Autumn Term 2025 - Chinese Sword Dance Short Course

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths | London

Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance, University of London
Publisher/HostGoldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance, University of London
Autumn Term 2025 - Chinese Sword Dance Short Course
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This is a 10-week in-person course for Chinese Sword Dance
About this Event

Course Summary

Often seen in Chinese film and theatre, Chinese Sword Dance is a core discipline in traditional Chinese classical dance training. Evolved from a military training exercise into an elaborate acrobatic dance, this fun and dramatic activity combines martial arts and fencing with dance, drama and exercise to create a unique course and interesting discovery into Chinese performing arts.


Course Content

Over 10 classes, students will learn the principles of Chinese sword dance using Chinese classical dance and martial arts techniques. Classes are taught by Goldsmiths Confucius Institute teachers.

Each class is 1 hour 30 mins and covers the principals of Classical Dance and Martial Arts practice.

Discount

We offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to [email protected] before we can send you the discount code.



Term Dates and Location

24th October 2025 - 12th December 2025

Sessions take place on the following dates:

Fridays - 5.30pm-7.00pm: 24th, 31st, October, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November, 5th, 12th December 2025

Sundays - 4.30pm-6.00 pm: 26th October, 2nd November 2025

Location: RHB 253, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths

DISCLAIMER - If you are undertaking an in-person course please note that we may need to move the course online due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note no refunds are issued for moving courses online.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, Lewisham Way, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 12.80 to GBP 128.00

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