By now, you've probably found that one (or more) catchy K-pop song that you just can't get out of your head and can't help but dance to. It could be OG dance hits like "Fantastic Baby" or "Fire" (Sorry, Sorry if I miss any notable song in this intro). You might light up the dance floor like Dynamite, DDU-DDU some body rolls like a Love Shot, or Fancy a VERY NICE upbeat track. Or, maybe TikTok-famous tunes like DARARI or Polaroid Love make your ANTIFRAGILE heart go OMG.
Whatever era or group makes your body move, why not take the hype to the next level by learning the choreography from a pro?
If you're ready to go out and attend an in-person dance workshop, here are some available classes you can check out this year.
1. Zero Studio
Location: 3rd Floor A&A Building #37 Scout Borromeo Street, Diliman, Quezon City
Prices start at P350
Here is one of the most in-demand K-pop dance cover sessions. Recreate the music videos performed by your favorite K-pop idols. PSA: This March 27, they're also holding the YGX: BORN PINK TOUR WORKSHOP, taught by none other than the choreographers of the BLACKPINK. There will be three classes, and fees start at P1,000 (one class) and up to P2,700 (all three classes).
2. Groove Central Dance Studio
Location: 104 13th Ave., Brgy. Soccoro, Cubao, QC
Prices start at P350
Groove Central also holds weekly classes for teens and adults. As one of the leading studios today, you'll see that clips of their sessions seem always fully booked. So, it will definitely be a great way to celebrate your love for K-pop and meet lots of fellow stans, too.
3. The Addlib Dance Studio (TADS)
Location: Theater Arcade, New Frontier, Araneta City, 7 General Malvar Ave, Cubao, QC
Prices start at P350
TADS offers K*POP classes thrice a week. One class is dedicated to femme choreo (read: girl group numbers), while the two other classes feature other genres.
4. ACTS Dance and Arts Academy
Location: Mezzanine Floor GA Tower 1 Boni, Epifanio de los Santos Ave, Mandaluyong
Prices start at P400
Being in the business for over a decade, this studio is a go-to school for anyone of all ages who want to improve in the performing arts. Their K-pop cover sessions for teens and adults are held on Saturdays, so it's a great way to de-stress during weekends. Aside from the main ACTS studio, they also hold classes in partner studios like the Poledolls Studio along Pioneer.
5. G-Force Dance Center
Location: Penthouse, IL Terrazzo, 305 Tomas Morato Avenue Corner Scout Madriñan Street, Barangay South Triangle, QC (with branches in Alabang and Cebu)
Prices start at P500
Learn from world-class teachers at this studio founded by G-Force, one of the most popular dance groups in the Philippines. They offer a couple of K-pop classes and other dance workshops headed by award-winning choreographers and celebrity instructors. If you sign up for their summer workshop (a more intensive dance program not limited to K-Pop), they also hold a concert featuring students at the end of it. So, if you want to take learning seriously, this might be a great option for you.
Bonus: Polecats Manila
Location: 22F, Strata 100 Bldg, Emerald Ave., Pasig
Prices Start at P4,500 (eight studio classes)
This class doesn't teach K-pop choreography. But, if you're a fan of BTS, you might want to try it, especially if you watched the Flying Yoga RUN BTS Episode. In this pop-up class, you'll learn to recreate "all the unit poses hammock shapes that appeared in the (show)," according to the Polecats website. It's open to everyone (no previous aerial silk experience required) and they recommend wearing a purple outfit because BORAHAE! This would be a great bonding experience with your ARMY friends, too.
So, which studio or class made you Zoom in? Which has that VIBE that you like? Hurry and book That That slot before it runs out.
