Dance routines inspired by the themes and choreography from iconic music video clips.

Familiar moves made easy for everyone from beginners and beyond, in an inclusive and judgement free environment. 

CLASSES

All classes are casual with a new short dance routine taught each week:

Dec 4: Michael Jackson

Dec 11: Bowie

Dec 18: Beyonce

Jan 8: Lady Gaga

Jan 15: Kylie

Jan 22: Backstreet Boys

Jan 29: Madonna Vs Britney

Chafia is a dance and movement facilitator and the creator of 'Pop Icon' dance classes. She began her love of dance as a member of the highly regarded QL2 Youth Dance Company, Canberra before completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at the Queensland University of Technology.
Chafia has over 10 years professional experience working in the dance industry as a performer, choreographer and teacher. As a contemporary dancer she has been involved in many projects for theatre, arts and music festivals, dance film and site specific work both nationally and Internationally. She also has extensive experience working across more commercial projects in film and TV and has been involved in music film clips for artists including; Darren Hayes, Little Birdy, The Sleepy Jackson, The Living End, Youth Group, Powderfinger, Ben Lee, Skipping Girl Vinegar, Kid Radio, TZU, Alex Watts and Le1f (USA).

In more recent years Chafia has become focused on the multiple benefits and relevance of dance within the broader community across all demographics, abilities and professions. Further study in Dance Movement Therapy has allowed her to bring movement experiences and education to a widely diverse range of people. Chafia will be expanding her classes, private sessions and mindful  movement workshops in 2019 as the director of 'Curious Mover - Dance and Movement for Wellbeing'.

TIMES

6.30pm - 7.30pm

Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to your class time. Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who remains in the Gershwin Room for the entirety of the class.

DURATION

60 minutes

MORE INFO AND ACCESSIBILITY ENQUIRIES

arts@hotelesplanade.com.au

Kids 10+ welcome. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Image credit: Gregory Lorenzetti

We acknowledge the lands on which we present these classes are the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam people of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and future.