Hooping is a fantastic way to get up and moving in the chilly winter months, burn off those Christmas calories, try something new and make some friends! All classes are friendly and fun, and hoops are provided – all you need to bring is yourself and a bottle of water. If you have any questions about hooping in Brighton and Hove in general, get in touch with Jo on 07503932543 or via email.

Beginners or Continuers – which course is right for me?

1. New to hooping, feeling a bit rusty, or got a mate who you’d like to catch the hooping bug? Sign up to the Monday Beginner hoop course to learn the foundations of hoop dance. Starts 19th March 2012 for 8 weeks. Click here to find out more and book.

2. Done a beginners course and want to continue learning new tricks, plus really nail on-body hooping (chest and legs)? Sign up to the Thursday 6 week Continuers course.  Click here to find out more and book.

Brighton is celebrating World Hoop Day in style with a hula hooping flash mob on 12^th November.

Over 60 hula hoopers will congregate at The Level at 12pm to rock out a choreographed hoop dance, then parade down to the Pavilion Gardens and on to Churchill Square.

Hoopers and non-hoopers alike are welcome to come down and enjoy the colourful parade and have a go at swinging a hoop.

World Hoop Day is an international celebration of hula hooping and Brighton hoopers are using the opportunity to raise money for Spark! Circus.

SPARK! is a group of spectacular international volunteer circus performers who come together to bring joy to groups of disadvantaged children in refugee camps, migrant schools, hospitals and orphanages along the Thai Burmese border.  http://www.sparkcircus.org/

Media Information

• Date: 12 November 2011
• Time: 12-5pm
• Location: The Level at 12pm, moving to the Pavilion Gardens, Churchill Square and Hove Lawns
• Media contact: Jo Mondy 07503 932 543
• Facebook group 

Last year’s World Hoop Day Dance

[http://youtu.be/Etdg5IvdOCU]

Build core strength and cardio fitness as you learn how to spin an adult-sized hula hoop on your body and in your hands.  Whether you’re after a fun workout, a new circus skill to show off at festivals, a way to de-stress, or something extra to add to your dance routine, hooping has got something for everyone. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary. Places are limited so get in quick! Hoops will be available to purchase and order.

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8-9pm Monday nights – 8 week course

• Starts 16th January
• Alive Fitness – 25-27 Castle Street, Brighton BN1 2HD
• £65 for 8 weeks
• Click here for BACS transfer details or book online via Paypal below

Brighton Flow Festival is back and this time it’s for charity!

On Sunday 4^th December 2011 you’ll get the opportunity to take workshops with some of the best hoop teachers in the UK, including Sharna Rose, Steve Bags (with a brand new workshop) and Gems Goddard, as well as enjoying some beautiful partner stretching and flying with Poncho Cottier. Plus you’ll have time and space to play with other friendly hoopers from the local area.

All profits from this event are going to support Spark Circus, a charity which brings the joy of circus to refugee camps on the Thai/Burma border. Find out more about Spark here.

When? 9-5pm, Sunday 4^th December

Where? Brighton and Hove High School Sports Hall – Montpelier Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3AT

Skill level? All welcome, from beginners to advanced

Cost? £70.

To pay via BACS, click here to request transfer details.

Build core strength and cardio fitness as you learn how to spin an adult-sized hula hoop on your body and in your hands.  Whether you’re after a fun workout, a new circus skill to show off at festivals, a way to de-stress, or something extra to add to your dance routine, hooping has got something for everyone. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary. Places are limited so get in quick! Hoops will be available to purchase and order.

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8-9pm Monday nights – 6 week course

• Starts 7th November
• Alive Fitness – 25-27 Castle Street, Brighton BN1 2HD
• £45 for 6 weeks
• Click here for BACS transfer details or book online via Paypal below

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5.30-6.30pm Thursday nights – 6 week course

• Starts 3rd November
• Brighton Natural Health Centre – 27 Regent Street Brighton BN1 1UL (map)
• £45 for 6 weeks
• Book online here or call 01273 600 010

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8-9pm Thursday nights – 6 week course

• Starts 3rd November
• Brighton Natural Health Centre – 27 Regent Street Brighton BN1 1UL (map)
• £45 for 6 weeks
• Book online here or call 01273 600 010

Photo credit: Jo Hunt Photography

Build core strength and cardio fitness as you learn how to spin an adult-sized hula hoop on your body and in your hands.  Whether you’re after a fun workout, a new circus skill to show off at festivals, a way to de-stress, or something extra to add to your dance routine, hooping has got something for everyone. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary. Places are limited so get in quick! Hoops will be available to purchase and order.

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5.30-6.30pm Thursday nights – 6 week course

• Starts 15th September
• Brighton Natural Health Centre – 27 Regent Street Brighton BN1 1UL (map)
• £45 for 6 weeks
• Book online here or call 01273 600 010

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8-9pm Thursday nights – 6 week course

• Starts 15th September
• Brighton Natural Health Centre – 27 Regent Street Brighton BN1 1UL (map)
• £45 for 6 weeks
• Book online here or call 01273 600 010

Photo credit: Jo Hunt Photography

Build core strength and cardio fitness as you learn how to spin an adult-sized hula hoop on your body and in your hands.  Whether you’re after a fun workout, a new circus skill to show off at festivals, a way to de-stress, or something extra to add to your dance routine, hooping has got something for everyone. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary.

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6-7pm Thursday nights - 8 week course

• Starts 18th August

• CityGate Centre, 84-86 London Road Brighton BN1 4JF - map
• £60 for 8 weeks (Brighton Healthy Readers receive a discount, email me for more info!)
• Taught by Jodhi Doherty

Click here for info and bookings.

Build core strength and cardio fitness as you learn how to spin an adult-sized hula hoop on your body and in your hands.  Whether you’re after a fun workout, a new circus skill to show off at festivals, a way to de-stress, or something extra to add to your dance routine, hooping has got something for everyone. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary. Places are limited so get in quick! Hoops will be available to purchase and order.

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Click here for info and bookings.

Build core strength and cardio fitness as you learn how to spin an adult-sized hula hoop on your body and in your hands.  Whether you’re after a fun workout, a new circus skill to show off at festivals, a way to de-stress, or something extra to add to your dance routine, hooping has got something for everyone. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary.

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This is my entry into Hooping Idol, Hooping.org’s search for the planet’s next great hooper star! I’m happy to be representing the amazing UK hoop community in this contest and I’m excited to see who gets through to the next round of challenges. More info here.