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Comment by Carissa Nguyen on February 6, 2012 at 11:29am

Thank you so much SaFire! 

Comment by SaFire* on February 2, 2012 at 4:08pm

Hi Carissa,

If fitness is your focus you also have the option of taking a group fitness course, this will give an alternative perspective from my hoop dance training. I've been considering taking a group fitness training myself and might actually have time to fit it in my schedule soon! 

Comment by Carissa Nguyen on February 2, 2012 at 12:49pm

I am starting a hoop class at a gym here in Springfield, IL and was wondering how to get started? I really need distance training and was really wanting to take SaFire's classes bc I love her, but I need to be focused on fitness and fun! Question though SaFire. How do you get AFAA or ACE certified? I want to take your classes but it doesn't offer this. What should I do?

Comment by Sarah Maccarelli Jordan on December 21, 2011 at 11:04am

The online listing is not a Certification benefit of Hoopnotica....you have to pay an extra $100 for it.

Comment by Nicole Colindres on August 29, 2011 at 1:01pm

Thank you! I will attempt to upload one or two right now.

Comment by SaFire* on August 27, 2011 at 3:17am

Hey Nicole, Yes please feel free to send me a link to a video; you can make them private on YouTube or Vimeo or you could post one to your profile on Hoop City, or even send the file using www.sendbigfiles.com   

Comment by Nicole Colindres on August 26, 2011 at 11:38am

I have been back and forth for the past year about this! How does it work with all the big festivals coming up...is there a waiting period? Do you suggest doing your online classes first? I have already done many of your freebies on youtube (actually thats where i started in 2008), much of the videos from hoop university hoopnotica's first 4 videos, and hoopgirls beginner, on top of just plain old watching tutorials on youtube. Could I send you a video and you tell me if you think I am ready?

Comment by Pauliann on July 18, 2011 at 9:17pm

Thank you SaFire!! I am looking into the fitness areas because of the venues available I think. I am also thinking of looking into the dance studios around here to see if they're interested in providing hoop classes. It's difficult because there are pretty much no hoopers here in Duluth. I think I'll look into the group fitness certifications! I have learned a lot about teaching strategies and skills from my education courses in college- so I guess I'll have to look into the Bodyhoops or Hoopnotica.. although I love that you provide the seeding series and so much online support!!!

Thank you again! You have helped to make my path much clearer! 

Comment by SaFire* on July 14, 2011 at 12:57am

Hey Pauliann,  Question: You want to teach in gyms and fitness areas because of the venue or because you'll be doing fitness focused classes? If you ARE looking to teach fitness classes, I would look further into Bodyhoops or even Hoopnotica. My program is tailored towards helping teachers become teachers, organize their content and all those other great skills we learn as educators. It also has strong attention to understanding trick breakdowns and the class content is very trick and dance focused.  You may also want to take a group fitness certification through Canfitpro or Ace. I've been trying to take one of these classes for awhile to gain further insight into the fitness side of hooping but it's hard to find the open time to take it. 

Hope this helps!

Comment by Pauliann on July 12, 2011 at 1:49pm

I have no idea which class to take to become a certified hoop instructor. I know I need the distance training - but from there I'm pretty stuck. I have a degree in education and teach frequently in classrooms, so I know how to maintain the atmosphere- how to teach for different learning types and all of that jazz- but I don't know which class to take to become certified!! AH! It's such a difficult decision because it's so much money! (But I'm sure it's well worth it)- I want to teach in the local gyms and fitness areas mostly... any ideas? I like that hoopgirl has the promotional materials and a lot of the stuff they have to offer sounds great- but I also really want to take Safire's classes so I can become a more well-rounded hooper as well... any suggestions or advice would be awesome!!!

Comment by Kate Morris on March 17, 2011 at 9:24am

hey!  i am interested in doing the distance training for Hoopnotica.  Does anyone know how long it would take for me to become certified?  I have a gym that is interested in me teaching there, but can't start the class until I get certified, and I would like to start soon!!!  Hopefully if I work really hard I can complete the certification quickly!!!   Thank you!!!

Comment by SaFire* on March 7, 2011 at 7:44pm

Hi GlitterBug,

 

The training is a distance training provided through Hoop City. The 2 months in the classroom means that you cannot apply for certification until 2 months after you register and have had the time to implement the lessons and write lesson reflections. Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

SaFire 

Comment by Jodi Maunster on March 7, 2011 at 9:44am

Hey SaFire, I'm really interesting in your teacher training, what does the two months of classroom time look like? and where in edmonton are you located?

Comment by SaFire* on March 3, 2011 at 7:51am

Hello Lisa,

I saw your comment on the teacher training page. There are distance trainings available through Hoopnotica, HoopGirl and my program available through Hoop City. From what I know Hoopnotica and HoopGirl both have a more fitness focused program than mine. My training is very open-ended, I offer information on marketing you classes, setting up a healthy learning environment and guiding group activities. I offer detailed lesson plans but also provide you with feedback on how to write your own lessons so you can customize the program to suite your needs. Let me know if you have any additional questions and feel free to message me directly about the detail of the program. If I was going to recommend any program based on your question other than my own I'd suggest Hoopnotica, I've heard their resources are excellent and they have collapsible hoops at discount for instructors. I don't have any products, instead there is a chapter and instructions on how to make you own hoops to sell to students.
All the best,
SaFire

Comment by Silver Hoop Groove Cardio Hoop F on March 1, 2011 at 2:21pm

Confused here ;-)  I am looking for distance training to teach at a dance studio where they teach Zumba.  I want a program where there is great training of course, promotional items or help in marketing, and possibly discount on items, etc.  Also, if there are questions with anything there is quick feedback or help available.  I have gotten some great advice so far.  I would appreciate any feedback or guidance. 

Thank you. ;-)

Comment by Lorna-Deliriously Hoopy on February 20, 2011 at 2:56am

p.s I love that you have made it so accessible and comprehensive.

Comment by Lorna-Deliriously Hoopy on February 20, 2011 at 2:53am

Hi SaFire

I am interested in your distance teacher training, is it possible to do an instalment scheme as I haven't got all the cash upfront?

I guess I could buy the seeding classes first then save up......

Lorna UK

Comment by SaFire* on December 6, 2010 at 10:47pm

Hi Meg, it means that when you are in the classroom you have full access to all the content and when you are ready to certify you complete seven assignments with no processing/grading/certification fee. Two years later you complete a new assignment (assignments listed in the classroom) and submit it for review (processing cost $50.00). This will allow me and yourself to reconnect as you continue to grow as an educator and it helps me confirm that you are still working actively as a hoop instructor and still concerned with your development.

Comment by Meg on December 6, 2010 at 10:09pm

SaFire, could you please explain what you mean when you say:

Valid for 2 years
Free the First Time
$50.00 Every time after

Does this mean that upon completing the program, you're only considered a certified teacher for two years? What do you do at the end of those two years? The certification goes away? I was hoping you could clarify that for me, thanks :)

Comment by Arsyn- Of the Exentrix on November 24, 2010 at 1:02pm

Okey dokey, thank you!! :D

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