Constituency Served

children, including disadvantaged children and children with special needs, 4 years and above

Details of Work

Ms Bela Patil is a dancer and choreographer. She had her formal training in Bharata Natyam, and has spent time learning the traditional folk dances of Rajasthan. She believes that folk dance facilitates freedom of expression and allows children to enjoy themselves without being bound by the rigid tenets of classical dance. She conducts folk dance workshops for children and adults, and has worked with slum children and children with speech and hearing impairment. She also choreographs performances for children in India and abroad.