hoop dance classes

Danielle Lee, a hooper since 2004 and a teacher since 2008, is offering hoop dance classes as a certified instructor.

About the Classes

Never has there been an activity that brings together movement, expression, and mindfulness in such an uplifting way. Danielle believes that the focus of hooping is, first and foremost, to have fun and to feel happy. Get ready for laughter, smiles, and a great work out! We will explore hooping's bounds to a variety of musical rhythms, seeking balance, growth in skills, and discovering our connection to the hoop. You will find not only confidence, but endless possibility!

Current Classes

If you don’t yet see the class available that you are looking for, make sure to follow Danielle on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter to find out when the next session is released.

Which class should I take?

  • Beginning Hoop Dance

    If you are an adult just getting started and want to learn foundational skills, this class is perfect for you. We’ll cover waist hooping, vortexes, shoulder hooping, and basic off body hooping. Absolutely no experience required.

  • Continuing Hoop Dance

    This is a mixed level class for any adult beyond a beginner. Each week, you will learn a fresh sequences of moves— no two classes are the same. All skills will be taught within each session, and will be expanded to additional depth and challenge for anyone who wants it. A wide variety of experience levels come to this class.

  • Youth Hoop Dance

    These classes are for kids Grades 1-5. No experience required, and all hoops provided. Youth Hoop Dance Classes are offered through Mad About Hoops- Madison, a Hoop Elation company that specializes in classes for kids!

  • Free Community Hoop Dance Class

    Offered a few times each year, these free classes are open to all levels. Learn a beginner friendly hoop dance choreography. Children are welcome to join with their grown-ups, as long as they are also participating. Just a heads-up—most people in the class will be adults! Absolutely no experience required.

  • In Depth workshops

    These special topic workshops go deep on a subject that doesn’t quite fit into regular classes, and are offered every now and again when Danielle gets convinced to teach them. Past topics have included 2-hoop weaves (building to the 3-beat weave) and 4-hoop arm splits.

After Registration

You will receive an immediate confirmation email upon purchase with all class details. You will also receive reminders before the class begins.

Age Requirements for Adult Classes

If you are under 16 years of age:
1) you must be accompanied by a parent that is also registered for the class
2) you must receive authorization prior to registration
3) be aware that classes are geared toward adults

Do I Need a Hoop?

Hoops will be provided for class use, and you are also welcome to bring your own hoop(s).

Waiver

When classes are held at the Madison Circus Space, all participants are required to fill out the Madison Circus Space waiver. 

Scholarships

Scholarships are available from the Madison Circus Space. The General Scholarship and the BIPOC Scholarship may be applied to any hoop class or workshop held at the Madison Circus Space. Visit the MCS Scholarships page for more information and to apply. If you would like Danielle to hold a spot while your scholarship application is being reviewed, please send an email to danielle@hoopelation.com.

Refund Policy

Registration is nonrefundable, but it is transferrable. Contact Hoop Elation if you need to transfer your class registration to another individual, or need help finding another person to take your place. If the class is a series, the entire series must be transferred (individual classes cannot be transferred).

If the class is unable to occur due to COVID-19 restrictions or is cancelled by Hoop Elation or the venue, refunds will be issued. Also, if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or need to quarantine and cannot make a single class, Hoop Elation will gladly refund you the class fee that particular day.

Waitlist

When classes fill you will no longer be able to register on the website. Please email Danielle at danielle@hoopelation.com with your name, email, and a phone number. You will then be placed on the wait list.