December 1, 2024 - January 30, 2025 Chennai
Kartik Fine Arts presents its GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR ART FESTIVAL.
Schedule
NATYA DARSHAN seminar takes place on Dec 14 & 15.
Venue: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore.
Bharatanatyam recitals take place from Jan 2-5 (Narada Gana Sabha mini
hall), Jan 6-8 (Bala Ganapathy Hall), Jan 15-30 (Narada Gana Sabha mini
hall), 2025.
Contact: (044) - 24997788 / kartikfinearts@gmail.com
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 Chennai
Shreya Nagarajan Singh Arts Development Consultancy presents its 5th edition of MARGAZHI 2024-2025 GUIDE.
December 15, 2024 - January 26, 2025 Chennai
Schedule for Bharata Kalanjali
- 15 December, 7pm - Group performance by artistes of Bharata Kalanjali: ‘Smrithi Patham’, Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai
- 21 December, 6pm - ‘SEVENS’: Srishti by Nina Rajarani, TEACH Auditorium, SPASTN, Taramani, Chennai
- 29 December, 6pm - Duet: Anjannaa & Keerthana, Margazhi Natya
Utsav - Kala Avataranam 2024-2025 | Sangraha Cultural Trust, Bengal
Association, T.Nagar, Chennai
- 30 December, 6pm: Upahaar Dance Company, TEACH Auditorium, SPASTN, Taramani, Chennai
- 31 December, 5pm - Solo: Shobana Bhalchandra, 25th Year celebration by
Ramana Sunritya Aalaya (RASA), Bapalal Bhavan, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
- 8 January, 1pm: Solo: Hemavathy Kalaiarasan, Varahi Amman temple, Chennai
- 15 January, 1pm - Solo: Keerthana - Ilamayil Thiramai, Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
- 18 January, 6pm - Group performance by artistes of Bharata Kalanjali:
‘Smrithi Patham’, SRCM Babuji Memorial Ashram (Heartfulness Foundation),
Chennai
- 21st January, 7pm - Hiss Don’t Bite - Children’s Presentation, TEACH Auditorium, SPASTN, Taramani, Chennai
- 22 January, 7:30pm - Solo: Hemavathy Kalaiarasan, Kartik Fine Arts,
Swami Haridoss Giri Hall, Narada Gana Sabha (Mini Hall), Chennai
- 25 & 26 January, 6pm: 2 day festival of the 4th edition of JHARNA, TEACH Auditorium, SPASTN, Taramani, Chennai
Info: bkalanjali@gmail.com
January 7 - 24, 2025 Chennai & Bangalore
TAPAS NATYOTSAVA takes place at Tattvaloka, 76 Eldams Rd, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Schedule
Info: 7338715636 / tapasdarshan.info@gmail.com
January 10 - February 1, 2025 Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai
Schedule for Aditi Mangaldas and Drishtikon Dance Company.
-10th January 2025
UNCHARTED SEAS | Mukteswar Dance Festival 2025
Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy, Government of Odisha, Bhubaneshwar
-15th January 2025
UNWRAPPED (extract from WITHIN) | Usha Marti Subrahmanyam Dance Endowment Programme
The Music Academy, Chennai
- 18th January 2025
UNCHARTED SEAS | 58th Anniversary of the Birla Academy of Art and Culture
Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata
- 24th January 2025
JHINI (Extract from Seeking The Beloved) | Bhaav - The Expression Summit 2025
The World Forum for Art & Culture, Bengaluru
- 25th January 2025
SANVARE CHHAILARE (Extract from Immersed)
The Art of Living International Centre, Bengaluru
- 1st February 2025
SAMVET | Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Kala Ghoda Association, Cross Maidan, Mumbai
Info: info@aditimangaldasdance.com
January 23, 2025 Mumbai
A PERSPECTIVE - DRISHTIKON, Kuchipudi – Lecture-Demonstration by Amrita
Lahiri. It is a series of lecture-demonstrations to promote the
classical dance of India. It is held by the Museum Society of Mumbai
with generous support from the NCPA and K.V. Mariwala Philanthropy
Initiative on the 60th anniversary of the society. This month, Kuchipudi
exponent Amrita Lahiri will give an insightful lecture-demonstration on
the occasion.
