BINDI BOSSES free dance workshop

Fresh from their sold-out workshop at sydney Opera house, join shyamla, the boss of the all-female BINDI BOsses for 2 hours of south Indian drumming, dancing and fusion fun! experience the joy of Parai Attam, a Tamil folk dance set to the beat of the oldest drum in Indian history, to express ancient rhythms through your hands, feet, voice and body.

The session will also include signature moves and grooves from south Asian and fusion dance styles including Kollywood (Tamil cinema), Bollywood (hindi cinema) and hip hop. Packed with pelvic thrusts and hip shakes, participants will learn how to transform stories and rhythms into smoking hot dance moves. No previous dance experience required – just a willingness to shimmy, sweat and smile!

BINDI BOsses is a Matriarchal Movement: a self-funded south Asian Fusion Arts company based in Warrang (sydney) that seamlessly blends

Traditional Indian Classical and Folk dances with influences from South Asian cinema and street dances from around the world. BINDI BOsses provides a platform for diverse artists to collaborate and create through dance, costume design, henna art, graphic design, styling, photography, videography and more. BINDI BOsses reclaims and celebrates its diverse south Asian heritage by providing a safe space to experiment with and express multifaceted identities.

BINDI BOSSES Drum & Dance Workshop is FREE and on at the Joan sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 30 May from 4pm – 6pm. Tickets: www.thejoan.com.au/events/bindibosses-drum-dance-workshop/

The workshop is suitable for families and children over 8 years old. Families are encouraged to come and dance together. Participants will be asked to dance barefoot should wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle