<p>The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth — SPIC-MACAY in short — is conducting an online craft, dance and music workshop till June 5.</p>.<p>Inaugurated on Monday, it aims to spread hope among young people. Each day starts with a yoga session at 4 am followed by workshops on Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Mohiniattam, mural painting, pichwai painting, Gond art, calligraphy, and Carnatic and Hindustani vocal music from 9 am to 12 pm. The sessions are conducted by such experts as Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar, Geshe Dorji Damdul, Gayathri Girish, Qamar Dagar, and K R Babu.</p>.<p>The workshop is open to anyone above the age of 10. “Our primary focus is on students, but since the sessions are conducted online, anyone can join,” says a volunteer. This is the second year that the annual convention series is being held online.</p>.<p>“Usually, students stay with us for a week. During their stay, they are asked to deposit their phone with us. Their diet is kept simple,” she says. Now, with the students being at home, a similar lifestyle is recommended. </p>.<p>Lack of physical proximity to the guru is a concern. “But, over the past year, we have learnt to minimise the loss. Even artistes have adapted,” she says.</p>.<p>The workshop this year is dedicated to the memory of two legends from Karnataka — violinist T Chowdaiah and vocalist Bhimsen Joshi.</p>.<p><span class="italic">For details call 93583 18264. Sign up on bit.ly/smyoga-workshop</span></p>
<p>The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth — SPIC-MACAY in short — is conducting an online craft, dance and music workshop till June 5.</p>.<p>Inaugurated on Monday, it aims to spread hope among young people. Each day starts with a yoga session at 4 am followed by workshops on Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Mohiniattam, mural painting, pichwai painting, Gond art, calligraphy, and Carnatic and Hindustani vocal music from 9 am to 12 pm. The sessions are conducted by such experts as Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar, Geshe Dorji Damdul, Gayathri Girish, Qamar Dagar, and K R Babu.</p>.<p>The workshop is open to anyone above the age of 10. “Our primary focus is on students, but since the sessions are conducted online, anyone can join,” says a volunteer. This is the second year that the annual convention series is being held online.</p>.<p>“Usually, students stay with us for a week. During their stay, they are asked to deposit their phone with us. Their diet is kept simple,” she says. Now, with the students being at home, a similar lifestyle is recommended. </p>.<p>Lack of physical proximity to the guru is a concern. “But, over the past year, we have learnt to minimise the loss. Even artistes have adapted,” she says.</p>.<p>The workshop this year is dedicated to the memory of two legends from Karnataka — violinist T Chowdaiah and vocalist Bhimsen Joshi.</p>.<p><span class="italic">For details call 93583 18264. Sign up on bit.ly/smyoga-workshop</span></p>