Move with Odissi - Indian Classical Dance Workshop

An Odissi dance workshop, designed for absolute beginners, to explore Odissi's movements, gestures, and storytelling Odissi is a neoclassical dance tradition of India, with roots in the temple and folk dances of Odisha, eastern India. The dance is known for its lyrical movements and expressive gestures. Move with Odissi is a three-hour workshop designed for absolute beginners to learn and practice some of Odissi’s foundational movements, gestures, and storytelling. Organized by Maple Street Studios, Ypsilanti, MI, this workshop will be led by Vrishali Parab, an odissi dancer based in Metro Detroit. Vrishali finds joy in exploring Odissi through diverse music and stories and shares that joy with the community. Come move and tell stories through Odissi with Vrishali! • No prior dance experience is necessary. • Please wear any comfortable clothing that allows free movement. • If you have limited mobility, Vrishali would be happy to work with you to adapt the movements and explore Odissi in a way that is accessible for you. Please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible and requires climbing (approximately 10–12 stairs). If you have accessibility concerns or would like to discuss whether the space will work for you, please reach out to the organizers in advance. ==================== REGISTRATION: Pay what you can, with suggested contributions based on a sliding scale. Payment can be made in advance or in person, with multiple payment options available. Spots are limited, so please reserve your spot in advance or donate here: https://forms.gle/ocTrspBwiZEbX5uc6 ==================== For any questions: Email [email protected]