The artist conducts the workshop wearing traditional Indian dress. Workshop participants also learn to develop improvisational skills in order to create dramatic sequences. Workshops for college students begin with an overview of Indian culture and dance. An optional slide show is also offered. Padma performs a short dance followed by instruction in basic exercises, dance movement to rhythmic patterns, the use of facial muscles, and hand gestures.
Residencies offer the workshop components described above.
The residency concludes with a public presentation.