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July 26 & 27, 2024 Bengaluru
NADAM presents 16th Chinna Kalanadam, a festival for children.
Details
At: Ravindra Kalakshetra, 5pm to 8pm
Info: +91 98802 01608 / +91 98458 08152
e-mail: nadamdance@gmail.com
Website: www.nadam.in
July 26-28, 2024 NYC
Navatman presents the world premiere of Shivani Badgi’s full-length Lavani concert. Dive into the opulent world of 1600s Maharashtra as Shivani's storytelling and performance unravel tales of love, loss, and joy.
July 26, 7pm / July 27, 6pm / July 28, 3pm
At: Navatman Black Box Theater, 38 W 32nd St, Suite 300, New York, NY
Info: support@navatman.org
July 27, 2024 Mumbai
Aneka - Infinite Shades of Womanhood features:
YASHODHARA - AN UNSUNG HEROINE - Bharatanatyam by Aparna Vinod Menon
KAIKEYI - Odissi by Sharmila Mukherjee
At: Little Theatre, 6.15pm. An NCPA presentation.
Info: (022) 66223754
July 27, 2024 Chennai
Aim for Seva presents the Chennai edition of HÉ GOVIND: AN ODE TO KRISHNA, a concert by reputed artistes Jayateerth Mevundi, Pravin Godkhindi and a team of talented musicians. This is a fundraiser concert and the proceeds will go towards the running of Swami Dayananda Krupa Home, a residential facility catering to adult men with developmental delays.
Hé Govind is a concert designed as a celebration of Sri Krishna, with a selection of bhajans and abhangs, which are all in praise of the divine presence of the beloved Lord. The music is a blend of classical and semi classical styles. The songs are chosen from among compositions of popular saints and seers of India, including those by Swami Dayananda Saraswati. The concert will be presented by reputed musicians: Jayateerth Mevundi: Vocals, Pravin Godkhindi: Flute, Narendra L Nayak: Harmonium, Suryakant Gopal Surve: Side Rhythm, Sukhad Manik Munde: Pakhawaj, Yashwant Vaishnav: Tabla
Tickets for the concert are available on mdnd.in - Rs.1000, Rs.750, Rs.500 and Rs.250
At 6:30 p.m. at The Music Academy, Chennai.
July 27, 2024 New Jersey
Dr.Padmaja Suresh presents thematic Bharatanatyam performance KALI KRISHNA KAMAKSHI
At: Chinmaya Vrindavan, 95 Cranbury Neck Rd, Cranbury, NJ 08512, 4pm
Info: cmtc.concerts@gmail.com
July 27, 2024 River Forest, IL
Natya Dance Theatre presents Salangai Puja of Avyakta Vibha Ramachandran, disciple of Hema Rajagopalan and daughter/disciple of Krithika Rajagopalan.
At: Dominican University, Lund auditorium, 7900 West Division St, 5pm CST
Info: info@natya.com
July 28, 2024 Kolkata
Taal Connect presents MAD AND DIVINE by Rama Vaidyanathan on Lal Ded and Janabai.
At: GD Birla Sabhagar, 6.30pm. Donor passes: Rs.300 & Rs.500
Info: +91 98300 19635
July 28, 2024 Bangalore
Shobana Bhalchandra and Anand Satchidanandan present THYAGARASA, a vivid exploration of the challenging navarasas through the beauty of Thyagaraja’s kritis.
At: Medai-The stage, 5.30pm
Info: theshoba@gmail.com
July 31, 2024 Bengaluru
Sharmila Mukerjee performs solo Odissi at Art Cafe Series 2, presented by Deepa Sashindran and Indu Santosh in collaboration with Kuchipudi Parampara Foundation.
At: 6pm, Seva Sadan, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru
e-mail: sanjali.odissi@gmail.com
August 3, 2024 Gurugram
DANCE OF ETERNITY directed by Rini Malaviya brings to life the epic story of Banasur from Hindu mythology, a timeless legend of the mighty Asura with a thousand arms, his deep devotion to Lord Shiva, and the ultimate triumph of love and righteousness.
At Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurugram, 6pm onwards
August 3 & 4, 2024 Mysore
D Keshava & Kalasri present BHARATANATYAM WORKSHOP by Manu Master
Venue: Kalasri Cultural Center, J. P. Nagar, Mysore
For more details please contact: keshava@kalasri.com / kalasri.com
August 4, 2024 San Jose, CA
Abhinaya Dance Company presents Summer Showcase 2024in honor of Guru CV Chandrasekar (1935 - 2024), celebrating his legacy and reflecting on the discipline, rigor, and quest for perfection that he embodied and communicated. The program features his artistic vision through his compositions and choreography that he generously shared with Abhinaya dancers.
At: Sunnyvale Theatre, 550 E. Remington Dr., Sunnyvale, 4pm. All are welcome.
