Movin' Circle Hoopdance – Breda
Movin' Circle Hoopdance is a school specializing in artistic hula-hoop instruction, located in Breda, the Netherlands. Founded by Karin de Wit, a passionate artist and teacher, it offers regular classes for children from age 8, teenagers, and adults. Participants learn to manipulate the hoop, perform tricks, and combine dance movements with manipulation techniques. Classes are held in small groups to ensure personalized instruction. The school also offers private lessons, online sessions, and workshops for private or corporate events. Its approach emphasizes creativity, coordination, body expression, and the joy of practice.
Breda
Movin' Circle Hoopdance is an artistic teaching structure located in Breda, in the province of North Brabant, in the Netherlands. It specializes in the practice of artistic hula-hoop, also called hoopdance , a discipline combining hoop manipulation, dance, coordination and body expression.
The school is run by Karin de Wit , an artist and teacher with extensive experience in circus arts and hoopdance.
She discovered hula-hooping in 2003 , during her circus training. This discipline has gradually become a true artistic specialty.
After starting to teach hoopdance in England in 2006 , she undertook specialist training with Christabel Zamor , founder of HoopGirl .
She then contributed to the development of this practice in the Netherlands, by offering courses, workshops and training for future teachers.
A practice accessible to all
Movin' Circle Hoopdance welcomes children , teenagers and adults today who wish to discover or deepen their knowledge of this discipline.
The classes are accessible to beginners as well as those with prior hoop experience. The teaching is based on a progression adapted to the abilities and goals of each participant.
The principles of teaching
Students usually begin by learning the basic movements of the hula hoop. They learn to keep the hoop rotating around their waist and to control its speed and trajectory.
The sessions also allow participants to discover the movements performed with the hands, arms and different parts of the body.
Gradually, participants learn to perform more elaborate figures.
The work may include changes of direction , transitions between several movements and manipulations of the hoop outside the body .
This latter approach, called off-body hooping, allows the development of numerous techniques similar to juggling and object manipulation.
Students also discover how to combine movements to build fluid sequences.
The dance dimension
Dance plays an important role in the teaching. Participants are encouraged to experiment with different ways of moving and using space.
They can gradually associate their movements with the music and develop their own style.
For more experienced students, classes can also be devoted to creating personal choreographies .
This approach makes it possible to go beyond the simple repetition of technical movements to develop a true artistic expression .
Support in small groups
Movin' Circle favours teaching in small groups .
Group classes generally accommodate a maximum of four participants , allowing the teacher to give individual attention to each student.
The exercises are tailored to the students' level and objectives. This approach promotes personalized progress and allows participants to ask questions or work on specific difficulties.
When weather conditions permit, some courses may also be held outdoors .
When weather conditions permit, some courses may be organized outdoors, to take advantage of a larger space and practice in contact with nature.
The proposed formulas
For children and teenagers
The school offers course cycles for children and teenagers from 8 years old .
These sessions allow young people to discover the different possibilities offered by the hoop.
Participants develop their coordination , concentration , and creativity through progressive exercises. The activities also promote self-confidence and physical expression .
For adults
Several options are available for adults.
- Group classes allow you to discover the discipline or to pursue regular learning.
- The school also offers private lessons , tailored to people wishing to benefit from individual support.
- Distance learning courses are also offered via videoconference.
Private sessions can be arranged weekly or at a frequency agreed upon with the instructor. Participants can work on the basics of hula-hooping, perfect specific moves, or prepare a choreography.
Distance learning allows people who cannot travel to Breda to benefit from educational support.
Discovery workshops and interventions
In addition to its regular classes, Movin' Circle organizes discovery workshops .
These services can be offered for birthdays, association events, company outings or private events.
The workshop schedule
The workshops are tailored to the participants and require no prior experience. The instructor provides the hoops needed for the practice.
- Participants learn the fundamental movements before experimenting with different figures and combinations.
- Group exercises may also be offered to encourage interaction and a friendly atmosphere.
- The workshops are accessible to audiences of various ages .
Movin' Circle can operate in various locations in the Netherlands, provided there is a suitable space available. The activity requires, in particular, sufficient space to allow participants to handle their hoops safely.
Teacher training
Karin de Wit also has experience in training hoopdance teachers .
In 2011 , she organized her first training course for people wishing to teach this discipline. Since then, she has supported many practitioners in developing their teaching skills.
She regularly pursues her own training with international artists and teachers.
His career also includes artistic performances in the Netherlands and abroad. This experience helps to enrich his teaching and to offer an approach combining technique , creativity and personal expression .
A discipline at the heart of circus arts
Movin' Circle Hoopdance is not a traditional multidisciplinary circus school.
His specialization in the hoop, however, allows him to delve deeper into a discipline present in contemporary circus arts .
The techniques taught may be of particular interest to practitioners of juggling , object manipulation and dance .
- Hoop dance develops coordination between different parts of the body, precision of gestures and fluidity of movements .
- It also offers numerous opportunities for artistic creation .
- The school encourages participants to experiment and develop their own way of practicing.
Practical information
The courses take place mainly in the Aardrijk district of Breda.
The Fall 2026 season includes several course cycles designed for children, teenagers, and adults.
The sessions are organized in small groups, with weekly or bi-weekly slots depending on the programs.
In summary
Movin' Circle Hoopdance thus constitutes an interesting specialized structure for people wishing to discover or perfect artistic hula-hoop .
His teaching combines technical manipulation , dance , creativity and personalized guidance .
Through her regular classes, private sessions and workshops, she helps to raise awareness of this discipline in the Netherlands and to make it accessible to participants of different ages and levels.
