Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance

The Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance is the first in the world dedicated to Chinese dance and the arts, as well as the first to use professional arts platforms to promote Chinese language, dance, arts and culture.

Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance is the latest member of the Confucius Institutions, of which there are currently over 300 worldwide.

It has approval from the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban), and is founded in collaboration with the Beijing Dance Academy.

Our classes span both Chinese education as well as short courses for both professional and amateur performance enthusiasts, covering Chinese classics, Chinese traditional folk dance, contemporary dance, health and fitness dance and much more.

There's also a series of courses in the arts around Chinese culture, including martial arts, opera and musical instruments.

Confucius Institute courses

We offer courses in these areas:

• Chinese arts & culture
• Chinese dance
• Chinese language
• Kung fu & Tai chi

Undergraduate degrees

BA (Hons) International Studies & Chinese

These new course starting September 2013 is offered by the Confucius Institute in conjunction with the Department of Politics.

Taster Activities

Every Monday from 12:30 - 13:00, Munchtime Music (traditional Chinese music during lunchtime)

- Loafer's Cafe, Goldsmith Richard Hoggard Building, New Cross, SE14 6N