June 19 th, Sunday 07:30 - 9:00 PM NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai This Fathers Day, Rediscover the HIM in you ! In association with Shivaakriti Foundation & Maya Vision Kala Saadhna Presents, “Kathak for HIM” Aparna Mishra’s Kathak Trilogy

Our society still practices gender based inequalities socially and behaviorally. In fight to prove superiority of one gender over other, we have forgotten to enjoy the gender inequalities. Yes,the make of man is different than a woman and vice versa. However does that mean either should be considered strong or weak? This Workshop is an attempt to highlight and celebrate the gender inequalities in terms of strength, weakness, emotions, areas of power and delicacy through Kathak. We appreciate equality,so lets also appreciate and celebrate, not shy away from these inequalities - the way nature has made us” Kathak for HIM

Kathak for HIM is a 90 minute work shop which is The masculine version of Kathak, thoughtfully conceptualized by Kathak Guru Smt. Aparna Mishra. Aparna out of her years of teaching experience and research work, has designed a defined version of Kathak for male – considering Bol, Foot work, Bhaav (expression), gestures, body language - to be more masculine in nature. – so that they could engage with comfort level Kathak for HIM

As a part of this program we will cover the following activities. These activities have their own unique effect in our lives. It helps to shape oneself personally, socially, professionally, spiritually, emotionally and in all other measures and expressions of our existence! Tapping Pressure point De- Stress you Rigorous systematic practice work out physical health Padhant (counting with claps and fingures) understanding mathematics and physics brain storm and energies your mind Kathak for HIM

Vedas and shlokas Exposure to value system Learning and spiritual balance Expression A powerful tool of communication Balances emotion Entire process Hormones released Feeling of contentment Kathak for HIM

Body movement Personality development Social confidence Group activity Better orientation Team spirit Physical and mental indulgence Multi Dimentional Stress buster Kathak for Him

Techniques and content - Workshop  Nature art and mathematics tuned in together for Kathak –, presenting delicacies of kathak based on Fibonacci series, Golden Ratio, Infinite Loop.  Introduction to Tatkars (foot work). Understanding and discussing the mathematics behind this art through padhant(reading the numbers on fingure), logical stimulation through presentations and interactive session.  Recital of vedic mantras,discussing Mythological stories through Abhinay – an emotional and spiritual titillation.

Special preview of “Hanuman Tandava” – when Hanuman adresses Ravan and his men at court after Ashok Vatika kand. A thought proviking performance by Aparna, Portraying various emotions of men, leaving a social message. A powerful performance – “ Dance of Prakriti“ by members of Shivaakriti Foundation Children, dancing on the beats and rhythm of Fibonacci series, depicting nature as human with different shades ! These children have taken up dance as their education and career. They choose to realise their energy and channalise it and live life with a purpose. To Celebrate life by Connecting to social, environmental, personal, emotional … all human causes through dance! Presentation & Performances

This is for you if…. …You have never danced …You always thought classical dance is not for you …You have Never been exposed to any form of dance …You have never been interested and found this boring …You have no idea what this is going to be …You you are those to whom it doses not make sense! …If you fear it or have prejudice about it.

Join in to break the taboo that Kathak is only for HER. Be a part of this evening to discover –Kathak is also for “ HIM” A complete power packed module!!!

RSVP Ms. Shweta Jain : Mr. Amalendu Kundu