901 World Hoop Day 2024
Oct
5
1:00 PM13:00

901 World Hoop Day 2024

Grind City Flow Arts is hosting its 3rd annual 901 World Hoop Day on October 5, 2024 at Memphis Made Brewery at the Ravine.

World Hoop Day is an international holiday that celebrates the art of hoop dance and hula hoop culture. Grind City Flow Arts is partnering with Bendy Beast Fitness and Memphis Made Brewery to bring all of the Memphis flow artists together to learn, play and perform.

There will be hoop and pole dancing classes throughout the day, plus a raffle where you can win some fun prizes! Enjoy delicious beer at Memphis Made Brewery and grab dinner from one of the food trucks that will on site.

When the sun goes down, the party begins with music by DJs Scotty B and Andy Chance. Our fire performers will entertain you all night while you dance and drink under a beautiful, October night sky. Lights and sound provided by Sublime Light.

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Weekly Hoop Tricks Classes at Bendy Beast
Sep
5
to Sep 26

Weekly Hoop Tricks Classes at Bendy Beast

Join Heidi and Ellen every Thursday night at 6:45pm for an All-Levels Hoop Tricks class. Whether you are new to hooping or you have established a hoop practice, this class will teach you the foundations of a move, teach you vacations of that move and transitions in and out of the move so you can incorporate it into your hoop flow. Hoop will be provided or you can bring your own. Register at www.bendybeast.com.

9/5 Isolations with Heidi

9/12 Escalators with Ellen

9/19 Wedgies with Heidi

9/26 Coin Flips with Ellen

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World Hoop Day 2023 with Paint Memphis
Oct
7
11:00 AM11:00

World Hoop Day 2023 with Paint Memphis

Join us for another collaboration with Paint Memphis on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 from 12-6pm. Learn to Hoop with Heidi, a free beginner hoop class for All Ages starting at 1pm. Then at 3pm, International Hoop Instructor Anna Wolcott, also known as The Hoop Therapist, will be teaching an intermediate hoop tricks workshop. (Ages 16+)

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Miss Hoopdidoo: On Camera Choreo Challenge
Apr
11
10:00 AM10:00

Miss Hoopdidoo: On Camera Choreo Challenge

On Camera Choreo Challenge is a one day hoop dance intensive that combines choreography, dance and film to provide you with a creative and collaborative experience! This class is designed to inspire you, challenge you and most importantly, give you an opportunity to create with your hoop dance community! While it is a challenge, the purpose of this workshop is NOT about getting every move perfectly, it’s about going with the flow, creating with friends and most importantly, doing what you love most…hula hooping!

I will be choreographing, filming AND editing the videos, so you can trust that I will capture your best angles because I know how I like to be filmed when I hoop and want to give you a similar experience.

Where:
Madison Dance Studio

When:
April 11th
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ticket Price: $145
What is included in my ticket price?
When you purchase a ticket to the On Camera Choreo Challenge you are getting access to:
~ 6 hours of instruction in a mirrored dance studio ~
~ Intimate class setting of no more than 18 students ~
~ Professional footage of the choreography ~
~ Professionally edited hoop dance video ~
~ A brand new hula hoop ~
~ Hoop Merch ~
~ Snacks ~
~ Video tutorials sent out prior to the shoot to help you with some of the more challenging tricks so that when it comes time to integrate them into choreography, you will feel much more prepared!
Tickets are LIMITED (only 18 spots) so grab them while you can!

Who is this class for?
This class is for the performer, the creator, the passionate hooper who wants to elevate their dance, hoop and choreo comprehension skills! This class is all levels, however, having hoop dance experience will definitely help!

What do I need to bring to the workshop?
1. Outfit for the shoot - the hula hoops I will be giving everyone are lime green, so I suggest wearing black, white and hints of green, however, this is merely a suggestion! Where whatever you feel the most confident in when you hoop!
2. Makeup/hair products for touch ups during the break if you're inspired to do makeup! Again, this isn't required!
3. Snacks! (Some snacks will be provided, but I encourage you to bring your own!)

