Hoop Me Happy

Align & Spiral, LLC

A flow arts for mental health play-shop, movement and dance event!

Open Door Studios

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP Flow Arts is an emerging movement art form that combines prop manipulation with expressive movement—think hula hooping, juggling, baton twirling, poi, and other object-based movement practices. Beyond being fun and creative, flow arts builds coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and body awareness while offering a powerful pathway to deeper mind-body connection. This 2hr workshop will explore the science of emotions and how embodied play through flow arts can support emotional well-being. Designed for absolute beginners (no flow arts skills required!), this workshop will be a blend of mental health discussion, guided exploration, and movement practice, with the opportunity to try out hula-hoops, poi, wands, and dragon staff. We’ll culminate with free-form movement to a live DJ dance set. Hoop Me Happy is Part 2 of the Hoop Me: Flow Arts for Mental Health series. WHO CAN ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP?This is a beginner -friendly event. No prior flow arts or dance experience is necessary, and beginner-friendly props will be available.This event best suited for ages 12+, or anyone able to stay engaged in coordination-based movement throughout the full two-hour workshop. Parents and guardians are required to remain with minors for the duration of the event. <h2>PRICING</h2>Our pricing is a structured, tiered sliding scale. Please choose the ticket price that best fits your current circumstances.Ticket tiers are as follows: Standard — $33 The regular ticket price, reflecting the cost of producing this event. Community — $22 A reduced-price ticket for those who would benefit from a reduced cost ticket. Subsidized — $11 Limited to two tickets initially, with one additional Subsidized Ticket released for every Supporter Ticket purchased. This ticket is made possible by our community. If cost is a barrier, this option is here for you. Supporter — $44 Help make this event more accessible. Each Supporter Ticket funds the release of one additional Subsidized Ticket. Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive community. <h2>FACILITATORS</h2>Dr. Maria AlessiDr. Maria Alessi has her Ph.D. in health psychology and is a practicing licensed psychologist. She is passionate about mental health and well-being. She is also a supportive cornerstone for the local fire flow troupe Pyro Peculiar and the free monthly flow arts meet-up, Charlotte Flow Arts in the Park.Katie HopkinsKatie holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts Education and has been practicing hula hooping and flow arts for over 14 years. A licensed massage and bodywork therapist for the past decade, she integrates anatomy, yoga, and embodied movement into her teaching and practice. She is the founder of Align &amp; Spiral and co-hosts the weekly free-form movement gathering Sunrise Dance Magic with DJ Clay Papa, creating playful, community-centered experiences that foster mind-body connection.DJ Doublebass (Adam Henry)With 20 years of experience as a professional DJ, drummer, and sound engineer, Adam prides himself on reading the room and spinning music that enhances the atmosphere, creating positive energy. Blending cross-genre, decades-spanning popular music with dance and house beats, his buttery-smooth live mixing, turntablism, and warm voice on the mic keep crowds of all demographics flowing.

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