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International Workshop on
Folk Dances of India 15-24 February 2008
Dear Friends,
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA), Chandigarh INDIA invites Dance
Students / Artistes / Performers / Choreographers/ Teachers between the age
group of 18 years onwards to attend the International Workshop on Folk Dances of
India during 15-24 February 2008
Indian Folk Dances are rich in variety and rhythmic in nature. The participants
shall be imparted training in different folk dance forms namely Bhangra and
Giddha (Folk dances of Punjab), Ghoomer ( Folk Dance of Haryana), Dandia (Sticks
dance of Gujrat), Kalbelia (Serpant dance of Rajasthan) etc. During the workshop
besides learing, the participants will work together for the culmination of some
dance performances to be presented on the final day of the workshop before the
invited audience.
The workshop fee is 500USD which covers free lodging & boarding (all meals),
local transportation and sight seeing, medical facilities, course material,
participation certificate and one day excursion to Shimla hills. Number of seats
are 30. The registration will be done on first come first serve basis and not
later than 24th December, 2007
Sincerely
Shyam Juneja
Director
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts
685, Sector 11-B, Chandigarh 160011, India
Emil:
[email protected]
(M) 98153-74046/ Ph. 91-172-4646785
Rythem of life -INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON FOLK DANCES OF INDIA
CHANDIGARH INDIA.
15-24 February 2008
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA), Chandigarh INDIA invites Dance
Students / Artistes / Performers / Choreographers / Dance Teachers of age group
of 18 years onwards to attend the International Workshop on Folk Dances of
India.
Indian Dances are rich in variety and rhythmic in nature. The participants shall
be imparted training in different folk dance forms namely.
FOLK DANCES
The primary impulse of Indian Folk dance is rhythm. From the simple beat of the
drum to the complex rhythm of the cultivated art, it is the love of the rhythm
that creates the dance. Folk dances have a cultural background and are a vital
part of the India's artistic heritage.
Bhangra – The Bhangra is a popular fold dance of Punjab associated with fairs.,
festivals, marriages and harvesting. The dance begins with a song sung by a
leader to set the rhythm. Two pipers and chimtawala accompany the big drum. The
Chimta is a very long pair of iron tongs with metal disks. The chimtawala dances
as he sound the tongs. The dance is vigorous and hilarious with high jumps and
shouts.
Ghoomer – Ghoomer is a folk dance form of Haryana State of Northen India and is
performed by girls/boys at various festivals. The movements are made by holding
the weight on one foot and moving forward. The main steps step consist of
turning round gradually in a circle. As the tempo increases towards the end of
the dance the dancers whirl around in pairs. The accompanying songs are full of
satire and humour and refer to contemporary events.
Gatka – It is a martial dance form of North India. Traditional weapons like
sword, shield are used in Gatka dance.
Dandia (Sticks dance) – This is a folk dance form of Gujrat State situated in
the Western part of India. Dandia dance is performed by a group who move in
circles to measure steps, making time by sticks called dandia. The sticks of the
dance represent the sword of Durga. The performers wear traditional dresses such
as colourful embroidered choli, ghagra and bandhani dupattas dazzling with
mirror work and heavy jewellery.
Kalbelia (Serpent) Dance – This fascinating dance belongs to Rajasthan State
situated in North-West of India and is performed by the people of Kalbelia
community. The dance movements and the costumes bear resemblance to that of the
serpents. Dancers are attired in traditional black swirling costumes and
accompanied of pungi, dufli and plaintive notes of the ‘been’ the wooden
instrument of the snake charmers. The vigorous and zestful display of their
perfect movements to the enchanting tune of musical instruments is a treat to
the eyes.
Besides learning Indian Dance forms, the participants shall also work together
for the preparation of some dance performances to be presented on the final day
of the workshop.
