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Beyond the Mudra: Dismantling the Classical in Indian Dance | Fort Kochi [Feb 7-8]

Beyond the Mudra: Dismantling the Classical in Indian Dance | Fort Kochi [Feb 7-8]

Think of a dancer. You likely see a figure of perfect symmetry, performing "classical" movements honed over centuries. But what if those movements—and the labels we give them—are actually walls? What if the distinction between "folk" and "classical" isn't just about style, but about power?

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Why We Dance (and Who Tells Us How)

Think of a dancer. You likely see a figure of perfect symmetry, performing "classical" movements honed over centuries. But what if those movements—and the labels we give them—are actually walls? What if the distinction between "folk" and "classical" isn't just about style, but about power?

The Vision: A More Democratic Stage

Facilitated by Amith K, a scholar-dancer with a PhD from Sree Sankaracharya University, this two-day workshop is a deep dive into the "undemocratic" structures of Indian dance. It’s a space to question the rigid frameworks of rasa, bhava, anga, and upangam that have long defined the art form.

The workshop proposes a radical shift: dance can only be truly democratic if we dismantle the Brahminical ideologies and classicism that sustain it. Through a blend of movement, shared readings, and collective reflection, participants will explore how:

Meet Your Facilitator: Amith K

Amith K isn't just a theorist; he is a practitioner who challenges the status quo from within the art world.

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How to Join

This workshop is open to anyone above 18 years of age. You don't need to be a professional—in fact, prior experience in dance is not mandatory.

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Did you know? Between the Princess Street and Petercellie Street in Fort Kochi there was a tripod-like appliance called "Mukali", for tying up offenders and whipping them.
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