Tamil Culture Workshops with BINDI BOSSES

Cumberland Council - Arts Programs

South Asian contemporary dance company BINDI BOSSES workshops blend ancient tradition with modern choreography and creativity.

Wentworthville Community Centre

BINDI BOSSES are a Sydney based independent South Asian contemporary dance sharing workshops that blend ancient tradition with modern choreography. BINDI BOSSES will enliven Wentworthville Community Centre with a series of Tamil cultural workshops.In addition to workshops, visitors are encouraged to drop in for other free activities and demonstrations such as pop up performances and workshops, and natural Henna application. You are invited to participate in this very special opportunity to connect with Tamil culture, and contemporary creative culture in a casual, community setting, all led by the extraordinary BINDI BOSSES. Check out some of their work here https://www.instagram.com/bindibosses/ BINDI BOSSES Workshop Schedule<ul><li>1pm – 2pm Parai Attam workshop</li><li>3pm – 4pm Introduction to Kolattam (Tamil Folk Dance)</li><li>5pm – 6pm Kuthu Moves workshop (Tamil folk dance)</li></ul>All workshops are for ages 7+Workshop sessions are FREE, registration essential. Capacity of each workshop is limited.Supervision of ChildrenChildren aged 15 years old and under participating in this program must be supervised for the entire duration of the program by a parent/guardian/responsible adult 18 years of age or over.

Agenda

BINDI BOSSES artists lead you through learning and performing Parai Attam, a 3000-year-old Tamil artform where folk dance steps are set to the pulse of live Parai drum beats, bringing ancient rhythms and stories to life. Catch a special performance by BINDI BOSSES before you are led through learning the skills yourself. Featuring rhythmic drumming and dance for participants from ages 7+. No prior experience necessary, all abilities welcome.
Accessibility - the stick drumming component of this workshop is suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. For more accesibility information please contact the Arts Team at granvillecentreartgallery@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Parai Attam Workshop

Kolattam is a traditional Tamil stick dance, usually performed by women. The word kola tam comes from the Tamil words kōl, which means "stick", and āṭṭam, which means "dance".
Who better to lead you through Kolattam than BINDI BOSSES, a progressive, matriarchal South Asian Fusion Arts company! Participants will get hands on, pick up some sticks, feel the beat and connect with this traditional Tamil dance.


 Introduction to Kolattam (Tamil Folk Dance)

Kuthu/Koothu is a style of folk dance originating from the Southern Indian villages of Tamil Nadu. BINDI BOSSES’ style is South Asian Fusion blending Kuthu dance with Semi-Classical Indian with Bollywood, Hip Hop, Dancehall and other dance styles from around the world. Get moving with some street beats in this vibrant, rhythmic workshop.

Kuthu Moves workshop (Tamil folk dance) 

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