--- title: "Kathak Rehearsals & Choreography Workshops in Mumbai" description: "Explore the Kathak creative process with Pooja Pant. From intense riyaaz and workshop techniques to stage production rehearsals, see how we create movement." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pooja_pant_kathak/choreography-services/the-creative-process-rehearsals-workshops last_updated: 2026-02-09 --- # Our Creative Process: Rehearsals & Workshops Tribe Verified · Based in Mumbai, teaching across India By [Pooja Pant](https://mytribe.in/pooja_pant_kathak) · Takes choreography projects across India · ₹25K per song (estimate) Part of [Choreography Services](https://mytribe.in/pooja_pant_kathak/choreography-services). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pooja_pant_kathak/choreography-services/gallery) Behind every performance is a story told through discipline. Here is a look at the riyaaz, the collaborative studio experiments, and the workshop techniques that define our way of working. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Rehearsals in full swing with the brilliant tabla player Ojas Adhiya. The dynamic exchange with live musicians is at the heart of Kathak, where rhythm and movement become one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4fd6354-41d1-4fec-8106-d3311a812037) - [Video: Conducting a workshop on the 'approach to choreography' for the Youth Kathak Festival, both online and in-person. I believe in sharing my knowledge and helping the next generation of dancers find their own creative voice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb4085e8-4e76-4d86-8c94-8bce7dbe3104) - [Video: A rehearsal session for 'Raag Raagini' with Parshwanath Upadhye. This is where we break down complex sequences, refine our movements, and build the chemistry that you see on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2c65bf7-09e5-4437-a3e6-7867297dd470) - [Video: 'Work in progress' for my production 'Ek Anant'. This is the raw stage of creation, where ideas are tested, movements are explored, and the choreography begins to take shape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90855452-5cfa-436c-b272-fa53a3a75198) - [Video: Rehearsals for a performance at Gokul temple's centenary celebrations. Every show, big or small, starts with dedicated practice and teamwork in the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f74c52cf-c38e-46b8-befd-bdf6bf5ec9f8) - [Video: Rehearsing a 'Shiva Dhrupad' with my company. You can hear the 'padhant' (rhythmic recitation) which is a crucial part of our practice, helping us internalize the complex rhythmic cycles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5f0f309-5a51-456f-aac5-97d6b2973498) - [Video: A technical run-through on stage before a show. This is where we coordinate the choreography with the lighting and stage design to ensure a seamless performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cacdbf3-c100-4424-be3b-bdaf9046764f) - [Video: A typical rehearsal scene with my dance company. Repetition and practice are key to achieving the synchronicity and precision that defines our group performances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/342bc908-0558-45fa-9223-a5403967a690) - [Video: Rehearsing with live musicians in the studio. This immediate feedback loop between the dancers and the tabla, sitar, and vocals is essential for creating a cohesive performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27831420-273c-40b1-b797-5f04d616f1bf) - [Video: A rehearsal for 'Samanvay'. I am actively involved in the practice, dancing with my students to guide them through the choreography and ensure everyone is in sync.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccbeadf3-691e-4cd7-b3cf-cfd52400d78d) - [Video: A collaborative rehearsal with Bharatanatyam dancers. These sessions are about finding a middle ground, learning each other's movement vocabulary, and creating something new together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7141d06-2812-4f10-bd5b-ec0d888ff716) - [Video: Rehearsals for 'Samanvay' with live tabla and pakhawaj players. The percussive energy in the room is palpable during these sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dc072c3-48d5-418c-8e92-5eaadb5765c4) - [Video: An aerial view of a rehearsal for a Sufi Kathak piece. This perspective shows the beautiful geometric patterns we create with our choreography.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7f21610-1d2e-40cd-8edd-bcc266247c6c) - [Video: A large group rehearsal for a Sufi Kathak performance. It's exciting to see a complex piece of choreography come together with so many dancers moving in harmony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd7afa5a-66ac-408d-b53c-a3abd06495c0) - [Video: A light-hearted moment during a rehearsal with Parshwanath Upadhye. While our work is serious, the process is also filled with fun and laughter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2af85017-ca7f-4b3e-b107-efcd9e22270e) - [Video: A 'Samanvay' rehearsal showing the dancers practicing intricate footwork patterns. This is the foundational work that makes the final performance look effortless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8aa14881-c434-4f2e-9c48-d95730bc0050) - [Video: A behind-the-scenes video of a rehearsal for 'Raag Raagini'. These raw clips show the effort and concentration that goes into every single movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/429d1933-9c01-4223-9a99-4f521ae7cc57) ## About The Creative Process: Rehearsals & Workshops When you see a performance on stage, it is the result of countless hours of riyaaz in our Mumbai studios. The real Kathak experience for me happens in the 'sawal-jawab' sessions, where my dancers and I lock into the rhythm with our musicians, refining our padhant and footwork until the movement feels honest. It is a messy, beautiful, and necessary part of the craft. My creative process begins long before the lights dim on a stage. Whether we are preparing for a festival like the Youth Kathak Festival or developing a new narrative piece, the methodology remains the same. We start with a concept, then move to music design where the tabla, sitar, and sarangi interact directly with the dancer’s movement. In our Juhu and Vile Parle studios, we focus heavily on technical foundations. This involves hours of padhant (rhythmic recitation), which allows us to internalize the complex taals before we even step onto the floor. My workshops are designed to share this exact process, helping aspiring dancers understand that choreography is not just about sequences of steps, but about finding a logical conversation between the music and the body. During our rehearsals, we treat the studio as a lab. We test transitions, fix camera blocking for screen projects, and ensure that our group synchronicity is sharp. It is common to see us experimenting with fusion elements, whether we are blending Sufi poetry or working alongside Bharatanatyam artists to find common ground in our movement vocabulary. If you join a workshop or book a session, you are not just getting a routine. You are learning how to build a piece from scratch, manage a troupe, and coordinate with live musicians. We value trial and error, feedback, and the collective energy of the company. It is hard work, but for us, there is no other way to ensure a performance stays true to the tradition. ## About Pooja Pant I’m Pooja Pant, and for me, the studio is where the real work happens. Whether I am conducting a workshop on choreography or drilling movements for a new production, I believe in keeping the process transparent, collaborative, and grounded in the roots of Kathak. 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