Hip Circle Studio News

Printable Calendar - September 2010 | Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 | Hip Circle

The September schedule is up and ready for viewing on the website, and this printable version may be helpful to you, too. Do check the online schedule for any schedule changes before heading into the studio!

Printable Calendar - August 2010 | Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 | Hip Circle

While you should always check the web calendar for last minute additions or changes to the calendar, here is a printable version of our current schedule. Feel free to print one out to share with a friend, and a couple more to post at your office or favorite spot around town!

Hip Circle Studio Launches Mitzvah Medley Program | Friday, May 28, 2010 | Hip Circle

Hip Circle Studio seeks to inspire confidence, health, and joy in women and families by providing classes and support in the areas of parenting, fitness, and dance.

Although commonly thought of as a “good deed”, in Hebrew a mitzvah is actually a commandment- a rule for how to live our lives well. An important mitzvah is to leave the world in a better state than when we found it, and at Hip Circle Studio we work toward that goal through our classes and services.

The Mitzvah Medley is a good deed that Hip Circle Studio is doing for the community. One Saturday a month, the Studio offers a selection of classes for no charge but accepts donations. The proceeds go to a different non-profit organization every month. Chosen by the Studio, these organizations share the similar goal of improving the lives of women and children. Participants learn about the organization and enjoy classes that otherwise may have not been available to them, the partner organization receives the support of the community, and the Studio takes a step towards making the world a better place. Everyone benefits.

The partner organization:

-is included on the HCS website and Facebook page for one year

-is mentioned in a press release in the month before your day

-is included in promotional material shared at all classes held at HCS in the month before your day

-receives free attendance to the Mitzvah Medley

The organization agrees to:

-provide a logo and written information to use on the HCS website

-include the event on their website, linking back to HCS, and otherwise actively promote it

-have at least one representative of the organization present at the event

-complete a post-event survey

-provide a completed application

To apply for a spot on our Mitzvah Medley calendar, please fill out the application that follows.

Thursday Session of Bellydance FlairFusion Just Added | Thursday, May 27, 2010 | Zahara Fusion

We have just added a second session of Bellydance FlairFusion Preview to the calendar. Starting Thursday, June 3 from 7:45 - 9:15, this session will cover the same content presented in the Tuesday session.

Hip Circle Studio's First Press Release | Friday, May 21, 2010 | Hip Circle

In honor of opening a physical space in Evanston, Hip Circle Studio is proud to share our first press release, written by Carrie Jackson.

Hip Circle Studio Brings Community-Centered Fitness to Evanston

EVANSTON, IL—May 16, 2010
South Evanston is welcoming a new neighbor. Hip Circle Studio, which offers classes and workshops in parenting, dance, and fitness, will celebrate its grand opening on June 1. The studio is dedicated to offering a comfortable environment for women, children, and families looking to make healthy choices.

Owned by Malik Turley, Hip Circle Studio is a community-centered haven for people in all stages of life. Malik has been teaching in the Chicagoland area for nine years and is eager to streamline her skills and passions into one location. Malik believes that fitness should be unintimidating, and the warm décor and customized music make members feel immediately at ease. By using cloth hand towels, selling BPA-free reusable water bottles, using low-VOC paint and filtering the tap water, the studio is safer for both members and the environment. The goal of every class and interaction is to increase the confidence, health, and joy of participants. A minority-owned business, Hip Circle Studio welcomes members of all abilities and backgrounds.

Malik has assisted over 50 families as a doula. She sees a need for women to have a nourishing relationship with their families and a healthy outlet for themselves. Through informational sessions, group classes and workshops, and private consultations, Hip Circle Studio is bridging a gap that often goes unaddressed.The studio also offers a variety of fitness and dance classes. Malik holds Group Fitness and Zumba certifications, and has been teaching belly-dancing for 5 years. With a wide range of classes such as Intro to Bellydance, Mother-Daughter Zumba, Strength Training for Postpartum Women, and choreography workshops such as Bellydance FlairFusion, there is sure to be something for everyone.

An Evanston native herself, Malik feels strongly about giving back to the community. Through a special series of Saturday classes called Mitzvah Medley, she will donate the proceeds from one day of classes a month to a local charity. Not-for-profit organizations that hold similar values are encouraged to apply. The studio is conveniently located near the Main Street shopping district, with ample street parking and easy access to both the El and Metra. Semi-annual and yearly memberships are available, as well as punch cards and one-time drop-in fees.

Malik Turley founded Hip Circle Studio to meet the needs of women in every stage of life. She lives in Evanston with her husband and three children, and can be found dancing with the mamas and laughing with the teenagers in her community.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Malik Turley
Hip Circle Studio
709 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
www.HipCircleStudio.com
Malik@HipCircleStudio.com
224-420-9813

Registration Open for June HCS Classes, Workshops | Friday, May 7, 2010 | Hip Circle

Registration is up and running for all Hip Circle Studio classes scheduled for June and beyond. With the new address (709 Washington St, Evanston, IL 60202) comes a new registration system. Just follow the links within the class listings on the calendar page to complete your registration and pay online with a credit card. You will be asked to create a MindBody profile, which will help keep track of all the classes, workshops, and events you participate in at Hip Circle Studio. If you'd prefer to pay with a check or cash just give us a call at our new number (224-420-9813) and we'll get your registration processed. Don't forget to take advantage of the coupon codes floating around on Facebook and in the most recent newsletter for significant savings!

Doors Open June 1, 2010 at 709 Washington St, Evanston, IL! | Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 | Hip Circle

It's official - Hip Circle Studio will have a permanant location starting June 1st! Roots are being planted at 709 Washington St, Evanston, IL 60202 and we can't wait to see you there!

As part of the transition to the new space, this website will be undergoing a series of updates. At the moment, the calendar is being updated to show the classes scheduled for June. Over the next few days you'll be able to start pre-registering for classes, but for right now the information provided on the calendar is a bit raw. Please bear with us during this transitional time!

Do save the following dates:

6/26/10 - Zahara Fusion Summer Hafla, 7 - 9 pm

6/27/10 - Hip Circle Studio Grand Opening Celebration, 3 - 6 pm

Check back here for updates on the site changes and help us spread the word!

New Classes added to February calendar | Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010 | Hip Circle

The results are in! Two classes have been added to the February line-up...take a look!

Intermediate Knitting - Hat Hooplah

Weekend Baby Wearing Zumba

Registration is open now and will close when the class sizes reach 10 participants, so sign up soon if you're interested!

New Classes added to February calendar | Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010 | Hip Circle

The results are in! Two classes have been added to the February line-up...take a look!

Intermediate Knitting - Hat Hooplah

Weekend Baby Wearing Zumba

Registration is open now and will close when the class sizes reach 10 participants, so sign up soon if you're interested!

Your Input Needed | Tuesday, Dec 29, 2009 | Hip Circle

Two classes will be added to the winter calendar for Hip Circle Studio, but not without your help. Please take one or both of these polls and let us know how best to schedule:

* an intermediate knitting class

* a baby-wearing Zumba class

so we're sure to put them on at a time that works for you. All poll respnders will recieve advance notice of the final date/time as well as a discount on registration.

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I have been taking belly dance classes from Malik through the duration of my pregnancy with my third child, as well as before and after. I found bellydance to be a good way to enjoy and embrace being a woman, as well as confidence building. It was a great workout to ease my aches and pains as my belly grew during my pregnancy & extremely helpful in my post partum recovery.

B. C.