The Korean Cultural Centre in South Africa had the privilege of inviting renowned choreographer Jay Kim, representing Korea, to conduct a K-pop Academy workshop from Monday,8 May to Friday, 19 May. This workshop aimed to elevate the standards of local K-pop dance by bringing in Korean experts and to contribute to the growth and popularity of K-pop within the host country. Jay Kim, a talented dancer, and choreographer, served as the choreography director for the workshop. The workshop was divided into two sessions: a morning beginner class consisting of 10 participants and an afternoon advanced class with 17 participants. The focus of the workshop was to prepare the participants for the K-pop dance performances at the K-Lifestyle in Africa event. ▲ Participants conducting a workshop with choreographer Jay Kim   During the K-Lifestyle in Africa event held on Friday, 19 May and Saturday, 20 May, the advanced class, which included the winner of the K-pop Quiz Contest at the Cultural Centre and an instructor from the Cultural Centre's K-pop Academy, showcased their skills by performing to six songs. The highlight of the event was the collaboration stage featuring choreographer Jay Kim and the advanced class performing NCT's "Candy," which received an enthusiastic response from the audience regardless of age or gender.   ▲ Participants in the advanced class of the K-pop dance workshop performing together with Jay Kim   The Korean Cultural Centre in South Africa anticipates that this K-pop dance workshop will not only enhance the quality of the K-pop Academy at the Centre but also contribute to the wider distribution and popularity of K-pop in South Africa. We hope that this workshop will be a catalyst for further growth and appreciation of K-pop within the local community.  

  Jay Kim is back! Join us for the 2023 K-POP Dance Workshop with Jay Kim. Jay Kim Bio:    1Million Dance Studio Instructor | Millennium Dance Complex in Singapore Instructor | Collaborated with artists such as Jay Park, THE BOYZ, Mommy Son, Luhan, Lim Jisoo, KAACHI, Playback | International Workshops in 43 countries, including USA, UK, South Africa, Nigeria, Brazil, etc | Judge of Competitions: Battlegrounds Philippines Qualifier in Manila, UDO Asia-Pacific Championships in Chongzuo, Changwon K-Pop World Festival 2021 in Peru and many more. K-POP Dance Workshop Details: (Application closes 26 April 2023) ◈ Date & Time: Monday - Friday    -  Beginner Session: 8 May - 18 May, 10:00 - 12:00    -  Advanced Session: 8 May - 20 May, 16:30 - 18:30 (Attendance to ALL Sessions is COMPULSORY) ◈ Venue: Korean Cultural Centre, 267 Waterkloof, Brooklyn, Pretoria  ◈ Limited spots available  NOTE: Selection Process for Advanced Session:  Audition Video should be sent by 26 April 2023 (Follow the link for more information)   Register here: https://forms.gle/sU9dqTTwkxUB4NXRA (Please read all the information carefully)

The Korean Cultural Center in South Africa held the second orientation of the 2023 K-pop Academy on Friday, March 31, 2023. This year's K-pop Academy consists of a total of three semesters and will run in three classes every semester. K-pop Academy students range from early teens to 40s, making it a popular course for local fans in South Africa as a cultural center program that anyone who likes K-pop can enjoy.   ▲Cultural center staff explaining K-pop Academy's programs   Students gathered in the auditorium to have an orientation at the K-pop Academy and freely discussed such as "choreography" and "flexibility." Lindsey Setlema, a boy group instructor, said at the orientation, "We will try to take the K-pop dance level of the students to the next level."   ▲K-pop Academy instructors who show off their dancing skills in front of students   In the orientation, the students performed a random dance play to the random K-pop music.   ▲Students who enjoy K-pop random dance play   The Korean Cultural Center in South Africa is attracting attention as a base for the spread of the Korean Wave in South Africa as well as South Africa, and plans to spread Korean culture through various regular courses such as Sejong Institute and Taekwondo classes.    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdnxst5Li-A Registration for the 2023 K-POP ACADEMY now open! (Registration closes on 27 March 2023, 1 PM, or when capacity is reached) ◈Term 1 Period: 3 April 2023 - 9 June 2023 ◈Time: - Girl Group Choreography Class: Tuesdays, 14:30 ~ 16:00 - Boy Group Choreography Introductory Class: Thursdays, 14:30 ~ 16:00 - Boy Group Choreography Intermediate Class: Fridays, 15:00 ~ 16:00 - Vocal Class: Fridays, 13:30 ~ 15:00 (Note: Limited Spots Available) (New applicants will receive preference) ◈Age: 13 years and above ◈Venue: Korean Cultural Centre 267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn Pretoria ◈Cost: Free NOTE: Auditions for Boy Group Choreography Intermediate Class compulsory: - Please upload your audition videos on the Google form to be assessed. - Audition song: Back Down by P1Harmony. - Time stamp: [0:56-1:17] (from the choreography video link below) - Choreography video link: https://youtu.be/cdnxst5Li-A - All audition videos must be uploaded by the 26th of March. Please use the links to register: https://forms.gle/XkWfx7mQKXFruUKH9 #kcc_sa #koreanexperience #KCCSA #kpopacademy #KCulture #kpopdance #koreancultureSA #kpopSA #SAkpop #kpop #hallyu #koreanwave