SEASON 2
WORKSHOPS
WEEK 1
Classical - hip hop
harini nilakantan
SUN NOV 7 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Harini Nilakantan is an alumna of the SAIC and is an Indian classical dancer and artiste based in Chicago, IL. She began her training in Bharatanatyam at the young age of 4, completed her Arangetram at age 9, and is currently under the tutelage of Kalaimamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan at Bharathanatyalaya, Chennai, India.
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Come learn from Harini's vast experience!
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COST
$15
WEEK 2
Bollywood
sweta patel
SUN NOV 14 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Sweta is a UIC Alumna and currently works as a Data Analyst. She danced and was a captain/lead on Chicago Adaa. Her favorite styles are Bollywood, contemporary, Raas, and hip-hop, but she loves it all! She's excited to see the Chicago desi dance community grow and come together!
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Come out and have some fun with Sweta!
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COST
$15
WEEK 3
lyrical
meg peterson
SUN NOV 21 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Meg Peterson is an alumna of Northwestern University and now lives in Chicago working as a health insurance actuary. Meg is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical dance, and is a proud alumna of Northwestern Deeva, as well as NU’s Graffiti Dancers. She can't wait to share her creativity with Chicago Tempo!
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Come join Meg to learn some lyrical! ​
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COST
$15
Week 4
BHANGRA
Vikram Eagam
SUN NOV 28 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Vikram Eagam is an alum of Boston University and is currently a consultant in Chicago. He has danced fusion and Bhangra for 10 years and has led 5 different teams during his dance career. Most recently, Vikram was part of Ministry of Bhangra. ​
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Come out and Bhangra with Vikram! ​
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COST
$15
WEEK 5
hip hop
Tara Bhargava
SUN DEC 5 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Tara is a Northwestern University alumna and is currently a Marketing Analyst at PepsiCo. She has been dancing for many years in a variety of styles like Bollywood, jazz, and hip hop. In college, she danced on and was captain of Northwestern Deeva and she is so excited to share her experience!
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Join Tara to learn a hip hop piece!
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COST
$15
WEEK 6
DAPPAN GROOVE
SHEVIN ELLICKAL & JASON JACOB
SUN DEC 12 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Jason and Shevin danced together with The MOD Project and HipHop ConnXion Primo. Their dancing styles are influenced from desi styles such as Bhangra, Bollywood, and Dappankuthu as well as western styles such as hop hop, house, footwork, and locking. They've competed at national competitions such as BA, Legends, and WOD.
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Join Shevin and Jason to learn Dappan Groove - a new and groovy spin on the South Indian style of Dappankuthu!
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COST
$15