Workshop Overview

Chinese folk dance originates from and circulates among the people, integrating elements of folklore, culture, style, and spontaneous improvisation. Folk dances from different regions, countries, and ethnic groups stem from their respective ways of life, resulting in distinct differences in performance techniques and styles. Chinese ethnic and folk dance is diverse in form, rich in content, and vivid in imagery, and has long been an indispensable source of material for various artistic creations. It is also a key subject in dance art education, featured in both tertiary institution research and graded examination curricula for popular education.

ICDA Macao organizes this workshop precisely to help the public understand the different stylistic characteristics of ethnic and folk dance, learn how dance is closely related to ethnic life and humanistic spirit, and focus on mastering and inheriting the essence of various ethnic dances through different style training. We have invited Ms. Xu Wenqi, Deputy Director of the Expert Committee for the Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Graded Examination from Beijing, and Ms. Wang Fangqing, a teacher from the Dance Department of Minzu University of China, to lead a three-day workshop, delving deeply into the learning essence and teaching essentials of this dance culture with participants.

Workshop Content

Public Workshop

• Capacity: Maximum 16 people
• Target Participants: Dance educators, dance enthusiasts, and interested individuals with basic knowledge of Chinese dance
• Schedule:
  • April 30: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • May 1: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • May 2: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Course Content:
  1. Teaching the essence of several representative dances in ethnic and folk dance.
  2. Sharing experience in folk dance teaching methodology, mastering the key teaching points. The workshop will extract and analyze the essence of different ethnic dances, including Han (Northeast Yangko, Yunnan Huadeng, Anhui Flower Drum Lantern), Mongolian, Tibetan, Dai, Uyghur, and Korean, covering aspects such as movement patterns, body rhythm, and emotional expression. Specific content may be adjusted flexibly based on actual circumstances.
• Fee: 4 sessions for MOP 900
• Early Bird Discount: 20% discount for completing registration before April 15

Elite Coaching Session

• Capacity: Maximum 4 people
• Target Participants: Individuals with relevant professional dance qualifications, currently engaged in dance education or choreography, who wish to deepen their learning and enhance their professional capabilities.
• Schedule: Daytime on April 30 and May 2 (specific times to be notified separately)
• Course Content: Instructors will prepare suitable dance pieces for selected participants, refining various aspects through the teaching and learning process.
• Fee: 2 sessions for MOP 1200

Instructor Profile

Ms. Xu Wenqi

• Senior ethnic and folk dance educator at Beijing Dance Academy
• Deputy Director of the Expert Committee for the Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Graded Examination
• Director of the Teaching and Examination Department at the Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Graded Examination Center, and one of the original editorial board members for the teaching materials.
• Ms. Xu began studying Chinese dance at Beijing Dance Academy in 1958. After seven and a half years, she graduated and accumulated extensive theoretical and stage experience as a professional dancer before starting to teach Chinese ethnic and folk dance at the Beijing Dance Academy Affiliated Middle School. She has over 30 years of teaching experience at the academy and has mentored countless students, many of whom are top performers in the dance field, frequently winning awards at competitions such as the Taoli Cup, National Dance Competition, and CCTV Television Dance Competition.

Registration & Enquiries

Registration Method: Interested individuals must first complete the online registration form. Subsequently, an email and message will be sent with instructions for payment. Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/Wc7TPulUvjfWS1Zs1

Enquiries:

• Facebook: @ICDAMacao
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 28329229, 66306763
• Address: 7th Floor, Talent Commercial Centre, 807-815 Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau (ICDA Macao)