The workshop is a warm and welcoming introduction to adult ballet – designed for absolute beginners, curious movers, or anyone ready to reconnect with their body through grace, strength and self-expression.

Join us as we learn, explore, train, and talk to our bodies through the language of ballet. Whether you’re 18 or 80, ballet offer so much more than technique – it offer a path to physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional expression.

What You’ll Discover:
- The foundation of ballet technique and ballet vocabulary
- Practice of flexibility, core strength, balance, and coordination
- Ways ballet enhances memory, focus, and body awareness
- The joy of moving with classical music
- That ballet is not just for the young or the pros – it’s for anyone willing to try

Welcome to this special class, where you can personally experience the charm of adult ballet and feel the transformation that dance brings.

欢迎舞蹈和/或班格拉舞初学者参加！首先，我 们将互相认识，然后花一些时间跳舞。工作坊 结束后，大家可以留下来 继续相互了解，聆听音乐，放松身心。

It begins with from warm up on the floor into the articulation of the feet, limbs and the whole body and ends in leaps and movement creation and vocabulary of most of the repertoire of UPDC.

This workshop offered participants a vibrant and immersive journey into the rich and diverse world of Marathi folk dance. Designed to celebrate Maharashtra’s cultural heritage, the session introduced traditional dance forms such as Yelkot, Lavani, Koli, Lezim, Shetkari Nritya.

Through hands-on practice, participants explored the rhythms, movements, expressions, and cultural significance of each style. The workshop aimed to not only teach choreography but also foster an appreciation for the stories, traditions, and communities these dances represent.

Led by experienced instructors, the workshop served as a platform for artistic learning, cultural connection, and joyous expression — bringing the spirit of Maharashtra to life, one step at a time.

The Cakil dance is a traditional Javanese dance rooted in wayang (shadow puppet) performances, portraying the battle between good and evil. In this workshop, participants will explore the character of Cakil — a fierce and expressive antagonist known for his dynamic movements.

Designed for beginners, this workshop introduces the basic techniques of Cakil dance, including:

Body posture and floor patterns

Facial expressions and hand gestures

Signature stepping and attacking movements

Guided by an experienced instructor, participants will also gain insight into the meaning behind the movements and how to express the character of Cakil through dance. No prior dance experience is needed — just a willingness to move and learn!

Each two-day session will cover:
1. The historical and cultural background of each dance form.
2. Mastery of fundamental techniques and movement sequences.
3. Choreographic exploration and performance skills.

•Hand articulation: Through delicate exercises of the small joints, participants will refine control and coordination of the fingers, wrists, and elbows. By imitating the graceful movements of the peacock, the training emphasizes the soft, fluid rhythm expressed through the hands.
•Body posture: Students will learn the characteristic body positions of Dai dance, experiencing the unique “three curves” (san dao wan) that combine elegance and suppleness within dynamic movements.
•Footwork: The course also provides systematic training in Dai dance steps, from the foundational patterns to fluid transitions that coordinate with body rhythm and movement.

Each two-day session will cover:
1. The historical and cultural background of each dance form.
2. Mastery of fundamental techniques and movement sequences.
3. Choreographic exploration and performance skills.