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Celebrate Janmashtami with a beginner-friendly Maiyya Ya dance workshop, blending Bollywood & semi-classical dance, music, and storytelling. Easy, Beginner-Friendly Bollywood & Semi-Classical Dance Workshop Celebrate the magic of Janmashtami through dance, music, and storytelling at our special “Maiyya Yashoda Mori Gagri” workshop and song launch in Dublin! 🦚✨ Step into the playful and heartwarming world of Bal Krishna and Yashoda Maiyya through a joyful dance experience inspired by one of the most beloved stories from Krishna's childhood. This special Janmashtami choreography brings together expressive Bollywood movement, graceful semi-classical elements, and the playful innocence of Krishna's leelas. Over this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn a complete choreography to our special “Maiyya Yashoda Mori Gagri” song, exploring storytelling, expressions, musicality, and character through dance. Expect playful moments, graceful movements, and plenty of opportunities to bring the mischievous spirit of Bal Krishna to life! Whether you're completely new to Indian dance or already enjoy Bollywood and semi-classical styles, this workshop is designed to be accessible, fun, and beginner-friendly. No previous dance experience is required. What you'll learn A complete Bollywood and semi-classical choreography to “Maiyya Yashoda Mori Gagri”, including: • Expressive hand gestures and movements inspired by Indian classical dance • Facial expressions and abhinaya to portray the playful story of Krishna and Yashoda • Graceful footwork, poses, turns, and flowing movements • The complete choreography, broken down step by step • Musicality and techniques for connecting movement with the lyrics and rhythm • How to use expressions and character to bring Krishna's mischievous personality to life • Performance tips to dance with confidence, energy, and expression Who this is for • Complete beginners with zero dance experience • Anyone who loves Bollywood, Indian dance, or Krishna-inspired music • Dancers from other styles who want to explore Bollywood and semi-classical movement • Anyone looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Janmashtami • Friends, couples, and solo attendees are all welcome What to bring • Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely — leggings, a T-shirt, kurta, or similar • Bare feet or soft socks (no outdoor shoes on the dance floor) • A water bottle • An open mind, playful energy, and a big smile! 💙 Join us for a joyful Janmashtami celebration Come ready to dance, laugh, learn, and experience the playful world of Bal Krishna through music and storytelling. Whether you're a Krishna devotee, a Bollywood lover, or simply looking for a fun dance experience, this workshop is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate Janmashtami through movement. Leave with a complete choreography, new dance skills, and a memorable experience filled with music, expression, and the playful spirit of Krishna's childhood leelas. 📅 Saturday, 12th September ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Liffey Trust Studios, Dublin Early Bird Offer: €16 for two workshops. Book early and join us for this special Janmashtami celebration! 🦚💙✨

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