At: Little Theatre, 6.30pm
Info: (022) - 66223754
January 24, 2025 Mumbai
Shila Mehta's Nupur Zankar Academy of Performing Arts and Research
Centre presents a mega event SAMAGAM - DANCE FOR THALASSEMIA (as a part
of its annual Sanskriti Mahotsav series) featuring eminent artistes,
Kathak exponent Shila Mehta and Mohiniattam exponent Gopika Varma, along
with a dynamic young group from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya,
Mumbai. Shila Mehta will premiere a groundbreaking piece in Kathak-
“Ashtarasa” (Text - Natyashastra) which had been choreographed under the
able guidance of mentor Dr. Kanak Rele. Gopika Varma will present
‘Satyabhama’. The troupe from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya will
present ‘Krishna Karnamrutam’ (Sanskrit work by poet Bilwamangala),
exploring the myriad layers of Bhakti rasa.
The event is a tribute to the Kathak legend Pt. Birju Maharaj, and Guru
Pt. Vijai Shankar. It is dedicated to Dr. Kanak Rele, renowned
Mohiniattam exponent. The platform of a classical dance event is ideal
for creating awareness about contemporary challenges in society, as its
audience is highly perceptive. “Samagam” aims to bring to light the
cause of Thalassemia, which affects millions worldwide. Nupur Zankar has
partnered with Inner Wheel Club, a global organization working towards
several medical and social causes.
At: Veer Savarkar Auditorium, Dadar West, at 7:30pm. Entry is free.
Info: nupurzankar@shilamehtakathak.com
January 25 & 26, February 1 & 2, 2025 Chennai
Bharata Kalanjali presents the fourth edition of JHARNA, its annual festival celebrating emerging dancers.
At: the TEACH Auditorium, SPASTN, Taramani, Chennai.
Saturday, January 25
• Jayakhavi Gautham: 6 PM – 6:45 PM
• Akshaya Arunkumar: 7 PM – 7:45 PM
• Navyashree K N: 8 PM – 8:45 PM
Sunday, January 26
• Sandhya Udupa (Guest Artist): 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
• ‘Hues of Kashi’ by Girijashankar Sundaresan (Musical Presentation): 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Saturday, February 1
• Rajesh T K: 6 PM – 6:45 PM
• Eesha Pinglay: 7 PM – 7:45 PM
• Himanshu Srivastava: 8 PM – 8:45 PM
Sunday, February 2
• Nirali Samani: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
• ‘Naachiyar Next’ by Anita Ratnam (Guest Artist): 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
For more information & tickets: bharatakalanjali.in/jharna
February 1, 2025 Bangalore
Alif Arts Consultancy presents two artistes in THE PLATFORM 2025 -
"Reflections of an Indian Dancer" featuring Sooraj Subramaniam &
"Pending" featuring January Low.
At: Medai - The Stage, Bengaluru, 6.30pm
For more info on their work and tickets
February 1, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting
Bharatanatyam by Abirami Murugappan, disciple of Nirupama Vaithyanathan.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
February 1, 2 & 19, 2025 Bangalore & Mangalore
Schedule for Kavya Kasinathan
February 1, Bengaluru: Ananya Naada Jyothi - Seva Sadan, Malleswaram, 6pm
February 2, Mangaluru: Samarpan 2025 - Don Bosco Hall, 5.45pm.
Presenting Bhagirathi, a thematic production based on a Kannada
Folklore.
-February 19, Bengaluru: Seva Sadan, Malleswaram, 6.15pm. Presenting a thematic Margam "Raja Narthaki" with a live orchestra.
Info: kavyakasinathanv@yahoo.co.in
February 2, 2025 Mumbai
THE MUMBAI DANCE SEASON will conclude with classical Indian dance
presentations curated by Dr. Malati Agneeswaran and Dr. Jayashree
Rajagopalan. Noted artistes along with their troupes will present
intricate choreographies and soul-stirring performances.
