Alongside the steps, the children are learning the discipline and storytelling at the heart of Bharatanatyam. Regular practice on steps, expressions and coordination is making their movements more confident.
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Community dance classes move into abhinaya practice
The Thudippu team continued the community dance classes with separate sessions for children and adults. Aparna is now guiding both groups into the more technical side of dance, with a stronger focus on abhinaya, expression and how emotions are communicated through movement.
Community students practice for an upcoming program
Community students came together for dance practice ahead of an upcoming program at aikyam Space. The sessions are also creating more time for the group to learn together, support one another, and build stronger connections through regular practice.
Thudippu team meets to plan community activities
The Thudippu Dance Foundation team held an internal meeting at aikyam Space to discuss their ongoing work with the community. The meeting focused on planning upcoming activities and coordinating how the team can continue supporting the community through dance and related programmes.
Olimalar and Thudippu discuss how to support children better
Aarthi from Olimalar Foundation and Anjali Krishnadas from Thudippu Dance Foundation met at aikyam Space to discuss how they can work together to bring out the best in children from the community. The conversation focused on understanding the children better and finding ways to support their learning, confidence, creativity, and participation through future activities.
