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HULA HOOP DANCE CLASS with Donna Sparx. 7.30-8.45pm Wednesdays Starting 16th October to 4th December, 2019.
BOOKINGS HERE
Do you feel like it’s time to inject some fun, fitness and flow into your world?
Needing to tone up, tune in and take some time out for you?
This Melbourne hula hoop class will get the body moving and grooving with a hula hoop.
If you are looking for new ways to get fit, relax, have fun, connect with other awesome people and play, then Hoop Sparx classes are for you!
Our hula hoop classes are a combination of inspiration, fitness, tech, flow, play and dance. Classes include instruction, practice and challenges for everyone at all levels.
There are 5-10 hoopers in every class aged from about 20-65!
Each term runs for 8 weeks and each class focuses on different moves, tricks, drills, transitions and concepts. Classes don’t add on to each other so you can join at any time although, people who come more regularly do start to get comfortable in the hula hoop and begin to pick things up a little quicker.
What you will learn: This term we are focussing on combos! We'll cover:

Concepts of flow
Hoop tech and how to break things down to work them out yourself
On-body hooping (waist, chest, knees, neck, foot, arms)
Off body tricks (weaves, isolations and more)
Twin hooping
Transitions that will open up your flow and allow you to find and express your own style of hoop dance
Every move gets broken down to its foundations then built up through variations. This is what makes it a beginner and intermediate hula hoop class

Classes will be taught by Donna Sparx and you will learn foundational and cutting-edge innovative moves to take your hooping to the next level.
The Hoop Sparx All Levels class is a beginner and intermediate hula hoop class in one. Classes focus on finding a connection with the hoop and self as a means to discovering your own flow and creating new hoop dance moves and tricks. Participants will be encouraged to play, explore, discover and develop their own individual hoop dance style. Using group and individual instruction, choreography, improvisation, practise and games, these sessions are suitable for beginner and intermediate hoopers.

What you get:

A place to play, laugh, get fit and have fun. That’s what hula hoop class is all about!
A holistic class for your mind, body and spirit – that’s right, hooping exercises both sides of the brain, the whole body and it’s meditative.
Hoops are provided in all different sizes and weights so you can experiment. See what feels right for you and the way you like to move.
A class that is suitable for all levels in the hoop.
Accessible class for all ages and all fitness levels.
Access to free online Hoop Sparx tutorials, tips and tricks.
Access to the Hoop Sparx hoopers online community.
Discounted hula hoops.

Donna Sparx is a professional hula hoop dancer who is passionate about bringing the dance into the hoop and sharing the freedom found in play and flow. Recognised globally for her creativity, innovation, flow facilitation and playful approach, she has shared the hoopla with thousands of people aged 2 to 72! Donna has performed with the Women’s Circus and at many festivals and events. She brings a passion and playfulness to her work that is infectious.
Her motto: Do it ‘til you can.
What to bring: All hoops provided. BYO playfulness, water bottle and wear comfy clothes.
Web: www.hoopsparx.com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hoopsparx
Instagram: @donnasparx

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$15 casual, $110 for a 10 week term (unlimited classes), $95 early bird.
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