Outward Spiral

On Saturday mornings at the Sarasota Farmer’s Market downtown, near 1st and Lemon, and Wednesdays at Phillippi Park  you can find Bonnie at the local Farmer’s Markets.

She can usually be found between 9:30am-12:30 vending hoops, offering hoops for people to try out and doing impromtu performances.

Come out, say hello and come spin a hoop with me 

This is a brand new Outward Spiral class offered at Prana Yoga Studio every Thursday 5-6pm.

In this class we’ll be exploring authentic movements in our bodies. Inviting them to open and release tension– be that physical tension, emotional tension or both.
Using breath-work and guided visualisations we’ll go deep to unlock these hidden blockages.

Come with an open mind and an open heart. Prana has yoga mats to use (although your own is always nice).

Drop-ins are $15 and a Series of 4 Classes is $52.

Please feel free to contact me with and other questions.

♥ Namaste

The Beginner’s Level I Hoop Dance Class Series covered the foundational movements of keeping the hoop going around the core, getting the hoop on and off the body, and simple off body moves and passes as well as establishing basic terminology.

This series will build on refining those fundamentals as well as adding more difficult moves, transitions, passes, tosses.

We’ll begin to more deeply explore, hoop planes, directions and levels as well as currents.

You do not need to have attended the Beginner’s Level I Series to come to the Beginner’s Level II Series. You just need to have a firm grip on those basics. If you’ve been to a few of my classes/workshops or practice regularly on your own I’m sure you’ll be able to keep up.

This 5 week class series will be held every Wednesday in February,   starting on the 1st and continuing through February 29th.

The classes will be held at Gold’s Gym of Sarasota, (located on Bee Ridge Rd near Big Lots) from 7:30-8:30pm.

All 5 February classes will only be $50 if paid on the first class. Single drop-in classes will be $15                                                                                       These include, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 and 2/29.                                                                                                                                                                                           Even if you know you will only be able to attend 4 of the 5 classes the $50 for February is still a discount from $15each.

**Bring a friend! Discount**

There will be a $5 discount for each of you if you bring a friend (whether you are buying a 4 class pass or a single drop-in. Although it is obviously a better deal to take the $5 off the 5 class package than a single drop-in)**

You do NOT need a Gold’s gym membership to attend. All you need to do is fill out a waiver at the front desk when you come. All financial transactions will happen through me.

Together, we can create a safe place of sharing and learning where it’s okay– even encouraged to drop your hoop. We’ll try something new, encourage one another, throw our hoops around and laugh! I look forward to seeing all you beautiful Hoopers continue to grow! ♥

You can register here for the Beginner Level II Hoop Dance Class Series.

**If you’d like to register with a friend and need a discounted rate to pay ahead of time please just message me and I can send you a discounted paypal invoice**

This 5 week beginner Hoop Dance series will be every Wednesday in February, starting on the 1st and continuing through February 29th. The classes will be held at Gold’s Gym of Sarasota, (located on Bee Ridge Rd near Big Lots) from 6:30-7:30pm and all levels of beginners are welcome.

The 5 class series will give beginners all the tools and techniques that they’ll need to get started on the hoop path and to find their own unique rhythm to dance; their “Flow”.

Even if it seems forever since you’ve played or you’re completely new to Hoop Dance together we’ll take the first step. I can personally assure you, given the time and energy to the practice, this can be an exciting adventure within the Circle.

We’ll open with circling up, introducing ourselves & discussing what we want to take from the class as well as something we’d like to share.            I’ll will give some background into this emerging art form of Hoop Dance as well as establish some common terminology for discussions of different movements.

We’ll start moving with some stretches and warm-ups specific to the movements needed for Hoop Dance. There will be a series of basic moves and techniques taught for keeping the hoop up, recovery methods, dancing in your hoop, and other simple methods for moving in and out of the hoop.

I will provide hoops of various sizes for everyone to use during the classes. Although, you will eventually want your own personal hoop to begin feeling comfortable and familiar with its own unique feel, size and weight.

All 5 February classes will only be $50 if paid on the first class. Single drop-in classes will be $15 each.                                                                               These include, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 and 2/29.                                                                                                                                                                                           Even if you know you will only be able to attend 4 of the 5 classes the $50 for February is still a discount from $15each.

**Bring a friend! Discount**

There will be a $5 discount for each of you if you bring a friend (whether you are buying a 4 class pass or a single drop-in. Although it is obviously a better deal to take the $5 off the 5 class package than a single drop-in)**

Students who complete this 5 week series will have all the basics they need to dance comfortably with their hoop –their new dance partner. And start down the hoop path to find your Flow.

Together, we can create a safe place of sharing and learning where it’s okay– even encouraged to drop your hoop. We’ll try something new, encourage one another, throw our hoops around and laugh! Don’t be afraid.. we all had to start somewhere. This is a supportive group that wants you to join in and play! Come out and play

I look forward to meeting all of you new Hoopers <3

As always, please feel free to message me with any questions. I’ll be happy to answer them.

 You can Register for ~Stepping Into the Circle~ Beginner’s Class Series here.

**If you’d like to RSVP with a friend and need a discounted rate to pay ahead of time please just message me your email and I can send you a discounted paypal invoice**

This workshop will take place at Florida Flow Fest on Friday November 4th at 3:15pm. Please check out all the amazing workshops during the Flow Fest.

Find balance within your body. Discover balance between your body and your hoop to enhance your entire hoop dance experience.
We will explore symmetry, balance, synergy and support with our bodies and our hoops– our dance partners, in a safe sacred space.

We Hoopers know how the art of Hoop Dance can be a meditational experience, once in the Flow. This exploration will bring in some basic principles of Yoga practice to help us open up and surrender into a more transformational experience.

All you need is your hoop and your body. Yoga mats are there to borrow, although bringing your own is always preferred.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
♥ Bonnie

Every Tuesday one and a half hour before Sunset on Siesta Key beach we gather for a community Hoop Jam.

This is a community event for anyone to join. All are welcome. It’s a community offering as a consistent time and space for everyone to practice, dance, commune and share.

**This is not a class. There is no fee. It is simply a gathering of friends.. (perhaps friends you haven’t met yet) getting together to play and have fun at the beach.**

I usually bring the music and extra hula hoops for folks to use. If you have music you’d like to share please feel free to bring it, or instruments as we’re always down for a live jam. Even if you’ve never hooped before please feel welcome to come as it is a very friendly community who would love to meet you offer guidance to anyone who needs it. Invite friends! The more the merrier!

We seem to have a kid’s circle developing there as well, so please bring your children along.

There also seems to be a frisbee jam developing for our more masculine counterparts less interested in hooping

So far this event has been well attended and everyone has done a great job sharing with and learning from one another. It’s so beautiful to see community being created and expanded through the sacred circle.

Thank you all. Everyone who has come has brought something unique to contribute. Continue to extend this to more people so we can expand the circle! If you live in, around or know someone in or around the Sarasota / Bradenton area please let them know.

Please offer any suggestions. I’m open to co-creating this as a community ritual where it belongs to everyone.

Come out! Bring friends, toys, music or instruments, kids, food/drinks and an open heart ♥ We’d love to have you. Happy Hooping.

Join our Siesta Key Hoop Jam page on Facebook for updates on Hoop Jam events!