June 7, 2025
The Art of Mallakhamb
With Sanket Parab
Rope Mallakhamb is an ancient Indian sport that blends gymnastics, yoga, and aerial acrobatics, challenging both strength and agility. Originally developed as a training practice for wrestlers and warriors, it has evolved into a breathtaking movement art that is now gaining global recognition. Rope Mallakhamb was first introduced to the circus industry in the shows The India by Franco Dragone and Mystic India by Aatma Performing Arts (New Jersey), showcasing its unique blend of dynamic movement and control.
In this workshop, students will learn acrobatics that transition from yoga poses into drops and more dynamic movements on a thin rope, developing core strength, flexibility, and coordination. The practice demands exceptional balance, endurance, and focus, making it an excellent foundation for circus arts, aerial disciplines, gymnastics, and dance.
Beyond its physical benefits, Rope Mallakhamb cultivates mental focus, discipline, and resilience, encouraging practitioners to push their limits while developing a deep connection with movement and balance. To learn more about Mallakhamb in the USA, visit the Mallakhamb Federation USA website.
When:
Saturday, June 7
9:00 – 10:30 am
Where:
The Trapezium
10 Town Crier Drive
Brattleboro, Vermont
Cost:
$75 if enrolled in Rope Meeting
$100 for general registration
Register By:
May 30, 2025
Prerequisites:
Students should be practicing some form of acrobatics for core, arm, and leg strength.
Ages:
16 & up or by permission of instructor
About Sanket
Sanket Parab has dedicated over 15 years to mastering Pole and Rope Mallakhamb, having trained at Sane Guruji Arogya Mandir, Mumbai. He has represented India internationally at prestigious events such as Asia Topa Festival (Australia) with Circa Contemporary Circus, Spring of Culture (Bahrain), and Festival de Luxe (Australia). His notable achievements include securing third place at the Budapest Circus Festival in the Lyrical Late Night show.
A certified National Coach and International Judge in Mallakhamb, Sanket has been coaching since 2014, training and producing national-level Mallakhamb athletes. His expertise extends to Gymnastics and Kalaripayattu, a traditional Indian martial art he has been practicing since 2016.
Currently, he is pursuing a Circus Arts Instructor Certification at Ecole Nationale De Cirque in Canada.
With a deep passion for both Pole and Rope Mallakhamb, Sanket is committed to sharing his knowledge and helping others explore the strength, technique, and artistry of these traditional disciplines.
