BINDI BOSSES Workshops
Join BINDI BOSSES, an independent South Asian contemporary dance company, for two vibrant workshops that blend ancient tradition with modern choreography. Led by Shyamla, immerse yourself in Parai Attam, a 3000-year-old Tamil artform where folk dance steps are set to the pulse of live Parai drum beats, bringing ancient rhythms and stories to life. Alternatively, dive into Hip Hop Fusion, and learn choreography to BARKAA’s victorious anthem WE UP, fusing Hip Hop and South Asian moves in a powerful show of solidarity with First Nations artists.
Free; Registrations essential.
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Public Space, Carriageworks
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BINDI BOSSES is an independent contemporary South Asian Arts company that expresses diverse South Asian stories by blending Traditional, Folk and Street dances from around the world. It is a platform for BIPoC and First Nations artists, especially those who identify as womxn, to connect and collaborate through Movement, Spoken Word, Design, Henna Art, Visual Art, Styling, Photography, Videography, Music Production and more.
BINDI BOSSES stands in solidarity with the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which they live, learn, practise and perform.
Presented by BINDI BOSSES and Carriageworks.
Summer Moves is supported by the City of Sydney.
We are located at 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh.
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11:30am-12:30pm
Suitable for all ages
Dance to India’s oldest drum and experience the joy of Parai Attam, a 3000 year old Tamil artform featuring folk dance steps set to LIVE Parai drum beats. Join Shyamla, Smrithi, Sarangi and Shimran to learn how to express ancient rhythms, stories and concepts using your hands, feet, voice and body. Shyamla regularly travels to Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu to practise Parai Attam at its source.
2-pm
Suitable for 10years+
Join BINDI BOSSES dancers for an adapted choreography of “WE UP” by BARKAA, celebrating First Nations artists. Learn foundational HIP HOP moves and grooves mixed with BB’s signature South Asian twist. The playlist features bangers by so-called Australia’s hottest local First Nations and South Asian artists so get ready to move it like you mean it because WE UP!