The first free workshop," What is Bharatanatyam" is open to all adults and children and will be held at the Studio at the Lowry on 31 January, 2005 between 6 pm and 7.45 pm. It is designed to introduce the participant to the ancient tradition of Bharatanatyam and will take them through the outlines of the workshops to follow all of which are from 6 pm to 7.45 pm at the Studios at The Lowry.

The schedule:
9 February - Abhinaya (mime and expression)
16 February - Bharatanatyam Repertoire
2 March - Dances of India
9 March - Di Ti Tai (rhythmic aspects)
23 March - The art and tradition of story telling in India

Price per workshop: adult - £5, concessions- £3.50.
Price for all 5 workshops: adult - £20, concessions - £15.
To book contact The Lowry Box Office on 0870 7875790

For details email upasana_uk@hotmail.com The workshops are funded by Awards for All and DIGM and supported by The Lowry, Panda and Milapfest. For those interested in the techniques of Bharatanatyam, regular classes will be conducted by Upasana every Monday and Wednesday from 5 pm to 6 pm at The Lowry Studios.

Upasana is headed by Bharatanatyam dancer Deepa Ganesh who also conducts Bharatanatyam classes at the Manchester High School for Girls.

Contact: Deepa Ganesh at 0161 445 5811 or upasana_uk@hotmail.com