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A group of women stand in a circle inside a room with a tiled floor, facing inward toward a woman standing near a window who appears to be leading them. The women have their hands on their hips and are barefoot. One woman in the foreground wears a pink patterned outfit with a long braid and a light scarf draped over her shoulder. Others wear various patterned tops and pants. A mirror hangs on the wall to the right, and a colorful mural is visible on the left wall. A small rug lies on the floor near the center.
  • 8 took part
  • 2 facilitators

Saturday 17 October 2026

A new dance batch for women 30+

Facilitated by Anjali Krishnadas and Aparna NS

What the work needed: people, time, money, space and materials.
What went in
- Started a new batch in response to growing admissions - Welcomed women aged 30 and above - Created space for students to learn and practise dance together
Time
1.3 hours

What was done with those inputs, step by step.

As interest in our regular batch grew and new admissions continued, we started a new batch so we could welcome more students.

The batch brings together women aged 30 and above, each arriving with enthusiasm and a strong commitment to learning dance. The faculty find the classes rewarding. The faculty value the interest and hard work the students bring to every class.

For many of these women, the class is more than a place to learn dance. It is also a joyful space to explore a long-held dream. The enthusiasm across the batch reflects how worthwhile it can be to begin or return to dance at any age.

What changed for the people who took part, and what showed it.

We created a welcoming space where women aged 30 and above can learn dance, build friendships and enjoy time together. Their enthusiasm, commitment and joy in class show how meaningful the space has become for them.

(Participants told us)

What the team will keep or change next time.

From this batch, we learned that people can pursue their interest in dance at any age. A supportive class can be both a place to learn and a source of joy, connection and personal fulfilment.

EducationArt and cultureDance ClubThudippu Dance FoundationAnjali KrishnadasAparna NSaikyam space

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