E’LAST And Other K-Pop Groups’ Teachers To Teach In A K-Pop Creation Course Offered In California State University

Is dancing to K-Pop your passion? Looking into specializing on K-Pop dance? You can now earn official academic credit for your passion through a specialized K-Pop creator course led by Dr. ChuYun Oh, a pioneer in K-Pop dance studies.

Featuring guest artists such as K-Pop Broadway Musical choreographers, teachers from legendary groups BIGBANG and New Jeans, and members of group E’LAST, the course covers a range of topics including the cultural significance of K-Pop, iconic dance since the 1980s, modified for adult and children fitness classes, live K-Pop concert and K-Pop portfolio creation, and K-Pop entertainment business knowledge such as K-Beauty, global music industry and entrepreneurship.

Learn Kpop from #ELAST! July 10-23 at California State University Fresno. Application is due May 22. https://t.co/AKX7MStSGW pic.twitter.com/ZFGGvDai21

— Chuyun Oh (오주연) & Oniz Lab (@OhChuyun) April 30, 2023

The course offers a certificate of completion and a tailored letter of recommendation for college, job, or K-Pop agency internship or audition upon successful completion. Those who can complete that course will also be given 3 college units as well. In addition to boosting job and college admission/transfer portfolios, the course offers the opportunity to be hired as paid research assistants for Dr. Oh’s research at K-Pop agencies in Korea. With E’LAST and other industry professionals as instructors, this course provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue their dream careers in entertainment, business, leadership, performing arts, and education, all while learning about the ever-growing K-Pop industry.

To apply for the course, the applicant must prepare the following:

1. A one-page personal statement, and resume (2 page maximum) – Both documents should be in one PDF file.

2. Video Audition – Link/s to at least 3 minutes of the applicant dancing.

Applications can be made through the California State University Fresno website.

Also, interested parties should note that dance experience is NOT required for the application, and applicants may apply for scholarship as well.

To find more information, you may also check here.

Want to be K-Pop certified? Don’t miss your chance and apply now!