Dance at the Plaza: K-Pop [All Levels] with Andy Nguyen

Class Description:

 ​​​​K-Pop, short for Korean popular music, is a form of music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. ​​As a dance genre, it is influenced heavily from many genres around the world, such as Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Experimental, Rock, Jazz, and Electronic Dance on top of its traditional Korean music roots. Modern K-Pop "idol" culture began in the 1990s and has grown into a global phenomenon with groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, TWICE, and more. K-Pop instructors will teach choreography from various music videos or create their own choreographed influences from various styles of dance. Students should expect to learn fun combos and increase their performance quality.

Location: All Fitness Court classes are outdoors at Civic Center / UN Plaza - 3537 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Located between Hyde Street and Market Street.
BART:
Get off at Civic Center / UN Plaza Station. Exit Market and Eighth.
MUNI:
Buses # 5, #21, #31, #47, and #49.
Metro Subway: Lines J, K, L, M, and N

(Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jwLqkdNREmo66LHd8)

Cancellation Policy: Classes are subject to cancellation in the case that there is rain. In the case of a cancellation, classes will be postponed to a new date. Please see the MindBody app for all updates.

More information: https://www.raestudios-sf.com/un-plaza-fitness-court

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Andy Nguyen (he/they) has been captivated by K-Pop dance since 2007, when the choreography, music videos, and energy first sparked his curiosity. He trained throughout the Bay Area with a variety of studios, teams, and teachers, eventually joining hip-hop crews such as Funksters of Funkanometry, Project M, and Groove Against the Machines. With these groups, he’s performed and competed at major events like World of Dance and Prelude, proudly earning several wins along the way.

Andy taught his first class in 2016 and quickly discovered how fulfilling it is to share dance with others. He’s especially inspired by how accessible and inviting K-Pop makes dance for people of all backgrounds — the same feeling that first motivated him as a young fan. Through his classes, Andy hopes to spark that same excitement, whether it’s the thrill of learning a new combo or the confidence that shines the moment you step on stage.

IG: Andyluvskpop