Embodied Poetry: Movement Workshop

Embodied Poetry workshops intertwine performance, conversation, and dance education to provide participants with deep context for dancer/choreographer Ashwini Ramaswamy's Bharatanatyam lineage. Embodied Poetry begins with a performance excerpt based on a specific narrative/poetic verse. Following a discussion of the textual grounding, participants are led through introductory movement instruction, using the texts to further evoke the gestural and emotional intention of the choreography. The dance piece shown at the start of the workshop is then re-performed, allowing the participants a deeper appreciation upon second viewing. The workshop offers insights into the literature, poetry, mythology and sacred texts behind Ramaswamy's artmaking practice/Ragamala Dance Company's work.

March 12, 2025
Free with registration