A new session of Beginning Hoop Dance 1 will be offered starting September 13 and going through October 4.  (Monday nights)  Class will be held at the Koken Art Factory from 7-8 pm.  The focus will be on learning core hoop concepts while having fun and getting fit.  Register at michelle@stlhoopclub.com  Hoops are available!

Cost is $10     Drop-ins welcome!

PERFORMANCES

The STL Hoopers have been hooping all over town and beyond!  We have hosted several workshops and attended different events every weekend.  Here is a sample of what we have coming up.  If you are interested in booking please contact michelle@stlhoopclub.com.

Party in the Park (St. Charles) 7-31, Private Workshop 7-31, Jerry’s B-Day Bash at Atomic Cowboy 8-1, Art-A-Fair (Cherokee)8-7, 13 Plauges featuring Beats Antique 8-13 (Koken Art Factory) Alton Casino Series with Think Floyd & Vitamen A (Alton) 8-19, Bayoo Bash at the Iron Barley (St. Louis) 8-29

Hope to see you out and about hooping it up!

Whitaker Urban Evening Series

The four week session will teach the basics of hooping on the body and off the body.  Hoop flow will be taught as well as some tricks.  Individual attention will be given to those with questions.  Class will meet every Wednesday starting July 14 and conclude  August 4, 2010.  Hoops will be provided if you need one.  Meet time is 7 pm at the STL Hoop Studio located at the Koken Art Factory in the Gallery.  (2500 Ohio Avenue)  www.kokenartfactory.com

Cost for the classes will be $40 for the four week session.  Email Michelle at michelle@stlhoopclub.com to reserve your spot.  It is suggested to take the classes consecutively but drop-ins are welcome. 

If you are intersted in booking the STL Hoop Club performances, workshops, special events, ect please also contact Michelle-

OPEN HOOP JAM is offered most Sundays at the Koken from 7-10 pm (please see site or facebook for updates) and offers hoopers the opprotunity to hoop with others, meet new people, and learn in a relaxed environment. 

Live music is occasionally offered by many great local talents.  We have in the works a juggling and belly dancing workshop.

A $5 donation is suggested but not required.  Off street parking is available.

Her Tuesday night classes will be greatly missed, Sarah is a great instructor. We wish Sarah only the best on her journey.  Her last sessions will be held on Tuesday July 12, 2010. Please take classes with her while you can.  She can be contacted at sarah@stlhoopclub.com.

The STL Hoop Club has many exciting plans to offer new classes and unique workshops in the future.  Please stay posted for the new sessions and dates.

Sarah Smith left, Brenda Anthony, Michelle Schaeffer

A Summer Solstice Celebration

 June 19 / Koken Art Factory / 3 Stages of Entertainment / 12 Hours of Music

Doors Open:  6 pm June 19

This is a 21 and up event-please go to www.kokenartfactory.com for a list of entertainment

$30 presale  $45 day of show

The STL Hoop Club will be at this event hooping it up throught the night and during the Jakes Leg Performance.  A workshop will be held at 9 pm in The Lot camp section.

Tickets for the event may be purchased online at groovetickets.comor at the Koken Art Factory.  Doors open at 6 pm, departure by 10 am.  Music will play from 7 pm to 7 am.  Early bird all access tickets will be sold until May 8^th for $30 – $40 regular pre-sale and $45 day of show.  All purchased tickets will include your choice of two complimentary drinks- draft beer-rail-soda- or water.

*Separate tickets will be sold the day of show for just Stage 3- which is located on the lower level of the Koken Art Factory.  These special tickets are available to those 18 and up- doors for the lower level are 10 pm.  Music will be played from 11-7 am on this stage.  Cost for admission will be $10 and no access upstairs will be granted.  If you are over 21 and have purchased an all access ticket you will be free to go to any stage at any time.

This unique urban camping experience will offer 8 bands and 8 DJ’s on 3 stages for 12 hours of entertainment.  Bring your music instruments, open jamming is encouraged!  Food and specialty vendors- Live Art- Workshops-Drum Circles- and more will be offered at PAJAMA JAM 2010!  Sunday morning will include a yoga session before departure. 

Dont forget to bring your pajamas!

Practice will be held on  June 13 and June 27 from 7 to 10 pm for the month of June.  

Schwagstock / May 28, 29

 www.campzoe.com

Rue 13, Level 13 / June 12

 www.rue13stl.com

Open Street Event / June 13

Pajama Jam / June 19

www.kokenartfactory.com

More events:

 Mokan Festival / July 8,9,10

www.mokanfestival.com

Botanical Gardens / Healthy You  / July 17 

http://www.mobot.org

River Cultural Society Event / July 17 

A Broadway Affair / August 7

Schwagstock / September 17, 18 

www.campzoe.com

Taste of St. Louis / October 1, 2, 3

http://www.tastestl.com

Cost: $5

Before music, there was earth, before the blues, it was raw. Sit back and enjoy something before the blues…

Hoop dance is….LOVE! Hoop dancing with doubles will open a whole new world of possibilities for your flow! We’ll learn the art of “poi hooping”, the mystical dervish styles of sustained spinning, tricks and smooth transitions. What better way to kick-start your doubles journey than through an all encompassing workshop surrounded by people striving to share the same knowledge.

Koken Art Factory ~April 25 ~ 9am-5pm ~2500 Ohio Avenue~

To register please email ziggyhoopdance@hotmail.com  To read all the details, please visit the STL Hoop Club’s facebook page.

  This unique event honors all women in their glory.  Live music includes Kim Massie, Earthsol, Heather Barth Manley and many many more.  Art, clothing, and haircuts for Locks of Love will be on hand.   Performing artists include the STL Hoop Club, Exotic Rhythms Belly Dance, Michelle Mynx and Hips Afire.  You can catch us perform Friday around 10:30 pm.

Psychotronics 4 ~ March 13 ~ 9 PM to 4 AM ~ 2500 Ohio Avenue

Prepare yourself for the fourth installment of the regional series known as Psychotronic!  Come experience the notorious, ever-growing ST. LOUIS VIBE!!!  This event has to much entertainment to list.  (supplied at previous post) and is sure to be a great time.  The STL Hoop Club performance team will be hooping it up on the side stages all night.

LEVEL 13 at Rue 13 March 20 ~ 10 PM to 3 AM ~ 1311 Washington Avenue, St. Louis MO 63103

This club is sure to thrill.  With a sushi bar, reserved posh seating, great lights and dance floor its the place to be. The STL Hoop Club performance troop members will be hooping it up all night long!  Music will be provided by Jeff Dirty Bus Hopkins and UNDERTOW.  http://www.rue13stl.com

  -ALICE- A Trip Down The Rabbit Hole hosted by Koken Art Factor ~ April 16 ~ 7PM to 12AM ~ 2500 Ohio Avenue

This art show will include over 50 artists from the area.  A theme of Alice in Wonderland will be evident in the art.  Several Craft and art vendors will have unique items for sale.  Live music will be provided by Sinfinis and Brown Bottle Fever.  Exotic Rhythms Belly Dance and the STL Hoop Club will be performing.  www.kokenartfactory.com