Let's dance
“I think it’s great for someone who wants to dance, but doesn’t because they think they can’t.”
For Jade Tunstall (front row, centre), joining the K-pop society was a chance to continue her passion for dance. She’d been dancing to K-pop in her bedroom with her friends for years, but now she had the chance to rehearse in a studio and perform on stage.
‘With K-pop you dance to pre-existing choreography, recreating the moves and making sure that, as a group, you’re all synchronised. I think it’s great for someone who wants to dance, but doesn’t because they think they can’t. With K-pop, you’re recreating a dance, which takes the pressure off. It’s fun too!
The first dance class I went to was great, meeting people who really understood the world of K-pop. We all bonded straightaway as we tried to figure out the moves, no hellos, or what’s your name? Just, “Can you figure this out”?
I decided to audition for the performance team and was really happy to get in; now I’m performance team leader. It’s a lot of work but I really enjoy it and I’ve developed my management and leadership skills.
Being a member of this society has had a wonderful, positive impact on my university life. I’ve made great friends, we have so much in common and really enjoy ourselves'.
