To succeed in life, it is essential to learn how to cope with failures. As author JK Rowling says, “Failure is inevitable in life,” it is important to learn how to deal with rejections and setbacks. Clowning with The Negative, a workshop by Neeltarni Pratap, will help you creatively face your challenges through clowning. Clowning teaches you the art of laughing at yourself and your vulnerabilities. The Negative is a creative space that spreads happiness through teaching improv, clowning, and comedic sketches.

Participants express what they think ballet is, in a previous session

Pratap, the co-founder of the organisation, and an instructor for improv, clowning, and comedic sketches, explains why clowning, “The skill is all about tapping into your funny, dropping the awkward, and being yourself. It’s a space where ‘learn to fail’ is the spirit — where you enjoy the flops, move freely, laugh loudly, and reconnect with the fearless, curious child in you because that’s where the magic is.”