Get busy this summer

Ganashree Kedlaya gives you the low down on the various workshops held in the city

Ganashree Kedlaya gives you the low down on the various workshops held in the city

Step up!
The Swingers is back with their exciting summer dance workshops Groove N Summer. The 15-day workshop is open to those in the age group of 3-60 years. The workshop will end in a grand stage performance by all the participants. The various dance styles for children includes old school hip-hop, powerful jazz, shy less theatre and not-cracker ballet. Teenagers can learn hip-hop, street jazz, indoor fusion funk and the adults can groove to salsa, juggling, jiving and LA Latin.
At: The Swingers, Indiranagar
On from: April 15
Call: 2520 3900

Self help modules
i-CUE has designed workshops for children called the Creative Camp. The programme will focus on creative problem solving, games, dramatics and creative book-making. Designed for children in the age group of 4 - 9 years, it is a 10-day camp starting from April 13 between 10 am to 12.30 pm. The Creative Camp program aims to nurture creativity by helping children to learn healthy ways of self-expression. The dramatics workshop in this programme also integrates creative dramatics with games, story-telling techniques and puppetry to explore themes concerning children.
At: 887, 22nd Main, 11th Cross, J P Nagar, II Phase
On from: April 13
Call: 2658 7345

Theatre and more
This workshop called Theatre Lab will approach theatre in the fashion of a laboratory by working on your body and voice and exploring your mind and ideas by devising scenes. The workshop will concentrate on three main skills like kalari payatu the martial art from Kerala, konokol for rhythm practice and you will be given information on Shakespeare and Iambic Pentameter. One of the principal objectives of this workshop is to make classic texts, such as Shakespeare, accessible and comprehensible for children. Using the framework of Shakespeare, the workshop will work on a variety of scenes that children enjoy, including soliloquy, dialogue and chorus.u00a0 Actor and filmmaker Karana Kumar will be holding the workshop for children.
On from: April 13 to 18
At: Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar
For: Children of the age 10 to 12
Cost: Rs 2,000

Get fit!
For those of you looking to get fit and fancy the idea of learning a Chinese martial art in the process, you can join the Taichi workshop. The workshop aims at harmonising the body and mind. Taichi cures stress-related disorders like hypertension, backaches, asthma, indigestion, insomnia and arthritis. Classes will be conducted by Cicily Thomas.
At: Koramangala Club
On till: April 30
Call: 94496 33267

Capture your imagination
Photo School is conducting a photography workshop for people of all ages. The workshop is designed to train people to handle both digital and film photography. The workshop also helps one develop an artistic eye and an individual style.
At: Photo School, 5th Floor, Sona Towers, 71 Millers Road, Vasanthanagar
On till: July 15
Call: 98450 19719

A sporty affair
Summer Cricket Camp is held by Brijesh Patel Cricket Academy for all young cricket lovers. The workshop will be held for children above 6 years of age.
At: Palace Grounds
On till: April 19
For: Rs 3,000
Call: 98440 36023

Get creative
The Studio is organising a fun-filled learning workshop called Picasso and his Friends. Be prepared to tear paper, shape colour, texture collages, sculpt imaginary animals, compose music, balance boxes, paint in pink and blue like Matisse, Van Gogh, Toulose-Lautrec and Picasso. You will also be taught dancing, acting, andu00a0 poetry recitation. All this is packed with innovative ideas to bring out the fun element in learning.
At: The Studio, Off Old Madras Road
On: April 16 to May 1, 10 am to 12.30
Call: 99026 24810, 2524 1713