What’s it all about?
Step into the beauty of Chinese dance through movement, rhythm, and cultural expression. This beginner-friendly workshop offers an introduction to the elegance, flow, and storytelling qualities of Chinese dance in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
Chinese dance combines expressive gestures, flowing movement, musicality, and graceful coordination. Whether you’re completely new to dance or simply curious to try something different, this class invites you to explore movement creatively while connecting with a rich artistic tradition.
What will we cover?
In this workshop we’ll explore foundational Chinese dance movement through guided exercises and a simple choreographed phrase. We’ll cover:
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basic posture, alignment and movement quality in Chinese dance
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expressive hand and arm gestures
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flowing upper body movement and coordination
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rhythm, musicality and movement expression
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a short beginner combination inspired by traditional and contemporary Chinese dance
We’ll also touch on how Chinese dance uses movement to communicate feeling, storytelling, and presence. The class is designed to be playful, accessible, and enjoyable for beginners.
Please bring:
comfortable clothes you can move easily in
a water bottle
bare feet or soft dance shoes/socks
No prior dance experience required.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Accessible Venue
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Gender Neutral Bathrooms
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Quiet Spaces
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Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
Who will be teaching?
Chara Yang is a qualified movement therapist and a multidisciplinary dance artist whose work explores the intersection of body language, emotional expression, and human connection.
She has facilitated movement experiences in both artistic and community contexts, supporting people from all backgrounds to explore the unspoken language of the body. Alongside her facilitation work, she actively performs a range of dance styles across diverse platforms. Website/ Facebook
Important info:
Any questions or other accessibility needs we can help you with? Feel free to email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.