Our Mission
MOVE and GROOVE your body. Dance with FREEDOM and abandon. SWEAT it out! Leave the stress of daily life behind as you FOCUS ON THE MOMENT in class, moment by moment. DELIGHT in the wonders of your body! CELEBRATE that there is so much more to life than ‘adulting.’ There is ART, EXPRESSION, PASSION, CREATIVITY, CONNECTION and JOY. PLAY! EXPLORE yourself, LEARN about yourself, LOVE yourself and ACCEPT yourself exactly as you are.
Types of Classes
In Person
Hoop classes start back up on Feb 2! Thursdays! Beginners 6:45pm, Intermediate 7:45pm at Wicked Fit San Diego (South Park)
Virtual
Virtual classes are not currently available. Please come to class in-person or check out our recorded classes!
Recorded
Dance with us anytime, anywhere! Here’s our catalogue of online classes for you to explore.
Sign Up
BEGINNER HOOP DANCE IS SOLD OUT! Email unityhoopdance@gmail.com to get on the waitlist.
Classes run Feb 2 - March 23
@ Wicked Fit, 1504 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
How to sign up:
@ Wicked Fit, 1504 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Hooping is a fun and creative way to work out and express yourself. An increasingly popular way to exercise, hooping is also a new form of dance and performance art. Tone your core, arms, legs and gluts while getting a cardio work out, learning a new skill, increasing your coordination and having FUN while you do it! Challenge yourself to continue learning the endless amount of tricks and dance moves the hoop has to offer.
You will need:
1. Your hoop (if you don’t have one, I will have loaners in the class)
2. You can do this class barefoot or in a pair of sneakers.
3. Water.
@ Wicked Fit, 1504 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
This class is meant for anyone who has taken at least one hoop class through Unity Hoops before and/or has been hooping for around 3-6 months minimum. We will build on basics to take them even further. An emphasis will be put on using polypro hoops – both single and doubles. We will learn short combos at the end of each class that incorporates what we worked on that day.
You will need:
1. Your hoops (you should have your own, but if not I will bring some polypro loaners).
2. You can do this class barefoot or in a pair of sneakers.
3. Water.
You will need:
1. We will do some stretches and strength exercises on the floor, so if you prefer using a yoga mat, have one ready.
2. I like to belly dance barefoot.
3. Water.
The Sassy Vintage Showgirl! We will be tapping into our sexy selves in a safe space full of encouragement and fun. Explore yourself, learn about yourself, love yourself and accept yourself for all that you are, right now. We’ll bump ‘n grind, sass it out, pose and play. We’ll go over accessible jazz based movements and some of the classes will involve simple clothing removals – you’ll use what you already have at home! This class is inspired by vintage music and aesthetic.
You will need:
1. We will do stretches and strength exercises on the floor, so if you prefer using a yoga mat, have one ready.
2. You can do this class barefoot or in a pair of character shoes.
3. Water.
4. We might play with some props like gloves, simple removals of clothing that you already have around the house. I will let you know in advance if we plan to do that.
This class is meant for anyone who has taken at least one fire fan class through Unity Hoops before and/or has been spinning fans for around 6 months minimum. We will build on basics to take them even further. An emphasis will be put on tech moves with some fun dancey and flowy moves thrown in too! We will work on short combos at the end of each class that incorporates what we worked on that day.
You will need:
1. Your fans (email me if you need recommendations).
2. You can do this class barefoot or in a pair of sneakers.
3. Water.
Calendar
- 0909.January.Tuesday
BURLESQUE: Level 1
Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USATuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, starting Jan 9
Level 1 Burlesque with Emeraude LaStarr
ROOM #201This class is open to all levels of ability. Classes will begin with a warm-up that incorporates stretching and breathing exercises. We will transition into movement that will improve posture, balance, and coordination as well as increase strength and flexibility. Each week you will have fun learning a different element of classic and neo-burlesque from glamorous glove removal, to seductive stocking play, to tantalizing tassel twirling! The weekly element/topic will be presented through choreography set to various musical genres. Explore musicality, movement, and the art of tease. Take away new ideas, conditioning exercises to practice at home, and gratitude for the divine being you are!
