Bollywood Beats and Brainwaves

Move, groove, and discover the science behind dance in this joyful and inclusive Bollywood dance workshop.

Join Isobel Jupp, a dance researcher from Imperial College London’s MSk Lab, and Bollyqueer, a Bollywood dance collective celebrating empowerment beyond gender norms, for a session blending dance, neuroscience, and mindfulness.

Discover what happens in your brain and body when you hear music, how movement signals are sent, and why dance can improve coordination, balance, and mood. You’ll also explore mindfulness in dance—tuning into the present moment as you move.

The session includes a warm-up, an introduction to Bollywood dance, a fun and accessible choreography, and a relaxing cool-down. No prior dance experience needed just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move!

Sessions will run at 15.20–16.00, 16.20–17.00, and 17.20–18.00 on both Saturday and Sunday.

Visitor information

The workshop takes place in a zone for people 18+ only. People younger than 18+ will not be allowed entry into the building.

There will be advance tickets released for this event closer to the Festival weekend. 

If you have an advance ticket, please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time. Your ticket gives you priority access, however, as this is a free event we overbook to help ensure a full event and your space may be reallocated. Early arrival reduces this risk.

This workshop is on the first floor, access is via stairs or a lift. Accessible toilets can be found on the ground floor of the building.

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