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[grandpa]

I'm going to a wedding, so I want to improve my ballroom dancing ability.

Any Seoul ballroom dancing schools/classes that are recommended?

[pkang0202]

In Korea its called "Sports Dancing" (스포츠 댄스).

I would have no idea what places would be good or not.

[lbee0305]

I don't know about where you could learn ballroom dancing in general,
but I will be teaching beginner's swing dance lessons next month (which is a social/partner dance with a lead and follow like other ballroom dancing). Maybe you're interested? ^.^ If you have any questions or want to join, you can email me at: [email protected] . If I hear about other dance schools in other genres, I'll let you know!!!


Here is the information from our event page ( http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175727349135499&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=142960499098292 ) :

<*Introduction to Swing Dance*

This four-part 90-minute class series is for true beginners to swing dance. The class will introduce the basics of leading and following in social dance, the basic 6-count rhythm of East Coast Swing, and a variety of turns to get you ready for the dance floor! No experience and no partner necessary. (We will rotate partners throughout the class.) Classes are taught in English.

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WHEN:
March 5th - March 26th
Saturdays 4:00pm-5:30pm

Because we will be starting from the ground up and building on what we've learned each week in every class, we strongly recommend that you attend all four classes and ask that you please start in the first class (on March 5th).

WHERE:
Dream Dance Studio (near Mangwon/Hapjeong stations, Hongdae area)
http://hongdaebellydance.wordpress.com/map/

CLASS CARDS:
http://hongdaebellydance.wordpress.com/classcards/
한 과목당 2만원 1 class 20 000 won
2 과목당 4만원 2 classes 40 000 won
3 과목당 6만원 3 class 60 000 won
-----> 4개 과목 7만원 4 classes 70 000 won <------

***Special price for 'leads' (Guys, this means *you*!)***
In order to balance out the numbers of leads (traditionally men) and follows (traditionally women) in our class, we are offering a special discount for guys. 10,000won/class. (40,000won for the session)

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Why learn swing dance?
It's social, it's active, it's healthy, it's FUN! Did you know Seoul has arguably the largest swing dance scene in the world! There are numerous clubs where you can go out dancing every night of the week. It's a great way to meet people or just share a dance with that special someone. ^.^

What is swing dance?
http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/swing.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(dance)

Just for fun:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI4qO5Y9M1Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTg5V2oA_hY

What to wear?
Your street clothes! Really. Just wear whatever you feel comfortable in. *No shoes* in the studio though! So, socks are recommended (for turns and slides!).

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If you plan on attending, it'd be lovely if you let us know so we can get an idea of how many leaders/followers/people we can look forward to. ^.^ >