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April 22 - 30, 2025 NYC
Sarvamangala Sri Saneeswara Temple, NY, in collaboration with Rasa Collective presents IDENTITY: A DIVINE UNION, featuring Bharatanatyam dancer Dr. Narthaki Nataraj.
At: Gibney Studios, Studio H (53A Chambers St, New York, NY 10007)
Performances: Friday, April 25, 6 – 7:30pm / Saturday, April 26, 6 – 7pm
Workshop 1: Keerthanam: April 22-24, 6pm – 8pm
Workshop 2: Thillana: April 28-30, 6pm – 8pm
Both evenings will include live music by ensemble of musicians and conclude with Artists Unite, an open cultural gathering.
To register for the workshops or to reserve your spot for the performance, please visit forms.gle
Alternatively, you can email: rasa.collab@gmail.com
April 24, 2025 New Delhi
WITHIN, a Kathak dance production by Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company & the Drishtikon Dance Foundation, choreographed by Aditi Mangaldas. The event is in two parts:
Knotted: Contemporary Dance based on Kathak (40 minutes)
Unwrapped: Classical Kathak (45 minutes)
It is presented by Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts.
At: Kamani Auditorium, 7pm
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April 25 - 27, 2025 Pune
The 16th edition of the PRAYATNA FILM & DANCE FESTIVAL takes place over 3 days at The Box, Erandwane, Pune. Over the last 15 years, Prayatna Festival has become a platform for cutting-edge performance, compelling movement-based films, and meaningful conversations around the evolving language of dance.
-Day 1, April 25, 7pm – 8pm
Hrishikesh Pawar & The Pralay Band present UTRAI - a contemporary-Kathak journey through mysticism, nature, and poetry.
-Day 2, April 26, 10.30am - 1.30pm
EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS' PLATFORM - A platform where young choreographers will be showcasing their work-in-progress, this dedicated space invites early-career artists to share evolving pieces and engage in meaningful dialogue with peers, mentors, and audiences.
* Prakriti Sharma from Delhi, presents 'I am contaminated'
* Nilava Sen from Kolkata, with 'Enthoes'
* Sangram Mukhopadhyay, also from Kolkata, showcases 'Like a gender out of water'
* The trio Three Razu—Anju Jose, Asba Shereef, and Raga Bheri—present 'Tirazu'
* From Ahmedabad, Krutika Ghanekar, Shantanu Gosavi, Vihanga Rukshan, and Pankaj Sihag offer 'Equinox'
-Day 2, April 26, Show #1: 5pm – 6pm / Show #2: 8pm – 9pm
Padmini Chettur’s STILLING - A minimalist work exploring interiority, stillness, and the body in motion. This production has been originally produced by the G5A Warehouse, Mumbai. There are two back-to-back shows as each show can seat only 60 members in the audience.
-Day 3, April 27, 11am - 1.30pm
Screening of INTERNATIONAL GERMAN DANCE FILMS at the Box too, as supported by the Goethe Institute.
-Day 3, April 27, 7pm – 8pm
EMBODIED by Surjit Nongmeikapam & Babina Chabungbam - a lecture-performance that dives into Manipuri dance traditions through a modern lens.
For info & tickets, contact: Hrishikesh's Centre for Contemporary Dance: +91-9823745571 / cocd.team@gmail.com
April 26, 2025 New Delhi
Commissioned by HCL Concerts, Rama Vaidyanathan presents a dance adaptation to the book titled MAALYADA - THE SACRED GARLAND by Jeysundhar D with music composition by Sudha Raghuraman.
At: Kamani auditorium, 6.30pm. Entry free.
For invites, please contact: 9810097056
April 26, 2025 New Delhi
To celebrate the 49th Anniversary of Natya Tarangini, there will be a Kuchipudi dance recital by the disciples of Guru Raja-Radha and Kaushalya Reddy.
Venue: Raja Radha Rangmanch, Natya Tarangini, Plot No. 49 & 52, Sector 6, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110017, 7pm
Info: reddy.art76@gmail.com
April 26, 2025 London, UK
WORLD DANCE DAY AT THE BHAVAN celebrates dance with artists from across England and dances from classical to folk to myth, ological themes to socially relevant themes. Featuring: Natyalogy, Nrityollaasa Dance School, Nrtyakshetra, Bhumi Dance Co, Kamalaasya Dance Group, Dance Dreamers, Kalakunj, Dance with Soul, Nritya Tales, Praghalbhya, Nrtya Sakthi, Kalaah UK, IndradhanushKids Academy, Urja Performance group, Nrithya Sangam, Naad - Pagrav Dance Pre-Professional Performance Group…
At: Bhavan, London, 5pm
April 28, 2025 Chennai
Dr Jagyaseni Chatterjee, a disciple of Dr Lakshmi Ramaswamy, is presenting a solo Bharatanatyam recital titled FROM FLAME TO FRAGRANCE: A JOURNEY OF DEVOTION, DESIRE AND DHARMA. Jagyaseni’s recital includes Subramania Bharati’s Tagat Tagat, a 20th century clarion call urging the rise of courage, resilience and awakening among the people, a Varnam in Ananda Bhairavi, a Dasarnama praising Lord Rama, a Keerthanam of Gopalakrishna Bharati and a composition of Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
At Rasika Ranjani Sabha, 6:30pm
April 28, 2025 New Delhi
UDAAN: A FLIGHT is presented by the India Habitat Centre and the Artists’ Association of India. An enchanted evening of dance and storytelling. Step into a world where the rhythmic footwork of Kathak leads you through the cultural lanes of Rampur - the erstwhile princely state of the Rohilla Pathans.
