Abhilash Ningappa
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Abhilash Ningappa, born and based in India is a performer, choreographer and teacher recognised both nationally and internationally. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Play Practice Artists Residency (INDIA). Abhilash post graduated in SEAD (Salzburg) and completed Post Masters in APASS (Advanced performance and scenography studies) (Belgium) . A yoga practitioner and a martial art teacher, he is also trained in kalari payattu and contemporary dance.

Abhilash has taught in many studios across the world and choreographed works and collaborated with artists. He also taught Story Boarding workshops and “Embodying critical situation” an intensive movement practice based on the principles of martial arts. He teachers also Improvisation and composition workshops focussed on  performance as a practice.

He has been organising Play Practice Apprenticeship program and Yoga Practice teachers training program for the past 5 years. In 2019 he launched the first Fight Practice martial arts workshop and also organises yearly residencies for artists in India.