INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Spreading Love and Happiness with every Spin!

Experience the magic of Hula Hoop and become part of our Hoopdance.Love Community.

Join our hands-on instructor training and turn your passion into a profession!

Location: Linz, Austria
Date: July 9–11, 2026
Trainer: Sylvia Hartig-Tomek

Note: This training will be conducted in German.

Foundations & Flow

14:00 – 14:30: Welcome & Opening Circle → Introduction to Hoopdance.Love & community, arrival ritual with the hoop
14:30 – 16:00: Hula Hoop Fundamentals
→ Hoop sizes, materials, taping, choosing the right hoop for your clients
16:00 – 16:15: Break
16:15 – 18:00: Creative Sequences & First Movement Explorations
→ Introduction to Hoopdance, Yoga Hooping & Hoopilates basics
18:00 – 18:30: Group Exchange & Q&A
18:30 – 19:00: Break
19:00 – 21:00: Didactics I: Teaching with Heart
→ Cueing, presence, holding space, creating a safe & inspired atmosphere

Creative Teaching & Specializations

09:00 – 10:15: Didactics II: Class Structure & Group Dynamics
→ From warm-up to cool-down, adapting to different energies, language & rhythm
10:15 – 11:45: Specialization: Hoopdance
→ On-body & off-body tricks, direction changes, expression & musicality
11:45 – 13:15: Specialization: Hoopilates
→ Core activation, strength & stability, deep muscles & breath
13:15 – 14:15: Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:45: Specialization: Yoga Hooping
→ Breath-led movement, grounding, flow & connection
15:45 – 16:15: Break
16:15 – 18:30: Mini-Class Planning
→ Each participant selects one specialty and creates a 15–20 min class
18:30 - 19:00: Break
19:00 - 21:00: Practice & Support
→ Try-out, refine, exchange feedback, prepare for teaching

Presentation & Completion

09:00 – 10:00: Hoopdance.Love Practice Class "Flow with Sylvia"
→ Full 60-minute class with technique, creative flow & grounding energy
10:00 – 12:30: Mini-Class Presentations
→ Each instructor teaches her individual flow (15–20 min)
→ Group participation & feedback
12:30 – 13:00: Break
13:00 – 14:00: Certificate Ceremony & Closing Circle
→ Reflection, Magic Moments, what you take with you
14:00 – 15:00: What Comes Next?
→ Access to instructor community, playlists, discount on hoops, online classes
→ Gift: 2x free Online Flow sessions

Practical Training: Learn foundational techniques, choreographies, and fitness routines to successfully design your classes.
Inspiring Content: Boost your confidence and creativity as an instructor and bring your unique personality into your sessions.
Community: Connect with other instructors and become part of a supportive and growing movement.
Lovely Hoop from Social Production: Get your own Lovely Hoop, sustainably crafted in a social workshop, at a 50% discounted price. Additionally, gain insight into the production process and the supported projects.

560 Euros per Participant

Included:

Official Certificate: "Hoopdance.Love Instructor"
Training Scripts and Materials: Everything you need for the training and your future classes.
Lovely Hoop at 50% Discount: Each participant can purchase a handmade Lovely Hoop, sustainably crafted in a social workshop, at a reduced price.
Use of Lovely Hoops: Additional Lovely Hoops will be available during the training for all exercises.
Access to Exclusive Online Resources: Tutorials, training plans, and additional materials to support you in the long term.
Sustainable Impact: Support social projects through collaboration with the workshop and become part of a responsible movement.

Ready to start your Hoopdance.Love journey?