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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
REGAURDING FIRE DANCE CLASSES
GROUPON / LIVING SOCIAL COUPONS
How do I use my Groupon / Living
Social coupon?
What if I want to continue through
the 6 week session after I've used my 3 Groupon
/ Living Social classes?
GETTING STARTED
Which tool should I start
with poi, staff or hoop?
What
is the Free Intro to Fire Dance Class?
How do I reserve my spot in
a class?
Can
I drop in at any point or do I need to start at
the beginning of a session?
Are your classes
for complete beginners?
I have some experience spinning,
which level class should I take?
Can kids
take your classes?
ABOUT
THE CLASSES
Do I need to take both
classes per week or can I just do once a week?
What
if I sign up for 12 classes and then end up missing
some?
How
often do you start a new session of classes?
Where
are the classes held?
Do I need to bring my own
poi, staff or hoop to class?
How many students are in the
classes?
What
should I bring to class?
When
will I get to start dancing with fire?
What will I learn in the beginners
6 week session?
What is covered in your
Fire Safety Workshop?
What is the Lighting Up
Ceremony?
What are the benefits of spinning
poi, staff, hoop and fire dancing?
COSTS
& DISCOUNTS
How much do the classes cost?
Do I have to pay the total
all at once or can I make payments?
What kind of payments
do you accept?
If I bring a friend
or two do I get a discount?
If I sign up for multiple
classes (i.e. poi and staff) do I get a discount?
LIVING
SOCIAL COUPONS
How do I use my Groupon / Living Social coupon?
1) Do you know which tool you'd like to learn
poi, staff or hoop? To get the most out of your
3 classes, we suggest taking all of your classes
in just one tool. If you are not sure which tool
you want to take classes in, take our Free
Intro to Fire Dance Class first.
2) Once you know which tool you are interested
in learning, check out the schedule here,
then RSVP by e-mailing here,
and make sure to show up at the first class of
the 6 week session unless you have made a special
arrangement with us.
What
if I want to continue through the 6 week session
after I've used my 3 Groupon / Living Social classes?
You are welcome to continue taking classes. For
payment, we will subtract your 3 classes already
paid for from the total 12 classes and you will
owe the remaining balance.
GETTING STARTED
Which tool should I start with poi, staff or
hoop?
This choice is yours to make. If you are not sure,
we suggest taking our Free
Intro to Fire Dance Class which is always
held right before a new 6 week session starts.
What is the Free Intro
to Fire Dance Class?
The Free Intro Class is always held right before
we start a new 6 week session. In this class we
do introductions followed by a demonstration in
each of the tools poi, staff and hoop (without
fire). The group is then split into 3 and we spend
the next 45 minutes learning some basic instruction
in each of the tools. Afterwards we circle back
up and go over class details and answer questions.
We end the class with a spin jam where we open
the room up and you can choose your favorite tool
and play around a bit. We have practice poi, staves,
hoops and DVDs that are available for purchase
if you'd like to get started right away and we
also accept class deposits for the upcoming session.
When
is the next Free Intro Class?
How do I reserve my spot in a class?
Once you know which tool or tools you want to
learn, check out the schedule
and the start date for the next session and make
sure it works for you. If it works, the best way
to reserve your spot is to leave a deposit of
$100. To leave a deposit follow this link,
click on the class you want to take, then scroll
down and click on the "Add to Cart"
button. If you have any questions about reserving
your spot in a class, e-mail reserve@firegroove.com
Can
I drop in at any point or do I need to start at
the beginning of a session?
You must start your classes at the beginning of
a 6 week session. Each class builds upon the prior
class and if you jump into the middle of a session
you will be way behind and it will be frustrating
for you and the instructor.
Are your classes for complete beginners?
Yes. We expect that you have never tried to fire
dance or spin poi, staff or hoop before. If you
do have some experience, that's fine too. You'll
just have a little head start.
I have some experience spinning, which level class
should I take?
If you have some prior experience
but would consider yourself at a beginner/intermediate
level, we still recommend you taking our full
beginners class. Many times spinners are self
taught which means you have learned bits and pieces
of material but you are missing the full foundation
of moves and flow. We cover a lot of new material
in our beginners classes and if you find yourself
learning quickly, the instructor will most likely
give you more material to work on than the rest
of the class. If you think you are at an intermediate/advanced
level, please e-mail
us to discuss which class is right for you.
Can kids take your classes?
Though the average age ranges from 18 - 40, kids
are welcome to take our classes! In a class with
mostly adults, we have found that kids tend to
be on their best behavior and actually learn incredibly
fast. On the other hand, taking a class with your
child seems to be a bit more challenging. Kids
tend to be more emotional and easily pull their
parents (and others) focus away from learning.
We have had great success teaching to children
between the ages of 7- 18.
ABOUT THE CLASSES
Do I need to take both classes per week or
can I just do once a week?
