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Dance | Workshop

Kolattam (stick dance) Parent-Child Workshop

Manimaran Creations (Singapore)

17 Nov 2024, Sun, 11am

1hr 30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio (Meeting Point: Theatre Studio, Level 4, 15mins before start time)

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Synopsis

A parent-child workshop that offers a fun bonding experience while learning the basics of kolattam (stick dance).

 

Kolattam is an ancient folk dance form from South India, performed by all ages. It is a community or chorus dance typically done in groups. The name "kolattam" comes from kol meaning "stick", and attam meaning "dance" in Tamil. Dancers use two short wooden sticks, one in each hand, and stand in a circular formation. They cross the sticks to create rhythms while singing folk songs.

 

Dancers tap the sticks together or pair up with other dancers to create the beats. Multiple circles can be formed, with dancers switching partners and combining with adjacent circles to create the rhythm.

 

Trainer:
Surendran Rachandran & Parthiban Mayalagan

Advisory:

This workshop is recommended for children aged 6 to 12 years old. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult must be 16 years old and above.

 

Please meet at the Theatre Studio, Level 4, 15 minutes before the start of the workshop. Thank you.

Recommended Age: 6 – 12 years old.
Admission Age:
6 and above.
Language: English
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Artist Information

Manimaran Creations

With 45 years in the local arts scene, founder and lifetime achievement awardee, the late Mr Manimaran groomed passionate dancers, giving them a platform to discover their talents.

 

Heartlanders and communities have always enjoyed Manimaran Creations’ rich, traditional and cultural performances. The troupe performs at countless community events during Indian festive seasons throughout the year. Beyond local neighbourhoods, the troupe has also annually taken part in Chingay Parades, National Day Parades, corporate conferences, exhibitions, and events. Manimaran Creations has also been a household name, with performing in several variety programmes for the local Indian channel over 40 years.

 

By preserving and sustaining traditional Indian folk dance as their primary focus, Manimaran and his troupe have extended their footprints internationally, bringing pride and honour to our homeland.

 

Manimaran Creations specialises in most Indian dance forms. Some of the genres include classical and semi-classical, traditional Indian folk dances such as horse dance (kuthiraiattam), pot dance (kargam), stick dance (kolattam), scarf dance (oyilattam), and drum dance (thappattam). They are also known for their devotional, Bollywood, contemporary, and multi-ethnic performances.

Date & Time

17 Nov 2024, Sun

11am

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Tickets & Prices
1 Adult + 1 Child
(per session)
2 Adults + 1 Child or
1 Adult + 2 Children
(per session)
Price $30 $45

Tickets must be purchased as an adult-child package.

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