Co-hosted by Institute of Connected Communities, University of East London (UEL) and Malayalee Association of the U.K. (MAUK)

4 PM, Sunday, 29 October 2023
Kerala House | London E12 5AD

FREE ADMISSION | OPEN TO ALL

Dance is not just about entertainment. It is a tool for education and for engaging communities beyond boundaries of culture. Creative tools help the public to understand and explore community values in a better manner.

This lecture-demonstration will focus on some key aspects of Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam in particular. We hope to share our
experience as well as demonstrate the communicative aspect of dance.

         1.We begin with a short performance.

         2.A brief explanation of the importance of hand gestures and facial expression.

         3.Rasa as the basis of art in India. – With a demo of the Navarasa or nine basic / universal emotions

         4.Bhagavatamela – the dance -theatre tradition as an example of community engagement.

         5.The dancer-audience relationship as an element of community engagement.

         6.Thematic presentations as a tool for education / awareness.

         7.Working with marginalized communities and dance as rehabilitative therapy.

This event is open to all free of charge. Call on 07960212334 if you have any queries