Workshop Ten

Tagore’s Dance (Rabindrik-Nritya)

         Rabindrik Nritya, or Tagore’s dance, was influenced by the nobel prize winning poet Rabindranath Tagore. Founder of the world famous art institution Santiniketan (Abode of Peace), Tagore’s dances incorporate various Classical and Folklorique dance styles of India. Amrita uses her personal experience of being educated in Santiniketan to introduce participants to the various styles of Rabindrik Nritya. This workshop incorporates dances with Rabindra Sangeet (Tagore’s songs), music, poetry, story telling dances, Tagore’s dance drama dances, movement & interpretation in silence, etc. A very intimate way to learn about Tagore, his works, and the diverse dance styles used to interpret such passionate works!!