Classes & Workshops

aubretiadancestudio@gmail.com

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Important Update: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Following the government’s recent announcement asking the nation to stay at home, all in-person dance classes were suspended to protect the public.

From 6th April 2020 all dance classes have been taught online via Zoom. All of these classes are taught in English. If you have special requirements, please contact aubretiadancestudio@gmail.com.

Class structure

A typical class starts with a warm-up, stretching and/or ballet basics depends on level, to prepare and condition body, improve strength and flexibility, follows by Chinese classical dance basics Shenyun (身韵) and techniques depends on level, then a portion of a performing dance depends on which level and could be completed by continuously attending the consequent classes.

Elementary class descriptions

Elementary classes are in introduction level, it suits those who have little or no dance experience, as well as who wanted to pick up dance from times ago and/or progress into next level. This class is designed to build up to performing level.

Intermediate & Advanced class descriptions

Intermediate and advanced classes are for those who have dance experience and wish to improve and challenge themselves in more difficult movements, rhythm and techniques of Chinese dances. This class is designed for performing level.

On 17th June 2019, Ms. Lijun Bi was filmed by the BBC1. She was featured of teaching Chinese classical dance in the London Chinese Community Centre (伦敦华人中心). The documentary is titled: A Very British History: The British Chinese.

It was broadcast on 3rd February 2020 on BBC1.

Classes before 2020 Covid Pandemic

Regular dance classes in the Aubretia Dance Studio, Old Street, London

SoapBox Islington Youth Centre, 69-85 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HX

  • Tuesday 18:00pm to 20:00pm: Intermediate and Advanced classes

Regular dance classes in the Aubretia Dance Studio, Watford

  • Thursdays 11am-12pm: Elementary classes

  • Thursdays 7:30pm-9:30pm: Intermediate and Advanced classes

  • Saturday 11am-12pm: 1-2-1 class

  • Sunday 10am-11am: Children's classes

Regular dance classes in the Chinese Community Centre in London Chinatown

2 Leicester Ct, London WC2H 7DW

  • Mondays 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Elementary Classes

  • Mondays 3:00pm to 5:00pm: Intermediate and Advanced Classes