The Vatikänchen (257 m2) is our party room: fully equipped with professional cooling system, light set and speakers, students and university groups can celebrate here at favourable conditions with up to 200 people. After a long break from Corona, the first parties will take place again in winter semester 22/23. Find out more under Events.
Kizomba
Kizomba is still a relatively new phenomenon in Germany. This dance is a very passionate and sensual, but also 'quiet' and elegant dance with Angolan roots. Musically related to Caribbean Zouk, Kizomba was shaped by both African and European influences and eventually came to Portugal through Angolan migrants. From there, the spark of fascination eventually spread to other countries in Europe. The soulful rhythms, accompanied by Portuguese or Creole lyrics, now trigger an increasingly insatiable urge to move in Germany as well.
"Playfulness" is one of the meanings carried by the word "Kizomba" (borrowed from a Bantu language). This aptly describes the attitude to life associated with this dance. It is not about rigid learning of sequences and figures, but about musicality, creativity and a lot of dance harmony. Kizomba is a dance of subtleties and is excellent for getting a feeling for good leadership and also for letting yourself be led (and enchanted). Trust, relax and find your own rhythm is the motto. However, the addictive potential should not be underestimated...
The contribution for the dance course is 10€ p.p. and must be paid at the first course session.
Registration: At the beginning of the course on site.
Time: Tue, 6pm30 -7pm45
Location: KHG Vatikänchen
Start: Tue, 22nd October 2024 (8 dates)
Salsa
(Salsa – Merengue – Bachata – Cumbia)
Cologne has a heart for Salsa. For this semester we have again hired some international salsa teachers for you.
Salsa Level I: In the Salsa course for beginners you will learn in New York Style Salsa basic figures such as Basicstep, Sidestep, Side By Side Step, Crossstep, Rightturn, Leftturn, Crossbodylead To The Left and To The Right, arm techniques (Caricias), etc.. Furthermore, we will deal with Salsa music and especially with tact security.
The contribution for the dance course is 10€ p.p. and must be paid at the first course session.
Registration: At the beginning of the course on site.
Beginners:
Course 1: Tue, 9 - 10.15 pm
Start: 22nd October 2024 (8 dates)
Course 2: Tue, 9 - 10.15 pm
Start: 24th October 2024 (8 dates)
Ort: KHG Aula
Advanced:
Course 1: Tue, 6.30 - 7.45 pm
Start: 22nd October 2024 (8 dates)
Course 2: Thu, 7.45 - 9 pm
Start: 24th October 2024 (8 dates)
Ort: KHG Aula
Discofox
Easy to learn and versatile, with Discofox you can let off steam to almost any music - many variations are shown, lots of fun is announced! A dance style that also causes a stir in everyday life, in the club and on the dance floor.
The contribution for the dance course is 10€ p.p. and must be paid at the first course session.
Registration: At the beginning of the course on site.
Time: Thurs., 6.30 - 7.45 pm
Location: KHG Auditorium
Start: Thu, 24th October 2024 (8 dates)
Bachata
The Latin American Bachata is danced very close to the hips, so it is one of the most erotic dances in the world. Nevertheless, the European version is danced with more body distance and more figures are incorporated. The course is led by Sirini.
The contribution for the dance course is 10€ p.p. and must be paid at the first course session.
Registration: At the beginning of the course on site.
Time: Tue, 7.45 -21.00 p.m.
Location: KHG Auditorium
Start: 22nd October 2024 (8 dates)