In this workshop, participants explore performance through a single, everyday object: the balloon. By tuning into its physical qualities - its stretch, fragility, and bounce - the group uncovers new possibilities in movement and storytelling. It asks: can an object choreograph us? What emerges when we stop trying to control and start responding? This session is open for all, no prior experience with performance is necessary.

Participants will work both individually and in groups, using the balloon to create gestures, movement scores, and moments of connection. The workshop includes guided improvisations, collaborative tasks, and short viewings, all designed to open up playful, low-pressure ways of engaging with performance. It all leads to an informal showing, where participants share what emerged when they let the balloon take the lead.

What is Performance? is a long-running initiative by Gia Singh Arora and Somya Kautia, now in its fifth edition. Each edition focuses on…