IDPWD – Therapeutic Dance: A Fusion of Cultures

Name: IDPWD – Therapeutic Dance: A Fusion of Cultures
Start: 2024-12-03T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-03T17:00:00-05:00
Location: George Brown College - Waterfront Campus

Schedule

Tue Dec 03 2024 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

George Brown College - Waterfront Campus | Toronto, ON

Join Ishaa during the International Day of Disabilities to explore various dance styles, such as Latin dance rhythms in a ‘Zumba’ style.
About this Event

Through Cultural Dance Movement and Therapy (Indian and Latin styles), dance therapy will be explored for the purpose and joy of pursuing a hobby instead of merely replicating choreography. There will be an emphasis on using ‘somatic’ awareness, where the movements are intrinsically motivated and come from a space of being present in the moment.
Join Ishaa during the International Day of Disabilities to explore various dance styles, such as Latin dance rhythms in a ‘Zumba’ style, and explore beats. Dance styles will include Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba. Folk Dances of India, such as the North Indian Bhangra (From the state of Punjab), Ghoomar (Rajasthan), and Gujarati folk music, will also be utilized. We will be using a combination of Bollywood and Pop Music for the classes.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 4 pm to 5 pm
Location:
In-Person Waterfront Campus (51 Dockside Drive)

For registration assistance or accessibility accommodation, please contact Sarah Gillard
Event Photos

Ishaa (she/her) holds a degree in Performing Arts in the North Indian Classical Dance form of Kathak. She is also a trained Latin dancer and has previously participated in national-level dance competitions. She has also performed in India, Germany, Spain, and Canada. After moving to Toronto, her focus as an artist shifted from that of a Dancer to an Early Childhood Educator/Mental Health Advocate and Author (Memoir titled #FindingOrderinDisorder).
She finds that utilizing her dance form served as a catharsis in the form of Dance Movement and Therapy. It took her into a peaceful state of mind, and this is exactly what she desires to share with the community.