Hooping Harmony Calendar of Events & Classes
- 2008 -

     What do I bring to classes?  
                          What is a Hoop Jam? 
                                            Can I sponsor a class or event?
         

h

• HOOPING HARMONY CLASSES •

January 13, 20, 27 - Hoop Dance Alive - Beyond the basics
Location: YMCA - Greenfield, MA

*          *           *         *        *         *          *  

February 1, 8 and 15 - Hoop Dance 101
Location: Westfield, MA - YMCA

February 10 - Hoop Dance Intensive - Level 1 Beginners
Location - YMCA - Greenfield, MA

February 17 - Hoop Dance Intensive - Level 2 Beginners
Location - YMCA - Greenfield, MA

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

March 2 - 7 - PATH OF JOY! - JourneyDance and Hooping into Harmony
Location: Kripalu - Lenox, MA

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

August 16 - Hoop Dance 101 for Beginners
Location: Yoga East, Portsmouth, NH – contact Kristina Logan for more info
               (603) 430-2020

August 19 – Hoop Dance for Everyone! – A multi level skill class
Location:  Childs Park, Northampton, MA

August 23 – Hoop Dance for Everyone! – A multi level skill class
Location:  Beacon Field, Greenfield, MA

August 26 – Hoop Dance for Everyone! – A multi level skill class
Location:  Childs Park, Northampton, MA

return to top of page

h

• ON-GOING HOOP CLASSES •

Our ON-GOING Hooping Class is all about Cardio, Core and Connection!
A perfect class for beginners that will help you get in shape and learn the fundamentals of Hoop Dance!

» Tone up your entire body
» Boost your metabolism
» Learn to be comfortable in the hoop
» Learn how to engage all 29 muscles of your core.
» Lift your spirits, feel good in your body and meet some wonderful people!

Greenfield, MA:
Where: YMCA Greenfield, MA
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:30 to 8:20 pm
Cost: Free for members and $9.00 for non-members

Classes start on Tuesday, September 30th and we are looking forward to seeing you!

This is a drop in class, you do not need to sign up for this class or be a member of the YMCA.
For more information contact YMCA at (413) 773-3646 or go to 451 Main St Greenfield, MA 01301

return to top of page

h

• HH EVENTS & HOOP JAMS •

January 27 - GIRLS DAY OUT AT THE Y!
Location: YMCA - Greenfield, MA

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

April 11 - 16 - Hoop Convergence Conference: The National Hoop Event of The Year!
Location: Carrboro, NC

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

May 1 - Spring Fling - Landmark College
(Private Event) 

May 10 - PLAY FOR ALL - Play & Healing Spring Festival - Sweetser Park, Amherst, MA

May 31 – Northfield Elementary School “Jog – Walkathon” -
Location:  Pioneer Regional High School - 11:30 – 2:00
                Come support Northfield Elementary in raising money for a new, safe playground.
                There will be vendors and all sorts of fun!  Rain date June 1st. 

*          *           *         *        *         *          *         

June 1 - Parent-Youth Day for residents of Conway, MA; 
Location: Conway Sportsmen's Club - 10:00-2:00
               A day for children and their parents to connect play and have fun together.
               Sponsored by the Conway Police Department and the Conway Sportsmen's Club.

June 13-16 – WILDFIRE - www.wildfireretreat.com
Location: 231 Ashford Center Road (Route 44) Ashford, CT
               We will be teaching, playing and selling our fantastic hoops! See you there!

June 20 – YMCA Greenfield Parking Lot Party
 Location: 451 Main Street (back parking lot) – Greenfield, MA  6:00-8:00
                Live music, face painting, games, hooping and more.  Fun for the whole family!

June 28 – Hoop Jam – Pulaski Park – downtown Northampton, MA 1:30-3:30

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

July 4 - Fire & LED Hoop Performance - Landmark College
(Private Event)

July 11 & 12 – Greenfield 2008 Summerfest & Sidewalk Sales
Location: Main Street, Greenfield, MA
              There will be live music, performances, art, great deals and more! Come and explore this gem of               a town. We will be hooping and performing between 6:00-8:00, July 11.

July 12 - Hoop Jam – Pulaski Park – downtown Northampton, MA 2:30 to 4:00.
             
               
July 18 – Lululemon Athletica – Let’s Get Hooping!!!
Location: Natick Collection – The Infinity Pool – 6:30-7:30 pm 
               Lululemon will be sponsoring Hooping Harmony as they introduce Hoop Dance as the                hottest new fitness trend!

July 26 - Hoop Jam – Pulaski Park – downtown Northampton, MA 3:00 to 4:30.
              

