Vishal Telang

Along with a focus on breathing, the technique includes contemporary dance, somatic expression, rasa and bhava theory, and theatrical work that are integrated and practised for a deeper connection with one’s emotions. While classes are unstructured and free-flowing, (there isn’t any choreography to adhere to, remember?) Bengaluru-based Telang begins workshops with ice-breaking sessions, and non-dance, improvisational and partner exercises to encourage movement. In between exercises, the class is led to tell a story using movement, which then slowly evolves into dance when music is played. Typically, workshops can be as long as two to four hours, stretched into sessions over a few days.

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The class is open to people of all skill levels, and designed to help non-dancers and beginners. “The goal you’re heading towards is an opening up of the body, mind, breath and emotions to finally find expression through movement,” he says, adding, “The takeaway is different for different participants. Some feel that this technique is cathartic, others found it therapeutic, and a few have even found a connection to their inner child through it. It’s exciting to see how the same class can have diverse outcomes because everyone moves differently. And this technique includes movement for all.”

The workshop focuses on breathing techniques, somatic expressions, rasa and bhava theory and theatrical work

Fear and shyness are not great motivators for opening up one’s body to dance and movement. And while the technique seems like it might help break these barriers, it depends on the instructor to set the right mood, and carry every participant towards the set goals. It will be interesting to see how Telang achieves this at the workshop. 

On May 29 to June 1; 5 pm to 9 pm 
At The Jeff Goldberg Studio, Khar West. 
Log on to @jeffgoldbergstudio 
Call 7506906927 
Cost Rs 8,000