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
Level 1 Burlesque: Juicy!
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30pm, starting Sept 11
Level 1 Burlesque w/ Valentina!
ROOM 105
Our theme is FRUIT! We will be channeling both the lovely Josephine Baker and Carmen Miranda for some Brazilian inspired JUICY burlesque moves. We’re turning up the heat with drills, stretching and sexy choreography every week! This class will get you sweating, feeling fit and flirtatious. All of the silly/funny sexual fruit innuendoes will make us giggle every week 🙂 What a great way to end your evening!
This is Beginner Level Burlesque series designed to give you confidence and a fun way to workout. Providing you with an insight to our feminine sensual power and capabilities, at the end of this series you will feel more in touch with yourself, in a whole new way! There will be a showcase in January with an optional performance opportunity!
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 11 – Oct 30, 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:
Level 2 Burlesque: 60's GoGo Style!
Tuesdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, starting Sept 11
Level 2 Burlesque w/ Valentina!
ROOM 105
This class is intended for more advanced burlesque dancers who have taken 1-2 of my previous series and have performed before.
We will be channeling the 60’sGoGo style sexiness of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walkin” and Cake’s “Short Skirt. Long Jacket.”
Focus will be put on grasp of choreography, sassy performance style, advanced removal logistics and the playful, carefree energy of the 60’s. You have the option to perform this piece in January!
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 11 – Oct 30, 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:
Workshops w/ Michelle L'amour
Room 105
Boa Love, 2:30pm – 3:45pm, $30 for one or $50 for both.
The boa is a classic element of burlesque. Learn fun and innovative ways to play with your feather boa and keep the spark alive! Please bring your own feather boa. You can get inexpensive boas at a fabric store if you don’t want to splurge on the ostrich feather, but if you do go to www.fancyfeather.com and tell them Michelle sent ya!
Sign up for just this workshop, $30 +tax here:
Sex Drive, 4pm – 5:15pm, $30 for one $50 for both.
Michelle L’amour is back with an all new class! Sex Drive combines burlesque, jazz dance, and the erotic to give you some hot action! We will combine dance technique with pure passion to create an undeniable force. The class will include a warm up, passes across the floor, and a sexy choreographed combination. Please dress ready to move. Heels are optional but encouraged.
Sign up for just this workshop, $30 + tax, here:
Sign up for both workshops, $50 +tax here:
Please bring a boa and comfortable clothing. Heels are optional.
*If you’re interested in a semi-private or private act review*
It’s $75 for a semi-private (max 3 students) for an hour, or $200 for a one on one hour session. Perfect for act reviews! Please email valentinaorbit@gmail.com if you want to do this and she will set you up with Michelle.
Solo Act Creation Course
Mondays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, starting Sept 17
Solo Act Creation Course w/ Valentina!
ROOM 103
Get your act together! Let Valentina guide you through the process. I have over 20+ years of performance experience. After all of these years spent on the stage, I am ready to help you create your very own solo act! It can be in the arts of BELLY DANCE, HOOP DANCE, FLOW ARTS / FIRE DANCING, CIRCUS or BURLESQUE. We will cover the entire process of creating an act: telling your story/picking a theme or concept, choosing music, costume building, choreography, tricks/dance moves/removal logistics, performance skills and more. We will meet each week on Monday evenings from 7 – 8pm to work on your piece with an opportunity to perform it in January at Valentina’s next production. You are also expected to spend your own time and money outside of the weekly meetings working on your act. Valentina will give you one-on-one feedback and constructive criticism to make your act the best it can be! If this class fills up, another hour will be added to accomodate a second hour of it 🙂
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 17 – Nov 5, for $96 (+ tax), here:
**Sign up for ANY TWO class SERIES for $160 total ($10 per class)** here:
Level 1 Burlesque: Juicy!
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30pm, starting Sept 11
Level 1 Burlesque w/ Valentina!
ROOM 105
Our theme is FRUIT! We will be channeling both the lovely Josephine Baker and Carmen Miranda for some Brazilian inspired JUICY burlesque moves. We’re turning up the heat with drills, stretching and sexy choreography every week! This class will get you sweating, feeling fit and flirtatious. All of the silly/funny sexual fruit innuendoes will make us giggle every week 🙂 What a great way to end your evening!
This is Beginner Level Burlesque series designed to give you confidence and a fun way to workout. Providing you with an insight to our feminine sensual power and capabilities, at the end of this series you will feel more in touch with yourself, in a whole new way! There will be a showcase in January with an optional performance opportunity!
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 11 – Oct 30, 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:
Level 2 Burlesque: 60's GoGo Style!
Tuesdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, starting Sept 11
Level 2 Burlesque w/ Valentina!
ROOM 105
This class is intended for more advanced burlesque dancers who have taken 1-2 of my previous series and have performed before.
We will be channeling the 60’sGoGo style sexiness of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walkin” and Cake’s “Short Skirt. Long Jacket.”
Focus will be put on grasp of choreography, sassy performance style, advanced removal logistics and the playful, carefree energy of the 60’s. You have the option to perform this piece in January!
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 11 – Oct 30, 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:
Solo Act Creation Course
Mondays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, starting Sept 17
Solo Act Creation Course w/ Valentina!
ROOM 103
Get your act together! Let Valentina guide you through the process. I have over 20+ years of performance experience. After all of these years spent on the stage, I am ready to help you create your very own solo act! It can be in the arts of BELLY DANCE, HOOP DANCE, FLOW ARTS / FIRE DANCING, CIRCUS or BURLESQUE. We will cover the entire process of creating an act: telling your story/picking a theme or concept, choosing music, costume building, choreography, tricks/dance moves/removal logistics, performance skills and more. We will meet each week on Monday evenings from 7 – 8pm to work on your piece with an opportunity to perform it in January at Valentina’s next production. You are also expected to spend your own time and money outside of the weekly meetings working on your act. Valentina will give you one-on-one feedback and constructive criticism to make your act the best it can be! If this class fills up, another hour will be added to accomodate a second hour of it 🙂
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 17 – Nov 5, for $96 (+ tax), here:
**Sign up for ANY TWO class SERIES for $160 total ($10 per class)** here:
Level 1 Burlesque: Juicy!
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30pm, starting Sept 11
Level 1 Burlesque w/ Valentina!
ROOM 105
Our theme is FRUIT! We will be channeling both the lovely Josephine Baker and Carmen Miranda for some Brazilian inspired JUICY burlesque moves. We’re turning up the heat with drills, stretching and sexy choreography every week! This class will get you sweating, feeling fit and flirtatious. All of the silly/funny sexual fruit innuendoes will make us giggle every week 🙂 What a great way to end your evening!
This is Beginner Level Burlesque series designed to give you confidence and a fun way to workout. Providing you with an insight to our feminine sensual power and capabilities, at the end of this series you will feel more in touch with yourself, in a whole new way! There will be a showcase in January with an optional performance opportunity!
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 11 – Oct 30, 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:
Level 2 Burlesque: 60's GoGo Style!
Tuesdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, starting Sept 11
Level 2 Burlesque w/ Valentina!
ROOM 105
This class is intended for more advanced burlesque dancers who have taken 1-2 of my previous series and have performed before.
We will be channeling the 60’sGoGo style sexiness of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walkin” and Cake’s “Short Skirt. Long Jacket.”
Focus will be put on grasp of choreography, sassy performance style, advanced removal logistics and the playful, carefree energy of the 60’s. You have the option to perform this piece in January!
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.
*There must be 10 people signed up for this class to run.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Sept 11 – Oct 30, 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: