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Chinese Classical Sword Dance (Beginner)

Chinese Classical Dance Sword Dance

Course Features

Chinese Classical Sword Dance combines strength and grace through body movement, rhythm and spatial awareness, offering both power and expressive dance quality. Building on the foundation of unarmed body training, the course introduces the sword — a traditional dance prop with rich cultural symbolism — allowing sword techniques and classical movement to merge naturally. It highlights the unique beauty of form, momentum and rhythm in sword dance, creating strong stage presence and dynamic visual impact. This content is also introduced in the Wellness Chinese Dance course.

Learning Content

  • Basic sword grip techniques
  • Individual technique training
  • Short phrase exercises for strength, direction and rhythm
  • Beginner dance choreography and movement connections

Suitable For

  • No dance foundation required
  • Those who want to experience the power and beauty of sword dance
  • Those who wish to train balance, core and arm control
  • Those who enjoy dance styles with strong stage presence and distinctive character

Class Arrangement

  • Starting from the most basic sword techniques, footwork and body rhyme
  • Includes basic skills, sword technique training, footwork and dance segments
  • Emphasis on safety, movement breakdown and gradual progression
  • Training uses lightweight practice swords designed for dance purposes

Instructor

Maggie Maggie Co-founder & Instructor Read More
Maggie

Maggie

Co-founder & Instructor

Chinese Dance Water Sleeves Sword Dance

Holds the Chinese Dance Grading Certificate and the Qualified Teaching Certificate for the Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Grading Examination from the Beijing Dance Academy.

She has devoted many years to the art of Chinese dance, promoting and sharing its beauty through cultural exchange and stage performances in different regions, and has received multiple Gold Awards in dance competitions. Her practice focuses on classical water sleeves and sword dance, and she also has extensive training in ballet and modern dance.

She previously founded and managed a dance group in Hong Kong and continues to be involved in its artistic development and operations. She currently contributes as a training instructor and amateur dancer, using dance as a bridge to share the beauty and spirit of Chinese culture and aesthetics.

Classes

Chinese Classical Water Sleeves Dance (Beginner) Wellness Chinese Dance (All Levels) Chinese Classical Sword Dance (Beginner)

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Course Information

Teaching Languages

Cantonese Mandarin English

Location & Time

Class Day: Last Thursday of each month Time: 11:00–12:30 (Water Sleeves & Sword combined session) Location: HKUK Kingston Community Centre, KT1 2FP Class Size: 15

Fees

Included in the Wellness Chinese Dance course (no additional fee)

Enquiry & Enrolment

Enquiries for in-person classes and online individual learning are welcome. Please contact Maggie directly for more details.
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Other Information

All courses are independently operated and managed by individual instructors, who are responsible for the relevant arrangements and class operations. For enquiries or enrolment, please contact the course instructor directly. (Group booking available. Date, time and fees can be arranged separately.)