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SUMMARY:Folk Contemporary Classes
LOCATION:Shoonya Centre for Art and Somatic Practices
DESCRIPTION:URUVAM – Rooted Motion A Folk & Contemporary Movement Practic
 e. URUVAM (உருவம்) means form or body shape. The practice is r
 ooted in the idea that the body is shaped by rhythm\, labour\, culture\, e
 nvironment\, and lived memory. URUVAM is a structured movement training th
 at bridges traditional Tamil folk vocabularies with contemporary dance tec
 hniques. It explores how grounded folk rhythm and percussive footwork can 
 coexist and evolve within contemporary flow\, floor work\, and mobility-ba
 sed practices. Rather than treating folk and contemporary as separate form
 s\, URUVAM approaches them as interconnected physical languages. The sessi
 ons are rhythm-driven and physically engaging\, combining cultural underst
 anding with technical training through exploration of Tamil folk rhythms a
 nd musical structures\, traditional footwork patterns and grounded stance 
 work\, understanding the cultural and historical contexts of folk songs\, 
 study of how everyday labour and community practices shape physicality\, a
 nd development of rhythmic precision and endurance. The practice integrate
 s contemporary elements including floor work and movement sequencing\, flo
 w-based transitions and spatial awareness\, mobility and flexibility train
 ing\, strength and conditioning through movement phrases\, and improvisati
 on rooted in rhythmic structures. URUVAM emphasizes rhythmic awareness\, g
 round connection and weight distribution\, stamina and coordination\, flui
 dity in transitions\, integration of percussive and flowing movement quali
 ties\, and cultural sensitivity within contemporary exploration. The pract
 ice supports participants in developing both physical technique and embodi
 ed awareness of traditionJunafar JunoPerformer | Choreographer | Movement 
 ArtistJunafar Juno is a movement artist rooted in Tamil folk traditions an
 d contemporary performance practice. A graduate in Tamil Literature\, his 
 artistic inquiry draws from lived cultural memory\, community narratives\,
  and the embodied knowledge of labour and rhythm.He holds a Diploma in Mov
 ement Arts and Pedagogy from Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts\, Bangal
 ore\, where he trained in contemporary movement techniques\, improvisation
 \, body conditioning\, and performance-making methodologies.With over two 
 years of experience in theatre and movement\, Junafar’s work bridges tra
 ditional Tamil folk vocabularies with contemporary physical language. His 
 choreographic practice explores how rhythm\, footwork\, and grounded movem
 ent can evolve into contemporary expression while preserving cultural inte
 grity.He is the director of Alaikkadal\, a folk-contemporary exploration r
 ooted in the Karaivalai fishing community of Tamil Nadu\, reflecting his c
 ommitment to representing lived histories through movement.Through his pra
 ctice and teaching\, Junafar creates spaces where tradition and contempora
 ry form coexist\, encouraging dancers to engage with rhythm\, body awarene
 ss\, and cultural depth.Currently based in Bangalore\, he continues to cho
 reograph\, perform\, and develop movement-based practices grounded in iden
 tity\, research\, and physical explorationSpecific Instructions• Open to
  beginners and intermediate dancers• No prior dance experience required.
 • The practice is designed as a beginner-friendly and exploratory space 
 for those interested in learning and experiencing folk and contemporary mo
 vement forms.• Sessions are playful\, engaging\, and physically active.
 • Comfortable clothing that allows free movement and stretching.\n\nBole
 tos: https://www.district.in/events/folk-contemporary-classes-mar3-2026-bu
 y-tickets
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