Chinese Dance Workshops have always been very popular; perhaps this is down to the fact that they are truly unique and really bring a different outlook to dance. With workshops focusing not only on different movements but also incorporating fans, ribbons, lions and colourful costumes, they are really exciting to not only take part in but to also watch. To get you started we wanted to outline two of our Chinese Dance Workshops to give you more history and background. It is important to note that we offer many types of Chinese Dance and Dance Workshops, to help you with diversity days or multicultural weeks.

Chinese Ribbon Dance Workshops

Chinese Ribbon Dance is one of the most renown of all the Chinese dances. With a Chinese Ribbon Dance Workshop participants learn to utilise sharp, rhythmic movements and long colourful ribbons. What makes this dance truly stunning is the ribbons they act as an extension to your body and movement as you manipulate the ribbon it follows your movements at a varied pace.

The history of the Chinese Ribbon Dance dates back thousands of years and originated during the “Han Dynasty” and reached its peak in the “Tang dynasty”.

During a Chinese Ribbon Dance Workshop music is key, any movement twirls and flicks should be in time with the main rhythm of the music. In general, large and flowing movements are ideal with slow music, so the ribbon will “float” with your movements and the music. Sharp and quick movements are better suited to faster paced music and will give a more snappy effect.

Our Chinese Ribbon Dance workshops are always fun for everyone incorporating the history, beauty and elegance Chinese Ribbon Dance. This is truly an experience not to be missed and a wonderful way to learn more about Chinese Culture.

Chinese Fan Dance Workshops

Chinese Fan Dance Workshops are very exciting and engaging experiences which are not only visually stunning but immensely engaging. Chinese Fan Dance dates from 2,000 years ago and was developed during the Han dynasty. The Chinese Fan Dance focuses around delicate dance movements with constantly changing rhythm, which is dynamic, graceful and visually stunning.

Often focused around telling a story, Chinese Fan Dances are normally divided into folk and classical dances. Folk includes the kung fu fan dance, which is based around tai chi kung fu movements. A traditional Chinese Fan dance workshop is based on simple classical Chinese dance movements, which are very soft and flow continuously.

Chinese Fan Dance workshops will offer participants the chance to experience this beautiful and graceful dance.

This is just two examples of Chinese Dance Workshops that we offer all are fully interactive and give you a great taste of Chinese culture. For us full list of Chinese Dance Workshops we offer please have a look at our Chinese Dance page.

To book a Chinese Dance Workshop or for more information on Chinese Dance please call our bookings line FREE today on 0800 471 4983. To visit 2020 Effect to find out more about all our Asian Arts Workshops .