Mofassal Hossen (Alif) : A Multi Art Practitioner & Founder Director Of Alifia Dance Atelier, Bangladesh

Folk theatre and dramatics can be traced to the religious ritualism of the Vedic peoples in the 2nd millennium BC. This folk theatre of the misty past was mixed with dance, food, ritualism, plus a depiction of events from daily life. The last element made it the origin of the classical theatre of later times.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. The term “contemporary” is somewhat misleading: it describes a genre that developed during the mid-20th century and is still very popular today.

Mofassal Al Alif’s Performing Arts Style:

• Contemporary
• Jazz
• High Heels
• Aerial Silk
• Ballet
• Bollywood
• HipHop
• Afro
• Bangladeshi Folk

Contemporary dance stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers focus on floorwork, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance genre is often done in bare feet. Contemporary dance can be performed to many different styles of music.

Mofassal Al Alif’s Experience

• School Of Theatre Arts (2018)
• International Dance Festival (2018)
• Terrance Lewis Contemporary Dance Company
• Dance Connect International Dance Festival

Awards

• Kalajeeva Puraskar
• Prernasari Award