At: Tata Theatre, 5pm
Info: (022) - 66223754
February 4, 2025 New Delhi
Centre for Indian Classical Dances presents SAA RASAVATI: A DIP IN RIVER OF RASA.
To celebrate the occasion of Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja an
unusual program of dances, echoes the meaning of the title. Saa means
She, it is also the first note in music. Rasa here refers to new sap
rising in vegetation which is reflected in intense emotions of love and
beauty in humans. Vasant is the Season of Spring which follows the harsh
winter. Life springs forth from a state of hibernation. Everything is
touched by new energy as birds begin to chirp, colourful flowers blossom
attracting honeybees and butterflies. Goddess Saraswati plays on her
veena. First instruction in writing, music and dance are given after
offering Puja to Goddess Saraswati.
Dr. Sandhya Purecha and group, Alekhya Punjala and group, Mridusmita Das
Bora will offer beauty, rasa, melody and rhythm to celebrate the
festival.
At: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, 7pm
February 7, 16 & 28, 2025 Mumbai
The NCPA SPECTRUM DANCE FESTIVAL is an annual celebration of dance. This
event brings together talented dancers and choreographers from various
genres, showcasing the diversity and dynamism of the dance world. It
provides a platform for artistes to experiment with new dance
vocabularies whilst retaining the rich legacy of the classical.
- Feb 7: Bharatanatyam by Vaibhav Arekar & troupe and Kathak by Sanjukta Wagh & troupe
At: Tata Theatre, 6.30pm
- Feb 16: Shoot the Cameraman – Contemporary Dance & Live Camera by
As We Are, created by Baptiste Hilbert and Catarina Barbosa of the
Luxembourg based dance company.
At: Experimental Theatre, 5pm
- Feb 28: Odissi by Sujata Mohapatra & troupe and Kathak & Flamenco by Aditi Bhagwat & Bettina Castaño
At: Tata Theatre, 6.30pm
Info: (022) - 66223754
March 18, 2025 New Delhi
Centre for Indian Classical Dances presents BHAVA GANGA: THE PERENNIAL FLOW OF CREATION.
Bharatvarsha is a fascinating land replete with sacred geography
connected to history which have been alive in the collective memory of
generations. In the contemporary times of ‘WOKE’ism it has become
necessary to invoke and revisit those landmarks which unfalteringly lead
us towards Truth and Light. Legends come alive once again in the
retelling, each time throwing up nuances and interpretations which were
overlooked or were lost in times of historical apathy. Bhava Ganga is
that flow of narratives which at once take us back in the hoary past yet
offering a connection and context to the immediate present.
At: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, 7pm
April 20, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents Kuchipudi ballet ALLURI SITARAMA RAJU in Telugu, a
historical play that chronicles the life and legacy of the legendary
Indian freedom fighter.
Curation and Artistic Director: Dr. Veena Murthy Vijay and Shanmukha Theaters
Music Director: Praveen D Rao and Script: V.V. Gopal
Choreographer: Dr Veena Murthy Vijay
At: Cubberley Theater, 4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 2pm (Telugu), 5.30pm (Kannada)
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
May 17, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting
Bharatanatyam by Varsha Sankar, disciple of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam -
Nrithyodaya, Chennai and Dr. Sujatha Mohan - Padmashree Nrithyalaya,
Chennai.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
July 19, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting
Bharatanatyam by Harshitha Venkatesh, disciple of Guru Bhuvana
Venkatesh.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
August 2, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents VEMPATI PARAMPARA, a Kuchipudi recital in memory of Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam featuring:
Amrita Lahiri - solo, Kasi Aysola and Archana Raja - duet
Rare choreographies of Vempati by direct disciples Sasikala Penumarthi, Kamala Rajupet, Revathi Komanduri, Samidha Sathyam
At: Cubberley Theater, 4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
October 25, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Bharatanatyam by Vivek Ramanan, disciple of Apoorva Jayaraman.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
December 6, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting
Bharatanatyam by Vatsalya Narayanaswamy, disciple of Mathura
Viswanathan.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
