begun. Any personal information you share with Hoopswhirled or the class instructor is always treated as confidential - we do not share data with third parties under any circumstances.

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.

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