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  DANCE CLASSES

 
 

Balance

Harmony

Self-confidence

Teamwork

  MISSION
Through dance classes we introduce Chinese heritage to the children from China and children of Chinese families.

HOW WE WORK
Dance Beijing collaborates with schools, libraries, community centers and adoption agencies to conduct Chinese dance classes at the location of the collaborating organization.  Dance Beijing provides the teachers, curricula and music.  All the dances used in the classes are arranged and choreographed by Dance Beijing.

OUR EMPHASIS
Through a progression of songs and dances, the dance classes teach hand movements, foot steps, breathing method, body stance and coordination.  The emphasis is on balance, harmony, self-confidence, and teamwork.  In the class for small children, the teacher teaches also Chinese for the beginners: "How are you?", "It is OK", "Let's try again", "We are friends", "Let's dance", ........