A free contemporary dance workshop began here on Saturday. Organised by Milind Dance Academy in collaboration with Trikarshi Theatre Group, Bhopal, this workshop is for basically youngsters interested in brushing up their skills in dance.
The contemporary dance is being taught to the students throughout the workshop. Not only this but, Milind Dabhade of Milind Dance Academy while informing about the dance workshop, said that during the workshoprenowned theatre and mime director of the city Manoj Nair will highlight over the importance of mime in theatre presentation. A shadow performance will also be taught to the students.
On the first and the second day the basic steps were taught to the students. A description of body movements and facial expressions were also given to them here on Sunday. Moreover, the students will be taught to match up with the music. It is noteworthy, that contemporary dance is one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancersthroughout the world.
Although originally informed by and borrowing from classical, modern, and jazz styles, it has since come to incorporate elements from many styles of dance. Due to its technical similarities, it is often perceived to be closely related to modern dance, ballet and other classical concert dance styles.
In terms of the focus of its technique, contemporary dance tends to utilize both the strong and controlled legwork of ballet and modern dance’s stress on the torso, and also employs contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristic of modern dance. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction are often used, as well.
The dance workshop will continue till August 10.