CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Basic Workshops
The basic training on Chau was taken up with 4122 artists covering 143 Chau groups. The main training objective was to train the Chau artists regarding various steps of Chau dance. Many of the young Chau artists were not aware of the various ‘Chal’movements of Chau dance. Revival of the old dance steps was an important component of the training.
Key component of the training was learning various Chal, dance in synchronization with the beats of the percussion instruments (Dhol and Dhamsa) and use of tal, matra and bol. Masters of the tradition were involved in providing the training. A total of 30 master artists and leaders of 143 groups were involved in the training.
Advanced Workshops
Two workshops were held on July 16-26, one with the Gurus / masters of the artform and one with the young Chau dancers to plan the basic trainings at the villages and also to discuss on the various chals, course curriculum for trainings. To revive traditional dance stepsthe masters of the art form discussed the various traditional and old forms of Chals/ movements which the young artists are not aware of. The young dancers learned various steps and synchronization of dance with the bols and beats.
Performances at Events & Festivals