Part I: Virah - A poetic evocation of longing - gathering clouds, aching separation, and glimpses of the divine.
Part II: Courtly Conversations - Echoes of Dhamar, whispers of Sufi blessings, a taste of Rampuri khichdi, and stories etched in craft.
Part III: The Flight of Imagination where the gravitas of Dhrupad meets the mysticism of Sufi thought, culminating in a transcendental crescendo exploring mysticism.
Concept & Dance: Dr Navina Jafa / Abhinaya direction: Dr Maya Kulkarni
At: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 7pm
Info: navina.jafa@gmail.com
April 29, 2025 Chennai
Sai Arts International (Bangalore) presents WORLD DANCE DAY, with program director Sai Venkatesh.
At: Raga Sudha Hall, Luz, from 4pm onwards.
Info: +91 98440 89035 (Sai Venkatesh)
April 29, 2025 New Delhi
In celebration of World Dance Day, Vaishali Kala Kendra presents GURU PRANAM UTSAV 2025, a heartfelt tribute to the Gurus of Indian classical dance. Featured performances:
Odissi by Vaishali Kala Kendra - Disciples of Guru Dr. Jyoti Shrivastava
Mohiniyattam by Hritika Aneesh - Disciple of Guru Dr. Deepti Omcherry Bhalla
Odissi by Gayatri Ranbir - Disciple of Guru Durga Charan Ranbir
Kathak by Guru Kavita Thakur
At: Triveni Kala Sangam, Mandi House, New Delhi, 6.30pm. Entry free.
April 29 & 30, 2025 Leicester, UK
SONGS OF THE BULBUL, a new dance work by Aakash Odedra with choreography by Rani Khanam and music by Rushil Ranjan, is inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a bulbul captured and held in captivity. The bird was bound ever closer and slowly perished through despair, singing more sweetly as its end drew nearer, until it uttered one final, heartbreaking and piercingly beautiful song just before it departed the mortal world. Thus ended the journey of the mythical bird, a tale of beauty born of loss and of freedom found only in the ultimate sacrifice. A sensitive, beautiful dialogue between Sufi Kathak, music that seamlessly blends orchestral and Indian Classical tradition, and Islamic Poetry.
At: The Curve, Leicester, 7.15pm
May 3, 2025 Atherton, CA
Vishwa Shanthi Indian Dance Theater's inaugural event KANHA KANNA - My Krishna, will showcase five Indian classical dance forms depicting different aspects of Krishna’s life.
Tarangini School of Kathak Dance will perform alongside renowned Bay Area dance schools, including Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy & Performing Arts presenting Bharatanatyam, Guru Shradha presenting Odissi, Nrityanjali presenting Mohiniattam, and Sanskaar School of Dance presenting Kuchipudi.
At: Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94027, 3-4:30pm
May 3 & 4, 2025 Singapore
Shantha Ratii Initiatives (SRI) presents DANCING RIVERS - KALLANG TO KAVERI to celebrate Singapore's 60th Anniversary. This unique event celebrates the cultural significance of rivers through diverse dance. The theme revolves around the importance of rivers in our lives, mythology, and culture, emphasizing the need for ecology care and harmony. The event will feature a collaboration with Utsav Music of Chennai (India) and Era Dance Co, Bharathaa Arts as well as established and promising local dancers in several genres.
Saturday 3rd May - 7:30pm - 9.30pm / Sunday 4th May - 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre Black Box
For any Queries/ Booking please contact +65 90501403
May 10, 2025 Napierville, IL
Natya presents NRITHYA MANI MALA by Divyasena and Company.
At The Matrix Club, 808, S Route 59, Napierville, IL 60540, at 5pm
For more info: natya.com / 312 212 1240
May 10, 2025 Sunnyvale, CA
EnActe Arts presents an intimate Book Reading and Conversation with renowned writer Ketu Katrak and celebrated performance intersectionist Dr. Anita Ratnam, as they explore the legacy of Astad Deboo, an icon of Contemporary Indian Dance, on May 10th at the beautiful home of the Artistic Director (address upon RSVP) from 4pm to 6pm. This special event will offer a deep dive into Deboo’s groundbreaking contributions to the dance world, his artistic philosophy, and his lasting impact on the global contemporary dance movement.
