A development initiative for South Asian Dance in the North West

Story Fest responses

Story Fest 5

Hi Bisakha,

What a great day!

I felt that as soon as it got going it didn't matter how many people were there. These are the photos that I took. I have to send them from my colleague Maria's email because my computer is older and can't cope with so many photos!

Thank you for a lovely day, I really enjoy working with you and I hope you enjoy your lilly / lotus flower.

Warmest Wishes,

Caroline

National Wildflower Centre
Court Hey Park
Liverpool
L16 3NA


From: Young, Marie DHSC [mailto:Marie.Young@knowsley.gov.uk]
Sent: 30 November 2006 15:00
To: Bisakha Sarker
Subject: feedback

Hi Bisakha

Group members' comments

It was something completely different.

The exercises were new, they formed together to form a complete dance.

It was a very nice and interesting session

A beautiful and interesting lady.

Inspirational, encourages gentle mobility.

We learnt something of the culture of Bisakha’s homeland. How to use the movement of the dance to enhance our exercise class.

We learnt exercise that is disciplined is better than too vigorous movements.

We learnt a lot about the Indian dance movements.

Thank you for you input and for making the sessions so enjoyable.

As an instructor in chair based exercise it was interesting to see how your dance movements can be as beneficial as structured exercise.

It was really powerful for me to see older people who don’t normally get out of the chair in my classes getting up and moving around. You managed to have them moving around for longer keeping them interested and learning the moves using stories.

It made me look at my class from a different angle using slow, flowing movements the group found them easy to follow.

We now incorporate some of the moves in the exercise routine and the lead for these moves is taken by the members themselves. Most members now have the confidence to get out of the chair at each session.

Many Thanks and we wish you every success in your continued work.

Marie Young

IKAN TEAM MEMBER


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