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Belly DanceElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Wed6:45-8:10pm15.0110Kate Tsang1260BE101Full
Belly Dance can express the feminine emotion, passion and confidence. This course focuses on waist and hip movements, which can help developing the strength of both abdominal and hip muscles and to keep an ideal body alignment. At the same time, it can also massage the internal organs in the pelvic cavity which is good for female. Participants will release their instinctive sense of rhythm and aesthetics during the lesson. This helps them to release their emotion in a relaxing and natural way. Egyptian music will be used so that students can get to know the characteristics of Egyptian music. Target: suitable for all dance beginners and those who are interested in Belly Dance. *Belly Dance dress code, simple and comfort sportswear which can show your belly and waist is preferable.


Belly DanceElementary Progressive
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Tue8:15-9:40pm14.0110Kate Li1260BE102
Target: suitable for students with at least half year of Belly dance training. *Belly Dance dress code, simple and comfort sportswear which can show your belly and waist is preferable.


Contemporary BalletElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Tue6:45-8:10pm14.0110Bobo Lai 1260CB101
Sat4:00-5:25pm18.0110Pansy Lo1260CB102Full
Contemporary dance is a style of dance that emerged in the 20th century as an outgrowth of modern dance and other 20th century dance techniques. Pure technique is mainly a barre work with a little centre work. This class is a mixture of classical ballet and contemporary techniques. That leads into sequences exploring dynamics such as weight, suspension and rebound. Target: Suitable for students have basic in ballet or modern dance.


Contemporary BalletElementary Progressive
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Mon6:45-8:10pm13.0110Shirley Lok1260CB103
Sat5:30-6:55pm18.0110Justyne Li1260CB104
Target: Suitable for students have 1 year in ballet or modern dance training.


FlamencoElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat7:00-8:25pm18.0110Paige Wong1260FM101
Flamenco is a signature dance in Spain. This course focuses on practicing wrist twisting and heels knocking. Students will taste the sensational charm, hot and spicy Spanish flavour through a series of dance motion set to unique, exotic music. Target: suitable for beginners and students who are interested in Flamenco. *Flamenco dress ccde, Female students are to wear flat-bottomed shoes (about 1 inch) and midi skirt; Male students need to bring their own leather shoes.


FlamencoIntermediate
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat8:30-9:55pm18.0110Paige Wong1260FM201
Flamenco is a signature dance in Spain. This course focuses on practicing wrist twisting and heels knocking. Students will taste the sensational charm, hot and spicy Spanish flavour through a series of dance motion set to unique, exotic music. Suitable for students with at least a year of Flamenco dance training. *Flamenco dress ccde, Female students are to wear flat-bottomed shoes (about 1 inch) and midi skirt; Male students need to bring their own leather shoes.


Girls' Hip Hop Elementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Thu6:45-8:10pm16.0110Chan Yan Yan1260GH101
Sun2:30-3:55pm19.0110Janette Wong1260GH102Full
Hip Hop was evolved from different kinds of dance. Body coordination and sense of rhythm are the focus of the lessons. A technique based on quickly contracting and relaxing the muscles following the beat of music. Girl's Hip Hop is a combination of Hip Hop foundation and girly style dance. Soft and feminine move will be involved in this class, suitable for girl. Target: suitable for all people


Girls' Hip Hop Elementary Progressive
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat2:30-3:55pm18.0110Janette Wong1260GH103
Target: for students with at least half year of Girls' Hip Hop training.


Hip Hop Elementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Tue8:15-9:40pm14.0110Gat Wong1260HH101
Fri8:15-9:40pm17.0110Marco Lui1260HH102
Hip Hop was evolved from different kinds of dance. Body coordination and sense of rhythm are the focus of the lessons; e.g. Popping, a technique based on quickly contracting and relaxing the muscles following the beat of music. This causes a jerk in the dancer’s body, like the movement of robot; House, emphasises on flexible foot oriented steps through footwork training. Target: suitable for all people


Hip Hop JazzElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sun10:00-11:25am19.0110Anfernee Luk1260HJ101
This course includes the elements of Hip Hop and Jazz. By combining the free style of Jazz with the unique technique of Hip Hop, the exercises emphasised on body coordination and flexibility. Music with strong beats such as Hip Hop and Rap will be used. Choreography addressing the differences between male and female dancers is introduced so that students can find the presentation and style suit them most. Target: suitable for all people


Hip Hop JazzElementary Progressive
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat4:00-5:25pm18.0110Marco Lui1260HJ102
Target: for students with at least half year of Hip Hop Jazz training.


