In this Twerk Workshop for Beginners, you will learn the basic techniques of twerk and practice a short twerk choreography in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
The workshop starts from the very basics, so you do not need to have any previous dance background. This is a great opportunity to come and try Twerk before the courses in the spring season start. The workshop is instructed by en encouraging twerk teacher Wilma Tuominen. Feel free to come along!
Time: Saturday, the 15th of March at 12:00–13:30
Level: beginners
Place: Flama Linnankatu (Linnankatu 84, Turku)
Price: 22 €
This workshop is already full. You can join the queue in case of cancellations: info@flama.fi.
Twerk, which has gained great popularity in the world, focuses on the movements of the pelvic area. Twerk has its roots in various African American and African dances, including mapouka, baikoko, niko and chakacha. As a result of slavery, dances related to the cultural traditions of African countries, cultures and tribes have been mixed. That is why the roots of twerk cannot be associated with the dances of just one region or cultural tradition. The concept of twerk was introduced in the late 80’s, e.g. in the context of the bounce hip hop trend in New Orleans.
Twerk moves can be easily taken to the dance floor and probably that is why it is commonly seen at parties. During twerk classes, you will get diversely familiar with various techniques, such as shaking, jiggle, thrusting and throwing the hip and bounce as well as some floorwork. At the beginning of the class, there is a warm-up, after which we go through some basic movements. Twerk improves physical fitness comprehensively, especially back, thigh, buttock and abdominal muscles.
More information about the workshop: info@flama.fi
Registration for Flama’s spring courses is now open! Take advantage of the early bird offer with the code TANSSIKEVÄT and get a 5% discount on all spring courses. The most popular courses fill up quickly, so be sure to register early!
Flama’s spring schedule once again offers a diverse range of dance classes for every taste. Registration for spring courses opens on Tuesday 10.11.—and with the Spring Anytime pass, you can book your places now.
