CIPA
Rhythm of Life
Rhythm of Life
International workshop on folk dances of India
Chandigarh - India
on 15-24 February, 2008
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA), Chandigarh, India
RHYTHM OF LIFE.
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
to be held at Chandigarh, India during 15-24 February, 2008  titled
Indian folk dances are rich in variety and rhythmic in nature. The primary impulse of Indian folk
dance is rhythmic 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.
The participants shall be imparted training in different folk dance forms namely:
The Bhangra is a popular folk dance of Punjab State of Northern India 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 on the sound of the tongs. The dance is vigorous and
hilarious with high jumps and shouts.
Giddha is the most favourite dance of Punjabi women and it is danced at weddings, birth of a child,
the spring festival and other happy occasions. This thrilling and pleasing dance consists of springing,
clapping, performance of folklore and pure dance. The dance is accompanied by a drum or pitcher
beating or may be performed to the rhythm of clapping.
Ghoomer is a folk dance form of Haryana State of Northern India and is performed
by girls and boys at various festivals. The movements are made by holding the weight
on one foot and moving forward. The main steps 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.
FOLK DANCES
BHANGRA
GIDDHA
GHOOMER
CHANDIGARH INSTITUTE OF PERFORMING ARTS
CHANDIGARH - INDIA
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DANDIA ( Sticks dance )
KALBELIA (Serpent dance )
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Dandia is the most popular folk dance form of Gujrat State of Western India which is
performed all over India and abroad with great enthuasism and interest. Dandia is performed
by a group who move in circles to measure steps, making tune by sticks called dandia.
Dandia are the featured dances of Navratri evenings in Gujrat.
The sticks of the dance represent the sword of Durga. Women normally perform it in
a graceful and rhythmatic manner in a circle as they rotate around the mandvi.
The women wear traditional dresses such as colourful embroidered choli, ghagra and
bandhani dupattas dazzling with mirror work and heavy jewellery.
Kalbelia is the popular folk dance form of Rajasthan State of western India. This fascinating
dance is performed by the women of Kalbelia community, aged old occupation of catching
snakes and trading snake venom. The dance movements and the costumes bear resemblance
to that of the serpents. Dancers are attired in traditional black swirling skirts, sway sinuously to
the accompaniment of pungi, dufli and plaintives 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.
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA) is a leading cultural organisation 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 the dissemination of art and culture and 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.
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CIPA has produced more than 50 memorable, purposeful and meaningful plays in Indian languages in its
repertoire. It is regularly organising dance carnivals, music concerts, producting stage plays and
telefilms and conducting theatre and dance workshops.
CIPA has also the distinction to organise various International and 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
toperform in Chandigarh and other places in Jan-Feb., 1994.
3. Festival of Japanese Mime Art by inviting K. Simizu from Japan to perform in Chandigarh and other
places in March, 2005.
4. International Youth Theatre Workshop Festival in Chandigarh during November, 1997 attended
by 30 theatre artistes representing countries namely U.K, Switzerland, Russia, Norway, Finland,
Bulgaria, Iran, Iraq, Morroco, India etc.
5. 2nd Global Youth Theatre Workshop Festival in Chandigarh during November, 1998 attended by 25
artistes representing countires namely Scottland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Yugoslavia,
India etc.
6. International Dance Workshop Festival on the theme Rhythm of Life in Chandigarh in April, 2000
attended by dance students from Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Russia, U.K, Finland, India etc.
7. Conducted Bhangra (Folk Dance) workshop at the International Dance Workshop held at Jablonec
Nad Nisou (Czech Republic) in June, 2000.
8. Festival of Greek Theatre by inviting OMMA Studio Theatre Company from Creta, Greece to
perform in Chandigarh and other places in Oct-Nov.2002.
9. Indo-Slovak Folk Dances and Music Festival by inviting renowned international folklore group
POLENO from Bratislava, Slovak Republic during November, 2004.
10. Invited Ms Janis Young, an American Actress to conduct a workshop for theatre students during
November, 2004.
11. Invited Mr Michael Hemblin, Dance Faculty, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, USA during
February, 2007 to study and learn Indian Folk Dances.
12. International Workshop on Folk Dances of India during February, 2007 attended by dancers from
USA, Australia, Germany, India etc.
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 hills range. The city is famous for its architecture, the Rock Garden, 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 Workshop
15-24 February, 2008
Theme Rhythm of Life
Eligibility                                   Dance Students/ Artistes / performers /choreographers/ dance
 
 teachers from all over the world in the age of 18 years onwards
 having background and experience in dancing field.
Language of workshop              English
No. of seats                              30
Workshop fee                           500 USD
Facilities                                   Workshop fee covers teaching, free lodging and boarding (all meals)
 local transportation and sight seeing, participation certificate etc.
Last day of registration              20th September, 2007
Mode of payment                      Direct bank transfer to
Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts
SB A/o No. 1019948594
C/o Central Bank of India
Bank Square, Sector 17B
Chandigarh 160017, India
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                             RHYTHM OF LIFE  
International Workshop on Folk Dances of India
Chandigarh - India
15-24 February, 2008
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Shyam Juneja,
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Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts
685, Sector 11-B, Chandigarh 160011, India
Phone: 91-172-4646785, (M) 9815374046 Email: [email protected]

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