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Kathak Workshop 2019

Professional Kathak Dancer Surangama Dasgupta is in Basel in May. This a great opportunity to learn the beautiful art of indian classical dance Kathak and assamese folk dance bihu directly from the source.  

Who is Surangama Lala Dasgupta?
- more than 30 years of experience (Teaching, Performing, Examiner)
- trained by the traditional Kathak Masters (mainly Guru Bela Arnab)
- Creator of countless choreographies and dance dramas 
- Dance therapist (MSc Psychology, presenting concepts at international conferences)
- Social Activist (holder of many Indian Awards). 


Kathak 1 - Adults

Movement vocabulary, Theory, Rhythm, Sloka.
Level: Beginner with basic knowledge in Kathak.
Date: 11./12. May 2019, 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Fees: Sfr 60 (3h in total)

Kathak 1 - kids

Movement vocabulary, Theory, Rhythm, Sloka.
Level: Beginner with basic knowledge in Kathak.
Date: 11./12. May 2019, 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Fees: Sfr 60 (3h in total) 


Kathak 2 - Adults 

Choreography Durga Stuti to the music of „Bageshree Vaze - Devi“
Learn the mythology and spirituality behind Durga and learn this beatiful Stuti
Level: Intermediate in Kathak or any other classical dance.
Date: 11./12./18. May 2019, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Fees: Sfr 120 (6h in total)


Kathak foundation with live Tabla (Artist Saibal Chatterjee)

Basic footwork, arm/hand movement, introduction to tri Taal (16 beats) rhythmic cylcle.
Level: Beginner
Date: 18 May 2019, 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm.
Fees: Sfr 50 (2h in total) 

Special 1: Assamese folk dance Bihu

Learn the techniques, basic steps and choreograpy of the northeast indian folkdance Bihu
Level: open level
Date: 11. May 2019, 4.15 pm - 6.45 pm
Fees: Sfr 50 (2.5h in total)

Special 2: Indian dance to Rabindra Sangeet "Mamo Chitte"

Enjoy the spirit of dance with beautiful song of Rabindranath Tagore
Level: open level
Date: 12. May 2019, 4.15 pm - 6.45 pm
Fees: Sfr 50 (2.5h in total)




Venue: Musikpalast, Altrheinweg 38, 4057 Basel

Prerequistite registration required.
Further details and register directly at info(at)indischer-tanz.de
Timings and venue are subject to change.
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop, if not enough participant register.

Book more than one workshop for special price

Workshop 

Package 

2 WS

5 % on total price

3 WS

10% on total price

bring-a-friend

15% each of you