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Classes for beginners to advanced hoopdancers
Would you like to learn how to dance with hula-hoops yourself in Amsterdam or Leiden? Janna Lou is a highly experienced and certified teacher who loves to share her her passion, tips and tricks with you!
Before or after a class you have the possibility to join a hoopjam. Prepare to meet and learn from fellow enthusiastic students! See here a video of a class. Er wordt zowel lesgegeven in het Engels als in het Nederlands!
Janna Lou teaches regular classes for all levels in Amsterdam and Leiden, masterclasses abroad, private classes, and occasionally ‘Extra Large’ workshops on various locations. She is a happy traveller and you are most welcome to contact us for private classes and workshops on location. Scroll down to see the times and dates of the courses that are running right now in Amsterdam & Leiden.
Hoopdance at your event
Impress your guests with Hoopdance at your event! Please contact us to inquire about private workshops and performances. We will put together a specific workshop and quote that fits your event and needs perfectly.
Scroll down to find the dates,times and locations of the running hula hoop courses in Amsterdam & Leiden. Or join a workshop or private class!
Hooping is for everyone!
Everybody is able to hoop when given the proper tools and training!
You are never too big, too small, too overweight, too thin, too stiff, too flexible, too clumpsy..
Also age is besides the point. ‘We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old when we stop playing’.
You are welcome in the classes, exactly as you are, and we will work with your aspirations step by step.
Hula Hoop Dance classes
Summer Outdoor & Autumn Indoor Hoop Classes
☀️ Summer Hoop Mondays – Westerpark (Outdoor)
Join us for relaxed summer sessions outdoors!
Dates: 6 July, 13 July, 20 July, 27 July
Time:
• Class: 19:00 – 20:30
• Hoop Jam: from 20:30
Pricing:
• 4-class course: €45
• Drop-in: €15
Come move, play, and enjoy long summer evenings together.
🍂 Autumn Courses (Indoor)
September – October (7 classes)
Dates: 7 Sept – 26 Oct
(No classes during autumn break: 10–18 Oct)
Beginners
• Time: 17:30 – 18:30
• Price: €70
Intermediate / Advanced
• Time: 18:45 – 20:15
• Price: €105
November – December (7 classes)
Dates: 2 Nov – 14 Dec
Beginners
• Time: 17:30 – 18:30
• Price: €70
Intermediate / Advanced
• Time: 18:45 – 20:15
• Price: €105
🐦 Early Bird Offer (until July 10)
Sign up for both Autumn courses and receive:
• 2 Bring-a-Friend passes
• Chance to win a custom hula hoop or a private lesson
Reserve your spot with a €50 deposit.
New to Hooping, Community & Practical Info
⭕️ New to hooping? I love to ignite the passion in you : )
If you’re a beginner but the Intermediate / Advanced class fits your schedule better, that’s totally fine. I can adjust everything to your level so you feel both comfortable and challenged.
If you’re unsure, just message me — I’m happy to think along with you : )
🌀 What is a Hoop Jam?
Hoop jams are open practice sessions where you can train, explore, and inspire each other. While the focus is on hula hooping, other flow artists and circus lovers are very welcome too.
The space is high and spacious, making it suitable for multiple disciplines. You can combine classes and jams to deepen your practice and let your creativity flow — and rock your hoop like a superstar ; )
✉️ Stay Connected
We’d love to keep you updated and stay in touch:
Email: artofhoopdance@gmail.com
Signal: Find_me_on_Signal.22
https://signal.me/#eu/H7Yb1QbyKnJUdpEL6jbq3Aeaz1Sy0rnYDNapxOBSKx8YZNZZBjtNKZ4Zj_rknzzu
WhatsApp Community:
Join via this link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IdbCBHJjUMYL2Nh1HTiePs
YouTube (free tutorials & performances):
https://youtube.com/@hoopdance?si=tGyGGHhYN6mbi6ya
🌀 Looking forward to seeing familiar faces again this autumn… and welcoming new hoopers too 🍂💛
📍 Practical Information – Hoopdance Amsterdam
So happy you’re joining 💛 Here’s what you need to know:
Arrival
Doors open 20 minutes before class. Please arrive on time so you can land, change, and settle in.
What to wear
Wear comfortable, fitted clothing (like leggings and a snug top). Loose fabrics can get in the way of the hoop. Barefoot, socks, or indoor shoes — whatever feels good for you. A changing room is available.
Hoops
You can borrow hoops during class and explore what works for your body and flow. Feel free to bring your own too. Want your own custom hoop? I’d love to help you find your perfect match.
Location
Ketelhuisplein 47, Amsterdam
Entrance at the corner of Anna Spenglerstraat. Ring “Grote Zaal”.
Missed a class?
Can’t make it? Let me know at least 24 hours in advance 💫
You’re welcome to send someone in your place, or—if there’s space—bring a friend to join another class.
Catching up is only possible if spots are available and can’t be guaranteed.
Please note that missed classes are non-refundable.
Looking forward to hooping together 🌀💛
💛 Community & Pricing
Every euro you contribute goes back into supporting and growing the hoop dance community. This includes covering the rent of our practice space, maintaining the website, creating new materials, offering free YouTube tutorials, and organizing free workshops for refugees.
Our goal is to keep movement and creative expression accessible to everyone — while also keeping this hoop teacher happily spinning 💫
After a recent (quite pricey — €7000) neurological medical treatment, your support also helps me get back on my feet again… one hoop at a time. I’m so happy to be able to move again and share this passion together.
Class prices may vary depending on the number of participants, but are typically around €8–€10 per hour.
Level 1
0 – 30 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE
We focus on the basics of hoopdance. Indeed hooping and dance.
This course is suitable for those who are totally or relatively new to hooping, and like to:
- work on the foundation of their practice;
- learn some first stunning tricks and combinations;
- improve their posture and health
- strengthen their body
- loose any redundant physical & emotional weight
- pick up a new passion and dance like never before.
Level 2
30 – 60 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE
We move more deeply into the dance, and different styles in hooping; vertical tricks,angles, jumps, knee & upperbody hooping etc.
This course is suitable for those who already have hooping experience, and wish to:
- take their practice to the next level;
- get familiar with challenging tricks;
- learn a mesmerizing hoopdance sequense
- discover smooth transitions between moves
- dive deeper into developing their unique style of dancing
Level 3
over 60 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE
This course will move you into a new style of hooping: you will learn to combine several styles and make a start on dancing with multiple hoops.
It is suitable for those who already have a very steady foundation in their practise, and like to:
- learn to make their own hoopdance act
- start to dance with 2 hoops
- work on advanced hoopdance moves, e.g. kickstart, barrel rolls, 1 leg hooping, duck outs, paddle breaks.
- learn to hoop upside down
- work on flow in their dance and between advanced tricks
