MULTICULTURAL WEEK 2024: Dance Workshops

The Nordic House is looking forward to a celebration of cultures when the Municipality of Tórshavn invites you to a series of exciting dance workshops from 10 am to 4 pm in connection with this year’s Multicultural Week 2024.

Participants can expect a good time, some nice movement; and a great introduction to various dance styles under the expert leadership of instructors, who regularly teach these dances. The workshops will all be held in English, participation is free and the classes are made to fit anyone regardless of prior dancing experience.

We look forward to welcoming you, whether you plan to attend alone or joined by workout buddies, the senior’s club, your knitting club, or just some friends. Who knows? You might develop a taste for dancing.

Remember to bring some good dancing shoes and wear clothes that you feel comfortable to move in. The workshops last 45 minutes each.

WORKSHOPS

Peruvian rhythms with Patricia Rasmussen
Let your mind rest and let harmonic urban beats sway and lead the body for a while. Here you can enjoy the luxury of being yourself, generating good vibes, and harmonizing every moment.

Afrohouse with Yann Sadembou
Afrohouse is a lively and energetic modern dance to the rhythm of Angolan and South African house music. The moves are inspired by tribal dances from these two countries and contemporary hip hop.

Bachata with Sharon Sivertsen
Bachata is a South American couple dance that is rooted in salsa. The tempo is lower than salsa, and an emphasis is placed on styling, connection, and musicality. At the workshop, you will start with the basic beginner steps, that can be done with or without a dance partner, before you are invited to try some of the more advanced techniques.

Faroese chain dance with Elin Maria Olsen
The oldest ballads we have were composed in the 14th century. These have been passed down through generations, first orally, and have helped preserve the Faroese language until they were written down in more recent times. These centuries-old ballads are still sung and danced today, just as they were hundreds of years ago.

The steps are simple, so everyone can participate. Furthermore, everyone dances together, so individuals, couples, and groups are all welcome. In the workshop, you will receive a basic explanation of the history behind the dance, the ballad tunes, and their cultural significance today.

PROGRAM

At 10 am: Peruvian rhythms with Patricia Rasmussen in Skálin.

At 11 am: Learn to dance afrohouse with Yann Sadembou in Klingran.

At 12 pm: Learn to dance bachata with Sharon Sivertsen in Klingran.

At 1 pm: Peruvian rhythms with Patricia Rasmussen in Skálin.

At 2 pm: Learn to dance afrohouse with Yann Sadembou in Klingran.

At 2 pm: Learn to dance Faroese chain dance with Elin Maria Olsen in Skálin.

At 3 pm: Learn to dance bachata with Sharon Sivertsen in Klingran.

At 4 pm: Learn to dance Faroese chain dance with Elin Maria Olsen in Skálin.