Upcoming Events

Learn new ‘steppings’ and phrases in the Odissi style! This workshop series aims to empower Odissi dancers with a deeper understanding (both in the body and mind) of the Tala system used in Odissi and the classical Indian music system and expand their creative range by discovering new textures in footwork and accents. Students will embody and recite Odissi tala and rhythmic patterns, then challenge themselves by learning new creative steps, stepping practices and phrases.

Fusion Bellydance Workshops with Colleena Shakti - Preliminary Techniques & Vocabulary
We will explore earth and air elements, traditional folkloric and modern evolutions in the wide range of Bellydance movements found in Colleena’s unique fusion style.

What we will learn:
Explore new - ancient insights into the Odissi style! This workshop series aims to empower Odissi dancers with a deeper practice and understanding (both in the body and mind) of the Chāri (ways of walking), Nritta Hasta, Hasta Karana, postures and some aspects of Karana written in the ancient treatise on dance: Natya Shastra.