Two Korean Dance Studios to Learn From, Watch, & Follow

What does music, dancing, and having fun all have in common? These three things bring people together and create an atmosphere of synergy that can be like no other! Without music, there is no dancing. Without dancing, there is no fun. While everyone around the world is living through uncertain times, picking up a new hobby, finding a new way to workout, or finding a way to connect with oneself or others can be through the art of dance.

Here are two top Korean dance studios to learn from, watch, and follow!

1MILLION Dance Studio:

1MILLION Dance Studio is a highly well-known dance studio based in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. This dance studio has over 21.4 million subscribers on YouTube and over 5 billion total views! Choreographers at this studio are featured in magazines, have collaborated with fashion brands and have many followers on their individual social media pages. 1MILLION invites all dancers of different skill levels to join. 1MILLION’s website can be navigated in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

1MILLION is known for its diversity in music and well-rounded choreographers. This video of May J Lee’s choreography to "Worth it" by Fifth Harmony is their most viewed video; Which has reached over 165 million views! From May J Lee, the dancers, the coordination of outfits, and the well-lit dance studio, the quality of the video and content is entertaining to watch, and would probably make you want to learn how to dance!

1MILLION is also well known for its Hip-Hop choreography. This dance studio has covered songs from old school Hip-Hop to new school Hip-Hop in both English and Korean. Even the dancers that are filmed, alongside the choreographer, are repping the old school and new school looks! The ambiance based on the lighting and production of the video, helps set the mood even more alongside with the choreography. What's special about 1MILLION is their dedication to making everyone feel included and creating a bond over the common interest of dance.

With 1MILLION being a well-known dance studio by many around the world, it is entertaining and a gift when famous idols or celebrities from overseas visit the studio; And even dance with choreographers and dancers in-studio. A special surprise for 1MILLION dancers, choreographers, and fans was Jason Derulo’s visit to the studio! Not only did he visit, but he danced alongside choreographer Mina Myoung and students in her class.

Viva Dance Studio:

Viva Dance Studio is another well-known dance studio based in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. Viva's YouTube channel has over 2.18 million subscribers and over 348 million total views! This dance studio holds classes that can range from beginners to professionals. On their website, Viva states, “It is a place where anyone can easily experience and realize their dreams, by presenting a systematic education and a balanced perspective with an in-depth approach to dance.”

Viva Dance Studio’s most viewed video is "BOOM" by Tiësto & Sevenn; Choreographed by Jane Kim. This video has over 51 million views and is choreographed from a big group to a group of three. Whether it was the bigger group or smaller group, this choreography hit hard because of the amazing dancers and with Jane’s high intensity when it came to delivering the choreography with such demeanor.

What sets Viva apart from other channels is their ability and determination to use outdoor and indoor settings; While also having the dancers dress their part in covering a K-Pop idol groups choreography! Even the thumbnails of videos are highly detailed. Viva does a great job of providing education and experience to dancers and choreographers, who are seeking to dance professionally.

Viva Dance Studios' ambiance of lighting, props, and clothing can set the mood for the song and choreography. In their dance cover of BTS’ "Not Today", even the beginning of the video is set to seem like the beginning of BTS’ music video. It is amazing to see their determination to learn their challenging choreography, but it is important to note how happy and enthusiastic the dancers look, while performing.

Any of these videos catch your eye? Want to learn how to dance or challenge yourselves to learning choreography? Subscribe and follow these dance studios Instagram page and YouTube channels!

Written by Jenna Tokioka