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November 4 - 16, 2025 Nairobi, Kenya
At the 10th annual KENYA INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (KITFest), held from November 4-16, 2025, Ravindra Natya Niketan headed by Sushma Kotireddy has the honor of performing at the opening ceremony and also on one of the festive days. The festival, hosted at the Kenya Cultural Center in Nairobi, brings together over 50 groups from 18 countries, showcasing a rich array of genres including dance, puppetry, music, and theatrical productions.
On 9th November, the students will present RAMAYANA IN RHYTHM, a varnam in praise of Lord Rama. The performance weaves together the essence of the Ramayana and will depict episodes from the life of Lord Rama, celebrating his ideals of virtue, courage, and devotion
KITFest 2025, organized by the Kenya International Theatre Festival Trust in collaboration with the Kenya Cultural Centre, is a celebration of performing arts from around the globe and highlights Kenya’s growing role in the international arts scene.
Info: sushmakoti30@gmail.com
November 13, 16 & 23, 2025 Mumbai
NCPA presents CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL.
- Nov 13:
ATIRATHIS - THE VALIANT BROTHERS, Multiform Dance by Sangeeta Sharma & Anveshana Society for Performing Arts
Creative Dance by Kohinoor Sen Barat & troupe
At Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm
- Nov 16:
Multi-Disciplinary Contemporary Dance by Avantika Bahl & troupe
At Experimental Theatre, 5pm
- Nov 23:
A MILLION SITAS, Contemporary Dance by Dr. Anita Ratnam & troupe
At Experimental Theatre, 5pm
November 15, 2025 Redondo Beach, CA
Shakti School of Bharatanatyam presents NAATUCRACKER-The Dancing Nut, a reimagination of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas story.
At: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Centre, Redondo Beach, CA, 6pm.
Info: info@shaktibharatanatyam.com
November 15, 2025 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents ABHISARIKA - A concert based on Javalis of Mahakavi Dasu Sreeramulu
performed by Bay Area Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancers featuring:
Aishwarya Venkat, Chethana Sastry, Keerthana Yellapragada, Mangala Maddali Denduluri, Manaswini Avvari, Nandita Sriram, Priya Ramadoss, Roopa Suresh, Shrita Pendekanti, Sudha Krishnan, Teja Kondapalli.
With live orchestra: Snigdha Venkataramani - vocal, Apuurva Anand - violin, Santosh Ravindra Bharathy - mridangam
At: Midpen Media Center, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
November 16, 2025 Kolkata
Marking twelve years of its journey under the artistic direction of Neeladyuti Chaudhury, Nrityam Odissi Dance Centre presents Sanskriti 2025 annual celebration of dance. This year, over 100 students will take the stage to showcase the beauty and grace of Odissi through three segments — a cultural presentation by junior and intermediate dancers, guest felicitation and prize distribution for the 2024–25 rank holders, and the much awaited production ‘Manasa – The Rise of the Serpent Queen.’
November 16, 2025 Salt Lake City, UT
Nitya Nritya Foundation presents a first-person telling of KITTURU RANI CHENNAMMA, a life through Bharatanatyam by Jyothsna Sainath. This work is re-imagined in partnership with choreographer Maya Kulkarni. Queen Chennamma of Kitturu (a South Indian principality) lived in the early 1800s. She chose to defy British colonial advances in spite of great heartbreak in her own life. Dance, music, spoken word and multimedia content are brought to bear to narrate this complex story from turbulent times.
At: Mid Valley Performing Arts Centre, 2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, 4pm
Info: admin@nityanritya.com
November 19, 2025 Chennai
Navia Natarajan premieres her new work DRAUPADI - UNBOUND drawing from her personal experiences, for the Trinity Arts Festival.
At: RR Sabha hall, Mylapore, 6pm
November 20, 2025 Mumbai
NCPA presents UMANG SAHACHAARI
-Odissi by Archana Basu & Monaswini Mohanty
-SAHU SAMYOG – A Celebration of Rhythmic Union
Odissi by Krishnendu Saha & Manipuri Pungcholom by Thingom Brojen Kumar Singha
At: Godrej Dance Theatre, 6.30pm
November 22 & 23, 2025 Jaipur
JAIPUR DANCE CONCLAVE brings the best of Indian dance to Jaipur, with performances, workshops and discussions. During the two-day festival, to be held on 22 and 23 November at Rajasthan International Centre, audiences will get an opportunity to watch outstanding dance shows, listen to the wisdom and experience of senior gurus, hear from younger artists, and gather for a celebration of dance.
The festival begins with a special curtain-raiser performance on 5 November at Rajasthan International Centre, by Odissi guru Sharmila Biswas and dancers of Odissi Vision and Movement Centre, Kolkata.
On the main days of the festival (22 and 23 November), the evening performances feature Madhavi Mudgal (Odissi), Leela Samson (Bharatanatyam), and Prerana Shrimali (Kathak) will be conducting a Kathak workshop for the young dancers . They will present their innovative group choreographies along with their students. Outstanding young artists, such as Kathak dancer Gauri Diwakar and Mohiniattam dancer Divya Warrier will present their new choreographies.
