International Dance Retreat

The International Dance Retreat (http://internationaldanceretreat.wordpress.com) was a four day retreat from 08th to 11th August at the Centre for Research in Performing Arts (CRIPA) in Auroville organized by Swapnil Dagliya and Aparna Nagesh.

The four day retreat included yoga classes, training sessions in Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Salsa and a mixed style followed by a Final Jam and a Pool Party.

The Choreographers involved in the retreat were:

Esteban Olives (Paris, France) - www.estebanolives.com

Wim Boussery (Gent, Belgium) - http://www.pasionlatina.be/cms/

Dolores Parisi (Bergamo, Italy) - http://www.youtube.com/user/Doloresparisi
http://www.bmusicschool.com/insegnanti.php?id=1

Aparna Nagesh (Chennai, India) - High Kicks 

Swapnil Dagliya (Pune, India) - Space Studios

Being the first of its kind, the retreat aimed at providing people a chance to learn different forms of dance in more relaxed atmosphere.

Having been a part of it, I can say that it was a really good experience - An opportunity to meet new people and to learn different forms of dance.

At the Pool Party - (L to R): Kalpesh, Swapnil, Dolores, Esteban, Pranali, Eliza & Me

It is quite amazing to see the passion that everyone had for dance. And how they used it to express their emotions.

A truly wonderful experience and an amazing learning process with fantastic tutors who were so open and friendly with everyone. They made the learning process so much fun and easier.

I really enjoyed it all and I got to meet some really nice people like Esteban, Swapnil, Kalpesh,  Dolores, Pranali, Aparna and Wim. I will definitely try to make it next year as well and attend more sessions.

I congratulate Swapnil & Aparna for the success of the event. And wish them and all the choreographers all the best for their future endeavors.



Eliza & Me with Dolores Parisi