An array of workshops give schoolchildren a chance to learn from the maestros
Jyothi D Tommaar.
Tender Roots Academy of Performing arts (TRAPA), a non-profit initiative for schoolchildren, is organising an array of auditions and workshops through the month of August, which will give budding artistes a chance to learn from well-known names in the field. The sessions will kick off with a ghoomar workshop by award-winning choreographer, Jyothi D Tommaar. Being organised in association with Gangaur Ghoomar Dance Academy, the session will introduce children to the royal dance from Rajasthan.
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Another workshop is an introduction to Indian classical music, specially designed by musician-educator Mala Ramadorai, while the final one in the series is all about puppet making by the noted Rajasthani artist, Khairati Ram.
On August 10, 11, 12 3 pm (ghoomar workshop)
At Nano Theater, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi.
Log on to banyantreeevents.com (for details on other workshops)
Cost Rs 1,500
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