“Hello Mollie!!!! I just wanted to express gratitude to you for all you have done for the hooping community in Bend, and for me as well.When I was a little kid I had to wear these special shoes for a severe pigeon foot, and I was very aware of the fact that my feet were "funny" my whole life I have been told that I was clumsy and ungraceful and have felt that way until I started hooping. It gives me such a sense of freedom, and I do it for no other reason than to feel free and beautiful.

I was really nervous about starting a class, and self-conscious about my ability, but you were and are such a generous teacher and person and such an inspiration. Thanks you for what you are bringing to the community.” ~Courtney

“Mollie my dear,

Just wanted to say you’re a great teacher and your class is so much fun . You are an inspiration to me. i'm so glad i met you. Tell your mother she's beautiful and to keep hooping. Thank you for the re-cap on what we learned....it was helpful.” ~Crystal

“My favorite part of the class was challenging myself to try something new and seeing the results!  Hooping is a way for me to release all the negative thoughts and energy that I’ve built up during the day while burning calories and feeling great!”  ~Marcy Connell

“After a day at work I am usually worn out at crabby.  I came to class feeling that way and I always went home happy and relaxed! ~Level one student

“When I started the first class I took, I was self conscious about my weight and clumsiness. Now it makes me smile and I feel a great sense of achievement. I am amazed that at first I couldn’t keep it up and now an hour and a half goes so fast!” ~Sheila

"In Mollie's hoopdance class I felt like I had a safe space to be and move however I want, and she is so encouraging!  I feel sexier and more playful in life because of this class!" ~Angelina Swanson

"I loved the energy the hoopdance class had and how it was very welcoming and positive.  Of course I love learning all the sweet moves.  It was an eye opening experience to a fun activity that can and does make music and dancing much more fun and interesting for dancers and those who are watching.  Plus there is so much positive energy in the air!" ~Kristi Degulis

"You introduced so many layers and textures to what hooping can be--philosophy, sport, challenge, games, love...Thank you so much Mollie, I can't describe the joy I have had!"  ~David Boorstein

Mollie Hogan is HoopDazzle.  Cupid shot the hoop arrow through her heart and her life has since been revolutionized!  "Hooping opened the door to a new dimension of my life.  I have never stepped into a space that allowed me to feel so positive about life and what I can be.  My goal is to share this experience with as many people I can touch and build community. I believe we all become better people because of the hoop.  Everything in life comes full circle, the hoop is a conduit for well being". 

Mollie 's approach to HoopDance is all about blending the mind, body and spirit. She taught yoga for 10 years before hoopdance. Mollie has taught hoopdance to hundreds of women. She draws her knowledge from some of the leaders of the industry: Christabel Zamor, Johnathan Baxter, Candice Schuter among others as well as her own disciplined personal practice. She offers an array of classes from Level One, Level Two, Hoop to Heal™, a Goddess hoop class just for women and a miriad of other workshops.  Her HoopDance classes are offered through COCC, ACB and the Tulen Center of Bend located at 20 NW Greenwood. (turn north off greenwood on Hill, right on Kearney, parking is shared with Silver Moon behind the building.) For more information about The Tulen Center visit www.tcbend.com. She also offers team building events for businesses & organizations, parties for all ages and private lessons for groups or individuals.  

Some of my favorite hoop community member organizations and resources

www.hooping.org
www.spinsterz.com
www.hoopshine.com
www.hoopgirl.com