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

August 8 - World Hoop Day 888
Location: Pulaski Park, Main St., Northampton, MA
               Time: 7:30-9:00 pm
               There will be extra hoops, including LED hoops, great music and a community that
               comes together for peace, inspiration and a lot of FUN!!!
               For more info on World Hoop Day worldwide www.worldhoopday.com

August 15 – Northfield Dickinson Memorial Library "Wild about Hooping"
Location: 115 Main St, Northfield, MA – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

August 21 – Pearson Education Company Picnic – 2:00-3:00 pm
Location:  Look Park, Northampton, MA  -  private event

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

September 6 – Grand opening  at the Peaceful Palm a beautiful new Pilates Studio.
Location:  3rd Street, Turners Falls, MA  -  12:00-4:00 pm
We will be there with hoops to try out and will have hoops to buy.  Come check out this amazing new studio and meet the wonderful women responsible for its opening and some of the skilled practitioners that will be joining them.

September 17 – Hooping 101 for Beginners sponsored by Heritage Woods Healthcare Facility
Location:  Agawam, MA

*          *           *         *        *         *          *

October 3-6 – FALL WILDFIRE - www.wildfireretreat.com
Location: 231 Ashford Center Road (Route 44) Ashford, CT
               We will be teaching, playing and selling our fantastic hoops! See you there!

return to top of page

h

• OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS •

March 4 - June 12 - Greenfield Middle School Enrichment Program

March 31 - Landmark College - Wellness Week Presentation

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

April 7 - Landmark College - Wellness Week Presentation

April 22 - Belchertown School Program

April 23 - Baystate Health Center - Spirit of Women Program

April 24 - Connecticut Valley Hospital - Hooping 101 for Well-being

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

June 13 – Newton Elementary School, Greenfield, MA - Enrichment Classes

June 13 – PTO Picnic for Newton Elementary School, Greenfield MA - 5:15-6:15

June 16 – Newton Elementary School, Greenfield, MA- Enrichment Classes

June 17 – Newton Elementary School, Greenfield MA - Enrichment Classes

June 19 – Mass State DEP, Springfield, MA - Hooping for Health, Healing and Fun

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

July 9 - Camp Kee-Wanee, Greenfield, MA

July 16 - Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, Ware, MA - Spirit of Women Program

July 30 – Belchertown Day School, Belchertown, MA – 10:30-11:30

*          *           *         *        *         *          * 

August 6 – Baystate Health Center, Greenfield, MA - Spirit of Women Program

*          *           *         *        *         *          *         *          *            *          *           *           *  

return to top of page

Absolutely! Email Ariana HERE or call her at 413-219-0352 to have her assist you in designing your perfect event or class.

return to top of page

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

h

January 13, 20, 27

HOOP DANCE ALIVE – Beyond the basics
Sundays – January 13, 20, 27 – 2:30-3:30 pm – A three class series for those who have taken at least two of the Intro to Hooping classes and are ready for more.

Start the New Year feeling fit and ready to have fun!

» Learn the fundamental moves of hoop dance
» Work with dimension and flow within the hoop
» Enhance your flexibility, strength and coordination
» Dispel the winter gloomies, have fun and find your groove

Where: YMCA Greenfield, MA
When: Sundays – January 13, 20, 27 – 2:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $36 for Y members $45 for non members

Please join us for this fun and inspiring class! Space is limited so please
Pre-register at YMCA – 451 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 or call (413) 773-3646

return to top of page

h

January 27th

GIRLS DAY OUT AT THE Y (Greenfield)
Sunday - January 27 – 11:00-3:00 - A FREE EVENT!
Come have fun at the Y in Greenfield. Bring your mother, sister, daughter or friend and check out vendors and events for women being sponsored at the Y this day.

Hooping Harmony will be doing a demo and helping people get started hooping from 1:00-2:00 pm

This is a free event

return to top of page

h

February 1, 8, 15

HOOP DANCE 101
3 Fridays - February 1, 8 and 15 @ 6:30-7:30 pm
A three class series for those who want to groove in their hoop and know more about hoop flow and moves, while getting in fabulous shape and beating the winter blues. This class will give you the basics of hoop dance and leave you feeling:

» Stronger and energized
» Coordinated with enhanced flexibility
» Connected and joyful

return to top of page

h

February 10

HOOP DANCE INTENSIVE - Level 1 Beginners

Sunday, February 10 @ 2:30-4:00
Where :   YMCA - Greenfield, MA
Space is limited so call (413) 773-3646 to pre-register.
You do not need to be a member to take the class
Cost : $12 for Y members - $15 for non-members.

