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A group of people sit cross-legged on a tiled floor in a room with painted walls, facing a person who is seated at the front and gesturing with raised hands. The participants, mostly women and children, mirror the gesture with their own hands raised. The walls feature colorful murals, including a large painted hand and figures, and a doorway is visible on the left. A window with a decorative grille is on the back wall, and a small table with items on it stands to the right.
  • 17 took part
  • 1 facilitator

Sunday 25 October 2026

Learning Together Across Generations

Facilitated by Aparna NS

Input

What went in
Combined the children’s and women’s batches for a shared class Guided students of different ages through Mudra practice Practised Thalam together
Time
2 hours

Activity

Today, the children’s batch and the women’s batch came together for class. Some of the children’s mothers are part of the women’s batch, making it a special opportunity for families to share the dance space. Teaching students across such a wide age range was a new challenge for the teachers, so we guided the group through activities everyone could take part in.

Together, the students practised Mudras and Thalam. Learning side by side gave children and adults a chance to share the experience, observe one another and connect through dance.

Outcome

Children and adults took part in the same dance activities, practising Mudras and Thalam together. The shared class created an opportunity for family members and students from different generations to learn alongside one another.

(We observed it)

Learnings

Dance can create a shared learning space for students at different stages of life. A combined class also invites teachers to adapt activities so everyone can participate and learn together.

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