What does a typical workshop schedule look like?
The first 3 hours will be spent learning a 1 minute single hoop dance routine. One hour will be allotted for eating lunch, getting ready for the shoot and spending one on one time with me to ask any questions you have about the choreography. The final two hours will be spent filming the routine in small groups of 3 – if you are coming with friends, you are more than welcome to perform together! Each group will have 3 times to film the choreography. If you don’t nail the choreography, don’t worry, that is the beauty of editing! I will make you and your group look flawless! Following the small groups, students who want a solo will be filmed. If you are performing a solo, you are encouraged to improvise before and after the choreography and will have extra time to play! You will have a supportive audience cheering you on!

How do I know if this workshop is right for me?
If you love to create, dance, hula hoop and hangout with your friends…this is the perfect experience for you! My goal is to create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to make an epic video while learning new tricks and dance techniques. There is zero pressure to be perfect. You will have an entire room of supportive hoopers and friends cheering you on during the process!

If you have any questions – please email me at misshoopdidoo@gmail.com!

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World Hoop Day 2019 Memphis! (FREE)
Oct
5
12:00 PM12:00

World Hoop Day 2019 Memphis! (FREE)

We are excited to announce the 1st annual World Hoop Day Celebration in Memphis! Grind City Flow Fest is partnering with Paint Memphis 2019 to throw one giant party to honor Memphis artists and the Hula Hoop community!

World Hoop Day festivities begin at 2pm with FREE workshops.

Here’s the schedule:
• 2:00-3:30pm “Let’s Get Technical” with Angela Presnell (Lilhoopgirl)

• 3:30-4:00pm “Hoop Juggling” with Callie Compton (Callie Compton of Weightless Aerial)

• 4:00-4:30pm “Beginner Hoop” with Heidi Bateman (Hoop with Heidi - Hula Hoop Fitness)

• 4:45-5:15pm “Paint Hooping” with Katie Sunshine (Katie Sunshine)

• 5:30-6:30pm Learn Flashmob Choreo with Ellen & Hallie

• 7:45pm Perform Flashmob Choreo with Mighty Souls Brass Band  (LED Hoops encouraged!)

After the festivities are done, we will all meet on Beale Street for a hula hoop takeover!


Food and beverages will be available on site for purchase. Water provided by Grind City Flow Festival. It's going to be a lovely day! Let's show Memphis why hula hooping deserves its own national holiday!

About Paint Memphis:

"Paint Memphis 2019 will host 100 artists from all over the country and Memphis. We welcome the public for live music, amazing art, and good times starting at 4-10 pm. Event is, as always, free and open to the public."

Follow them:
Facebook: Paint Memphis
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintmemphis123/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/memphispaint

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Memphis Breaks Workshop with Mindy
Aug
3
10:00 AM10:00

Memphis Breaks Workshop with Mindy

$50.00

This workshop will be focused on breaks. The class will begin with the most basic and work its way toward harder variations including knee breaks, double arm and pinch breaks, to name a few.

You will spend a large portion of class focused on proper form. Mindy will provide you all of the tips and tricks on how to keep the hoop level and maintain that clean, horizontal plane.

Participants under 13 require permission from instructor.

Paper tickets will not be mailed but you will need to provide the name used to place the order.

Tickets are non refundable but can be transferred to another person.

We highly recommend a 3/4" polypro hoop between 30-34" (for most). There will be a few extras to use during class.

Workshop Location is TBD

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Hoop X
Jan
26
to Jan 27

Hoop X

  • Madison Dance Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

“Hoop X is a transformational 2-day hoopdance experience. My goal is to strengthen your relationship with your hoop and help you develop and love your individual hoop style. The revolution of your hoop practice begins with Hoop X.” - Morgan Jenkins

  • Saturday Day 1 : 12:30pm - 4:30pm

  • Sunday Day 2 : 10:30am - 2:30pm

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Holiday Prop Swap & Flow Jam
Dec
27
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Prop Swap & Flow Jam

We had such a great time at our first Flow Jam that we decided to throw another one exactly a month later. It's a Holiday Prop Swap and Flow Jam! Leave a prop and grab a prop. Free wine and champagne....cause that was fun!

Tickets are $10 cash at the door, $11 if you're paying with a card. 7-9pm at Madison Dance Studio inside Minglewood Hall. 

See you there!

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