The festival has a special focus on local talent, including a theatrical folk performance exploring the Meena community of Rajasthan and a presentation of the Rajasthani folk form 'Kanhaiya Dangal'. The performances will also include a folk dance showcase by Jaipur Virasat Foundation and a classical performance by Jaipur Kathak Kendra. The performance ‘Manthan’ is a collaboration of dance with Kaavad Katha by Akshay Gandhi, a storytelling art form of Rajasthan.
Jaipur Dance Conclave offers an opportunity for audiences to deepen their understanding of dance, with seminar sessions in the morning, and workshops in the afternoon. Children will have a chance to join dancer and actor Prachi Saathi in a fun, interactive workshop on 23 Nov based on her work combining Bharatanatyam, Warli art, and storytelling.
The two days of performances, seminar sessions and workshops is free and open to all, but registration is required (jaipurdanceconclave.com).
Conceptualized and curated by Amrita Lahiri & Manjot Chawla, JDC is an initiative of Artspots.
Contact: jaipurdanceconclave@gmail.com
November 23, 2025 Navi Mumbai
NĀṬYAŚĀSTRA GURUKULAṂ’s PRATISTHA SAMAROHAM is a gathering to re-anchor public life in rasa, rhythm and responsibility through the timeless wisdom of the Natyasastra. The Gurukulaṃ is envisioned as a living space of learning and offering, accessible to all who resonate with its Dharmic rhythm.
From 2pm to 3.30pm is the Puja and 4pm to 6pm is the Sabha krama with reflections and demonstrations on Natyasatra pedagogy, panel discussion with eminent scholars and practitioners on Natya as sadhana.
At: New Bombay Sri Subramanya Seva Samaj, Sant Gyaneswar Marg
Info: +91 7715969599 (Rohit), +91 9448068993 (Dr. Padmaja Suresh)
e-mail: natyashastra.gurukulam@gmail.com
November 26 - 28, 2025 Mumbai
NCPA presents DANCE RESIDENCY by Dr. Sandhya Purecha. The masterclass titled, THE ROLE OF ANCIENT INDIAN TREATISES IN INDIAN DANCE, will enable participants to explore the significance of various texts in shaping the practice and pedagogy of Indian classical dance. With a focus on the Naţyasastra and the Abhinaya Darpaņam, the session will cover key aspects such as padabhedas (classifications of feet movements) and striņam alankaras (ornamentations for women). The session will provide both theoretical insights and practical demonstrations, offering participants a holistic understanding of these timeless texts.
Wednesday 26th to Friday, 28th - 11am to 3pm
Registration fees: 3,000. Open to all classical dance styles
For details regarding registration, please call: 8879114939 / 8879313834
Email: mdsouza@ncpamumbai.com / ashetty@ncpamumbai.com
December 4 - 19, 2025 Mumbai
NCPA presents PRAVAHA DANCE FESTIVAL.
-Dec 4:
Kathak by Gauri Sharma-Tripathi & Ankh
Bharatanatyam by Parshwanath Upadhye & Adithya P. V.
At: Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm
-Dec 7:
Multi-disciplinary Dance by Dr. Usha RK & Troupe
At: Experimental Theatre, 5pm
-Dec 11:
Odissi by Namrata Mehta
Bharatanatyam by Anand Satchidanandan
At: Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm
-Dec 18:
Bharatanatyam by Keerthana Ravi
Bharatanatyam by Pavitra Bhat
At: Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm
-December 19:
MORE MORE PARADISE by Taiwanese group Les Petites Choses Production
At: Experimental Theatre, 5pm
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
December 9 - 11, 2025 Mumbai
NCPA presents DANCE RESIDENCY by Navtej Johar
Sea View Room Tuesday, 9th December to Thursday, 11th December – 11am to 3pm
Registration fees: 3,000
For details regarding registration, please call: 8879114939 / 8879313834
Email: mdsouza@ncpamumbai.com / ashetty@ncpamumbai.com
December 11, 2025 Kolkata
Deshopriyo Kolkata Cultural Centre presents JHANAK, a Kathak Yatra featuring Mukta Joshi (Mumbai), senior disciple of Dr Roshan Kumari, and her students and Sushmita Banerjee with her disciples.
At: Gyan Manch Auditorium,11 Pretoria Street Kolkata from 6 pm onwards. Free entry.
Info: sush99@gmail.com
December 12, 2025 Margao, Goa
Ileana Citaristi along with her team Art Vision presents an Odissi dance recital for Kalarang, a festival of Dance, Music and Theatre organised by Kalangan with the help of Directorate of Art and Culture at Margao, 7pm.
Info: icitaris@gmail.com
December 19, 2025 Mumbai
NCPA presents Creative dance by Isha Sharvani & Troupe
At: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, 6.30pm
