Have you ever dreamed of delving into the enchanting world of Indian dance? Gathering together with women in strength and community?
Discover the transformative power of dance in devotion at our two-day Indian Folk Dance Workshop.
This immersive experience involves refining
principles of movement, dance conditioning,
cultivating body awareness and translation
into practice and choreography.
Workshop facilitator Syami Hedemark will celebrate the rich tapestry of Indian traditions to integrate its beauty into your daily life through -
Exploring folk dance root origins, cultural context and aesthetics
Hastas (hand gestures)
Abhineya (storytelling)
Aharya (costumes and adornment)
Understanding of yogic philosophies interlinked with sacred dance (pranayama, mantra, kriyas)
Krishna Village, Eungella, NSW
The weekend will be held on the beautiful grounds of Krishna Yoga village where you can nourish your body and soul with additional daily yoga sessions and wholesome vegetarian meals, prepared with love and care.
You can commute on both days or add accommodation and make it a relaxing and reinvigorating retreat weekend.
Important Details
Cost: $250 AUD (Workshop only) + Food and Accommodation if required.
Eligibility criteria: Nil dance experience required.
Dress Code: Comfortable t-shirt/choli and long skirt/black leggings.
Meals: Vegetarian/Vegan meals available.
"In the rhythmic beats of India's folk dances, the stories of tradition come alive. Each step is a celebration, and every gesture is a brushstroke painting the vibrant tapestry of our cultural heritage."
Since the age of three, Syami Hedemark has trained in classical ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance in New Zealand. After completing her Solo Seal, she worked with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, The Imperial Russian Ballet, and performed on the Broadway production of "Cats" in New York.
In 2016, Syami and her family moved to Australia, where, guided by her Guru Monica Singh Sangawan of Sohamasmi School of Performing Arts, she started learning Odissi classical dance.
Syami believes that Odissi is a living art form, offering individuals the chance to cultivate a sense of joy, purpose, and contentment through its interwoven values and morals. Currently, she conducts ongoing classes and workshops in Murwillumbah, NSW.
Her regular folk dance workshops aim to unite women and the community in strength and celebration. She recently collaborated on a project with Jahnavi Harrison's music video "Govinda" and successfully presented her dance school's sold-out show, "Taruni."
For Syami, dance is a lifetime Bhakti Yoga and sadhana she feels honored to be in lineage with. Her classes create a dynamic environment for individuals to systematically explore their physical and metaphysical aspects of being through dance and devotion.
SCHEDULE
Day 1: Friday
12:30pm: Lunch (at Krishna Village)
2pm onwards: Check-in to your room
4:15pm: Optional Afternoon Yoga
6:15pm: Dinner (at Temple)
Day 2: SaturdaY
6:30am: Optional Morning Yoga
8:30am: Breakfast (at Temple)
9:30am: Indian aesthetic theory, traditions, and cultural context.
10am: Warm-ups, strengthening, isolation and movement techniques.
12:30pm: Lunch break (at Temple)
2pm: Abhineya: story-telling
3pm: Commencement of choreography
4pm: Finish for the day
4:15pm: Optional Yoga class
6:15pm: Dinner (at Temple)
Day 3: Sunday
6:30am: Optional Morning Yoga
8:30am: Breakfast (at Temple)
9:30am: Warm-up and refinement of dance technique
10:30am: Re-commence choreography
12:30pm: Lunch (at Krishna Village)
1:30pm: Aharya (Costumes and adornment)
2:30pm: Ceremony and final dance by the lake.
4pm: End of workshop
