Summer Term 2024 - Chinese Sword Dance Short Course
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Summer Term 2024 - Chinese Sword Dance Short Course

This is an 8-week in-person course for Chinese Sword Dance

By Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance, University of London

Date and time

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:30 - Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:00 GMT+1

Location

Goldsmiths, University of London

8 Lewisham Way London SE14 6NW United Kingdom

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About this event

  • 49 days 1 hour

Course Summary
Often seen in Chinese film and theatre, Chinese Sword Dance is a core discipline in traditional Chinese classical dance training. Evolved from a military training exercise into an elaborate acrobatic dance, this fun and dramatic activity combines martial arts and fencing with dance, drama and exercise to create a unique course and interesting discovery into Chinese performing arts.
Course Content
Over 8 classes, students will learn the principles of Chinese sword dance using Chinese classical dance and martial arts techniques. Classes are taught by Goldsmiths Confucius Institute teachers.
Each class is 1 hour 30 mins and covers the principals of Classical Dance and Martial Arts practice.

Discount
We offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to confucius@gold.ac.uk before we can send you the discount code.

Term Dates and Location
Beginners: 5.30pm - 7.00pm, Friday, 26th April 2024 - 14th April 2024
Advanced: 5.30pm - 7.00pm, Wednesday, 24th April 2024 - 12th June 2024

Location: RHB 253, Goldsmiths

DISCLAIMER - If you are undertaking an in-person course please note that we may need to move the course online due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note no refunds are issued for moving courses online.

£128