Drop-in Dance Workshops

Where: Klingran, Skálin

Get ready to try samba, Indian dance, bachata, and modern jive when Fjølmentanarvikan 2025, in collaboration with the Nordic House, invites you to four different dance workshops on the same day.

You don’t need to know the steps in advance or have a dance partner — just come as you are and dance with us!

Each workshop lasts 30 minutes, and you’ll have the opportunity to try them all — no registration required.

The day concludes with performances in Indian dance and Thai dance.

Programme
10:00 – Learn to dance samba with Katlyn Soares
11:00 – Learn Indian dance in Klingran with Bipasha Das
12:00 – Learn to dance bachata with Sharon Sivertsen
13:00 – Learn to dance samba with Katlyn Soares
14:00 – Learn Indian dance in Klingran with Bipasha Das
14:00 – Learn to dance modern jive with Súsanna Skylv
15:00 – Learn to dance bachata with Sharon Sivertsen
16:00 – Learn to dance modern jive with Súsanna Skylv

16:30 in Skálin: We gather for two dance performances.
Bipasha will perform Indian dance, and Pikun Saengno will perform Thai knife dance.

The event ends at 17:00.

Kathak is one of the eight major classical Indian dance forms. Originating in northern India, Kathakars are known as storytellers who use dance to convey tales from epics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana through hand gestures, rhythmic footwork, and graceful movements. Later, the dance was also performed in temples and influenced by Persian and Mughal culture.

Bachata is a Latin American partner dance with roots in salsa. The tempo is slower than salsa, and there is a strong focus on style, connection, and musicality. In the workshop, you’ll have the chance to practise the basic steps — with or without a partner — before moving on to some more advanced techniques.

Samba is a lively and rhythmic dance originating from Brazil, often performed to energetic music with a clear beat. It is characterised by quick movements and a distinctive “bounce” technique in the legs. Samba can be danced both solo and as a partner dance.

Modern jive is a social partner dance that combines elements of swing, rock’n’roll, and salsa. It’s danced to a wide variety of music styles and is known for its simple steps, smooth movements, and focus on partner connection. Modern jive is easy to learn and popular in dance communities around the world.