PROCESS+PRACTICE ‘INTRO TO KATHAK’ WORKSHOP 2024 -Free community workshop

Free Community Workshop

August 24 Saturday | 11:30am -12:30pm

Location: Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON M8V 4B6

This workshop class, led by Tanveer Alam (one of our inaugural Process+Practice residency artists), will focus on the fundamental techniques of Kathak, an Indian classical dance form, from the north of India. This will be an introductory class which focus on some keys bases of the form which are:

  • TAAL (rhythmic cycles)

  • TATKAR (foundational footwork)

  • HASTAKS (gestural movement)

  • CHAKKARS (spins)

Free and open to all levels, ages, and bodies! No previous dance experience necessary! Modifications will be provided in accordance to personal needs.

Please bring/wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for movement. Participants will be invited to dance barefoot during this workshop class.

Assembly Hall is fully accessible. An elevator is onsite for access to the second floor Performance Hall, and accessible parking is available both at the front of Assembly Hall and in the Green P Parking lot (located on the south side of Assembly Hall). An accessible washroom is also available.

Please RSVP to secure your spot at this event! All participants will be required to sign a Liability Waiver and Multimedia Release Form onsite prior to the start of the workshop.

After this workshop on Saturday August 24, we’ll be hosting an Open Rehearsal at Assembly Hall featuring works-in-progress by Boys’ Club Tap Dance Company and Kiera Breaugh. Stick around to witness these professional artists in action and then participate in an Artist Talk/Q&A! It promises to be an unforgettable day of dance by the lake! More info here.

Date

Aug 24 2024
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Time

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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