Henna Räty is a dance teacher graduated from the Turku University of Applied Sciences. Henna’s dance background is not only in art dances but also in Senegalese dances, and Henna’s first contact with booty dances came through Senegalese culture.
Henna has been dancing Twerk for the last 10 years. In addition to weekly lessons, Henna coaches her own twerk dance group called BUTT’rflies.
For Henna, it is important to create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where everyone can come as themselves. The classes are based on the principles of a safer space.
Get to know Henna on Instagram: @hennadance
“Good and competent teaching, great choreos. She gave feedback right away. Such an amazing workshop! I hope that she is soon teaching at Flama again.”– Feedback from Henna’s workshop in December 2024
Schedule on Saturday, the 22nd of March
13:00–14:15 Sensual Twerk (open level)
14:30–15:45 Twerk Technique + Choreography (advanced beginners)
Duration: 75 min/workshop
Place: Flama Linnankatu (Linnankatu 84, Turku)
Prices: 19 €/workshop or both workshops for 35 €
The workshops are suitable for those who already know the basic technique of Twerk.
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. With slavery, the dances associated with the cultural traditions of different countries, cultures, and tribes in Africa have become mixed, and that is why the roots of the twerk cannot be associated with the dances of just one region or cultural heritage. The concept of Twerk started to be used in the late 80s, for example 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 develops comprehensively physical fitness, especially back, thighs, glutes and abdominal muscles.
More information about the workshop: info@flama.fi
Does the idea of stepping onto the stage excite you? Flama’s spring season culminates on Wednesday 27.5. at the Flama Spring Show held at the Linnateatteri. Once again, an amazing group of Flama dancers will take the stage and you could be one of them!
New courses are starting at Flamassa in the spring! There are many different types of dance, body maintenance, and performance courses to choose from. Which one would be right for you?