We strongly recommend that students do take both
classes per week. Each class builds upon the prior
one so if you are only taking once a week, you
will be missing out on half of the material. You
will also be getting behind which can be frustrating
to both you and the instructor. If you absolutely
can only take classes once per week, you can still
join the session but we recommend that you also
purchase one of our instructional DVDs that goes
along with the course. On the days you are missing
classes, pop in the DVD and practice!
What if I sign up for
12 classes and then end up missing some?
Once you sign up for the session, it is your responsibility
to make it to classes. We are holding your spot
in the class and assume that you will be there.
If you miss a class during the session, you can
attend the make-up class toward the end of the
6 weeks. If you have some type of unexpected emergency
that keeps you from attending classes, we will
work with you and figure out a way for you to
attend the follow session or refund unused classes.
How often do you start
a new session of classes?
We hold 6 new class sessions per year, once every
2 months. Generally you can expect that we will
be starting a new session during the following
months: January, March, May, July, September and
November. Click here
to see when the next session is starting.
Where are the classes
held?
Currently we are holding classes at the Woman's
Club of Hollywood. Located at 1749 N. Labrea Ave,
Los Angeles 90046. There is plenty of free and
easy parking. Just pull into the driveway and
park behind the building.
Do I need to bring my own poi, staff or hoop
to class?
If you already have your own practice tools, bring
them. If you don't we will bring new equipment
that you can purchase and take home with you.
We also usually have a couple extra poi, staves
and hoops to lend out to students.
How many students are in the classes?
Our average class size ranges from 8 - 12 students
but we have had as few as 6 and as many as 20.
What should I bring to
class?
Any practice tool that you have, drinking water
and wear comfortable workout/yoga type clothes.
When will I get to start
dancing with fire?
You'll get to dance with fire for the first time
at the last class, the Lighting
Up Ceremony.
What will I learn in the beginners 6 week session?
The first 5 weeks of classes covers all of the
foundation moves in your chosen tool. These moves
are the building blocks that will lead you to
a strong and balanced practice ahead. In addition
to learning the foundation moves, you'll learn
combinations and transitions, how to link everything
together and create flow. The 6th week of classes
covers the Fire Safety Workshop
& the Lighting Up Ceremony.
What is covered in your Fire Safety Workshop?
In this 1.5 hour workshop we cover everything
you will need to know in order to light up safely.
This includes: necessary gear (creating your fire
& safety kit), clothing, hair, all about fuels,
fire extinguishers, fire bans & regulations,
dipping, spinning off and lighting up, how to
be a good fire safety, extinguishing tools and
dealing with burns.
What is the Lighting Up Ceremony?
The Lighting Up Ceremony is the final class of
the 6 week session. In this class you will get
a chance to explore actually dancing with fire
for the very first time. We start class with a
short yoga warm-up to clear your mind, ground
your body and let go of any anxiety & fears
you might be experiencing. Fire is a very powerful
element and working with it can help you through
any transitions in your life. Before lighting
up, we take a moment to think about something
you are ready to let go of in your life, or something
that you are ready to bring into your life with
the fire. Afterwards we run through safety again
and then we start lighting up. Students will usually
be lighting up at the same time as 1 or 2 others.
Safety is our number one priority and we work
hard to create a comfortable and safe setting
for everyone. We encourage students to take it
really slow their first time and to only to moves
they feel really comfortable performing.
What are the benefits of spinning poi, staff,
hoop and fire dancing?
Boosts cardiovascular endurance
Strengthens abdominals, buttocks, arms, shoulders,
back and wrists
Speeds weight loss
Increases energy
Relieves stress
Enhances flexibility
Develops
balance and coordination
Quiets the mind
Enhances creativity
Instills confidence
Promotes laughter and joy
Elevates self/body awareness
Boosts libido (hoop)
Increases dexterity
Helps overcome trauma and fear
(fire dancing)
COSTS & DISCOUNTS
How much do the classes cost?
1 drop-in class = $30
6 classes = $150 ($25 per class)
12 classes = $240 ($20 per class)
Do I have to pay the total all at once or can
I make payments?
We suggest putting a deposit of $100 down to hold
your spot in the class. Then we expect you to
bring a second payment to the first day of class.
This can be your remaining balance for the session,
or you can make an additional payment toward the
total. We expect your final class payment halfway
through the course, during the 3rd week of classes.
What kind of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check, credit cards and paypal
payments.
If I bring a friend or two do I get a discount?
Yes! For each friend you bring that signs up for
12 classes, you'll receive $50 off Fire Groove
classes/products. For each friend you bring that
signs up for 6 classes, you'll receive $25 off
classes/products.
If I sign up for multiple classes (i.e. poi
and staff) do I get a discount?
Yes! If you sign up for two full sessions (i.e.
poi and staff), we will give you $50 off your
total. If you sign up for three full sessions
(i.e. poi, staff and hoop), we will give you $100
off your total. If you sign up for one full session
and a half session (i.e. 12 poi classes and 6
staff classes), we will give you $25 off your
total.
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