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
- 0202.March.Monday
Level 1 Burlesque
18:30 -19:30Mar/02/20-Apr/20/20Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USABeing in Your Body: Level 1 Burlesque w/ Delectable Daisy
Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Jan 13 – March 2
ROOM 204Learn to reconnect with the wisdom of your body through the art of burlesque! Explore vulnerability, passion and instinct. Inspired by 5Rhythms Movement Meditation, we will navigate emotion through movement and express the unique power and sensuality from within.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Jan 14 – March 3 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)** If you want to use this deal to include LEVEL 2 BURLESQUE please email valentinaorbit@gmail.com.
*There must be 10 people per class signed up for these classes to run.
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops. - 0202.March.Monday
All Levels Burlesque
19:30 -20:30Mar/02/20-Apr/20/20Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USAShowgirl Ingenue: ALL LEVELS Burlesque w/ Di’Lovely
Mondays, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Jan 13 – March 2
ROOM 204Dance with Di’Lovely in a special 8-part series. Review dance technique and foundations of burlesque, yet take it deeper with interactive exercises to propel a stronger stage presence. Di’Lovely has been teaching various genres of dance for over 20 years, and is the only San Diego soloist to compete multiple times at the Burlesque Hall of Fame. She is excited to share her experience and expert-tease, to cultivate more rising stars in our community.
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Jan 13 – March 2 for $120 (+ tax) which is $15 per class here:
Or $20 (+ tax) drop-in, sign up here:
**The two class series deal is NOT $10 per class for this specific class. If you want to use this deal and include LEVEL 2 BURLESQUE please email valentinaorbit@gmail.com.**
8-WEEK SYLLABUS
1) Intro to basic dance technique and making it work in heels! In this first session, it is important to focus on body awareness, alignment, and grace. Across the floor combinations will be taught, featuring burlesque bump & grind and jazz dance foundations.
2) Gloves & stocking peels and reveals. Group exercise activities to engage creative thinking and innovative ways to use these burlesque costume staples.
3) Dancing with props; feather hand fan. Focus on using strength & flexibility of arms and wrists, using the small prop to hide and tease as you strip. A short dance combination will be taught.
4) Dancing with props; feather boa. Focus on feather boa maintenance, manipulation, and tricks. Practice boas can be provided, for use in a short dance combination.
5) Stage presence; Eye contact & engagement. Now that the group has been comfortable dancing with each other in the room, it’s time to make a connection with one another, to practice projecting their emotional intentions to a large audience.
6) Floor work: Focus on flexibility and core strength to properly execute fluid movement on the floor. Across the floor exercises and a short dance combination will be taught.
7) Classic Burlesque choreography using various elements learned in previous classes. Prop and sample costume pieces TBA.
8) Neo Burlesque choreography using various elements learned in previous classes. Prop and sample costume pieces TBA.*There must be 10 people per class signed up for these classes to run.
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops. - 0303.March.Tuesday
Intro to Poi
18:00 -19:00Mar/03/20-Apr/21/20Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USAIntro to Poi Spinning
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Jan 14 – March 3
ROOM 105An Introduction to Poi Spinning with Christina! A fun and easy way to begin your journey with poi. We will start from the basics, and move from simple moves to simple transitions which will allow you get funky with your flow. I will help lay a foundation for your own unique way of expression, which will allow creativity and growth even after the class ends.
When graduation day comes around, you’ll be ready to light it up! On the last day of class we will meet at an outdoor location to light up our props. We will go over safety procedure and protocol. Basically everything you need to know about dancing with fire!Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Jan 14 – March 3 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. If you want to use this deal to include LEVEL 2 BURLESQUE please email valentinaorbit@gmail.com.
*There must be 10 people per class signed up for these classes to run.
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops. - 0303.March.Tuesday
Contact Staff
19:00 -20:00Mar/03/20-Apr/21/20Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USAThe Eight Fold Path of Contact Staff
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Jan 14 – March 3
ROOM 105The Eight Fold Path of Contact Staff course is composed of foundational staff moves and supporting movement principles that give students a vocabulary of connectable skills and tricks! Starting with basic planes and footwork, we will build to on-body contact moves, balancing, and The Steve. We’ll get fancy with flare moves, body rolls, and ground work. Everything concludes with an ultimate trick- the Matrix! Each weeks class wraps up with a combination sequence of your new moves, designed to build repertoire and catalyze your knowledge.
When graduation day comes around, you’ll be ready to light it up! On the last day of class we will meet at an outdoor location to light up our props. We will go over safety procedure and protocol. Basically everything you need to know about dancing with fire!
Sign up for all 8 weeks, from Jan 14 – March 3 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. If you want to use this deal to include LEVEL 2 BURLESQUE please email valentinaorbit@gmail.com.
*There must be 10 people per class signed up for these classes to run.
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops. - 0303.March.Tuesday
Intro to Fire Fans
20:00 -21:00Mar/03/20-Apr/21/20Dorothea Laub Dance Place2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USAIntro to Fire Fans
Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:00pm
Jan 14 – March 3
ROOM 105A eloquent dance and a fiery tale, come learn the basics of fire fan spinning with me! Devotion to this practice will increase your overall strength and confidence through repetition and muscle memory. Performance based techniques are focused on in this intensive class. My Intention is to build your understanding of Core principles and Knowledge for your future fire spinning endeavors. Through personal motivation, practice, working in groups and Partner work, choreography will come to life by the end of the series.
This class is full for the first week, JAN 14. Please email unityhoopdance@gmail.com to get on the list for the future weeks.
Week 1: planes & basic choreography
Moves: weave; single hand back and forward, body tracing
Week 2: arms, awareness, symmetry
Moves: figure 8 weave on different planes, put L and R together
Week 3: isolations, folds
Moves: wick isolation – sliding back and forth
Folding up and down, push/pull side to side
Week 4: turns + transitions
Moves: wick isolation turns, behind the back, crossed arms above head, folding up and down and turns.
Footwork with turns
Week 5: practice choreography + combinations
Moves: practice in 2 small groups, one goes left first one goes right first then together – windows and spacing
Week 6: partner work
Moves: box, X, 2 partner side to side weave, shiva (line work)
Week 7: spins / flips
Moves: buzzsaw front and back, side to side, variations on 2 different planes (horizontal and vertical) dance combination
Turning wick isolation
Week 8: Graduation day!When graduation day comes around, you’ll be ready to light it up! On the last day of class we will meet at an outdoor location to light up our props. We will go over safety procedure and protocol. Basically everything you need to know about dancing with fire!
*There must be 10 people per class signed up for these classes to run.
*There are no refunds unless the class is canceled by Unity Hoops.