Next hoop jam: Fri. Feb. 3, 7-8:30pm at Dovercourt

We had a great Hawaiian jam on Jan. 20, with tropical garb (grass skirts, flowers, leis) and a sun-soaked playlist from Jenny. Hoop play, solo and group, poi, acroyoga…it all flowed like…lava. :-) Thanks to everyone for warming up a chilly winter evening!

Next jam is Fri. Feb. 3, 7-8:30pm. Brigitte will host with hoops & tunes. I'll be thinking about each and every one of you (no, really) during my time at the Pulse of the Radiant Feminine Heart hoop/ yoga/ drum retreat in Hawaii :-)

Some upcoming events: Sophie & Brigitte will be doing fire shows at Winterlude. Look out on Facebook (Ottawa/ Gatineau Hoopers or Sophie Latreille or mini cirque) for dates & times. Their fire show is dazzling and the ladies will appreciate your support on a crisp winter night. 

Canadian hooper Rebecca Halls (now living in Berlin) will be returning to Ottawa on Sunday March 11 for a workshop (I'll post the details as soon as they are finalized, but save the date). Here's her amazing demo video; check out the high heels!

Hawaiian Hoop Jam - Fri. Jan. 20, 7-8:30pm at Dovercourt

Hoop Jam at Dovercourt this Friday January 20th, 7-8:30pm. Let's make it a Hawaiian theme to combat the cold (-28ºC with windchill this morning) & snow -- and to get me prepped for my hoop/ yoga /drum retreat & teacher training on the Big Island of Hawaii with hoop goddesses Shakti, Rayna and Anah!.

Dress tropical -- even a flower in your hair will do -- and I'll bring some grass skirts. We have hoops & music. All are welcome, including kids (but please supervise your own if you bring them). :-)

First hoop jam of 2012: Sat. Jan. 7, 7-8:30pm @ Dovercourt

Spin in the new year: join us on a different night (for this week only) for 90 minutes of hoop fun. The jam is free, you can attend as much or as little as you like, we'll have hoops and music. 411 Dovercourt Ave, upstairs in the Assembly Hall. 

Also, Winter hoop classes at Dovercourt get underway this Sunday, and there is still space in most classes. All Levels Sundays 10am, Monday at noon, or Thursday at 7:45pm; Intermediate/ Advanced on Sunday at 11am. More info on the Calendar page, including course codes and registration details. 

Hoop Jam Fri. Dec. 23, 7-8:30pm at Dovercourt

Join us for the last jam of 2011. Let's reverse current and spin back towards the light!

Heads up on our next jam: Our first jam of 2012 takes place on Saturday Jan. 7 rather than Friday because Dovercourt is still on shortened holiday hours on Friday. Usual time: 7-8:30pm. 

Winter Poi Spinning Classes with Sophie

Looking for a regular poi class? Poi is a great compliment to hooping and other flow arts. Following her outdoor session this year at Strathcona Park, Sophie Latreille is offering an all-levels Winter session at McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St, Mondays 6-7pm from Jan. 9 to Mar. 5, $120. Contact Sophie at fire@fireweavers.ca to register, 819-328-9209. For more info see www.minicirque.ca/classes_poi_e.htm