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New dance studio opening up in Hongdae (Seoul). . .

Dream Dance Studio
Classes begin February 7th.
Classes 7 days a week.
All classes are taught in English by American/Canadian instructors.

For more information,
see the website:
http://hongdaebellydance.wordpress.com/
and/or join the facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=11185250039
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Currently, we primarily offer bellydance instruction, but we will be giving special workshops in other genres, as well as possibly expanding our schedule in the future.

SPECIAL HOOPING SERIES!!! February ONLY!!! Registration required.

Do you want to learn to hoop?

5 mini workshops with Razi of Navah

Friday 2/11
8:45-10:15 PM
*3 spots left
...
2/18
8:45-10:15 PM
*3 spots left

2/25 8:45-10:15 PM
*3 spots left

Saturday 2/19
4:00-5:30PM
*2 spots left

5:45-7:15PM
*3 spots left

1 class 20 000 won
2 classes 40 000 won
3 class 60 000 won
4 classes 70 000 won
5 classes 90 000 won

Class size: limited to 4 people
We have hoops for you.
Reservation strictly required.
Please do not reserve if you cannot commit 100% to that session.
If you reserve but do not attend, your money will be forfeited.

Where:
Dream Dance Studio -Hapjeong / Mangwon (Hongdae)
http://hongdaebellydance.wordpress.com/

Make your reservation today!
email [email protected]

What is hooping?

Hooping generally refers to artistic movement and dancing with a hoop (or hoops) used as a prop or dance partner. Hoops can be made of metal, wood or plastic. Hooping combines technical moves and tricks with freestyle or technical dancing, and is typically accompanied by music. In contrast to the classic toy hula hoop, modern hoopers a) use heavier and larger diameter hoops, and b) frequently rotate the hoop around parts of the body other than the waist, including the hips, chest, neck, shoulders, thighs, knees, arms, hands, thumbs, feet and toes. All spaces both within and outside of the hoop can be freely explored. Modern hooping has taken cues from diverse art forms such as rhythmic gymnastics, hip-hop, freestyle dance, fire dance, twirling, and other dance and movement forms.

Hooping is part of the greater spectrum of flow arts, which are playful movement arts involving skill toys that are used to evoke the exploration of dynamic, flowing, and sequential movements. This movement, and the related mind/body state, is referred to as "flow". Technically, hooping is a form of object manipulation and in as much shares some lineage with classical juggling.

In its modern incarnation as an art form, dance form, and exercise modality, the practice is referred to either as hoop dance or simply "hooping". Hoop dance artists commonly refer to themselves, and the greater hoop dance community, as hoopers.

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Swing Dance Classes in English...

We can also offer swing dance classes if people show an interest in attending. Is anyone interested in taking beginner's swing dance lessons? If so, what day/time would be best for you?

Please e-mail: [email protected]

Seoul has arguably one of the biggest swing dance scenes in the world with tons of hoppin' clubs where you can go dancing every night of the week. Learn this fun, upbeat, social dance! It's a great way to meet people and be active. Beginner swing lessons will teach you the basic 6-count pattern and rhythm and the basics of leading and following in a social dance. Just for fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI4qO5Y9M1Q


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