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Uttaradhikar Festival by Raza Foundation
Read more: Uttaradhikar Festival by Raza FoundationMy last solo performance before the pandemic was indeed special. Raza Foundation invited my guru, Smt. Geeta Chandran to select a disciple to present her style and vision of Bharatanatyam. I was the chosen one and was given this wonderful opportunity to perform at the ‘Uttaradhikar’ festival on November 30, 2019, at the India International […]
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28th Raindrops Festival of Indian Classical Dance
Read more: 28th Raindrops Festival of Indian Classical DanceIt was an absolutely delightful experience to be a part of the Raindrops Festival this year, curated with a lot of love and passion by veteran Kathak dancer Smt. Uma Dogra and her Samved Society for Performing Arts. I was invited to perform on the opening day of this two day festival held on the […]
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‘Ashta Nayika’ for World Dance Day 2018
Read more: ‘Ashta Nayika’ for World Dance Day 2018To celebrate World Dance Day, Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur organised an evening of Indian classical dance on April 29, 2018, inviting three dancers representing the Kathak, Odissi and Bharatanatyam styles of dance to conceptualise an evening showcasing the various nayikas or heroines based on Natyashastra. Rashmi Uppal, Lipsa Sathpaty and I presented traditional compositions […]
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Khajuraho Nritya Samaroh 2018
Read more: Khajuraho Nritya Samaroh 2018Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, known for its 1000 year old temple monuments is a host to one of the oldest and most prestigious classical dance festivals in India. The week-long Khajuraho Nritya Samaroh features young and senior artists presenting solo works, as well as group choreographies. I had the honour […]
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Natya Vriksha in Chile, South America
Read more: Natya Vriksha in Chile, South AmericaIn October 2017, I got the opportunity to travel with my guru Smt. Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company to travel to Chile, South America to celebrate the 70th year of Indian independence through Bharatanatyam under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Indian Council for Cultural relations (ICCR). […]
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TuMeKam: Tulsi, Meera and Kabir in Bharatanatyam
Read more: TuMeKam: Tulsi, Meera and Kabir in BharatanatyamKala Kunj and Jaijaivanti Foundation presented an evening of Kathak and Bharatanatyam on the 6th of September, 2017 at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, new Delhi. Culture Minister, Dr. Mahesh Sharma graced the occasion with his presence as the chief guest of the evening. Ms. Richa Jain, daughter and disciple of Lt. Guru Ravi […]
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10 Umang Tarang: A US Tour of Dance and Poetry
Read more: 10 Umang Tarang: A US Tour of Dance and PoetryAn idea came to life in the month of April, 2017, in five cities of the United States of America; a vision of bringing together poetry and dance on the same stage. Poetry has always been an integral part of the Indian classical dance forms, but what was unique about this presentation was the fact […]
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Performance Demonstration: “When Pleats Dance”
Read more: Performance Demonstration: “When Pleats Dance”I will be presenting a brief performance as a part of the ongoing exhibition “When Pleats Dance” on the 20th of June at 6pm at the Art Gallery (2nd floor), Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, Lodi Estate, New Delhi. This unique exhibition, curated and designed by Sandhya Raman in collaboration with dancer/choreographer Geeta Chandran and […]
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‘Vividha’ at Delhi Dialogue VII
Read more: ‘Vividha’ at Delhi Dialogue VIIThe first day of the Delhi Dialogue VII ASEAN-India summit witnessed a classical dance performance organised for the delegates. Curated by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the performance was an introduction to the world of the classical performing arts of India, specially designed for the international guests participating in the conference. I collaborated […]
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An Evening of Classical Dance for President Obama
Read more: An Evening of Classical Dance for President ObamaOn the eve of Republic Day 2015, I performed with the Natyavriksha Dance Company and an accomplished team of dancers in honour of Michelle and Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Pranab Mukherjee was the host of the evening and the programme was attended by PM Narendra Modi, several Cabinet Ministers and a constellation […]
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