A free contemporary dance workshop is being organised for the dance lovers of the city. Organised by Nav Nritya Natya Sanstha Bhopal, this workshop is for basically youngsters interested in brushing up their skills in dance.
The contemporary dance is being taught to the participants. It is noteworthy, that contemporary dance is one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout 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.
Tarun Dutt Pandey while informing about the dance and workshop said that a description of body movements and facial expressions is being given to them. Moreover, the participants are being taught to match up with the music.
At the workshop, the students are able to explore the exquisiteness of ballet dance. The participants are also exploring the different themes of ballet, plays and other cultural items and are learning the actual concept of staging them.
Elaborating about the ballet, Pandey said that in terms of the focus of its technique, contemporary dance trends to utilize both the strong and controlled legwork of ballet. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction are often used. All of these techniques are being taught to the participants.
It is to be noted that the participants are preparing a dance item which will be presented on the concluding day of the workshop.