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March 9, 15 & 30, 2025 Chennai
Events of Bharata Kalanjali
-9 March, 6pm: Solo performance by student of Bharata Kalanjali: Amirdavarshini S’s “Natyarpanam” at SPASTN TEACH Auditorium, Taramani, Chennai. All are welcome.
-15 March, 6pm: Solo performance by student of Bharata Kalanjali: Divya Shree J’s “Natyarpanam” at SPASTN TEACH Auditorium, Taramani, Chennai. All are welcome.
-30 March, 6pm: Solo performance by student of Bharata Kalanjali: Devikha’s “Ranga-Anubhavam” at SPASTN TEACH Auditorium, Taramani, Chennai. All are welcome.
Info: bkalanjali@gmail.com
March 25 & 26, 2025 London, UK
March 25: NRITYANJALI - DANCE OF DEVOTION, Kathak by Ragini Madan.
March 26: EKA NYKA - ONE & MANY, Bharatanatyam by Shreya Patel
At: The Nehru Centre, 6.30pm. Free.
March 26 - 31, 2025 Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra presents the 54th edition of the ALL INDIA BHASKAR RAO NRITYA & SANGEET SAMMELAN, a six-day celebration of India’s rich classical arts.
*Day 1 - March 26
Opening Ceremony & Performances:
Shehnai recital: Lokesh Anand with accompanist Pt. Vinod Lele (tabla)
Kathak Dance: Pt. Rajendra Gangani with accompanists including Pt. Fateh Singh Gangani (tabla)
*Day 2 - March 27
Vocal recital: Subhra Guha graces the stage accompanied by Paromita Mukherjee (harmonium) and Pt. Mithilesh Jha (tabla)
*Day 3 - March 28
Sitar & Sarod Jugalbandi: Lakshay Mohan Aayush Mohan, supported by Ustad Rafiuddin Sabri (Tabla)
Vocal recital: Dr. Nivedita Singh, with accompanists Pt. Durjay Bhaumik (tabla) and Paromita Mukherjee (harmonium)
*Day 4 - March 29
Kathak Dance: Leading Kathak exponents
*Day 5 - March 30
Shehnai recital & Additional dance acts:
Reprising the soulful rendition by Lokesh Anand and collaborative presentations by Pt. Ramdas Palsule (tabla), Pt. Milind Tulankar (jaltarang)
Tabla Trio: Rimpa Shiva, Sangeeta Agnihotri, and Sunayana Ghosh with accompanist Rajendra Banerjee (harmonium)
Bharatnatyam Dance: Samrat Dutta & Santanu Roy, with supporting artists including Mohana Iyer (nattuvangam), Venkateshwaran Kuppuswamy (vocal), Vignesh Jayaraman (mridangam), and Soumya Kannan (violin)
*Day 6 - March 31
Odissi Dance: Guru Durga Charan Ranbir & troupe, accompanied by Niranjan Patra (mardal), Guru Abhiram Nanda (flute), Sukanta Kumar Kundu (vocal), Pradeep Ray (violin), and Prakash Chandra Mohapatra (sitar)
Flute recital: Pt. Ajay Prasanna with accompanists Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra (tabla) and Rishi Shankar Upadhyay (pakhawaj)
Venue: Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, 6.30pm
Info: +91 9903813988
March 28, 2025 Bradford, UK
Amritha Jayakrishnan presents MADHAVI, a lesser-known tale of ultimate female rebellion from the Mahabharata. It is the tragic and heroic tale of one woman’s plight and fight for a freedom so simple – her freedom of choice. Inspired by the work of her grandfather, celebrated poet ONV Kurup, Amritha’s telling of Madhavi’s story, through Bharatanatyam dance, is an act of solidarity with woman across the world as they struggle for their own freedom.
