Koen Dhondt

Koen Dhondt is one of Western Europe's most renowned teachers of folk couple dances. At the age of 11, he began with dances from the Balkans and Israel, and continued with Flemish folk dances. He radically changed direction when he discovered the folk scene in Portugal in 2001.

Since then, Koen has done everything possible to fully live this passion and pass it on to others. Every year, he takes part in several international festivals and workshops, building up a wealth of dance experience. He has also taken up tango, and now hosts Modern Balls.

Koen has undoubtedly left his mark on the development of the folk scene in Belgium. Since 2002, he has given over 3,000 hours of weekly folk dance lessons and a large number of introductions. His university studies in Romance languages and his experience as a language teacher have helped this passionate polyglot to perfect his dance courses, which he has already given in seven different countries.

With a whole arsenal of exercises, practical advice and individual corrections, Koen teaches how to guide and follow easily and effectively. His attention to details and group dynamics, infinite patience, variation of methods and a touch of humor make learning to dance pleasant and fun.

Through the Frisse Folk association he founded, Koen has organized an impressive number of courses and workshops with teachers from Belgium and abroad.

In this way, he enriches the range of folk-related activities available in Belgium, particularly with regard to specific traditional repertoires. During the DJ evenings he hosts, and the quality folk balls he has been programming since 2005, Koen creates the optimal conditions for an evening of intense dance pleasure.

Langues : Dutch, English, French, Portuquese, Spanisch