Sadie "Spins" Yancey is Hoop Toronto's founder, teacher, hoop manufacturer, and webmaster! She performs regularly, often on fire.

  Three years ago, Sadie was handed a hoop at an arts festival, came home and started making hoops, organizing jams, and informally teaching, seeding the hoop community in Toronto.  After completing her master's degree in 2007 (Medical Biophysics) she rushed to San Francisco to take part in the Level 1 HoopGirl  Teacher Training.    
   
    Sadie has studied modern belly dance for 7 years, most recently with Audra of The Dark Side Studio; she is also a member of Lavish Dance Company.  She has also studied yoga, capoiera, NIA and expressive movement.  Sadie was a dancer and choreographer from 2005 to 2007 for the Only Human Dance Collective.

Hooping helps Sadie to loosen up, go for what she wants, and radiate joy. She believes that positive thought leads to positive experiences.   She is a second-chakra junkie.  She really likes cookies, dark local beer, and bicycles.