Sunset Hooping: Intro to Fire Hooping & Performance Drop In Class

Course Overview

note: This is for the Hoop Groupon -- press this link for the poi Groupon information.

Join us for a fun 90 minute class introducing you to the joy of fire hooping. Yes, that's right, we'll put a new, fiery twist on that childhood toy and teach you how to get fit, gain body awareness, balance, coordination, muscle development, freedom of motion, self expression and have a whole lot of fun doing it!!

The class will consist of a 75 minute introduction to hooping. Don't have a hoop? Not a problem -- we'll provide them for you to use. Then, we will have a fire safety education session followed directly by a sunset fire hooping performance offered by your trained instructor. For your safety, students will not use fire in this session, but will have the opportunity to witness the beauty of it as demonstrated by trained professionals.

If you've never seen fire hooping before, check out this video featuring Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs. And if you don't think fire is for you, check out GlitterGirl in the video below using a regular hoop.

This class meets for 90 minutes total during which we will introduce you to the fundamental elements of hoop dancing. These sessions will be held during the summer months and sessions will complete before October, so register early to get a spot in an upcoming session. The session will include:

• meet and greet - so everyone feels comfortable playing and practicing together
• demonstration hoop and movements we'll learn
• warm ups
• introduction of the Flowology Mindset, the foundation of our work
• drills
• new moves
• individual work
• practice
• review
• fire safety lecture
• fire hoop performance

We'll provide hoops for you to borrow for the night (though you can purchase one or more if you're so inspired!) so all you need to do is dress in comfortable clothing with no strings hanging (natural fiber yoga clothes and clothing without belts are best) and bring a positive attitude designed to have fun and try something new. If you'd like to actually get near the fire, please wear fire safe clothing (natural fibers -- details can be found in our free, downloadable, comprehensive, full color fire safety guide.)

Groupon Members can purchase as many coupons as they like for this class so they can give them to their friends (though each person may only redeem one coupon). We can schedule a special session for groups of 8 or more so contact us if you're interested in that option. Weekend sessions are rarely available in the summer months because our travel and performance schedule is so hectic. However, we will consider scheduling them on a limited basis if enough people request them. Be advised though that 98% of our sessions are done Monday-Thursday at either 6:30 or 8 pm. Sessions will be held in a public location -- most at Mint Plaza (5th and Mission conveniently located near the Powell Street BART Station).

For those of you lucky enough to purchase the Temple of Poi Groupon coupon, you're getting 56% off the regular tuition of $36 and paying just $16 instead.

Available Classes:

August:
August 9, 2010, 6:50 PM- Just added (Mint Plaza)
we will not have any more august dates!

September:
September 14, 2010, 6:20 PM- Just added (Mint Plaza)
September 29, 2010, 6:20 PM- Just added (Mint Plaza)

We anticipate these remaining sessions will accomodate all outstanding Groupon Coupons and therefore do not anticipate offering another session. Other sessions will only be offered if these sessions sell out.

Attention Groups: If you are trying to take the same session with a group of your friends, it is best to send an email indicating you have a group and reserve all your spots at once and then have each person email their name, phone and serial number indicating they are part of your group. Registration is filled on a first-come, first-served basis so this will assist you in getting exactly the session you’re looking for with all the people you want in the class.

Register today! Put a hold on a spot in a session as soon as you purchase your Groupon coupon and be sure to send us your name, phone, email and serial number ASAP to confirm your place.

Fine Print: you can only reschedule a session with more than 7 days notice prior to the start of the class and only if there is an open session before the expiration of your coupon (or if you paid cash, an open session listed on this web page). Expires September 10th; must contact us by September 10 to schedule a session which must be completed by October 1, 2010. People who register and do not show forfeit their Groupon.

Groupon Coupon holders: email your name, phone, coupon number and class date to grouponHoop (at) templeofpoi (dot) com to register!

Non coupon holding drop-in students pay your non-refundable* tuition now when you register.

Session Date/Time:

*Tuition is non-refundable though students may transfer to another available session as long as we are notified (by email to glittergirl (at) templeofpoi (dot) com) 1 week prior to the start time of the class you initially signed up for.