This is a workshop for those who want to give this hot new fitness trend a whirl. It doesn't matter if you were never able to hoop before. The new larger, heavier adult hoops ensure your success. No experience necessary to take this class. This is the class for you if you are wanting to:

» Feel more coordinated and connected to your body
» Find your inner rhythm (even if you were told you didn't have any)
» Tone and sculpt your body while you're having fun
» Boost and enhance your cardio/core connection
» Discover a creative outlet that leads to inner peace
» Have so much fun, you forget that you are working out

We will be introducing the basic hoop dance waist, hip, leg and arm movements while teaching you how to flow them together and add dimension.

This class is for adults and young adults aged 14 and up. Bring your friends and start your own circle of joy. We will provide hoops and hoops will be available to buy so that you can continue to practice and find your own groove, health and well-being in the hoop.

return to top of page

h

February 17     

HOOP DANCE INTENSIVE - Level 2 Beginners
Sunday, February 17 @ 2:30-4:00
Where :   YMCA - Greenfield, MA
Space is limited so call (413) 773-3646 to pre-register.
You do not need to be a member to take the class
Cost : $12 for Y members - $15 for non-members.

This is a workshop for those who have mastered the basics of hooping, ie., walking and stepping with the hoop, basic arm, hand and hip flows and are wanting more. If committing to a series seems difficult and you like practicing on your own and just need new moves and new inspiration this is the class for you.

We will be covering:

» Angles and reverse hooping
» Shimmy and shoulder hooping
» Leg hooping
» The Wheel
» Eagle
» Variations on jump throughs
» With room for surprise moves as time allows

We will take what you know and put it together with what you learn and dynamically flow it together with power and grace. It will leave you drenched in sweat, filled with joy and inspired.

If you are wondering if you are ready for this class, feel free to call Ariana or Laura Marie
at 413-219-0350 . This class is for adults and young adults aged 14 and up.

return to top of page

h

MARCH 2 - 7

PATH OF JOY - JourneyDance and Hooping into Harmony at Kripalu
5 nights - March 2-7, Sunday - Friday
Hooping Harmony has the pleasure of pairing up with the founder of JourneyDance™, Toni Bergins to present a dynamic program of transformation and joy.

How do you create a joyful life? Come bring your heart's desires into focus as you shimmy, shake, twirl and dance your way through a joyful and exhilarating week that will leave you loving your body and your life!

Join Toni Bergins, Ariana Shelton and Laura Marie for five days of empowerment and authentic expression. You will experience Toni's JourneyDance™, a blend of dance, theater improvisation, creative visualization, and explorations of your body's energy centers. Ariana and Laura will introduce you to Hooping Harmony, an invigorating practice of working with a hoop to increase core fitness, connection to self and well-being of body, mind, and spirit.

In this 5-evening workshop you will:

» Explore dynamic rhythms and world music
» Play, dance and shift your vibrations with the hoop
» Access energetic and psychic awareness
» Learn techniques to terminate negative thoughts and self-deprecating feelings

Connect with your Source energy so you can confidently navigate each day with a sense of peace and ease.

For more info contact - KRIPALU - Center for Yoga & Helath

Hoop Dance For Everyone!
Northampton Classes - August 19th & 26th:


Location: Childs Memorial Park in Northampton MA. 01060
(We will be on the corner of Route 9 and Woodlawn Ave where there is a lot of easy parking)

Dates:  Tuesday, August, 19th and 26th

Time:  6:30 to 7:45 pm classes are an hour with 15 minutes play and practice time at the end of class.

Cost:  $10.00 per person/per class - for families of three or more cost is $7.00 per person/per class

Please RSVP us if you think you will be coming so that we will know how many hoops to bring.
Drop-ins are welcome.  Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early to register.

Rain dates for the above classes will be held on the Thursday of the same week, same time and place.

Hoop Dance For Everyone!
Greenfield Class - August 23rd:


Location:  Beacon Field in Greenfield MA, 01301
Beacon Street is right across from the Hospital (off of 2A). Go to the very end of Beacon Street heading towards Poets Tower, park in the parking lot and then meet us in the field.

Date:  Saturday August, 23

Time:  10:00 to 11:15 am classes are an hour with 15 minutes play and practice time at the end of class.

Cost:  $10.00 per person - for families of three or more cost is $7.00 per person

Please RSVP us if you think you will be coming so that we will know how many hoops to bring.
Drop-ins are welcome.  Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early to register.

Rain date for the above class is Sunday, August, 24 same time and place.

return to top of page