Sign up for for all 8 weeks, from Jan 9 – Feb 27 for $96 (+ tax) here:
Or $15 (+ tax) drop-in, sign up here:
**Sign up for ANY TWO class SERIES for only $160 total ($10 per class)** here:
- 0909.January.Tuesday
BELLY DANCE: Mixed Level
Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USATuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30pm, starting Jan 9
Mixed Level Belly Dance with Valentina
ROOM #201This class will begin with a stretch sequence and warm-up / conditioning to target the specific muscles used for belly dancing. Each week will focus on a specific area of movement: undulations, figure 8’s, circles, squares, upper body / lower body, arm and wrist work, horizontal plane vs. vertical plane movements, footwork, turns, shimmies and soft vs. sharp accents. We’ll also delve into level and speed changes. Across the floor exercises, short combos/choreos and free-form dancing exercise with a different theme each week.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Jan 9 – Feb 27, for $96 (+tax) here:
Or $15 (+ tax) drop-in, sign up here:
**Sign up for ANY TWO class SERIES for only $160 total ($10 per class)** here:
- 0909.January.Tuesday
Flow Arts: FIRE FANS
Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USATuesdays, 8:30 – 9:30pm
Mixed Level – Beg/Intermediate – FIRE FANS w/ Valentina Orbit
ROOM #201This class will give you the opportunity to dive into the possibilities with fire fans over a 2 month period. You will be expected to purchase your own tool and bring it to class each week. Each week, Valentina will teach you technique and build on a choreography that will eventually be performed! We will mainly be focusing on technique but will also cover the logistics, safety and protocol involved in lighting your fans on fire. On the last day of class we will meet at an outdoor location to light up our fans.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Jan 9 – Feb 27, for $96 (+ tax), here:
Or $15 (+ tax) drop-in, sign up here:
**Sign up for ANY TWO class SERIES for $160 total ($10 per class)** here:
**Fire and Flow Arts Tool Recommendations**
Use code ‘twistedorbit’ at http://moodhoops.com/ for 5% off
Use code ‘valentina’ at http://firegroove.com/ for 10% off
Use this link: http://mbsy.co/Synergy/30946298 for the Synnergy Flow Arts store*Other Recommendations*
http://trickconcepts.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForgedCreations - 1010.January.Wednesday
HOOP DANCE: Level 1
Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USAWednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30pm, starting Jan 10
Level 1 Hoop Dance w/ Lola Hoop Darling!
ROOM #105Hooping is a fun and creative way to work out and express yourself. An increasingly popular way to exercise, hooping is also a new form of dance and performance art. Tone your core, arms, legs and gluts while getting a cardio work out, learning a new skill, increasing your coordination and having FUN while you do it! You will not feel like you’re burning 600 calories per hour as you challenge yourself to continue learning the endless amount of tricks and dance moves the hoop has to offer. Hoops will be available to borrow in class and can be purchased from http://etsy.com/shop/unityhoops so you can practice at home!
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Jan 10 – Feb 28, for $96 (+ tax), here:
Or $15 (+ tax) drop-in, sign up here:
**Sign up for ANY TWO class SERIES for $160 total ($10 per class)** here:
- 1515.January.Monday
Flow Arts: POI
Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USAMondays, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Mixed Level – Beg/Intermediate – POI w/ Steve Bags
ROOM #105This class will guide you through the basics of learning poi. You will be expected to purchase your own tool and bring it to class each week. From simple turns to more advanced moves like weaves, reels, fountains and flowers. Learn to have fun moving around and dancing with your poi. We will mainly be focusing on technique but will also cover the logistics, safety and protocol involved in lighting your poi on fire. On the last day of class we will meet at an outdoor location to light up our poi!
$96 (+tax) for all 8 weeks, from Jan 15 – March 5, sign up here:
Or $15 (+tax) drop-in, sign up here:
**Sign up for ANY TWO class SERIES for only $160 total ($10 per class)** here:
**Fire and Flow Arts Tool Recommendations**
Use code ‘twistedorbit’ at http://moodhoops.com/ for 5% off
Use code ‘valentina’ at http://firegroove.com/ for 10% off
Use this link: http://mbsy.co/Synergy/30946298 for the Synnergy Flow Arts store*Other Recommendations*
http://trickconcepts.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForgedCreations