Learn How to Become a Rock Star Hoop Dance Teacher While Experiencing the Magic of the Springs

We promised the live teacher training would be back this year, so we've created an experience like never before. This action-packed retreat takes place in beautiful Weekie Wachee, FL (home to manatees and mermaids). Play, paddle, learn, swim, flow, and bond with other hoopers in one of the most magical places on Earth.

  • Where We'll Meet

    The retreat takes place at Manatee Landing - A colorful, creative, waterfront utopia. Guests will stay in shared bungalows, and retreat activities will take place both onsite and offsite.

  • What We'll Learn

    How to teach safe, fun and effective hula hoop fitness classes & market them (2-day training). Mindset techniques for optimal success. Bonus discussion/ round table on teaching hooping to kids.

Thursday & Friday Schedule

Agenda is subject to change as we get closer to the retreat.

  • 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Manatee Landing Check-In, Meet & Greet

  • 3 p.m. Thursday: Weekie Wachee Mermaid Show

  • 5 p.m. Thursday: Flip Your Script Mindset Workshop with Ilyene Rothman

  • 7 p.m. Thursday: Group Dinner at Lei-Lo Tiki Hut on the Water

  • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday: Hoola Fit Training, Day 1 (12:30 p.m. lunch provided)

  • 6 -7:45 p.m. Friday: Free Time & Dinner

  • 8 p.m. Friday: Fire Dance Workshop with Abby

Saturday & Sunday Schedule

Agenda is subject to change as we get closer to the retreat.

  • 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: Hoola-Fit Training Day 2 (12:30 p.m. lunch provided)

  • 7 p.m. Saturday: Group Dinner at La Bella Napoli

  • 8:30 p.m. Saturday: Let's Celebrate the Hoola-Fit Grads! After dinner drink at Upper Deck Cafe

  • 8 a.m. Sunday: Meet at Standy's (breakfast provided)

  • 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Breakfast Roundtable Discussion: Teaching Hooping to Kids

  • 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Go With the Flow 4-mile Paddle Tour of the Springs

  • 2 p.m. Sunday: Closing Circle and Check-Out

Pricing Options

There are two main packages available for this retreat - with a third pricing option for those who've already enrolled in the Hoola-Fit Training but would like to come for a refresh. If you fall into this category, please email [email protected] and include the following information: When you enrolled in the Hoola-Fit Training, where are you in the process (or if you've already earned your certification), and which of the below packages you're interested in. She'll then follow up with a discounted registration link.

$1,630

This package includes a 4-day and 3-night stay at Manatee Landing Retreat Center, the 2-Day Hoola-Fit Training and certification, intention setting course with transformational coach Ilyse Rothman, 3 meals (lunch on Friday & Saturday training days and brunch on Sunday), Fire Dance Workshop, Group Paddle or Kayak Tour of the Springs, and Weekie Wachee Mermaid Show.

$1,450

This package includes a 4-day and 3-night stay at Manatee Landing Retreat Center, the 2-Day Hoola-Fit Training and certification, intention setting course with transformational coach Ilyse Rothman, 3 meals (lunch on Friday & Saturday training days and brunch on Sunday). DOES NOT INCLUDE: Fire Dance Workshop, Group Tour of the Springs, or Weekie Wachee Mermaid Show.

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Meet Your Host

Hoola-Fit Creator Abby Albaum

Abby is the founder of both Hoola-Fit and Hoola Monsters - Florida's first full service hoop dance company, which specializes in handmade fitness hoops, hoop dance classes and performances. A play professional and fitness pro for more than a decade, Abby's certifications include: ACE Youth Fitness Specialist, ACE Group Fitness, Kidding Around Yoga, Les Mills Body Combat, ACE Cardio Kickboxing, Coach by Color Indoor Cycling, and Hoola-Fit (of course). A hoop dance educator since 2007, Abby has taught the art form to thousands of people of all ages. She's also spent years developing, testing and implementing her training programs. Her mission is to inspire and empower hoop dance teachers, in an effort to make hooping accessible worldwide. Prior to beginning her hoop business ventures, Abby worked as a public relations executive in New York City. In 2012, she created, wrote and starred in the children's hoop dance adventure & instructional DVD, "Molly and the Hoola Monsters." Abby's Hoola Monsters performance resume includes MLB, the NFL, ESPN, Cirque Du Soleil, and NBC’s America’s Got Talent. She has traveled the country teaching workshops and performing and has been featured as a hoop dance expert in media outlets such as BuzzFeed, First for Women Magazine, Better Homes & Garden Magazine, the Washington Post and NBC’s nationally syndicated show, Daytime to name a few.

Manatee Landing Bungalows

The retreat space features waterfront suites and a funky fresh outdoor space filled with local art, kayaks, canoes, games, creative projects, chill spaces and more!

Hoola-Fit Teacher Training Reviews

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Art of Teaching

lisa pettrey

Enjoyed seeing various teacher led classes using different techniques to present skills. Auditory, Visual and Kenetic methodd were all demonstrated. Plus I l...

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Enjoyed seeing various teacher led classes using different techniques to present skills. Auditory, Visual and Kenetic methodd were all demonstrated. Plus I learned the hoop foot pass!

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Amazeballs

Jenn Thompson

I was hardly able to waist hoop before i started this course. I have had so much fun learning new tricks and skills and cannot wait to start teaching others!...

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I was hardly able to waist hoop before i started this course. I have had so much fun learning new tricks and skills and cannot wait to start teaching others! Thank you for the well designed course and awesome videos!

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great!!

allison ratterree

Super class, thankful for the ACE rating, great customer service!!

Super class, thankful for the ACE rating, great customer service!!

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Charlene Dteward

Charlene Steward

I really enjoyed learning everything. It’s been a great class

I really enjoyed learning everything. It’s been a great class

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FAQ

  • What's the closest airport to Weekie Wachee and will I need to rent a car if I'm flying?

    Tampa (TPA) Airport which is 37.5 miles away. Another nearby airport is St. Petersburg (PIE) (42.9 miles). If you're flying in from out of state, renting a car or carpooling to the retreat is recommended. We have a Facebook group set up called "Hoola-Fit Retreat" to help attendees coordinate plans.

  • Will I be able to room with a friend if we sign up together?

    Absolutely! Just email [email protected] with your registration confirmation and the person you'd like to room with.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    If a cancellation request is received less than 30 days prior to the start of the retreat, 50% of the cost will be refunded and the student will have access to the online teacher training, to pursue Hoola-Fit Certification from home. We need to have a minimum number of attendees for the retreat to take place. Therefore, we've closed registration 30 days prior to the start of the retreat and expect to know if we've reached the minimum at that time. If the numbers are not met, then registered participants will be fully refunded.

  • Can you help me better understand the ACE Approval? Will I be ACE Certified after taking this course?

    The American Council on Exercise is considered “the authority on fitness.” For this reason, I (Abby) wanted to get the Hoola-Fit program approved by ACE before launching it. In doing so, we have certain standards that need to be upheld annually as a result. This approval of Hoola-Fit helps to legitimize hooping in the fitness world and helps our instructors land jobs at gyms to teach. Going through the Hoola-Fit program does not make you an ACE Certified Coach. Becoming Hoola-Fit Certified, however, does equip you with the skills needed to teach safe, fun and effective hoop fitness classes. Think of it like getting a yoga or pilates certification but for hooping. ACE is the entity that lends credibility to the program.