CIPA – The Group
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA) is a leading cultural
organization of Northern India formed with the basic aim to propagate, develop
and protect various branches of performing arts in India and Abroad. CIPA is
committed to dissemination of art and culture to educate the upcoming and
budding artistes by giving them an opportunity to give expression to their inner
urge through performing arts and various other cultural and artistic
manifestations and in turn contribute to the promotion of goodwill, fraternity
and brotherhood.
CIPA has produced more than 50 memorable, purposeful and meaningful plays in
Indian languages in its repertoire. It is regularly organizing CIPA Carnivals,
dance and music shows and conducting theatre and dance workshops for its
students.
CIPA also has the distinction to organize various International Cultural events
namely :
1. Festival of Finnish Theatre by inviting Theatre Fiasko, Joensuu, Finland to
perform in Chandigarh and other places in November, 1992.
2. Festival of Italian Theatre by inviting Association Culturale di Creazion
Drammatica, Milano, Italy to perform in Chandigarh and other places in Jan–Feb,
1994.
3. 7 day result oriented Mime Theatre workshop in Chandigarh in June, 1994 under
the guidance of Mr. Ashok Chatterjee, an internally acclaimed Mime Artiste.
4. Festival of Japanese Mime Art by inviting K.Simizu from Japan to perform in
Chandigarh and other places in March, 1995.
5. International Youth Theatre Workshop Festival in Chandigarh in November, 1997
attended by about 30 theatre artistes representing countries namely UK,
Switzerland, Russia, Norway, Finland, Bulgaria, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, India etc.
6. Global Youth Theatre Workshop Festival in Chandigarh during November, 1998
attended by about 25 artistes representing countries namely Scotland, Hungary,
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Yogoslavia, India etc.
7. International Dance Workshop Festival in Chandigarh in April, 2000 attended
by dance students from Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Russia, UK, Finland, India
etc.
8. Conducted Bhangra (Folk Dance) workshop at the International Dance Workshop
held at 'Jablonec Nad Nisou' (Czech Republic) in June, 2000.
9. Festival of Greek Theatre by inviting OMMA Studio Theatre Company from Creta,
Greece to perform in Chandigarh and other places in Oct–Nov, 2002.
10.Indo-Slovak Folk Dances and Music Festival by inviting renowned international
folklore group POLENO from Bratislava, Slovak Republic during 20-30th November,
2004.
11. Invited Janis Young, an American Actress to conduct a theatre workshop
during November, 2004.
12. Invited Mr Michael Hemblin, Dance Faculty, Weber State University, Ogden,
Utah, U.S.A during February, 2006 to study and learn Indian Folk Dances.
13 International Workshop on Folk Dances of India during 15-24 February, 2007.
CHANDIGARH – THE CITY BEAUTIFUL
Chandigarh is a modern city created by French Architect, Le Corbusier in 1950 on
a plain stretch of land in the foothills of Shivalik hill range. The city is
famous for its architecture, the Rock Garden, in the Rose Garden, Lake, Museum,
Zoo, University, Shopping mall and much more. Well connected by air, rail, road,
Chandigarh is near to various tourist destinations in the hills, just a few
hours drive away. The city itself offers numerous sports and cultural events
round the year.
WORKSHOP DETAILS AND CRITERIA FOR
PARTICIPATION
Dates of the Workshop
15-24 February 2008
Theme International Workshop on Folk Dances of India
Eligibility Dance students / artistes / teachers / directors /
choreographers / performers from all over the
world in the age group of 18 years onwards having
background and experience in dancing field.
Language English
No. of seats 30
Workshop fee 500USD
Facilities Workshop fee covers teaching, free lodging and
boarding (all meals), local transportation and sight
seeing, medical facilities, course material,
participation certificate and one day excursion to
Simla Hills
Last date of Registration 20th September, 2007
Mode of Payment Direct Bank transfer to
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts
SB A/c No. 1019948594
C/o Central Bank of India
Sector 17–B, Chandigarh 160017, India.
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON FOLK DANCES
OF INDIA
14 - 23 November , 2007
Chandigarh – India
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