Geometrical patterns using colours, spices or flowers

Geometrical patterns using colours, spices or flowers

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Info School workshop

Info School workshop

Paisley is a deeply personal piece of theatre focusing on culture and its development from a woman’s perspective. Set within such a intimate space as a bedroom, we will explore the societal problems set upon ourselves and the lingering scars left behind by our psyche. Be prepared to be taken beyond the realms of these four walls as we uncover a new perspective through the magic of storytelling.

Principal Naomi Bewsher said "the spirit of Bollywood came to our schools! The vibrant, uplifting and cheerful music, colours and energy of the Indian culture and music was delightful! The students and Team joined in three Bollywood style dances using Indian Dance Festival Music sticks, beautiful scarfs and storytelling through gesture and facial expressions. It was great fun. One students said it made her feel 'joyful!' It is so important to give a broad performing arts education to our students be it musical theatre, physical theatre, contemporary dance or three part harmony acapella singing; world culture and world theatre opens up even more avenues to explore. Priya was fantastic with the students, her passion and energy were infectious! The older students particularly enjoyed the question and answer session asking interesting and valuable question which Priya was only too happy to answer." Team member Helen Teasdale who joined in the workshops said,“Priya was fantastic! She connected with each age group perfectly, delivering a workshop suited to their abilities and making it fast paced and thoroughly enjoyable. I was really impressed with our students, how they listened intently, attempted every move, even incorporated props! Their discipline, teamwork and respect they gave to Priya was a credit to them. They were all buzzing when it finished wanting to know when they could do Bollywood again!”

Morris-Natyam project is a unique fusion of two traditional dance styles: English folk Morris dance and the classical Bharatanatyam dance. The performance intends to demonstrate the potential of this collaboration: a mesmerizing concept celebrating East meets West performance that has emerged from the cross fertilization of cultures through R&D funded by Arts council England.Morris- Natyam started as a research and developmental project has now evolved into a production.The responses and feedback we have had from audience, mentors, artists involved has motivated me to take the research to the next level of presenting it as a production. I intend to stage the performance for wider community both English and Asian. My aim is to make Morris-Natyam more accessible to schools, community halls, village halls, festivals and melas.

An innovative dance production specially designed for schools! This is a story said time and again but this time with a twist. Bollywood Cindrella: Demonstrated using intricate yet smple hand gestures and Various dance styles from India.

Priya is an amazing performer with a real gift for captivating a crowd. She has an ability to engage all ages with her performances, and we’ve seen everyone from toddlers to adults enthralled! Priya is professional and reliable, and is a pleasure to work with – we are looking forward to having her perform again at Tullie House this year.

Calthwaite School class - This gave them the chance to learn about the culture of a country very different to their own. They listened totraditional Indian stories, and some of the children helped to bring them to life. The whole school enjoyed watching aperformance from aprofessional Indian dancer, Priya Sundar.

17th August 2017- India's independence celebrated in Cumbria with dance special