Mon, Sep 09
|The Jamii Hub
Monday Dancing
This dance workshop series features Bharatanatyam with Neena Jayarajan, Philippine-inspired dance with Blessyl Buan, and Garba with Rachana Joshi. Each session explores cultural traditions through movement, storytelling, and community.
Time & Location
Sep 09, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5A 4J6, Canada
About the Event
FREE | ALL AGES* | NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Exploring Bharatanatyam dance
Monday, September 9
Artist: Neena Jayarajan
Bharatanatyam, a dance form from Southern India, beautifully tells stories and conveys emotions through gestures, facial movements, and rhythmic footwork. Join Nova Dance Associate Artist Neena Jayarajan for a gentle and enjoyable journey into creativity and storytelling, where participants can express themselves in a fun and supportive environment.
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Philippine-inspired dance practice
Monday, September 16
Artist: Blessyl Buan
Join multidisciplinary dance artist Blessyl Buan in a choreographic workshop that begins with intention and reconnection to the Land. Guided by the ancient Philippine Script of Baybayin, an embodied movement practice will emerge. The energetic charge of dried palm symbolizes the Philippine weaving traditions of the “banig” (mat) and will facilitate wayfinding of ancestral storytelling. Her process explores Philippine Indigenous traditions, joy, and "Kapwa" (community with humans, nature and the cosmos) rooted in contemporary dance.
Discover a Garba Class!
Monday, September 23
Artist: Rachana Joshi
Join Rachana’s Garba class! Garba is a vibrant community circle dance from Gujarat, India. Dancing in concentric circles with snaps, claps, and twirls, fosters both personal and communal experiences. As movements repeat and speed increases, enjoy a meditative state while getting a great workout. Garba celebrates the feminine divine and has deep roots in village traditions, making it a joyful and culturally rich experience for all. Rachana will guide partcipants through this beautiful experience.
*Under 12 need to accompanied by an adult.