Shorts. When was the last time you wore a pair of shorts? If you’re a woman (or girl), society seems to think there are rules around this particular garment: how short is too short, which body types “should” wear them, what fit is “acceptable.” They’re becoming a lot like bathing suits! It seemed right to…
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Our pricing for class cards will be changing as of 5/1/16. Drop-in and Contract membership pricing will stay the same. Our new prices are as follows: Drop-in: $20 per class 5-class Card: $90 ($18 per class) – 10% discount! 10-class Card: $160 ($16 per class) – 20% discount! Half-Circle Membership: $99 per month with a 12-month…
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Joy. That’s the goal, right? Search for “Joy” in GoodReads and you’ll find 20,844 books to sift through. We’re supposed to find a mate that brings us joy, a job that brings us joy, and for sure our hobbies are designed to bring us joy. What works for me? Bellydance. I started bellydancing on a…
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I’ve become a huge supporter of the “Shop Local” movement since opening the studio. I’ve always liked neighborhood shopping over the mall environment, but it wasn’t until being a local business that I realized how important these shops are to their communities. So, where/how do I shop local? Here are my regular spots! This is…
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One of the most frequently asked questions I get about classes at the studio (all of them) is “Is [insert class name] ok for beginners?” and I love it. I love that question because I get to answer, “YES!” for all but one. Trying something new can be scary, but the studio is designed to…
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So what can you expect at Hip Circle Studio classes? I’m going to do my best to give you a peek into the different classes we offer through a series of “Expectations” posts. Of course, seeing is believing, so I hope this is just enough information to help you give a class a try. Nothing…
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I have a silly job, when you boil it down. I stand in front of a room full of ladies and jump around with a smile on my face for hour-long sessions. I sweat for a living. My industry and profession do not receive immediate respect like that given to doctors and lawyers, and we…
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“This is a Judgement-Free Zone” was a common phrase at the studio last week, and I loved both saying and hearing it over and over. In a nutshell, this phrase sums up why I wanted to create the studio in the first place, so having it be an accepted idea today, 5+ years after opening, makes…
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As the weather turns colder and our state budget crisis continues, we’ve decided to focus on homelessness this month. We will be donating $1 for every in-studio Facebook check-in this month to Connections for the Homeless. The work they do to help Evanston individuals and families get and stay housed is invaluable. We encourage our students to participate…
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Hip Circle Studio is a fierce supporter of small and local businesses, and we encourage you to be one, too! Take a look at some of our favorite local shops, services, artists, and eateries – we’ll profile at least 2 each month in our HCS Local Finds series. If you’re looking for an eclectic gift…
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I did something new this week. Nothing. For 43 minutes. It was kinda awesome! . . . I’m a Doer. I prefer to DO things, all the time, in a lot of different ways. I can sit quietly, but when I do I’m still Doing…reading, knitting, watching TV (rarely), something. It wasn’t intentional. I set…
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