Info: info@enacte.org
May 11, 2025 San Francisco, CA
Abhinaya Dance Company presents UNBOUND, Rasika Kumar’s solo Bharatanatyam production at the San Francisco International Arts Festival. The production takes you on an intimate journey, revealing how we, as women navigating our lives, endure a thousand subtle cuts that diminish us, forcing us to shrink and occupy less space in the world. What if we expanded to live a bold and unapologetic life? Featuring an original score by composer Sindhu Natarajan rooted in Carnatic music, Rasika’s storytelling draws on traditional narrative frameworks where the main character, the nayika, pleads with the Goddess, desperately seeking a new role model for the modern day woman.
At: Dance Mission Theater-3316 24th St, SF, CA 94110, 2pm PST
Info: abdanceco@gmail.com / 408-871-5959
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
May 17 & 18, 2025 Basel & Allschwil, Switzerland
During May 14th and 18th, many Swiss cities will be celebrating the wonderful diversity of dance. Kalasri will be present again this year with various programs in Basel and Allschwil.
- PERFORMANCES AND YOGA in the museum garden are on May 18, 2025
*Bharatanatyam solo performance by Anjali Keshava at the Museum Allschwil -House of Culture and History, 6pm
Tickets
*Young Basel Dances - Children's Dance Performances at Gare du Nord in Basel
*Yoga in the museum garden with yoga master D. Keshava - Allschwil - House of Culture and History
- WORKSHOPS/COURSES on the 17th/18th May 2025
Indian Dance - Workshop for children and families - Freizeithaus Allschwil
Bharatanatyam - Introductory Course - Dance Studio Kalasri Basel
Info: kalasri.com | info@kalasri.com
May 31, 2025 Chicago, IL
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts continues its 10th anniversary season with ANANTA (Endless), a performance combining original choreography by artist-in-residence Amber Mehta and classical Bharatanatyam works.
At Visceral Dance Center, 3121 North Rockwell Street, Chicago, 8pm
June 8, 2025 NYC
VIDYANJALI 2025 - Annual dance offering featuring the students of Jiva Performing Arts with a live orchestra: Anugraha Sridhar on vocals, Sabareesh Viswanathan on mridangam, Bhargava Sridhar on violin, Sonali Skandan on nattuvangam
At: Gibney, Agnes Varis Performing Arts- Center 280 Broadway, 4pm
Info: info@jivaperformingarts.org
June 14, 2025 Woodside, CA
After a seven-year absence, global Odissi icons Guru Ratikant Mohapatra and Guru Sujata Mohapatra make a highly anticipated return to the KELUCHARAN KEERTI SAMPRADAYA FESTIVAL 2025. Witness their extraordinary artistry in solo, duet, and group performances, alongside the Guru Shradha Ensemble and other talented Guru Shradha dancers.
Woodside Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Ave, Woodside, CA 94062, 3:30pm
Tickets
Info: gurushradha@gmail.com / (650) 394-6022
June 15, 2025 Sunnyvale, CA
AIKYAM by Guru Shradha soloists who will present solo Odissi recital, showcasing the diverse beauty of the dance form. Their performances, ranging from the auspicious Mangalacharan to the intricate Pallavi and expressive Abhinaya, will illuminate the brilliance of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Ratikant Mohapatra's choreographies, each dancer infusing their unique artistry.
Featured dancers are Dr. Deepa Mahadevan, Kanika Mitra Bhattacharya, Anjana Mohanty, Namrata Mohanty, Divya Saha, Trina Sarkar, Maya Gollamudi, and Maya Devalcheruvu.
At: Sunnyvale Theatre, 550 E Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, 3pm
Tickets
Info: gurushradha@gmail.com / (650) 394-6022
June 22, 2025 Woodside, CA
NAVOJYOTI: Emerging Dancers
The journey of classical dance cultivates remarkable growth, transforming aspiring children into radiant and charming Odissi dancers. Guru Shradha's teen group, on the cusp of college, will demonstrate their grace and passion, a testament to their shared artistic journey.
Performers are Tiana Salvi, Anika Pallapothu, Araika Ramchandran, Aanya Chakraborty, and Shreen Mahanty.
At: Woodside Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Ave, Woodside, CA 94062, 3:30pm
Tickets
Info: gurushradha@gmail.com / (650) 394-6022
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
August 15 & 16, 2025 Kochi, Kerala
The GLOBAL MALAYALEE FESTIVAL is to be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Kochi, on August 15 and 16, 2025. It is projected to be the largest ever Malayalees Sangamam, where Malayalees from all over the world are expected to be part of and celebrate the culture, traditions, and accomplishments of the Malayalee community.
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
