Celebrate the richness of Indian dance at Montpellier?s Diwali Dance Festival, where the great figures of Indian dance come together with French talent to offer an unforgettable weekend experience!
The program :
thursday, November 06 - 7.30pm
Opening night - on reservation
House of International Relations
What better way to celebrate the start of the festival than by dancing together! The evening kicks off with a free introductory workshop with Aurora, followed by a variety of entertainment. A great opportunity to meet other participants and share a convivial moment!
friday, November 07 - 8:30pm
The competition - registration required
Whether you're already a professional dancer or a passionate amateur, our choreographic competition offers a platform to share your talent and creativity!
Much more than a competition, it's a unique opportunity to present your creation to an international jury and a passionate artistic community. It's a chance to receive constructive feedback to refine your art and broaden your artistic horizons, as well as a chance to challenge yourself and connect with other enthusiasts.
saturday, November 08
Training Go - Castelnau le lez
Afternoon
12h30 ? 2pm: Bollywood Classique by Drisya Reghuram (choreography workshop)
14h ? 15h30 : Kuthu by Mithuja & Janusha (choreography workshop)
15h45-17h: Mohini Attam by Thomas Vo Van Tao (technical workshop)
5pm-6.15pm: Ghoomar by Aurora (technical workshop)
In the evening
Big evening show - booking required
Le Kiasma
A breathtaking evening where the greatest names in Indian dance and French talent come together to offer a high quality celebration for the general public, blending energy, emotion and virtuosity. This evening is an invitation to connect with the essence of Diwali as a universal symbol of light and hope, through the beauty and power of dance.
sunday, November 09
Morning - Training Go - Castelnau le lez
9h30 ? 11am: Semi-classical by Mithuja & Janusha (technical workshop)
11 ? 12.30am: Dansiya by Chloé Roméro & Natyadanses (choreography workshop)
Afternoon
13h15 ? 2.45pm: Kathak technique by Shyam Dattani (technical workshop)
14h45 ? 4.15pm: Giddha by Jeevan Sandhu (choreography workshop)
16h30 ? 6pm: Bollywood by Drisya Reghuram (choreography workshop)
VIP evening - on reservation
from 8pm
At The Wave
Immerse yourself in the warm ambience of our festival-closing VIP evening! Join us for a refined buffet dinner in an exceptional setting, with entertainment and plenty of surprises. It's also the perfect opportunity to catch up with the festival's artists, who will be on hand to chat, share and connect with you in a friendly atmosphere, to the sound of Bollywood music.
monday, November 10
Masterclass
by Mithuja & Janusha
A 4-hour masterclass offering a unique opportunity to deepen your dance and explore your creativity.
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