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SUMMARY:Folk Contemporary Classes
LOCATION:Shoonya Centre for Art and Somatic Practices
DESCRIPTION:URUVAM – Rooted Motion A Folk & Contemporary Movement Practi
 ce. URUVAM (உருவம்) means form or body shape. The practice is 
 rooted in the idea that the body is shaped by rhythm\, labour\, culture\, 
 environment\, and lived memory. URUVAM is a structured movement training t
 hat bridges traditional Tamil folk vocabularies with contemporary dance te
 chniques. It explores how grounded folk rhythm and percussive footwork can
  coexist and evolve within contemporary flow\, floor work\, and mobility-b
 ased practices. Rather than treating folk and contemporary as separate for
 ms\, URUVAM approaches them as interconnected physical languages. The sess
 ions are rhythm-driven and physically engaging\, combining cultural unders
 tanding with technical training through exploration of Tamil folk rhythms 
 and 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\, 
 and development of rhythmic precision and endurance. The practice integrat
 es contemporary elements including floor work and movement sequencing\, fl
 ow-based transitions and spatial awareness\, mobility and flexibility trai
 ning\, strength and conditioning through movement phrases\, and improvisat
 ion rooted in rhythmic structures. URUVAM emphasizes rhythmic awareness\, 
 ground connection and weight distribution\, stamina and coordination\, flu
 idity in transitions\, integration of percussive and flowing movement qual
 ities\, and cultural sensitivity within contemporary exploration. The prac
 tice supports participants in developing both physical technique and embod
 ied awareness of traditionJunafar JunoPerformer | Choreographer | Movement
  ArtistJunafar Juno is a movement artist rooted in Tamil folk traditions a
 nd 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 Mo
 vement Arts and Pedagogy from Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts\, Banga
 lore\, where he trained in contemporary movement techniques\, improvisatio
 n\, body conditioning\, and performance-making methodologies.With over two
  years of experience in theatre and movement\, Junafar’s work bridges tr
 aditional Tamil folk vocabularies with contemporary physical language. His
  choreographic practice explores how rhythm\, footwork\, and grounded move
 ment can evolve into contemporary expression while preserving cultural int
 egrity.He is the director of Alaikkadal\, a folk-contemporary exploration 
 rooted in the Karaivalai fishing community of Tamil Nadu\, reflecting his 
 commitment to representing lived histories through movement.Through his pr
 actice and teaching\, Junafar creates spaces where tradition and contempor
 ary form coexist\, encouraging dancers to engage with rhythm\, body awaren
 ess\, and cultural depth.Currently based in Bangalore\, he continues to ch
 oreograph\, perform\, and develop movement-based practices grounded in ide
 ntity\, research\, and physical explorationSpecific Instructions• Open t
 o 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 m
 ovement 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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