Ranee Ramaswamy – Dancing with Hands, Body, and Mind Workshop

April 16, 2026 - April 16, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

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In this workshop, designed for older adults, Ranee Ramaswamy, uses poetry as a prompt to engage participants in learning Bharatanatyam hand gestures. Conversations and movements lead to a process of seeing, showing, being, and communicating emotions and expressions. It’s a form of dancing with hand, body and mind.

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