Classes
Hoola Monsters “Hoola-Fit” classes are offered throughout Tampa Bay for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. With numerous classes a week to choose from, students have more options than ever before to get into the spin!
Hooping with Abby: Abby’s teaching style is both playful and creative. She believes that hoop dance is a powerful practice that radiates positive energy throughout the body and mind. As a transformational tool that has truly changed her life for the better, Abby is passionate about the overall health and wellness benefits of hoop dance. As a result, her personal mission is to share this passion with others. Abby’s students can expect to learn the fundamentals of hooping in an energetic, fun and inviting class setting. Abby is a full-time hoop dance instructor, insured, licensed and certified through the AFAA accredited HoopGirl Workout program. In February of 2012, Abby will be unveiling her hoop fitness program, Hoola-Fit, which has been in the making for more than three years.
Hoola-Fit
Hoola-Fit is a teacher certification program that provides fitness professionals a framework for hoop dance instruction that honors individuality, intuition and intrinsic knowhow for building and sustaining hoop dance instruction and deepening personal practice. It combines cutting-edge hoop dance techniques with a variety of efficient drills and concepts to promote maximum health and wellness benefits. Abby is thrilled to launch the program alongside friend and fellow master hoop fitness instructor and entrepreneur, Casandra Tanenbaum. Stay tuned for Hoola-Fit trainings near you or contact abby@hoolamonsters.com to learn more about hosting a training in your city.
Hoop Dance – All Levels
Hoola Monsters classes are open to all students, regardless of experience/ level. Our classes are intended for those who are interested in getting a great workout while moving freely with a professional hoola hoop. Classes are open to drop-ins and no experience is necessary. Just come with a smile and positive attitude! We will cover a variety of drills, techniques and concepts so students may progress at their own pace. Hoop enthusiasts are encouraged to take their skills to the next level while developing their own unique style and grace within the circle. Bi-directional movement (hooping in both directions) will be a standard in this class, along with fusing different forms of dance with trick-based hoop technique. Hoops are provided for each class or you may bring your own.
Weekly Hoop Jams
Get your hoop on with fellow hoopers! Hoop jams are open to the public and free of charge. No formal instruction takes place during these gatherings. You can find us at the Treasure Island Drum Circle on Sunday evenings, located on Gulf Blvd. at 104th Ave. (next to Sloppy Joe’s and the Bilmar Hotel). The Treasure Island Drum Circle starts a couple hours before sunset and goes until 10 p.m. every Sunday, year-round. Weather permitting. And if you live South of Treasure Island, check out the Siesta Key Drum Circle. It begins every Sunday in Sarasota, about 1 hour before sunset, just South of the main pavilion between lifeguard stands 3 and 4 on Siesta Public Beach.
Private and Group Lessons
If you are interested in private lessons for you or for a group, please email abby@hoolamonsters.com for pricing and details. Group rates are also available for parties of 8 or more!
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Praise from our Students
"Hoop dance has unleashed a joyous new me! In addition to losing 20 pounds, I am more confident and happier than every before!"
Michelle, St. Petersburg Student
"Before this class, I never liked to work out. This class changed the way I view exercise. Hooping is fun, and I loved the supportive atmosphere."
- Lindsey, St. Petersburg Series Student