Community
Dismantling Diet Culture
Bring your lunch to the keyboard and join this monthly discussion on what we can do, individually and as a group, to dismantle the grip of diet culture. Thought provoking questions, resources, and occasional guest speakers will all be used to examine the impact of diet culture on our day-to-day lives and, more importantly, to make things change.
Trans-Affirming Parenting Group
This group is geared towards women* and feminine of center* identifying parents of transgender, gender expansive, and gender non-conforming youth. The goal is to create a safe and affirming space where we can share our successes and questions related to raising and advocating for our gender expansive children. Initially we’ll follow a sharing circle format and also include open Q&A and time for discussion. This is a peer/affinity group without a fee to attend. Donations are welcome in support of our work and to help cover our costs.
*Words are wobbly and are in a near-constant state of redefinition. Please email us if you have questions.
About the Facilitator:
Lisa Levine (pronounced “lah-vine”) is a cisgender, white female raising 12 year old twins, one of whom identifies as transgender and non-binary. Lisa has lived in Evanston since 2011 and has worked for District 65 as a speech-language pathologist since 2003. She enjoys reading, camping, exercise and getting out into nature.
Learn to teach dance and fitness to those who identify as women and girls through this innovative and empowering training approach.
The intention of our Empowering through Movement™ Teacher Training (EtM) program is to transmit our methodology and philosophy of teaching dance/fitness.
2022 Details:
100-hour
- The cohort will meet virtually for group study and practice two days each month in addition to completing self-study assignments and student teaching.
- Attendance at ALL sessions is expected.
- The personal financial investment for this training is $1200 (sliding scale options are available) and includes:
- all training materials,
- cohort instruction sessions,
- a 6-month Full-Circle membership to Hip Circle Empowerment Center
- (total value of over $1600 dollars)
- Please click here to apply.
- Successful graduates of the program will have:
- learned and integrated the Empowering through Movement™ methodology,
- developed their own course from start to finish,
- led a 6-week workshop to demonstrate their knowledge, AND
- earned their Empowering through Movement™ certification.
50-hour
Teachers who have already completed an accredited Teacher Training (200 or 500HR YTT, AFAA/ACE/ISSA Group Exercise, etc.) AND are actively teaching at least one class per week are eligible to apply for the 50-hour Continuing Education cohort.
- The cohort will meet virtually for group study and practice one day each month in addition to completing self-study assignments, observation hours, and student teaching.
- Attendance at all sessions is expected.
- The personal financial investment for this training is $600 (sliding scale options are available) and includes:
- all training materials,
- cohort instruction sessions,
- a 6-month Full-Circle membership to Hip Circle Empowerment Center
- (total value of over $1000 dollars)
- Please click here to apply.
- Successful graduates of the program will have:
- learned and integrated the Empowering through Movement methodology,
- earned an Empowering through Movement™ continuing education certificate.
Looking for a novel space for your next meeting? Hip Circle Empowerment Center is available for meeting rentals! Casual meetings tend to be the best fit (shoes come off at the door, for example) and low-tech is recommended.
Contact us for pricing and scheduling information.
Throughout history, women have gathered to support, celebrate, and encourage each other through all the stages of life. What better way to celebrate a woman’s marriage or pregnancy than to return to the dance that evolved in women’s circles to support women. Make Bellydance the centerpiece of an unforgettable birthday party, whether she’s turning sweet 16 or celebrating her sixth decade! Let Malik help you combine entertainment, education, and lots of fun into a memorable party! Here are some examples of some Bellydance party packages (though the sky’s the limit!):
Hip Circle Studio Parties
- 30 minutes - warm-up - basic belly dance moves - one dance game
- 45 minutes - all of the above PLUS additional dance game
- One hour - warm-up - basic belly dance moves - short choreography
Package parties can be held at the center or at a location of your choosing. If belly dance isn’t your thing, inquire about our fitness and knitting parties as well! Looking for something to do at work? Malik offers interactive in-service presentations focusing on health, wellness, and self-care! Contact us today to plan your party!
Empowering Workgroup
Women business owners supporting each other – that’s what it’s all about! Looking for support from other women business owners? Want to offer support as well? Join the Women’s Business Empowerment Workgroup and get the help you need to move your business to the next phase, while helping others to do the same. Let’s work together to flourish and show the next generation what is possible!
Owning a business, especially as a woman, is hard. It can be isolating. When you come up against problems it can be easy to forget all the wisdom you’ve accumulated along the way and how smart your intuition really is most of the time. The WBEW gives you a chance to benefit from all the wisdom in the room when it comes to fixing/growing/developing your business, AND the chance to feel and share the wisdom you bring to the table while helping the other women in the room. In addition to the problem-solving exercises, each session will feature information on best practices and areas of potential growth & development from Malik – yes, there will be homework.
The members of the workgroup will commit to working together for 6 months, meeting twice a month. Each member’s business is guaranteed the focus at a minimum of one session. Only one business per industry will be included in each workgroup so there is room for honest sharing, and the workgroup is limited to 10 members. The investment to participate in the workgroup is $300 per person.
Hip Circle Happy Hour
Raise a real glass around a virtual table! The Hip Circle Happy Hour will be full of all the community of our classes with none of the sweat. 🙂 Come together to laugh or cry (whatever you need) via zoom and find respite in the good company.
Check the schedule for when Hip Circle Happy Hour will return!