New Classes at Chowk
Odissi Rhythm & Theory class
Thursdays, 8-9pm
Understand how a Pallavi is constructed through its taal (beats) and learn the rhythmic structures and notation of Odissi with Mardal player Mitu Das.
Class fee: $100/month
Starting 18 April 2024
Body Conditioning for dancers
Sundays, 10.30- 11.30am
Get stronger with body conditioning exercises based on the Gotipua tradition which will help increase your strength, flexibility, and agility. This class is applicable to all dancers and non-dancers alike!
Class fee: $100/month
Starting 21 April 2024
Abinaya workshop
Sundays, 11.30am- 1.30pm (6 sessions per module)
Learn an Abinaya within one workshop module, starting from a Mangalacharan, further following up to more complex repertoire items. Each module consists of 6 sessions to complete one item.
Class fee: $300/module
Start date: 28 April 2024 *This class will only commence with a minimum class size of 5 participants.
A unique training methodology, developed at Chowk
Over the last 10 years, Chowk has developed a training methodology that is distinctive to the company, through an inexhaustible search for a unique language of dance that strengthens the physicality, and availability of each performer- empowering them for both the classical and contemporary stage. With work that is unparalleled, this is what makes us, Chowk.
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Learn Odissi
Odissi training at Chowk includes building the basic form of the dance followed by learning a repertoire created by the late guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, a pioneer of Odissi's reconstruction.
Start Young
Junior Odissi
Open to children aged between 5-10 years, this class strikes a balance between discipline and fun through a series of exercises drawn from Odissi as well as theatre games to build body awareness and confidence on stage. Children will start by learning basic Odissi steps, and later repertoire items which will be performed yearly.
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"We need your support and understanding to create our work, to explore new forms and to develop young talent.
Be a part of the Chowk initiative: Join our classes, watch our work and help us keep dance alive..."
RAKA MAITRA, FOUNDER OF CHOWK
