S.P.A.C.E - Drop in - Aug 17th

Service Description

S.P.A.C.E. Masterclass – The Art of Improvisation on Song Focus: Alf Leyla wa Leyla by Umm Kulthum One of the grandest masterpieces in Arabic music, 'Alf Leyla wa Leyla' invites dancers into a world of emotional depth, musical intricacy, and timeless storytelling. In this drop-in masterclass, we explore 'the art of improvisation' through the lens of S.P.A.C.E. — Payal Gupta’s signature method for movement textures: Sustained, Percussive, Airy, Contrast, Earthy. This class is for dancers ready to move beyond choreography and into musical conversation — where the dance becomes a living response to every rise, pause, and swell in the music. In this 120-minute session, you will: * Learn to identify the dramatic structure and melodic shifts in classical Arabic compositions * Explore how texture and emotional dynamics can guide improvisation * Practice making spontaneous movement choices with clarity and intention * Receive guided prompts to embody different textures and moods * Dance through live improvisation to selected passages from *Alf Leyla wa Leyla* Includes breathwork, listening meditation, movement exploration, and structured improvisation. **This is a live-only session. No recordings will be shared.** **Open to advanced, semi-professional, and professional dancers.** **Duration: 120 mins | Mode: Online + In-Studio | Fee: ₹1300 / USD 15 Let every note carry you. Step into your most expressive self — one night, one dance, one thousand stories. *Each class stands alone. No prior sessions required.*