"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. "
- Confucius

For those couples looking to jazz up the dance floor, look no further... So folks hop on, shake some hips and break some sweat this Festember. Don't Miss this chance to add some new moves to your dance arsenal...

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Festember'11 brings you jive workshop with partnership with 5th Element Dance Co. Jive is a dynamic and high beat Latin dance style originated in United States incorporating mood of party and rhythm in dancers. 5th Element Dance Co a famous Chennai based dance school brings you this workshop to jazz up Festember. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh0GXVatWPU

”Man must speak, then sing, then dance. The speaking is the brain, the thinking man. The singing is the emotion. The dancing is the Dionysian ecstasy which carries away all.”

- Isadora Duncan

“Stomp the yard” is the new solo dance workshop that Festember has to offer this year. By the end of this two day workshop participants will be grooving, krumping, locking and popping in synch to any Michael Jackson’s beat.

Details on the workshop

It is being organized by 5th Element, a Chennai based Dance Company, put up in the heart of Velachery, which specializes in various flavors of dance ranging from jazz to contemporary to B-Boying to hip hop.

Fencing is an up-and-coming sport that is gaining popularity among youngsters who are seeking new and exciting things to do. Fencing involves quick movements in offense and defense. Not only does it enhance mobility, balance and flexibility, it trains the mind in agility and tactility. It keeps the brain active and prevents cognitive decline or memory loss. Little wonder, it is also known as a physical chess game!

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G. Nagasubramanian, Fencing coach, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and secretary and coach at Fencing Association Madurai District, offers a wholistic programme through a staggered play practice approach to fencing. Deliberate play activities, loosely structured activities with same contextual characteristics of fencing, are introduced at early stages of learning. Join fencing now!

As a whole decade filled with the fascinations and fantasies of Harry Potter passes, a new generation needs a dose inspiration and we at Festember, are here to provide just that! Mark the date 25th September 2011 in your calendar folks. Coming to mesmerize all of us and leave us with an awestruck expression on our faces is Arvind Jayashankar, namma NITT alumni, a master magician and a class act!

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Have you ever wondered what happens in the backrooms of Vegas? Are you intrigued by cards, cheating and demonstrations of skill? Get ready to enroll in this exclusive, one-session only workshop. Arvind’s sleight of hand has taken him around the world and now he is headed to NIT, Trichy to share what he has learned, with you!. He will go over moves straight from the card table, demonstrate secret techniques and subterfuge gamblers have used for years to their advantage and also fine sleight of hand card work. During this workshop, you will learn basic to intermediate card handling methods and develop a foundation for future study in magic and sleight of hand. It will be highly interactive with explanations, videos, notes and also important points covering theory and the art of performance.

Wanna be the life of every party? Wanna learn how mixing moves can fix you drinks? Wanna impress your friends with an impressive arsenal of moves? Flip,switch,shake,juggle and...voila! you got yourself a cocktail!

Bartending is not longer just about mixing drinks... its an art!

This Festember, we proudly bring to you a workshop on 'Flairtending'! Conducted by leading expert Mr. Kumar from Indian Institute of Bartending, the workshop promises to give a participants a hands-on approach on flairtending!

To get a better idea about the workshop, check out the videos at http://www.iibtindia.com/videogallery.html

So you better catch this flaming chance with both hands!! Register NOW!