About this Event
Magical Hand Gestures of Ancient India with Deepti Gupta
Immigrating from India in 1970, Deepti studied dance and theatre in Canada and India at renowned institutes. An established choreographer and performer in the elegant Kathak form of dance, she is trained in the lineage of the Lucknow Gharana by preeminent gurus and teachers. Deepti has worked Indian theatre as dramaturge, playwright, actor and educator and is the Artistic Director of Arzoo Dance Theatre.
The workshop is an introduction to the ancient Indian art of Mudras and Hand Gestures. These gestures have been used for thousands of years to tell stories from the sacred to the mundane, to embody characters, express emotions and much more. Participants will learn how to use their hands to create mudras and gestures along with names of gestures from ancient Indian texts on drama. They will learn how to tell a short story in a traditional Indian format and also how to adapt gestures to contemporary storytelling and acting.
Wear comfortable clothes. Be prepared to sit on the floor.
ABOUT WORKWEEKEND:
Welcome to Industry’s WorkWeekend, three days of workshops and events designed to empower Hamilton artists to do the work they want to do. WorkWeekend is open to adult artists of all career levels, from emerging to established and beyond. Free snacks and coffee also provided!
We’ve tried to make WorkWeekend as barrier-free as possible with a $10 entry fee per workshop. If this presents ANY barriers to you whatsoever, please get in touch with associate producer Maddie at [email protected] so we can ensure your participation.
All WorkWeekend workshop spaces live in accordance with Industry Safer Spaces policy, available on our website. Everyone is welcome, safe, and respected.
Industry's WorkWeekend is made possible with the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Hamilton City Enrichment Fund.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hamilton Artists Inc., 155 James Street North, Hamilton, Canada
CAD 10.00