K-pop Conducted by CJ School of Performing Arts 2 Jun 2018, Sat, 12pm (1hr) Take your little K-pop star out and experience a fun, energetic dance session with Celine Jessandra School of Performing Arts. This is a wonderful way for parents and children to bond and have an enjoyable time together moving to the latest K-pop beats! About CJ School of Performing Arts Making waves both locally and internationally, CJ School of Performing Arts (CJ SOPA) was founded in 2006. The school is well known for pioneering the Korean vocal and dance Kpop hallyu wave in Singapore. At the forefront of the arts, CJ SOPA leads and inspires individuals to make their first foray into the arts, as well as provide stage and performance opportunities to those who show potential. Tango 2 Jun 2018, Sat, 2pm (1hr) Tango is an intense and emotional dance. Now you and your little one can express yourselves through this introductory tango class. Come learn basic tango steps and set the dance floor on fire! Come in shoes and comfortable wear! Salsa 3 Jun 2018, Sun, 12pm (1hr) We all know salsa to be an upbeat, passionate and sizzling dance that brings our feet to life and makes us want to shake our booty and shimmy our shoulders. One of the most popular Latin dances, it is fun and easy to dance and is well-loved by many around the world.
Flamenco Conducted by RBSDC 3 Jun 2018, Sun, 2pm (1hr) Flamenco is a popular Spanish dance style recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Its distinctive features include the captivating rhythms of footwork and handclaps, body carriage and arms. The dance is earthly, highly expressive and drawn from the individual s response to flamenco song and music, as well as from one s life experiences. It is no wonder that flamenco has such a diverse range of styles to channel the intensity of human emotions, be it joy, anger, sadness and solitude, sensuality and love. Please come in comfortable attire and round-toe sturdy shoes. Ladies can wear a flare skirt. Conducted by the Rose Borromeo Spanish Dance Company www.spanishdance.sg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Street Dance Conducted by Jazz Inc 21 Jul 2018, Sat, 12pm (1hr) Learn street dance styles from the century, such as the charleston, lindy hop and hip hop, and see how they are all connected! About Jazz Inc Jazz Inc is a collective of dancers led and founded by Sinclair Ang. While specialising in authentic street dances from the 1920s 40s, like the charleston and the lindy hop, the collective also seeks to promote contemporary urban street dances, with a focus on tracing the roots and development of street dance and finding their common ground and influences, as well as to break barriers between the different subgenres of the dance and their respective music. They also aim to be inclusive rather than divisive, and to celebrate vernacular dance in all its forms and its organic nature that ties it closely to the everyday struggles, pains, joys and victories. Hip Hop Conducted by Danz People 22 Jul 2018, Sun, 12pm (1hr)
Pair up for some fun as we boogie to the latest hip hop music while learning to punch out a routine fit for MTV! About Danz People Danz People makes dance accessible to young people and adults through dance training, arts education and community outreach programmes. Its curriculum includes hip hop, jazz and contemporary, catering to children and adults, and seasoned and novice dancers, with courses for beginners as well. A recital is staged annually to allow all students the experience of performing in a theatre setting. The studio also collaborates with National Arts Council in offering arts education programmes for educational institutes. These programmes include lectures and demonstrations, as well as dance workshops and choreography. Broadway Jazz Conducted by L.A. Dance Connection 11 Aug 2018, Sat, 12pm (1hr) Broadway jazz refers to a dance genre inspired by musicals such as West Side Story, Chicago, Grease, Hairspray, Newsies, Hamilton, and more. Learn to tell the different stories through movement and music, and express yourselves through the characters. Parents, get your jazz hands ready! About L.A. Dance Connection L.A. Dance Connection (LADC) is a local dance company offering classes in hip hop, jazz, salsa and dance fitness. Founded in 2003, LADC s mission is to share the passion for dance and to promote healthy living. LADC also offers dance and dance fitness workshops in Los Angeles, India and Indonesia. Dips & Tricks (Father-Child) 12 Aug 2018, Sun, 12pm (1hr) A special father-child bonding session where dads and kids can learn simple dips and tricks commonly used in partner dances. Muscle your way into spending some quality time with your child, and get a little workout along the way!
Disco Conducted by The Dancesport Academy 1 Sep 2018, Sat, 12pm (1hr) Go back in time and party to the retro beat! Disco may have been born in the 70s, but as any fan will tell you, it never dies! Get groovy with your young ones and learn the steps to alltime favourite disco tunes. About The Dancesport Academy The DanceSport Academy is a renowned dance company under the direction of national dancesport champions Melvin and Sharon. It focuses on dance creativity and proper techniques in an environment that provides work-life balance, health and fitness awareness, confidence and self-esteem. Bhangra Conducted by SherePunjab Bhangra 2 Sep 2018, Sun, 12pm (1hr) Bhangra is a traditional high-energy folk dance and a genre of music that originated in the northern state of Punjab, India. It was first performed during the month of Vesakhi, when Punjabi farmers would harvest their crops and celebrate the coming of spring. A bhangra performance is typically six to eight minutes long, consisting of a variation of dance styles including bedi, dhamaal, jhummar, mirza, jugni/chaal and prop segments such as saaps and khundey, to name a few. Decades ago, bhangra music was performed live, using instruments such as the dhol, chimta and algoze. With its growing popularity, bhangra transformed to include hip hop beats and other forms of western rhythms. About SherePunjab Bhangra Since its establishment in 2002, SherePunjab Bhangra has revolutionised the Singapore bhangra scene with its unique style and diversity, combining modern and traditional elements in its performances. Swing Conducted by Jazz Inc 29 Sep 2018, Sat, 12pm (1hr)
Swing by and learn some basic steps from the Swing Era. Have fun swinging out with your child! About Jazz Inc Jazz Inc is a collective of dancers led and founded by Sinclair Ang. While specialising in authentic street dances from the 1920s 40s, like the charleston and the lindy hop, the collective also seeks to promote contemporary urban street dances, with a focus osn tracing the roots and development of street dance and finding their common ground and influences, as well as to break barriers between the different subgenres of the dance and their respective music. They also aim to be inclusive rather than divisive, and to celebrate vernacular dance in all its forms and its organic nature that ties it closely to the everyday struggles, pains, joys and victories. Rock n Roll Conducted by The Dancesport Academy 30 Sep 2018, Sun, 12pm (1hr) Evolved from lindy hop, rock n roll is a fast-paced dance that originated in the 1920s and 30s. It is a very sporty form of dance that is extremely popular, leaving room for personal expression and interpretation through style, rhythm and movement. Rock n roll with your child at this workshop! About The Dancesport Academy The DanceSport Academy is a renowned dance company under the direction of national dancesport champions Melvin and Sharon. It focuses on dance creativity and proper techniques in an environment that provides work-life balance, health and fitness awareness, confidence and self-esteem.