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Hooperella

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About Me

Welcome! My name is Brigitte Ethier and I’m a professional Hoopdancer/hoop instructor in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. I have been in love with Hoopdance since my first encounter with this art in 2006 and have passionately trained and honed my technique and presentation over the last few years. With a strong background in figure skating and training under world renowned coaches and choreographers, I bring grace and fluidity to my movements and intricate hoop manipulation, as well as deliver an energetic and engaging performance. I'm an avid hoop performer and instructor teaching regular hoop classes in the Ottawa area.You can also see me bring my car full of different size hoops to special events ready to entertain and provide workshops for all ages. I have been a professional hoop performer since 2008 and excited to present a solo or all new duet/trio numbers featuring regular hoops, spectacular LED glow hoops or fire hoop and fire fans.Hoop maker! which are available for purchase - I handcraft & decorate hoops with love and care:-)Hoop classes in Ottawa are held at the Dovercourt Recreation Center in Westoboro(www.dovercourt.org) I focus on Hoop Fitness (so you always get a GREAT workout) but incoporate teaching and experimenting with new moves and combos. To enquire about purchasing a hoop, hoop classes or to book a performance and/or workshop - please contact me at [email protected] hooping :-)

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet fellow HOOPERS! People who want to give hula hooping a try. Booking agents, Corporate Event Planners. Please note: I will only respond to emails of professional interest related to hooping/hoop classes/workshops/performances.

My Blog

Testimonials - what people are saying...

"Hooping is not just fun, but a great workout as well, With Brigitte's experience, she brings new ideas and styles and creates a fun atmosphere to her class. It incorporates aerobic exercise, promotes...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:51:00 GMT

Gigs, events, performances etc..

2008Montfort Long-term Facility Annual Family BBQ with MiniCirque, Ottawa - June End of School Circus Fun with MiniCirque. Orleans - June Canada Day Circus Fun with MiniCirque, Parc Jacques Cartier, H...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:36:00 GMT

Dovercourt Hoop Jams! FREE

We host a FREE Hoop Jam every second Friday evening starting at 7:30 p.m...perfect time to come and practice, dance it up and even try it for the first time!  Bring your hoop or borrow one of ours.  H...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Interview, videos etc...

Here are a couple of links from articles, interviews and videos.  I will update as more come along!New! Hoop Story in Ottawa Citizen:http://www.canada.com/health/Waisting+away/2450015/s tory.htmlhttp:/...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:54:00 GMT

Hoop Classes at Dovercourt Community Center

Interested in learning to hoop?  You are a hooper and want to join a class for fun and have a great workout?  Hooping classes are available at Dovercourt Community Center! (Westboro)Sunday morning cla...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:54:00 GMT

Hooping links! ...

For those of you who might be interested in discovering the wonderful world of hooping, here are a few links to tease your hips and maybe get you started! :-)In addition, I also make hoops .. you can ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:12:00 GMT