About this session
Learn the steps. Hear the music. Discover the tradition behind the movement.
An instructor with relevant knowledge introduces a chosen dance tradition. Participants practice approachable movements, find the rhythm and connect the steps into a short shared sequence.
Along the way, the instructor explains the dance’s cultural setting and its music. Movements are adapted for beginners and different abilities.
What your people take away
- Learn the foundations of a chosen dance tradition
- Find the rhythm and follow musical cues
- Understand the music and cultural context
- Dance a short sequence together
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What each length covers
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Put it togetherParticipants meet the tradition, warm up and learn the first building blocks. They also connect the steps to the music and dance a short sequence together.
- Meet the dance
- Put it together
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Meet the dance and Put it together.
Half day
Half Day — Half-Day Cultural Dance and Movement WorkshopMore time with the dance, its music and its meaning, ending with a longer sequence danced together.
- Meet the dance
- Put it together
- Deeper into the tradition
- Dance as a group
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Meet the dance
Every length- Meet the traditionThe instructor introduces the dance by name, its cultural setting and a short example.
- Prepare to moveA gradual, dance-appropriate warm-up.
- First building blocksThe dance is broken into a small set of foundational movements.
Put it together
Every length- Hear how it fitsParticipants listen closely to the music and how the movement relates to it.
- Connect the stepsThe group combines the foundations into a short sequence.
- Dance it togetherEveryone tries the full sequence with music, then cools down and recalls one cultural detail.
Deeper into the tradition
Half day only- Build the foundationsIn the half-day workshop, the group practices the core movements in more depth.
- Music, setting and meaningA slower period explores the music and cultural context.
- Watch, listen and askParticipants watch a demonstration and ask questions.
Dance as a group
Half day only- Develop the phraseThe group builds a longer sequence.
- Dancing togetherParticipants practice how dancers relate to one another in this tradition.
- Final run-throughA supported group run-through, a gradual cool-down and a closing discussion.
Tools and materials
- Music for the taught material
- Cultural-context and movement reference
Who it’s for
- Team socials and appreciation events
- Cultural-appreciation events
- Employee-network events
- Virtual team experiences
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Cultural Dance Workshop
How long is Cultural Dance Workshop?
Cultural Dance Workshop runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Meet the dance and Put it together. A half-day session adds Deeper into the tradition and Dance as a group.
Can Cultural Dance Workshop be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Cultural Dance Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Cultural Dance Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.