Kali: The Archetype of our times
Contemplating the Dynamic Feminine Through Dance: A Two-Day workshop with Padma Menon
Archetypes are mythical characters present in all cultures that are mirrors of ourselves. Connecting with powerful archetypes through dance can help us link with larger narratives and find strength, creativity and power in everyday life. Kalie is one of the most powerful archetypes in Indian philosophy. As a symbol of stepping into the unknown, Kali invites us to engage with reality fearlessly and creatively. She also symbolises 'tasting' the forbidden, challenging those aspects of reality, and of our own selves, with which we are fearful to engage. The aim of the workshop is to connect our personal narratives to larger, timeless and universal patterns and in this way help us understand – without judgement – our complex and rich state of being. The contemplative choreography used in the workshop draws from ancient sculpture as well as the sophisticated theory of accessing archetypes described in the ancient text on Indian theatre, Natya Sastra.
- Organised by: The Contemplary
- Contact name: Charles Potter
- Email: charles@thecontemplary.org
