Dance Workshops
Aranyak: Exploring Animal Movements in Odissi Style
Date: 25 to 27 April
Time: 11am to 1pm
Venue: KCC Studio
Workshop Overview:
Join us for an exhilarating exploration of animal movements through Odissi dance. Aranyak is a unique workshop that brings to life the essence of animals onto the dance floor. Led by noted Odissi exponent, Sharmila Biswas, this workshop promises a captivating journey into the heart of the forest.
By the end of the workshop, you can expect to have learned:
•The art of embodying animals through Odissi dance.
•Expressive movements that evoke the essence of nature's creatures.
•Techniques to infuse storytelling and emotion into your dance repertoire.
Recommended for:
Dancers of all styles are eligible to participate, whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious enthusiast eager to explore the magic of Odissi dance.
About Sharmila Biswas:
Sharmila Biswas is a popular figure in the realm of Indian classical dance. A disciple of the legendary guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, her journey in dance is marked by innovation and passion. In 1995, she established the Odissi Vision and Movement Center in Kolkata, where she serves as the Artistic Director. Her accolades include the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2012) and the Uday Shankar Award for Best Choreography (1998). She has performed across the globe including the UK, USA, and Germany.
Bodies Are Never Stationary
Date: 25 to 27 April
Time: 11am to 1pm
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
Movement. It seems like the simplest thing in the world. But it is complicated how our body moves and responds. It is quick and at times slow, it is straight and at times crooked. Time, effort, and flow are all movements. What is Static - is dead. Come explore your body with us in this workshop.
What Will You Cover?
The session starts with a basic warm-up and stretches and continues into combinations and phrases of movements. Using the space with a playful mind-body sync, the participants would be able to ask questions to themselves about the feeling that the movements bring into them. By the end of the workshop, you can expect to have learned the basics of anatomy and somatics.
Recommended for
Students of contemporary and any dance style.
About Saurabh Sureka:
In 2004, Saurabh joined Lewis Yana Ballet Foundation (Bangalore) and started his professional training in Ballet and Contemporary. At the academy, he performed ballet and musicals like Cats, The Nutcracker, The Westside Story. He joined training in Ballroom dance forms (Salsa, Chacha, Waltz, Jive, PasoDoble) at Lourd Vijays Dance Studio, Bangalore. From 2005 to 2007, he was associated with iconic projects and workshops by Tarintismo Creative Dance Company and Attakkalari. He was Certified in Stott Pilates.
In 2011, Saurabh took a master workshop with Alvin Alley Dance Company (US) in Denmark during a Danish Dance festival. In 2012, he took classes in Afro-Jazz by Ina Wichterich-Mogane (Cape Town, South Africa) at Jazzart Dance Theatre. In 2013, he travelled to Istanbul to give a Bollywood & Indian Contemporary workshop at Contemporary Dance Artists Association.
KCC brings to you the magic of ‘Offerings’ by Sharmila Biswas & Troupe where a few dances, choreographed by Sharmila Biswas will be performed by the curator and her disciples. In addition, her workshop students of all styles present Aranyak - creatures of the forest. The performance is conceptualized by choosing elements from the past, absorbing expressions of the people around, and by adding the curator’s aesthetic visions.
The performances include:
Mahalakshmi Stotra from Padmapuran
Aranyak - creatures of the forest
Rupantar - an encounter between Sambalpuri folk dance & Odishi
Solo - Audiences choice by Sharmila Biswas
Ananda Moksha
