Living Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
A guide for absolute beginners & dance enthusiasts
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH DANCE STYLE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
It is a little difficult to tell you immediately which style is more suitable. We need to get to know you a little better as a person before we can make a correct assessment. However, the best thing for you to do is to try out different styles for yourself and figure out what you enjoy. Living Arts lets you come for free trial lessons to help you come to a decision. Also, here is a guide to the different types of dance classes that are available:
HIP HOP
What is Hip Hop?
Hip hop by its widest definition, can include a wide arrange of styles such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and even house dance. If you ever hear hip hop tracks on the radio and always feel like getting up to dance to the music but don’t know how, then this class is for you!
What will I learn?
Body coordination and isolation
To discover your own unique flair in this style
Adopt the more aggressive side of your personality
Good channel for showing your attitude
Who should learn?
Teenagers and young adults
When is it?
Monday at 7.30 - 8.30pm
Wednesday at 8.30 - 9.30pm
What do I wear?
Ø 
A comfortable shirt
Ø Pants that allows you to move freely
Ø Jazz Sneakers/Dance shoes (available at Living Arts)
How much are the fees?
RM300.00 on a per term basis (1 term = 3 months)
STREET JAM
What is Street Jam?
Looking for a class where you won’t just learn one style of dance? Then the street jam class is for you. Over the term, you will learn a new style of dance every month! You will learn every style from hip hop to salsa to line dancing to Latin dance to contemporary to lyrical and jazz dances!
What will I learn?
Have a fun time being exposed to different types of dance.
Totally heightened body coordination as you transit from one type of dance to another
Build your stamina and boost your cardiovascular strength
Fun way to socialize
Who should learn?
Children to teenagers to college students
What do I wear?
Ø A comfortable & fitting top
Ø Jazz/Dancing pants
Ø Jazz sneakers/Dance shoes
When is it?
Saturday at 1.30 - 2.30pm
How much are the fees?
RM80.00 per month for 4 consecutive classes.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
What is Contemporary Dance?
If you’ve watched So You Think You Can Dance, you will have an idea how Contemporary Dance looks like. If you don’t then…Contemporary Dance is a free form of dance where dancers will acquire a very versatile technique. You are given the chance to express yourself through swinging, kicking, rolling, jumping, sliding and movement exploration games. There are no rules!
What will I learn?
Burn lots of calories!
Increase your flexibility
Fix your body alignment
To increase your stamina and strength as a dancer
Who should learn?
Teens and adults of age
What do I wear?
Ø Soft ballet shoes/socks
Ø Ballet Leotard
Ø Baby Tee/Fitting Top
Ø Jazz/Dance pants
When is it?
Wednesday at 7.00 - 8.30pm
Thursday at 8.00 - 9.30pm
How much is it?
RM300.00 on a per term basis (1 term = 3 months)
LYRICAL DANCE
What is Lyrical Dance?
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Lyrical dance challenges dancers to find the meaning and emotion of the music through dancing. This dance style also allows you to tell a story using dance.
What will I learn?
To express your emotions in movement
Boost your confidence and enhance your self-image
To put meaning to music using dance and movement
Challenge the body to be versatile in both technique and emotion
Who should learn?
Teenagers and adults with a little bit of a dance background in ballet or rhythmic gymnastics, jazz, salsa, etc…
What do I wear?
Ø Ballet Leotards
Ø Jazz pants
Ø Baby Tee/Fitting Top
Ø Jazz/ballet soft shoes
(Available at Living Arts)
When is it?
Monday 8.30 - 9.30pm.
How much are the fees?
RM300.00 on a per term basis (1 term = 3 months)
CAPOEIRA
What is Capoeira?
Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form which combines elements of Dance Music, Martial Arts and Culture. Learning to play Capoeira is both challenging and fun. It is a great way to meet people by doing something energetic AND culturally enriching!
What will I learn?
Gain endurance, flexibility, agility and strength in your overall fitness
Learn how to sing in Portuguese and play traditional musical instruments.
Improve your overall body coordination.
Who should learn?
Anybody looking for a challenge and is curious about the Brazilian culture
What do I wear?
Ø T-shirt
Ø Comfortable/stretchable pants
Ø No footwear required
When is it?
Wednesday at 8.00 - 9.15pm
Friday at 8.00 - 9.15pm
How much are the fees?
There are 2 payment options for Capoeira.
Option 1: RM120.00 for 1 month of UNLIMITED classes.
Option 2: RM80.00 for 1 month of 4 consecutive classes.
BELLY DANCING
What is Belly Dancing?
Belly dancing has been termed exotic, sensual and beautiful and is one of the oldest social dances. It is known to be less strenuous on the body and definitely more entertaining compared with lifting weights or sitting on a bike.
What will I learn?
To strengthen your core muscle
Increase flexibility
Build leg and arm strength
Burn as many calories as jogging and have fun while doing it
Who should learn?
Teens to senior adults who want to embrace their inner Goddess
What do I wear?
Ø Fitting top
Ø Long/flowy skirt
Ø Scarf with beads
Ø No footwear required
When is it?
Thursday 7.00 - 8.00pm
Saturday 4.30 - 5.30pm
How much are the fees?
RM120.00 per month for 4 consecutive lessons
YOGA
Vinyasa Yoga. Partner Yoga. Acro Yoga.
What is Yoga?
Yoga is allowing practice that links various physical postures as well as breathing and meditation techniques to integrate the body, mind and breath. Yoga can provide relief from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Think of yoga as a natural chill pill, free of side effects.
CAUTION: Do not eat heavy food 2 hours before class. Do not wear jewellery during the class. Please NOTIFY the teacher if you have any health conditions and PLEASE switch off your hand phones.
What will I learn?
To coordinate breathing with movements to keep the body energised
To restore your core strength, balance & mindfulness
To balance the masculine and feminine energy in each individual
To be able to use the exercises as a tool to guide and heal your everyday life
To link physical postures, breathing and meditation techniques to integrate the body mind and breathe.
Who should learn?
12 year olds to adults
What do I wear?
Ø Fitting tops that are sweat absorbent
Ø Comfortable pants
Ø No footwear required
When is it?
Monday 7.00 - 8.00pm
Thursday 7.00 - 8.00pm
Friday 7.00 - 8.00pm and 8.00 - 9.00pm
Saturday 3.00 - 4.00pm
How much are the fees?
Living Arts offers two packages for yoga.
Package 1: 2 months of UNLIMITED yoga classes @ RM188
Package 2: 1 month of 5 consecutive yoga classes @ RM100
Do I have to buy a yoga mat?
For hygiene purposes, students are advised to bring or buy your own yoga mats from Living Arts. Yoga mats are priced at RM60 - RM80 and it comes with a cool carry bag!
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(From left to right) Our beloved SM, Diane, Director, Kelvin and
