Performances

Sneha’s upcoming and past Bharatanatyam dance performances.

Sneha Chakradhar has been dancing for over three decades across countries. Performance or lecture demonstration requests can be submitted here.

Upcoming performances

Mono Mundo World Dance Festival 2023

Sneha will be presenting Bharatanatyam at this annual festival organised by the New Mexico Dance Coalition. It brings dance artists from the region to the heart of Santa Fe, where they can share their art and engage with the community. 


Santa Fe Plaza, NM

August 27, 2023, 1PM

Performances
of note

Cultural Presentation for the US President

Performed Sankriti, a collaborative performance of five classical dance styles directed by Madhavi Mudgal, produced by Seher as a special presentation for US President Mr. Barack Obama.


Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi

Jan 2015

Umang Tarang: A Five City USA Tour

A unique tour with Prof. Ashok Chakradhar celebrating poetry and dance. Presented solo choreographies exploring the works of ‘Nirala’, Meerabai and Ashok Chakradhar.


New York, New Jersey, San Jose, Seattle & Portland, USA

Apr 2017

Chile: ICCR Tour

Presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Geeta Chandran and Natya Vriksha Dance Company to celebrate 70 years of India’s independence in Chile organized by ICCR and the India High Commission, Santiago de Chile.


Santiago de Chile & San Jose, Chile, South America

Oct, 2017

Silver Jubilee Celebrations: Bhartiya Yuva Shakti Trust

Performed choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Smt. Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company.


Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential House), New Delhi

Apr, 2017

Khajuraho Dance Festival 2018

Performed solo Bharatanatyam at this prestigious national dance festival.


Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

25 Feb 2018

Past performances

Namah Fe: Celebrating Cinema, Art and Culture of India
Curated this festival of India and presented solo Bharatanatyam.
Jean Cocteau Cinema, Santa Fe, NM, USA

Oct 2022


Mono Mundo World Dance Festival
Presented solo Bharatanatyam at this annual festival showcasing dance forms from all over the world.
Santa Fe Plaza, NM, USA

Aug 2022


Many Mothers Fundraiser
Presented solo Bharatanatyam at the Fundraiser organised by Many Mothers, a non-profit organisation based in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe, NM, USA

Aug 2022


International Folk Art Market
Presented a Bharatanatyam recital.
Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, USA

Aug 2022


Museum of Dance Festival
Conducted Bharatanatyam workshops and presented solo recital as a part of this festival.
New Mexico School for the Arts, Santa Fe, NM, USA

July 2022


A Strawberry Moon Hafla Dance Showcase
Presented solo Bharatanatyam in this creative sharing of New Mexico dancers.
Move Studio, Santa, NM, USA

June 2022


Bharatanatyam Recital
Presented solo performance at the post-covid reopening of Paradiso Performance Space.
Paradiso, Fruit of the Earth Organics, Santa Fe, NM, USA

Apr 2022


Mono Mundo World Dance Festival
Presented solo Bharatanatyam at this annual festival showcasing dance forms from all over the world.
Santa Fe Plaza, NM, USA

Aug 2021


Uttaradhikar 2019
Presented solo Bharatanatyam representing Guru Geeta Chandran’s style at this festival organised by Raza Foundation
India International Centre, New Delhi, India

Nov 2019


Sarvam Krishnamayam
Presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam on the occasion of Janmashtami at Lalit Parv organised by Madhya Pradesh Culture Department.
Triveni Sangrahalaya Sabhagar, Ujjain, MP

Aug 2019


Samagat
A collaborative performance with Gauri Diwakar (Kathak) and Arushi Mudgal (Odissi) curated by Seher
PHD Chambers, New Delhi

Aug 2019


Virsa- Routes to Roots Workshop Tour
Conducted dance workshops with students of Kendriya Vidyalayas in this 10-day tour across 11 towns of Punjab
Punjab

Aug 2019


Young Vanavasi Retreat
Resident Artist performances and workshops organised by Vana Foundation.
Vana Wellness Retreat, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Jun – Jul 2019


Navapallava Young Dancers Festival
A solo recital presented at the inaugural event of this larger movement condemning the practice of paying to perform.
Sangeet Shyamala, New Delhi

May 2019


Natya Vriksha World Dance Day Festival
Presented the Anada Tandava as a tribute to rhythm Guru Karaikudi P. Sivakumar.
India Internation Centre, New Delhi

