Buniyaad: An Intensive Series on Yorchhā Technique by Ananya Dance Theatre

Workshops, Intensives, and Master Classes

Buniyaad is a first of its kind intensive series on Ananya Dance Theatre’s (ADT) rich aesthetic and pedagogical foundations. A cohort of passionate and dedicated practitioners will dive into the confluence of grounded specificity, emotive storycraft, and transnational feminist praxis that are embedded in the form.

The seminar will take place February–June 2026 in a hybrid modality, and culminate in a six-day intensive and showcase at the Shawngrām Institute. The seminar curriculum will include:

• Movement modules exploring Yorchhā exercises and ADT repertoire
• Access to 13 sessions of Yorchhā Elements, ADT’s regular weekly technique offering cross-strengthening instruction in Yorchhā’s foundational disciplines of Odissi, Chhau, and Vinyasa Yoga
• Lectures and discussions exploring the histories and pedagogies of Yorchhā and Shawngrām
  Participation in ADT’s annual Summer Intensive
• One week of immersion in the rehearsal process with the ADT ensemble as they develop this season’s work
• A public showcase at the Shawngrām Institute

Application Deadline: Monday, February 2 at 11:59pm

For pricing, schedule, and other details see the application link or reach out to us at admin@ananyadancetheatre.org.