Extension+Activities

=1. Instructional PowerPoint=

Invite students to create an instructional Powerpoint with film clips and information about:
 * a specific Indian dance tradition such as Kathak, bhangra or Kummi
 * how a music clip has fused Western and Indian traditions
 * the work of a specific Indian choreographer (see Resource sheet 2 for ideas)

=2. Focus on Film=

The abundance of YouTube clips provide opportunities for students to work with teh following films: //Bride and Prejudice, Pride and Prejudice, Bend It Like Beckham// and //Monsoon Wedding//.

Students may consider:
 * further examples of fusion of Indian and Western cultures
 * how gender is explored through movement, costume and other techniques
 * choreography for film
 * costume and music for dance

Note that the resource //Film Asia// includes teaching and learning activities about the film //Monsoon Wedding.//