Age Group: 9 to 16 years
Faculty Traditional Artistes from Tanjavur
Description Rhythm through the traditional art of “Thappattam”
Date April 27th to April 30th (Mon to Thu)
Venue Ranga Shankara
Age Group 9 to 16 years as on 1st April 2009. To be born on or after 1st April 1992 and before 31st March 1999
Timings 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fees Rs. 750
Workshop Contents
Rhythm makes music flow and rhythm makes the body move. Come and explore the world of rhythm with ‘Thappattam’, a folk dance of Tamil Nadu. The children will learn not only the basics about handling and playing a ‘Thappu’ [circular drum] but also learn to appreciate rhythm and its importance in theatre and their daily lives. The beats of the drum and the movements of the body meet in unison to become an expressive dance form. There is no end to innovation with this dance and musical form and one can create music even with stainless steel plates!