TRAINING EVERY SUNDAY
At Fusion Dance Studios - 478 Smith Street, Fitzroy
(Check website calendar for any cancellations)
Sunday 10th January - Sunday 7th February 2010 - 11am - 3pm
14/2/2010 - 7/3/2010 - No training, due to Chinese New Year performances.
From Sunday 14th March 2010 - 11am to 2pm at Fusion Dance Studio
For new members, the prerequisites for lion dance training are:
- enthusiasm
- willingness to try
- teamwork
What we teach
- Hoksan style lion dance and music
- Futsan style lion dance and music
Once members reach a certain level of proficiency, they will be able to join the performance team during the year, taking the training to another level of experience. We have a lot of bookings during the year and there are lots of opportunities for new members to join in with the performing team.
Please wear soft soled runners and Kung Fu pants or track pants to training. All instructors at Hong De Lion Dance Association are teaching on a voluntary basis, please respect our time and effort by turning up on time and participating in all the class activities.
Lessons are sometimes cancelled due to performances. Registered members will be notified of cancellations by email. Please check on the Home page for updates under 'Hong De Training' or the Calendar for recent updates or changes. Extra performance training sessions may be scheduled during the year when needed. There will be no training on Public Holidays.
Fees
Membership Fee: $50 (Uniform and shoes are supplied)
All members have access to the following features on our website:
- Discussion Forum (includes latest youtube liondancing videos)
- Training notes
- Ability to register for a performance listed on our calendar (Performers only)
We do not charge for lessons. Come along and try out a lesson with no obligation to join.
Training Venue
Fusion Dance and Lifestyle Studios
Level one studio
478 Smith Street, Fitzroy (MEL 2C D6)
To get there by public transport
From the city - Catch tram 86 from Bourke Street to stop 21 (20 mins from city)
2 Hour free parking is available on Smith Street, long term parking along Alexander Parade.