Cultural Classes
We seek to offer a varied programme of Chinese cultural classes including Tai Chi, Wushu, Dance, Calligraphy and Painting.
These cultural classes are subject to teacher availability.
Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children
Learn about Chinese language and culture!
Sundays, 10am-12pm at The Confucius Institute
For children aged between 5-11 years old.
Beginner and advanced classes available.
Registration: Summer term Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children (5-11 years old), Sunday 21 April, 10:00am - Lancaster University
Chinese dance
Chinese dance classes for children (age 5-11 years old)
Sundays, 1-2pm
Registration: Chinese dance classes for children (5-11 years old), Sunday 21 April, 1:00pm - Lancaster University
Chinese folk dance class for adults
Sundays, 2.30-3.30pm
Registration: Chinese folk dance classes, Sunday 21 April, 2:30pm - Lancaster University
Chinese calligraphy and painting
Chinese calligraphy, shū fǎ, is "the rules of writing Han characters". Chinese painting is known today as "guó huà". They emphasize motion and are charged with a dynamic life. As the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, calligraphy and painting today are known and learned as important parts of traditional Chinese culture.
Calligraphy course
If you would like to register for this class, please email ci@lancaster.ac.uk.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practised for both its health benefits and defence training which has its roots in Taoism. It combines profound principles, theories and martial art techniques. It is the cultivation of one's internal energy, mind and the physical body that makes it so unique and challenging.
Qimei Li is a keen amateur practitioner of Yang-style Tai Chi who has practised on and off for more than 20 years. She teaches Tai Chi in Lancaster on behalf of Lancaster University Confucius Institute. Qimei grew up in Taiyuan, Shanxi where her father, Yuming Li, was a teacher of Tai Chi for more than 30 years, achieving Master status. Qimei enjoys practicing and teaching Tai Chi because it is a good way to improve circulation, flexibility and to let go of stress.
If you would like to register for this class, please email ci@lancaster.ac.uk.
Wushu
Wushu, or Kongfu, was a system of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Today, it is done for various reasons including combat skills; fitness; self-defence; sport; and building self-confidence.
Please note: We are not currently offering Wushu classes.