ALT A black illustration of a sankofa bird features in the centre of an image decorated with colourful pink patterns and a yellow background.

ALT Image Description: A colour image of Seeta in a turquoise costume with gold border on a dark background. A dancer of Indian heritage, wearing jewellery on head, ears and wrists. One hand raised with fingers fanned out into a flower gesture, other hand near mouth demonstrating a kiss. Text to the right of the image reads: An Introduction to Bharatanatyam with Seeta Patel Saturday 2 November, 10am – 4pm, Circomedia, Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8SJ Unpacking the foundations of this Classical Indian dance form, this workshop with seminal, award-winning artist Seeta Patel introduces the form’s key elements. Honouring Bharatanatyam’s rich heritage, this day long workshop for professional dance artists and dance students age 16 , focuses on the form’s fundamental storytelling principles and will include creative exercises and insight into Seeta’s process. We will delve into how to engage with diasporic art forms in a contemporary context with sensitivity and respect.