Jazz FunkElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Tue6:45-8:10pm14.0110Chan Yan Yan1260JK101Full
Wed8:15-9:40pm15.0110Vicky Man1260JK102
Fri5:00-6:25pm17.0110Michael Chan1260JK103
Jazz Funk is one of the most popular dance styles used for pop singers in the US. It is characterised by intensive but precise movements fitting the rhythm of the music. The uniqueness of dance steps brings out the mood of the song. The course aims to help students improve their dance technique. Target: suitable for all people


K-PopElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Mon8:15-9:40pm13.0110Ming Wong1260KP101
Thu5:00-6:25pm16.0110Janette Wong1260KP102
Thu8:15-9:40pm16.0110Ming Wong1260KP103
Sat4:00-5:25pm18.0110Janette Wong1260KP104Full
Through light-hearted and upbeat choreography paired with Korean pop music, students will learn more about K-Pop. We will start from the fundamental basics of Hip Hop and Jazz and gradually add on with more difficult dance moves with an aim to strengthening body coordination and fundamental technique - So that you, being a K-pop lover, will become even MORE addicted! Target: suitable for all people


L.A. JazzElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat5:30-6:55pm18.0110Michael Wong1260LA101Full
Sun11:30am-12:55pm19.0110Michael Wong1260LA102
Combining Modern Dance and Ballet, the movements in the LA style are both sensual and wild. Students will learn how to use their bodies to interpret songs. Target: suitable for all people


L.A. JazzIntermediate
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Thu8:15-9:40pm16.0110Michael Wong1260LA201
Target: suitable for students with at least one year of dance training.


Lyrical JazzElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Thu8:15-9:40pm16.0110Nikki Ng1260LJ101Full
Fri6:45-8:10pm17.0110Vicky Man1260LJ102
Fri8:15-9:40pm17.0110Vicky Man1260LJ103Full
Based on the fundamental skills of Ballet, Lyrical Jazz Dance is a blend of the classical dance blending techniques of Jazz Dance to create a perfect avenue of self-expression performed to contemporary music. Students will gain fluidity of movement, grace, control, individual expression, and self-confidence. Classes will consist of warm-up, center and across the floor combinations, floor work, jumps, and partnering. Students will also practise performing skills while learning to express the contents of the songs through dance. Target: suitable for all people. (LJ102 & LJ103 : 14.09-26.10.2018 Vicky Man ; 02-30.11.2018 Fok Ka-wing)


LatinElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat2:30-3:55pm18.0110Lam Chi-kwong1260LT101
Latin dance is a category of social dances. It includes Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive and Paso Doble. Rumba is a kind of slow dance that is particularly soft and romantic, while the other dances are fast-paced and have more rhythmic expression. Each of the Latin dances is characterised with its uniqueness. This course is suitable for beginners or anyone interested in dance. Target: suitable for beginners or anyone interested in dance.


Movement and Body Awareness
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat2:30-3:55pm18.0110Asahi Bruce Liu1260MB101
In this class we are going to develop our inner potentials of our body through some improvisational practices. The structure of human body is extremely subtle, it has infinite possibilities for different movements and activities, but in our mundane life most of the people merely using their body only for quite limited ways, such as walking, sitting, lifting.. So much so, improvisational practices not just can help us to warm up our body but also can help us to break through our mental and physical limitations and take them to a higher level. Simply speaking, when our body and mind are becoming more and more flexible, it will be easier for us to learn any new things. In second half of the class we're going to focus on move our body and follow the beat of music. Try to feel the freedom or any barriers that emerging from your body during the practice. Rise your inner awareness, put it all on your dance moves. We will also respond to the need of people who want to exercise and shed some sweat.


Modern JazzElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Wed8:15-9:40pm15.0110Asahi Bruce Liu1260MJ101
Sat2:30-3:55pm18.0110Fok Ka-wing1260MJ102
This courses has combined the elements of Modern Dance and Jazz, it focuses on using Modern Dance to explore the body towards various possibility in movement and using Jazz to train the body’s reaction. Students will practise a lot of floor movements, so that they can experience the fun of Modern Dance while polishing their skills through incorporating Jazz Dance. Target: suitable for all people


Movement and Dance
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sat1:00-2:25pm18.0110Force Fong1260MM101Full
This course is the learning and improvement of movement patterns which are more than behavioral. Students will learn to transform simple movements into dance. After acquiring the fundamental movements, you can enjoy the fun of dancing freely. This course is suitable for all dance lovers especially those who have passion for Modern Dance or want to polish their skills. Target: suitable for all dance lovers especially those who want to dance well.


Sexy DanceElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Fri6:45-8:10pm17.0110Janette Wong1260SD101
Sexy dance could express the great posture of female, including the pliability and the force explosiveness. In order to boost the skills of dancing and the reactions and expressions towards music, the course will concentrate on the training of chest, hip and waist; like rolling, waving and isolation etc.


