The Moving Spaces - A Dance Installation.
Mentor - Hrishikesh Pawar
National Institute of Designs, Ahmd.

Hrishikesh's Centre of Contemporary Dance presents "MY CLAY MOULD"
in aid of their "Dance for Parkinson's Disease" Community Project.

Exploring the myriad perceptions of space is "Third Space", a 2010 production by Hrishikesh's Centre of Contemporary Dance. Performed earlier at the British Library,Pune and then later at the Kala Ghoda Festival in Mumbai, the Centre now collaborates with the Max Mueller Bhavan, Pune . Supported by Taal Inc's liberating rhythms, the Centre aims to discover and search for their 'own space' midst the beautiful premise of the Bhavan.

The intermediate level is focussed for 4 months or 6 months respectively to train you in an advance structures of Contemporary Dance Theatre. Teaching methods from Classical ballets, Modern dance, Kathak, Physical theater, Bharatnatyam is included in this 4 month programme. The students are encouraged to start creating their own pieces as a part of Improv. Hence this makes the level self exploratory !

The beginners level is focussed for 4 months or 6 months respectively to train you in the basic structures of Contemporary Dance Theatre. Teaching methods from Classical ballets, Modern dance, Kathak, Physical theater is included in this 4 month programme.

Performance by Hrishikesh's Centre of Contemporary Dance at the Prayatna Film and Dance Festival at Max Mueller Bhavan, Pune (April, 2011)

Dance for Parkinson's Disease is an Art Based Therapy (ABT) project initiated by Hrishikesh's Centre of Contemporary Dance in collaboration with the Sancheti Hospital - The Institute For Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation and Parkinson's Mitra Mandal, Pune. The objective of the project is to offer dance classes to persons with Parkinson's disease
Taking cognizance of the physical abnormalities of the disease, the class would focus on reducing rigidity and enabling improvement in posture and gait.The classes would also offer a space for PD patients to participate in group activity, thus enabling social interaction and confidence to interface in similar activities outside the dance class.

Hrishikesh's Centre of Contemporary Dance presents 'Third Space'- an introduction to space, movement and theatre.Central to the piece is the definition of space and interaction of elements within. The contemporary form is unique in its choreographic process and encourages expression through body emotions and energies. The whole idea is to explore various spaces and define it through the process which further enhances the interaction of dancers and creates a relation with the living elements within hence unfolding stories of a certain dialogue.

Hrishikesh's Centre of Contemporary Dance presents- " To Simply Be!"
The biggest challenge in today's society is to be yourself and survive. To follow your voice and be heard, to blind yourself from the outside and yet be noticed.Exploring the theme of individuality and freedom of self, this modern ballet works with the basic premise that every one is unique. It is an individual's ability to sense and react sincerely to one's inner self and to set oneself free from the pressures and expectations of society.This piece is a combination of solos, duets and triads and emphasizes the individuality , even of movement, and one's unique interpretation of music and space.

Inspired from a real house in Mumbai situated in Parel, the old house is now being broken down to be reborn as a luxurious apartment. Central to the piece is the definition of space and interaction of elements within. Its a stressful representation of a couple and their relationship.

Hrishikesh's Centre of Contemporary Dance in association with the British Council Library, Pune presents 'Third Space'- an introduction to space , movement and theatre.Central to the piece is the definition of space and interaction of elements within. The contemporary form is unique in its choreographic process and encourages expression through body emotions and energies.

This form of dance explores the nature of all movement with the idea that body and mind are interconnected. Taking cognizance of the physical abnormalities of the kids participating in it, the program would focus on reducing rigidity and enabling improvement in posture and gait. It would also offer a space for professional dance career, thus enabling social interaction and confidence to interface in similar activities outside the dance class.