The beginner courses teach basic techniques and movements and practice choreography. The main goal is to enjoy music and dance together! In addition, these classes develop fitness, coordination and movement memory.
Hip hop basics, 7 times
Time: on Fridays 6.10.-24.11.2023 at 17-18.30 (not in week 43)
Place: ONK 1-6 (Yliopistokatu 48, 90570 Oulu)
Contents: Hip hop culture dates back to New York in the 1970s. Hip hop dance is characterised by relaxation, bounce, groove and footwork. Freestyle, or free improvisation, and the development of one's own personal style play an important role in this multi-style street dance genre. The dance classes teach basic hip hop techniques, steps, groove and music interpretation. Movements are combined into a choreography and sometimes freestyle exercises are also done.
Instructor: Marlene Hyyppä
Price: 20 euros for UniMove's members, 30 euros for other students and staff
Dancehall basics, 7 times
Time: on Fridays 6.10.-24.11.2023 at 18.40-20.10 (not in week 43)
Place: ONK 1-6 (Yliopistokatu 48, 90570 Oulu)
Contents: Dancehall is a style of music and dance and culture that evolved in Jamaica from reggae in the 70s and 80s, and is constantly evolving thanks to local musicians and dancers. As a dance style, dancehall is an energetic, full-body activating and versatile genre with many different styles. The classes focus on feminine female dancehall, with special emphasis on hip and buttock movements. In addition to basic techniques, movements and choreography, the classes will also practice free dance expression and a confident attitude.
Instructor: Marlene Hyyppä
Price: 20 euros for UniMove's members, 30 euros for other students and staff
Purchase the courses from the online shop and you are enrolled. The last day of registration is 3.10.2023.