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
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.
