Workshops Bhangra is a very lively form of folk music and dance that originated in the Punjab region situated in the North of India. Although Bhangra was a part of the Harvest Festival it has become a part of such diverse occasions as weddings and many other celebrations. Bhangra has surged in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as a fusion with genres such as hip-hop, house and reggae. As Bhangra continues to move into mainstream culture, we hope to take you there with it through our Bhangra Workshops. Workshop Objectives: - Student will learn specific dance techniques and movements, elements and vocabulary. - Students will learn dance sequences and routines to be performed individually and in groups. - Students will create their own movement sequences. Students will learn historical and cultural elements of dance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stage 1 - Introduction: discussion on the following:- - Dance Basics - Background of Bhangra - Goals of Workshop ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stage 2 - Warm-Ups - Stretches - Rhythm and Music Awareness (Clapping Together) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stage 3 - Explanation of Basic Dance Steps - Learning Individual Steps - Placing Dance steps in sequences to form routines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stage 4 - Involve individuals to experiment and create their own dance steps - Performance of the Dance learnt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stage 5 Finish off with short discussion including any information about the dance that pupils may want to know.

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