Sexy DanceElementary Progressive
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Sun4:00-5:25pm19.0110Janette Wong1260SD102
Sexy dance could express the great posture of female, including the pliability and the force explosiveness. In order to boost the skills of dancing and the reactions and expressions towards music, the course will concentrate on the training of chest, hip and waist; like rolling, waving and isolation etc. (Target: for students with at least half year of Sexy Dance.)


Theatre FusionElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Fri6:45-8:10pm17.0110Rex Chiu1260TF101New
Starting from the perspective of actors and their creative development, the teacher will lead the students to learn a variety of theater dances in different styles. The basic technique training combines with jazz, street dance, modern and ballet. We fusion with pop music to choreograph our classes dance routine, play with sounds, explore the possibility in different dramatic contents. Students dance & experience this fusion work with themes, express their senses, feel the emotions from their passionate choice & creativity, understand the internship with pleasure in our contemporary theater fusion nowadays This course is suitable for those who love stage performances and who have been trained in dance/music/performance arts for at least six months to one year.


Theatre JazzElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Tue8:15-9:40pm14.0110Fiona Yee1260TJ101
The focus of this course will be placed on a various styles in Jazz idiom such as Lyrical, Blues and Swing of Theatre Dances or Broadway dancing. A strong emphasis is placed on improving students’technical skills, strength and quality of movements as well as musicality. Target: suitable for all people


Urban DanceElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Thu8:15-9:40pm16.0110Chan Yan Yan1260UD101
Fri6:45-8:10pm17.0110Chan Yan Yan1260UD102
Sat5:30-6:55pm18.0110Michael Chan1260UD103
Urban Dance combines different elements of dance, movement wrapped in a lot of flexibility, so that switching between actions and personal style to create unique style hold, urban dance song lyrics very focused on understanding, and thus deduce the expression of song emotion and style. Target: suitable for all people


Jazz TWCElementary
Class DayTimeStart DateSessionsInstructorFeeCourse Number
Thu6:45-8:10pm16.0110Michael Wong1260WC101
Sat4:00-5:25pm18.0110Michael Wong1260WC102
Sat7:00-8:25pm18.0110Michael Wong1260WC103
Sun10:00-11:25am19.0110Michael Wong1260WC104
A training method that brings together body condition training and dance techniques. Students can enhance their dance techniques, as well as getting a better body shape! This course is suitable for any beginner or students who wish to enhance their cardiorespiratory function.



 
 

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  • Michael Chan
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    He graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Dance Department) with more than ten years of teaching and performance experience, and served as a dance judge. He is also a pop singer Michael Jackson Impersonator imitator and has deep familiarity with the stage.

    Among the sports, he has the qualification of (NBFA) International personal trainer and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) instructor. He has participated in bodybuilding competition experience and is also a swimming instructor.

  • Yan Yan Chan
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    Yan is now a freelance dancer, instructor and choreographer. She started her Hip Hop and Jazz dance training in 2000 and following graduation she had worked as a dance tutor in several famous Hong Kong academies for Arts, teaching Jazz Funk, Hip Hop and Urban Dance.

    In the past decade, Yan taught in numbers of social services agencies, tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools and kindergartens. She is experienced in teaching and always try her best to fit students’ individual aptitude.

    Yan and her team also active in commercial event production and performance in recent years.  She enjoys challenge, and treasures any opportunities to work with different parties.  

  • Rex Chiu
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    APA graduate (Musical Theatre Dance) ; ISTD Advanced Tap ; Shiki Theatre Company Actor (2005-2006)

  • Ka-wing Fok
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    Freelance Dancer and Dance teacher

  • Force Fong
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    Graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Modern Dance); Founding member of Zero Zero Ensemble; Certified Gyrotonic® instructor; Certified Pilates instructor
  • Bobo LAI
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    After graduating from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2008, Bobo Lai joined the Guangdong Modern Dance Company (GMDC) as a fulltime dancer after working a year as a freelance dancer. Her early performances at GMDC including works by renowned choreographers, such as Liu Qi’s Upon Calligraphy and Sang Jijia’s Sticks. She also showcased her own works One Plus One Ant and X -85213 at GMDC. She joined CCDC in 2015.
  • Chi-kwong Lam
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    Professional social dance dancer with more than 10 years of teaching experience；N.A.T.D registered teacher
  • Justyne Li
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    Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, School of Dance, Ballet and Modern Dance Stream.