Info: abdanceco@gmail.com
August 6, 2024 Pondicherry
Centre for Cultural Studies & Development (CCSD) presents Lecture Performance on Odissi Dance by Paulami Guha under 'Cultural Outreach Programme' from 4pm to 5.30pm at Cultural cum Convention Centre, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
Info: ccsdindia@gmail.com
August 9, 2024 Mumbai
Kathak & Contemporary dance ‘LOST IN THE FOREST’ by Aditi Mangaldas
At: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, 6.30pm. An NCPA presentation.
Info: (022) 66223754
August 11, 2024 Mumbai
IN SEARCH, Bharatanatyam by Malavika Sarukkai
At: Tata Theatre, 5pm. An NCPA presentation.
Info: (022) 66223754
August 13 & 14, 2024 New Delhi
The 19th edition of SAARE JAHAN SE ACCHA celebrates the spirit of India’s Independence organized by Utsav Educational and Cultural Society.
-Aug 13:
KSHEER SAGAR presented by Utsav Repertory & Guru Ranjana Gauhar combines 2 mythological tales of ‘Chandrabhaga’ and ‘the Matsaya Avatar’
-Aug 14:
Odissi by senior disciples of Ranjana Gauhar
Bharatanatyam by disciples of Dr.Sandhya Purecha
Kathak by Sangita Chatterjee & disciples
Manipuri by Guru Shyam Singh & disciples
At: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, 7pm
Info: ranjanaodissi@gmail.com
August 21 & 22, 2024 Mumbai
As part of the residency this year, the NCPA has invited Kerala Kalamandalam, a premier public institution preserving the artistic heritage of Kerala. The event will feature a workshop and lecture demonstration by senior artistes and faculty members under the leadership of the curators (Kalamandalam M.P.S. Namboodiri and Dr.M.V. Narayanan) followed by a performance.
-Workshop on Kathakali by Kerala Kalamandalam, Sea View Room, 21st August - 11am to 2pm. Registration fees: 500.
For details, please call: 8879114939 / 8879313834 or email: mdsouza@ncpamumbai.com / ashetty@ncpamumbai.com
- Lec-Dem on Kathakali, Sea View Room, 21st August – 4pm to 5pm. Entry free
- SUBHADRAHARANAM by Kerala Kalamandalam, Experimental Theatre, 22nd August, 6.30pm
August 22-25, Sept 13-15, 2024 NYC
Dive into the vibrant world of Indian classical performing arts with Navatman's DRIVE EAST FESTIVAL that brings together fine artists in dance, music, and theater for a 7-Day extravaganza in the heart of New York City.
At the Navatman Theater, 38 W 32nd St, Suite 300, New York, NY
Schedule
e-mail: support@navatman.org
August 24, 2024 Napierville, IL
Natya Dance Theatre presents Nirupama-Rajendra’s Abhinava Dance Company in KRISHNAA: FIRE TO FROST, a depiction which highlights Draupadi’s life through the perspective of Krishna who features as Sutradhar of not only the dance production but also as a major character in Draupadi’s life. Born out of fire, Draupadi’s life was filled with many emotions and experiences which shaped her into a very unique personality and her journey finally found peace in the cold Himalayas. Throughout her life, Draupadi was entrenched in high values and conducted herself with both elegance and power. This production features 21 performers and runs approx. 90 minutes.
At: Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, Napierville, 6pm. Open to the public.
Info: info@natya.com / 312-212-1240
August 25 & 26, 2024 London
Sonia Sabri Dance presents MUGHAL MINIATURES: THE AWAKENING
At: 12 pm, Greenwich + Docklands Festival, London. Free.
Info: soniasabricompany@ssco.org.uk
September 7 & 8, 2024 Salt Lake City, Utah
Nitya Nritya Foundation presents the NITYA NRITYA FESTIVAL. The visiting artists for this year are: Mythili Prakash, Seshadri Iyengar, Manik Khan.
Schedule
At the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Info: admin@nityanritya.com
September 14, 2024 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Odissi by Keerthana Yellapragada.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
September 14 & 15, 2024 London, UK
Roopalasya School of Dance presents Bharatanatyam recital by Rukmini Vijayakumar on Sept 15.
At: The Bhavan, 4a Castletown Rd, 5pm
On Sept 14, Rukmini will conduct a workshop at Danceworks, 16, Balderton St, London.
Info: roopalasya.dance@gmail.com
September 17, 22024 Ipswich, UK
Srishti - Nina Rajarani Dance Creations presents PATHWAYS
At: Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 7:30pm
September 29, 2024, Kolkata
Sharmila Mukerjee and the Sanjali Ensemble perform in the Odissi ballet HANSIKA (an adaptation of Swan Lake) choreographed by Sharmila Mukerjee. Original music score and direction by Praveen D Rao.
Presented by Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance and Sparsh Studio for Performing Arts.
At: 6.30pm at GD Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata
e-mail: sanjali.odissi@gmail.com
December 7, 2024 Palo Alto, CA
In Pratibha chamber concert series, Yuva Bharati presents Bharatanatyam by Vibha Raju
Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
