ArtStarts in Schools Touring Program

South Asian Arts aims to broaden cultural understanding and keep South Asian culture and traditions alive through its dance and music. The group’s founders are Gurpreet Sian, who has been playing the dhol for over ten years, including for the hit band Delhi2Dublin and Raakhi Sinha, who has over 15 years experience as a Bharat Natyam and Gujurati folk dancer. The pair were also members of a competitive Bhangra team, which traveled across North America. They have presented numerous workshops from their Vancouver studio as well as at Folk and Children’s festivals across the Lower Mainland.

School Program/Presentation: South Asian Arts’ workshops centre on the hard beats and energetic style found in the Northern Indian dance style called Bhangra. The day starts off with an introduction to simple dance steps and a few essential instruments found in Bhangra music, with a focus on the Dhol drum. Students learn age-appropriate drumming and dancing, with a performance at the end of the day by older students. Through music and dance, students build their understanding and appreciation for art and culture, as well as self-confidence and self-discipline in a fun and
interactive atmosphere.

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