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
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?