    She is a former member of the Hong Kong Ballet and Tanz Graz (Austria), and was a soloist with Ballett Bremerhaven (Germany). Currently working as an independent dancer and choreographer. Her recent choreographies include: My Shadow and Me presented by the Hong Kong Art Festival 2011, Galatea & Passenger presented by LCSD’s “New Force in Motion” Series (2010), Galatea &Pygmalion at the Hong Kong Dance Festival 2010. Other works includes, Toy Story with Ballett Bremerhaven; Symphonic Magic with Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra; Narcissus and Echo at “Emerging Choreographers 2007 - Taking Off”;  A Serpent Eating Its Own Tail at the Fringe Festival 2007; Angel #666 vs Demon #999 at the Hong Kong Dance Festival 2006; and Studio Storm. Other recent performances include: Andy Lau Unforgettable Concert 2010; B. O. B. (choreographed by Dick Wong); Spooool & Nocturnal Vista (produced by Theatre du Pif); The Story of Island and Boat (produced by Y-Space).

    <<Galatea & Pygmalion>> received the Hong Kong Dance Award 2011.
  • Kate Li
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    Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with an Advanced Diploma majoring in Musical Theatre Dance.

    Kate is an experienced performer and has participated in many Musicals and Dance Productions. She has been learning Belly dance for more than three years. She attended Suhaila Salimpour’s Belly dance workshop in 2009 and 2010. Kate has rich performing experiences. Her Belly Dance experiences include Orientalia 08 , World Belly Dance 09 ,International Dance Extravaganza and some public performances.

    She is now a belly dance instructor and performer.
  • Asahi Bruce Liu
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    Graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Modern Dance)
    Yoga teacher certificate, International yoga academy, Hong Kong.
  • Shirley Lok
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    Born in Shanghai, Shirley Lok graduated from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2009 majoring in Ballet.

    During her studies she was awarded several scholarships. She has performed widely in Hong Kong and toured with various professional dance companies including The Hong Kong Ballet. In 2007 she joined CCDC's youth dance ensemble WuDaoQinNian, when her interest in modern dance was sprouted.

    She joined CCDC in 2010.
  • Marco Lui
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    Macro is an experienced instructor who teaches various styles of dance including hip hop, popping, house, pop jazz. He has appeared in numerous shows and performances.
  • Anfernee Luk
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    Graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Modern Dance)
  • Vicky Man
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    Graduated from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
  • Nikki Ng
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    Graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Musical Theatre Dance); Founding member of MT Pulse; ISTD Elementary Tap
  • Kate Tsang
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    Since 2007, Kate Tsang, who learning from Hong Kong Egyptian Oriental Dance Dancer － Maggie Wong. Start at 2014, she has been learning from the world's masters, including Aida Nour, Tito Seif, Khaled Mahmoud, Mohamed Kazafy, Mercedes Nieto, Mohamed Shahin, Lubna Eman, Ahmed Refaat, etc. Since 2010, she has taught Egyptian Oriental Dance in different institutions and organizations, including HKCTU, CFSC, Methodist Centre CES, and the Police Department's Civil Service. Fortunately, she has the opportunity to participate in the individual and group performances of the Nile Group Oriental Dance.

  • Bruce Wong
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    Born in Hong Kong.

    Bruce Wong was admitted to The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 1995 and joined the City Contemporary Dance Company in 2000. In 2009, Wong was the recipient of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund, a full scholarship to attend the Hollins University/American Dance Festival MFA program in the United State of American.

    Besides involving in the performances of CCDC, he also participated in various productions, dancing in the concerts of Aaron Kwok and Shirley Kwan, preformed in the musical Luv70% with HOOK Dance Theathre and choreographing (with other eminent dance artists) for the dance productions keep in touch, Venusian, Oh Venusian!, Little Men’s Blue, BSP2006 and Dust.

    Bruce is also passionate in martial arts, in 2006, he was the Bagwa champion at the 2nd Hong Kong Open Wushu Championship.

    Bruce is CCDC dancer.
  • Gat Wong
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    Gat start dancing since 2005. He specializes in Hip hop, also has been trained the different style include Popping, Locking, House and Jazz. He also had further training in Japan.

    Gat is now a freelance Dancer. He gained opportunity of a variety of performance like Concerts, Music Video and has worked with several famous artist.

  • Janette Wong
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    Member of ShortyGunz &  Fe-style Ranger.
  • Michael Wong
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    Graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Modern Dance); ATOD Gold Bar Jazz syllabus B (Honors); Member and choreographer of Greensco
  • Ming Wong
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    Hip Hop Instructor
  • Paige Wong
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    APA graduate (Modern Dance); Certified Taller Flamenco School, Spain

    2012-2014 Paige received a grant from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund for studying flamenco dance in Spain.

  • Fiona Yee
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    Graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Musical Theatre Dance). ISTD Intermediate Tap
 
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