At: Mind the Gap Studios, Silk Warehouse, Patent Street, Bradford, BD9 4SA, 7.30pm
March 29, 2025 Thiruvananthapuram
Co-produced by the Serendipity Arts Festival (Goa) and Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts (Bangalore) in collaboration with Kinetika Design Studio (London, UK) and supported by the British Council, this transdisciplinary performance SONNET OF SAMSARA invites you on a transformative journey through myths, memories, dreams, and the human experience. Sonnet of Samsara explores the cyclical nature of existence, the impact of worldly pursuits, and karmic transformations. A poetic reflection on contemporary urban situations and human conditions, it delves into global challenges like environmental crises, climate emergencies, wars and social divisions.
Sonnet of Samsara blends ritualistic movements, everyday gestures, and an enthralling music score by M D Pallavi, with dynamic live percussion from renowned Mizhavu and Idakka artists. Drawing from Indian traditions such as Kalarippayattu and Bharatanatyam, alongside contemporary dance, it portrays personal journeys of transformation marked by challenges and life-altering experiences. Choreographed by Jayachandran Palazhy, Artistic Director of Attakkalari, Sonnet of Samsara features the talented dancers of Attakkalari Dance Company, imaginative lighting by Shymon Chelad and costumes by Aloka D’souza. Presented by the Trivandrum Centre for Performing Arts (TCPA).
Venue: Udaya Palace Convention Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, 7pm
Info: hr@attakkalari.org
March 29, 2025 Bangalore
The Articulate Trust for Arts, Bangalore presents ARTICULATE FESTIVAL 06, an evening dedicated to the rich heritage of Indian classical dance featuring:
Odissi by Dr. Aruna Mohanty
Bharatanatyam by Deepak Mazumdar
Kathak by Ashimbandhu Bhattacharjee
Venue: ADA Rangamandira, J C Road, Bengaluru, 6pm. Entry free.
For more details contact 9481409819 or 9341288391
March 30, 2025 Panjim, Goa
Rasa School of Odissi Dance, New Delhi, in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa, presents SHRUNGARAM: GOA CHAPTER, a celebration of Indian classical dance forms. This special evening, titled "SVÄHÄ: An Ode to the Divine", will showcase the beauty of traditional Indian dance, blending rhythm, grace, and storytelling.
ODISSI: Geetanjali Acharya, Lipsa Satpathy, Asha Kumari, Santosh Kumar Swain, Aparna Gandhi, Siddhi Juvekar, Subrata Tripathy
KATHAK: Varada Bedekar and students of Kala Academy Goa
BHARATNATYAM: Mandira Tirodkar and students of Kala Academy Goa
Venue: Black Box Auditorium, Kala Academy Goa, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Campal, Panjim, Goa, 6pm. Free entry
For inquiries, please contact: 9769798633
March 30, 2025 London
TRIPATH: Bharatanatyam, Harikatha & Kathak by Sharat, Divya & Bharat Prabhath
Descendants of Saint-Poet Purandara Dasaru, Sharat, Divya, and Bharat Prabhath present a unique blend of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Harikatha. Presenting PUNYAKOTI, a folktale blending Kathak and Katha, Apaharana, exploring Sita and Rukmini's journeys, and a Kathak recital showcasing Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas. This is part of Bhavan’s SANGEETA NRITYA UTSAV - The Bhavan's Annual Music & Dance Festival.
At: The Bhavan, 6pm
March 31 & April 1, 2025 London, UK
A two-day symposium on SOUTH ASIAN DANCE EQUITY (SADE): THE ARTS BRITISH SOUTH ASIAN DANCE IGNORES.
-Link to get access to the live stream of the daytime panels on March 31 and April 1
-Link to book tickets for the evening performance on March 31 at The Place Theatre in London, 7.30pm (Tickets are free.)
Info: sadenetworkuk@gmail.com
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
June 15, 2025 Sunnyvale, CA
Guru Shradha (Odissi) presents 8 senior disciples as soloists in AIKYAM - Deepa Mahadevan, Kanika Mitra, Anjana Mohanty, Namrata Mohanty, Divya Saha, Trina Sarkar, Maya Gollamudi and Maya Devalcheruvu.
At: Sunnyvale Theatre, 3pm
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
