Hoop the Flow

I have been hooping for a few months now, but my flow didn't really click until I took Stefana's class. She inspired me to evolve from doing trick after trick to really exploring and moving with the hoop as a partner. I really feel like I have come out of her class a more enlightened dancer.
I love her teaching method and she has a beautiful and contagious energy. I will be signing up for more classes and workshops with her in the future. Thanks Stefana!

Stefana definitely gets a 5 star review from me!! Being an avid Yelp user myself, I've never signed up until now because I want to spread the word that I have gained so much from this class. I signed up for 5 beginner lessons out of curiosity and left with feeling a sense of royalty to myself and truly getting in touch with the inner Goddess in me. The dance of hoop is not only fun but is sooo beautiful! I highly recommend Stefana's class whether it be for fun or to get in touch with your natural feminine movement. It won't be the last time I take her class and I have now adapted the hoop into my life as a medium to express myself.

As far as the single and only 1 star review from a guy, Michael... I was in Stefana's class when you and your friend wanted to join and I am so upset with the way you handled the situation. Not only did all the people in the class pay to be part of this experience and lesson, but it was also very full... that's a good thing, right? Stefana was more than happy for you to join and although the class ended up being full, more than a couple paying students offered for you to take their place. It's unfortunate that Stefana has to pay with your bad review because her class was one of the most amazing and spontaneous decisions I've made.

If you are considering picking up a hoop, take Stefana's class. You won't regret it!!

I love Stefana's classes! I was amazed at how much my practice improved while I was taking her class series (beginners and advanced beginners). It's easy to approach a hoop class with the desire to learn cool tricks, but Stefana (wisely) encourages her students to focus on expression and flow first. Yes, you'll learn some nifty moves in her classes, but her emphasis on flow and personal expression (and fun!) actually helped me to improve much more quickly than I would have by concentrating on mastering specific tricks.

Before each class I would find myself thinking at least once, "thank god I have my hoop class tonight." Best therapy in the world.

Stefana is one of the best teachers I've had in an exercise class. I have taken the beginner course twice and am now enrolled in the Advanced Beginner course. She is an amazing hooper, and is so excited about all her students learning how to get in touch with themselves and learn her passion.

Each time I have taken the course it has been better than the last, and it provides a wonderful release for me especially after a stressful day. I would highly recommend this class!

I took the beginner series (5 classes) with Tiia, and Ive already learned so much and it's been such a fun experience and great workout.

I was a bit nervous to begin the class since my hooping skills are pretty subpar but there really was no need to worry! Everyone's just having a great time and Tiia is a delightful teacher and really good at breaking down the moves so that it's understandable. It's also so mesmerizing watching her dance and demonstrate. She makes it look so easy!

The space is really nice with giant mirrors. There's meter street parking nearby. You can borrow hoops or buy her collapsible hoops for $40 each.

I'm definitely going to continue on and take more classes if they offer it.

Wow. Totally worth it! Stefana teaches from a place of intuition. She is more than passionate and patient and has the true gift of teaching. I guarantee you will walk out of her class gaining much more than a few hoop techniques. I learned a lot about not only hooping but something deeper more intrinsic and now I'm hooked and I can't stop spinning =).
That which you seek is also seeking you. ~ Rumi

I learned so much, cant wait to take more classes. It was a great, the new location big studio has lots of room.

Being new to hooping I took the 6 hour intensive basic class, learned the tricks to making hooping look great!

The focus on flow and exploration is a way to learn that invites you to be the teacher to yourself, instead of do it this way, its like feel the movement and tune into the hoop as a dance partner.

I have a long way to go, I have a desire to hoop with fire, and felt like this was a great starting point for my journey.

Thank you Stefana, I'll be seeing you again soon!

I just finished the beginner series and can't even tell you how much I loved it! So much fun!!! I started the class knowing your basic hoop skill - the one the 5 year-olds know. And now I can do all these tricks, flow them together, and am beginning to see how I can express my own dance style within them.

Stefana really breaks everything down so you can learn quite easily. She really encourages you to get in touch with your inner groove and make every movement your own.

Hoop dance is sexy, expressive, fun, creative, and a good workout, all in one! I can't recommend Hoop the Flow highly enough!

Stefana is truly amazing and inspirational. I LOVED this class. I just "graduated" from beginner class and I have signed up for two more classes. I am completely in love with hoop dance.

Stefana has such a sweet spirit about her, and it is expressed in her dance and instruction. She can work with any level and any ability. No judgements. Not only did I feel the freedom to step out of my comfort zone and dance, I never felt any judgements from any one in the class. So warm, so fun, so exhilarating. I am always waiting and looking forward to the next class.

Personally, it has opened up something inside of me. I feel like something was set free in my inner being. I feel more connected to myself, my body, my dancer. I dance around all the time now. When I am at work, I want to dance around.....I have to control myself Sometimes I am just imagining myself dancing with my hoop

I don't think anyone ever wants to go home when it is over!

I just completed a weekend beginner intensive (10/2/10-10/4/10) with Stefana and I highly recommend it to anyone!

If you are a couch potato and haven't hooped since the 3rd grade you will remember why it was so fun to play. The atmosphere is supportive and there is no need to worry about your skill level.

If you are stuck in the same old workout routine hoop will break you out of the boredom and challenge your body in new ways. Your body will be sore in a good way! Exercise doesn't have to suck! Take this class!

If you have taken no dance or all kinds of dance classes Hoop the Flow will liberate your inner dancer.

If you don't have your own hoop, don't worry. There are ones there and also ones for sale with no pressure. She can also make a custom one for you. I am a larger gal and Stefana made a hoop for me that was larger in diameter. She also decorated it with my favorite colors.

You will leave the class energized, exuberant and changed. Stefana is a wonderful teacher who is supportive of personal creative flow. She teaches more than the tricks you may learn elsewhere. She teaches you to express what is deep within. Believe me, it a beautiful thing.

TAKE THIS CLASS! You will love it!