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Konpassion Summer Konpa workshops in Rotterdam with Janita Ilona


  • LAB 2|9|3 Mathenesserdijk 293 Rotterdam, ZH, 3026 GB Netherlands (map)

Konpassion is organizing four themed konpa workshops on Thursdays in July. Come learn about musicality, gouyad, choreography and the history of Konpa in our open level workshops!

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Date & Location

Thursdays
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th of July

Doors open at 19:30
Open level class 19:45 - 21:30
Practice 21:30-22:00

Location: LAB 2|9|3, Mathenesserdijk 293, 3026GB Rotterdam

Price

39EUR per person for all four classes
15EUR for one class

Ticket shop: link in bio or https://eventix.shop/9rbxnygf

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About the classes:

4th July: Musicality

- How to recognize konpa?
- Instruments
- Different types of konpa
- Structure of konpa music
- Tools to express your musicality
- Storytelling

Class has both theoretical and practical part, so there will be exercises and dancing!

11th July: Gouyad

- What is gouyad?
- Bodymovement
- Leading & following
- Musicality
- Transitions
- Consent, communication and boundaries: how to navigate gouyad in social dancing

18th July: Choreography

- Konpa as a 'show dance': how to make your moves look good
- Memorization
- Confidence
- Styling

Level is improver, and the choreo will be filmed after the class. Participation in filming not mandatory.

25th July: History of Konpa

Dance class:
- Folklore inspired moves in konpa

Lecture:
- History of konpa music
- History of konpa dance
- Social context
- Key musicians and dancers to know

Soft drinks and snacks will be provided. BYOB or something to share with the other students if you want!

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General info

Classes are taught by Janita Ilona with the assistance of other Konpassion team members.

No refunds. Name changes allowed. Exchanges to another course within 3 months is allowed, as long as you contact us before the end of the course.

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