Born to Dance [The Performer's Body]

About the Programme Think you can’t dance? Never danced before? Born to Dance is a joyful, welcoming workshop for anyone who has ever felt unsure, untrained, or simply curious about movement. Through a short visual journey into the roots of dance, playful warm-ups, and an interactive session led by choreographer Shahrin Johry participants are invited to move instinctively, feel the rhythm, and discover the joy of dancing, alone and together. With rhythm, play, and shared energy, you will discover that dancing is less about steps and more about joy, connection, and self-expression. No dance background required – come as you are. This programme is facilitated by Passion & Purpose Asia. Note: • This workshop is suitable for participants interested in dance or theatre and 17 years and above. No prior experience is required. • Come in comfortable clothes you can move around in. • Bring your own water bottle. About The Performer’s Body This signature series is designed for beginners, providing participants with essential skills and understanding of their body’s potential. This workshop series focuses on fundamental techniques, gradually building participants performing vocabulary. By exploring the basics of physicality and expression, The Performer’s Body equips participants with a strong foundation to begin their artistic journey. About Shahrin Johry Shahrin Johry, a recipient of National Arts Council Postgraduate Scholarship, graduated from Roehampton University, UK, with Master of Arts in Dance, Politics and Sociology in 2019. He did his Bachelor of Arts degree in Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore (2012). Shahrin is unique with various embodiments of cultures in his body that come from Bharathanatyam (under the tutelage of Kavitha Krishan), Javanese and Balinese dance as well as Western dance like Urban forms, Ballet and Contemporary dance. He has been the principal dancer/ assistant choreographer in local dance company Maya Dance Theatre since…