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Hula Hoop Jazz Jam Chicago

Yoga Body Elements, Danny G. Felix & Bradleigh Calvin present:

๐ŸŽถ Hula Hoops Jazz Jam Chicago ๐ŸŽท

In collaboration with Hula Hoop Chicago and the Chicago Hula Hoop Festival!

Join us for an uplifting, music-filled afternoon that blends movement, laughter, and live jazz energy โ€” a celebration of community, rhythm, and playfulness!

๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, November 8th, 2025

๐Ÿ•“ 4:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Gerber Building, 4620 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL (indoors)
๐Ÿ’ฐย $20.00

โœจ Hula hooping is a joyful, positive cardio workout for all ages and body types โ€” perfect for men, women, children, and even expecting mothers (with special pregnancy hoops available).

In this fun and dynamic class, youโ€™ll explore:

  • The basics of hula hooping and The HoopFitยฎ Workout

  • Techniques for waist, hips, and off-body hooping

Come dressed in comfortable clothes โ€” yoga attire is perfect!
Bring your own hoop, or purchase one from Yoga Body Elements before the event.

๐Ÿ’ซ Bring a friend, join the jam, and letโ€™s get in the HOOP!


๐ŸŒˆ About the Chicago Hula Hoop Festival

Since 2014, the Chicago Hula Hoop Festival has shared the joy of hooping across the city and beyond โ€” using hula hoops as tools to strengthen, grow, and empower communities through movement, creativity, and play.


๐ŸŽน About Danny G. Felix

Danny G. Felix embodies the spirit of joy and passion through his exceptional talents as a pianist, trumpeter, composer, and producer. His sound spans genres โ€” from Jazz and Latin to R&B, Kompa/Ghetto-Zouk, and Jazztronica.

Known as a luminary in the Sydney music scene for over a decade, Danny founded three iconic live residencies: The Monday Jam, Jazz HipHop Freestyle Sessions, and Wednesdays Jazz at Kalyx.

Now thriving in Chicagoโ€™s vibrant jazz community, Danny leads the popular Monday Jam sessions at Le Piano and collaborates internationally. His performances with Gregory Porter, Aloe Blacc, Sampa the Great, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Mayito Rivera, and Ngaiire reflect his artistry and creative vision.

For Danny, music is a mission โ€” to spread joy through the universal language of sound.


๐ŸŽค About Bradleigh Calvin

Bradleigh Calvin, born in Chicago and now based in Las Vegas, infuses soul and jazz into everything he sings โ€” from folk and R&B to alternative and electronic.

A multi-instrumentalist whose voice is his primary instrument, Bradleigh also expresses himself through guitar and piano. Inspired since childhood by films, books, and video games, he continues to explore storytelling through music that moves and connects.

Currently recording jazz and genre-fluid original music, Bradleigh aims to deliver his storytelling to the world โ€” sparking the same childlike wonder and fascination that first inspired him to create.

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Chicago Hula Hoop Festival 2025

Join the Fun at the Chicago Hula Hoop Festival! โœจ
๐ŸŽช Saturday, November 8th, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Gerber Building (Chicago Market)
4620 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register here: yogabodyelements.com/hula-hoop-chicago

$55.00 full day pass (Make a Hoop, Learn to Hoop, and Hula Hoop Jazz Jam Chicago)
$20.00 Hula Hoop Jazz Jam only
๐Ÿ• 1:00โ€“4:00 PM โ€” Make & Learn
๐ŸŽถ 4:00โ€“6:00 PM โ€” Hula Hoop Jazz Jam
Live music by @dannygfelix & @bradleighcalvin
๐ŸŽบ๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽธ
๐Ÿ’ซ Make your own hula hoop (supplies included with fully day registration!)
๐Ÿ’ซ Learn fun tricks + HoopFitยฎ cardio moves
๐Ÿ’ซ All ages + experience levels welcome
Come move, groove, and spin your way into joy!
Wear comfy clothes (yoga wear = perfect) and bring a friend.
No experience neededโ€”just bring your smile ๐Ÿ’•
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Uptown Wellness Movement Festival

Celebrate movement with us!
Join Yoga Body Elements and friends for the Uptown Wellness Movement Festival โ€” a full day of yoga, movement, and community connection in Uptown Chicago.

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Schedule Highlights:

  • 10:00 AM โ€“ Yoga with Cindy Huston (Bring your own mat)

  • 11:00 AM โ€“ Peace Garden Guest Speaker from Friends of the Peace Garden

  • 11:00 AM โ€“ Yoga Mantras with Cindy Huston, Yoga Body Elements

  • 12:00 PM โ€“ Hula Hoop Class with Chicago Hula Hoop Festival (Bring your own hoop)

  • 1:00 PM โ€“ Pilates Nervous System Integration with Angie Palomo, Inner Body Strength

  • 2:00 PM โ€“ Movement Meditation with Lucy Riner, REIdance Group

  • 4:00 PM-6:00 PM – Hula Hoops and Jazz Jam Chicago
  • 6:00โ€“9:00 PM โ€“ ย Details coming soon!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets:

  • $25 per class

  • $44 full-day pass

  • $33 early bird full-day pass (available until October 10th)

๐Ÿ“ Location: Yoga Body Elements, Chicago
๐Ÿ“ž Text 773-891-7071 or email cindy@cindyhuston.com to reserve your spot.
๐ŸŒ www.yogabodyelements.com/events