Announcing a movement workshop with Jhuma Basak

Dancer, choreographer and psychoanalyst Jhuma Basak believes it is important to read poetry, watch theatre, see paintings/sculptures, listen to different kinds of music, be politically aware – only then one could actually dance. Her search has led her to create an alternative expression through Versedance, a form of dance-theatre that she feels can better express the complexity of contemporary life.

This 2-day workshop explores pure body movements gradually leading to physical narrative extensions using poetry or other texts, thereby creating distinct independent performing texts.

Dates:             1 and 4 May 2014

Venue:            The Ranan Workspace

                        Ground Floor, 8 Sultan Alam Road, Calcutta 700033

                        (near Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station)

Time:              1 May: 9.30am to 2pm

4 May: 4pm to 8.30pm

Fees:               Rs. 700/- per head

Any one with some physical exposure/training can sign up. Please write to us at rananindia@gmail.com with a brief bio data and contact details. Places on a first come first served basis. Your place is confirmed only on the payment of the fees at Ranan. We will advise on this process via email or phone.