Tatkaar August: Rooted in Rhythm, Rising in Collective Spirit
Location: Punjab Bhavan | Date: Friday, August 1st, 2025 | Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Register at Tatkaar Eventbrite
What to Bring ( ALWAYS ):
Ghungroos | Light snack and water | Indian attire only | Please arrive on time
Join us for a focused evening of Tatkaar footwork, community rhythm, and shared riyaz. Each monthly session deepens your stamina, structure, clarity, and internal laya, while encouraging collaboration and artistic dialogue and giving you self lead practice and research time between monthly sessions, adding growth to intrinsic inquiry and reflection.
Tatkaar Lead – Puneet Singh makes these sessions truly inclusive with a transparent vision to build community. These sessions are open to all practitioners and educators. Regular participants may also be invited to present short showcase pieces as part of the exploration each month.
August Agenda – Punjab Bhavan
5:00 PM – Arrival & Preparation
Tie ghungroos, settle quietly, ground yourself
5:30 PM – Warm-Up & Alignment
Breathwork, posture, physical warm-up, rhythm prep
6:00 PM – Break & Reflection
Short pause – bring your snack and water
Optional Q&A for technique and conceptual clarity
6:15 PM – Footwork Riyaz
Continuous Tatkaar formats, Refining stamina, phrasing, clarity, and internal rhythm
Participant showcases
PWYM Model – Pay What You May
As of June 2025, The Bandish Network shifted from a free model to PWYM to ensure sustainability and fair artist support.
Tatkaar now operates on a PWYM (Pay What You May) basis:
Contribute any amount at the door (cash or e-transfer)
100% supports session costs and artist honoraria
Keeps the practice inclusive and community-driven
Encourages commitment and continuity
Video · Photography · Reels
You’re welcome to capture your experience!
If you’d like to set up your phone or take footage during the session to share on social media, please feel free to do so mindfully and respectfully.
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Respectful Participation Reminder
We kindly ask all dancers to seek permission from their teachers or Elder Guru(s) before joining Tatkaar sessions,and showcasing, ensuring this work complements and honours your lineage, line of teachers and ongoing learning.