workshop Rhinebeck, NY

Mudras & Moves

Expression & Devotion Through Indian Dance

With Nandini Sikand.

Dates

Jul 13–18, 2025

Tuition

Member: $420.00

Tiered Pricing: $515.00 or less

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Tap into the Indian classical dance form of odissi and the lively Bollywood style with choreographer Nandini Sikand to collaborate together and shine.

Nandini Sikand invites everyone to learn the basics of two Indian dance forms.

Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free.

Rumi

Everyone is a dancer!

Through the sensual languidness of the Indian classical dance form of odissi and the liberatory expression of Bollywood, this weeklong, introductory workshop in two Indian dance forms teaches us how to step up and step back—together.

Grounded in cultural context, Mudras & Moves uses a kinetic movement pedagogy to create a transformative, embodied experience through expressive and devotional movement. In separate daily sessions, participants learn energetic Bollywood choreography and the lexicon of odissi's physical vocabulary through its signature stances and an alphabet of hand gestures.

At week's end, participants are invited to dance in a communal offering of a specially choreographed Bollywood and/or odissi finale.

Workshop Rhinebeck, NY

Jul 13–18, 2025

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Each Omega participant must book accommodations separately. Your choice of housing includes your room, all meals and use of facilities and amenities — such as optional classes, recreation, walking trails, parking, and all other guest services.

$1,850.00

(5 nights)

Single Cabin Room A

One queen-size bed. Stay comfortably with heat, ceiling fan, and air-conditioning. Linens are included. Ask the registration team (877-944-2002) about our accessible rooms.
$1,475.00

(5 nights)

Double Cabin Room A

Two full-sized beds. For double occupancy, available only when you register with a companion. Stay comfortable with heat, ceiling fan, and air-conditioning. Linens are included.Ask the registration team (877-944-2002) about our accessible rooms.
$1,550.00

(5 nights)

Single Cabin Room B

One queen-size bed. Bath shared with the adjoining room. Stay comfortably with heat and air conditioning.
$1,155.00

(5 nights)

Dorm Single

One twin bed. Hall bath shared by 5 to 10 guests. Dorms are generally single gender, but may be coed. Pillow and blanket provided. Bring your own sheets and towels. Stay comfortably with heat and air conditioning.
$875.00

(5 nights)

Single Tent Cabin

Twin bed. Wood-framed, wooden walls with screened windows and canvas roof. Bathhouse nearby. Pillows and blankets are provided. Please bring your own sheets, sleeping bag and towels, or rent from Omega for a small fee. No heat. No air-conditioning.
$700.00

(5 nights)

Double Tent Cabin

Two twin beds. For double occupancy, register with a companion. Wood-framed, wooden walls with screened windows and canvas roof. Bathhouse nearby. Pillows and blankets are provided. Please bring your own sheets or sleeping bag and towels, or rent from Omega for a small fee. No heat. No air-conditioning.
$575.00

(5 nights)

Camping

One pre-assigned campsite. Bathhouse nearby. Bring your own tent and all appropriate camping gear. Stoves, campfires, and recreational vehicles are not allowed on campus. Limited availability.

Nandini Sikand

Nandini Sikand (they/them) is a choreographer, dancer, filmmaker, and educator.

Mudras & Moves

Expression & Devotion Through Indian Dance

Mudras & Moves

Member Tuition

Standard Tuition

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Nandini Sikand

Single Cabin Room A

Double Cabin Room A

Single Cabin Room B

Dorm Single

Single Tent Cabin

Double Tent Cabin

Camping

Nandini Sikand