Monthly Workshops

Who can come to a workshop?
Everyone 16yrs & up! Hoopers come in all shapes, sizes, genders and ages and there is no requirement for previous hoop or dance experience, just bring your enthusiasm!

Where are the classes held?
At the Roundhouse Community Centre, 161 Roundhouse Mews (at the corner of Davie and Granville in Yaletown).

When are the workshops?

Sundays, 9:30-11am

Nov 21 2010, Jan 9 2011, Feb 20 2011, Mar 20 2011

Sign up in advance! Workshops will be cancelled early in the week preceeding if there are no registrants.

How do I register?

Registration is through the Roundhouse, (604) 713 1800 by phone or online at http://roundhouse.ca - search for “Hoop Play”.

Workshops are $38 for a 1.5 hour session, please bring an additional $5 if you need to rent a hoop!

The hoops used during the workshop will also be available for sale afterwards, prices start at $45.  Participants who place an order for a custom hoop after the workshop will receive a $10 discount off the base price -or- a $10 credit towards a class at the Dance centre

What should I expect at a workshop?

First-time hoopers:  in the two hours, you’ll work on waist hooping, turning and moving with the hoop, overhead and vertical hand hooping, lifts and drops, off-body moves, jumps and skips through, and a whole pile of transitions so you can flow from one move to the next! Don’t worry about mastering waist hooping in one day - even if the hoop doesn’t want to stay up just yet, there are a ton of other things you can learn without having that particular skill!

Intermediate/Advanced hoopers:  You’ll be able to warm up while I get the first-timers started, then after a quick assessment, I’ll work with you to expand your repetoire with single hoops (building skills in both directions or ‘currents’) and double hoops (both on-body and poi-style).

Everyone will leave with tired arms, full brains, and a giant grin