Apr 2019


Virsa – Routes to Roots Workshop Tour
Conducted dance workshops with students of Kendriya Vidyalayas in this 10-day tour across 11 towns of Odisha
Odisha

Apr 2019


Bharat Icon Award
Received the Bharat Icon award and performed at the Women’s Day celebrations organised by Royal Heritage Foundation
Sirifort Auditorium, New Delhi

Mar 2019


Basant Bazaar
Presented choreographies celebrating the arrival of spring in this event organised by ELSA (LSR Alumni) and Dastakar.
Nature Bazar, New Delhi

Feb 2019


Pravaha Festival
Presented ‘Anekanta’ with Geeta Chandran and Natya Vriksha Dance Company.
NCPA, Mumbai

Dec 2018


Siddhartha Festival
A solo recital presented at this international festival organised by Khyentse Foundation and Vana Foundation.
Bodhgaya, Bihar

Nov 2018


External Broadcast Day
Presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Smt. Geeta Chandran and Natya Vriksha Dance Company at the mega event organised by All India Radio.
Sirifort Auditorium, New Delhi

Oct 2018


BHUTAN – Solo Bharatanatyam Recital
Presented a solo Bharatanatyam recital at the Nehru-Wangchuck Cultural Centre.
Thimphu, Bhutan

Aug 2018


Raindrops Festival
A solo recital at the 28th year of this classical dance festival organised by Uma Dogra’s Sam Ved Society.
Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai

Jul 2018


Ashta Nayika
A solo presentation on Virahotkanthita Nayika at this festival celebrating World Dance Day.
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

Apr 2018


Nritya Samagam
Conducted a two day dance workshop and presented a solo recital, organised by Upaj Academy of Performing Arts in collaboration with Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet Kala Academy.
Kala Vithi, Gwalior, M.P.

Apr 2018


Khajuraho Nritya Samaroh
Presented solo recital at this prestigious national dance festival.
Khajuraho, M.P.

Feb 2018


Anekanta
Presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Smt. Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company celebrating the 20th anniversary of India Habitat Centre.
Stein Audiotorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Nov 2017


CHILE – ICCR Tour
Presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Geeta Chandran and Natya Vriksha Dance Company to celebrate 70 years of India’s independence in Chile organized by ICCR and the India High Commission, Santiago de Chile.
Santiago de Chile & San Jose, Chile, South America

Oct 2017


‘TuMeKaM’
A solo Bharatanatyam performance exploring the works of Tulsi, Meera and Kabir presented by Kala Kunj and Jaijaivanti Foundation.
Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Sep 2017


Sangeet Sankalp National Performance
Presented solo Bharatanatyam celebrating the 38th Varshikotsav of Gandharva Sangit Mahavidyalaya, Ghaziabad.
Gandharva Sangit Mahavidyalaya, Ghaziabad

Aug 2017


UMAK Festival
Presented solo Bharatanatyam at the festival organised by Pt. Debu Chaudhuri’s UMAK Centre for Culture
Azad Bavan, ICCR, New Delh

May 2017


Silver Jubilee Celebrations: Bhartiya Yuva Shakti Trust
Performed choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Smt. Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company.
Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi

Apr 2017


Aatish-e-Ishq
A collaboration between Bharatanatyam, Hindi poetry and Sufi music, presented with Dhruv Sangari and Prof. Ashok Chakradhar to celebrate at the 60th of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya.
Sardar Patel Vidyala, New Delhi

Apr 2017


USA – Umang Tarang: A Five City Tour
A unique tour with Prof. Ashok Chakradhar celebrating poetry and dance. Presented solo choreographies exploring the works of ‘Nirala’, Meerabai and Ashok Chakradhar.
New Jersey, New York, San Jose, Seattle and Portland

Apr 2017


Vividha
A dance trio in collaboration with Kathak dancer Monisa Nayak and Odissi dancer Shalakha Rai, curated by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, presented at the XXVII Film Congress.
India International Centre, New Delhi

Mar 2017


87th Foundation Day: Allahabad Museum
Presented solo Bharatanatyam and received the ‘Young Talent Award 2017’
Allahabad Museum, Allahabad, UP

Feb 2017


Cultural Evening: Neemrana Fort Resort
Presented solo and group choreographies with Natya Vriksha
Neemrana Fort Resort, Neemrana, Haryana

Jan 2017


Divya Pushpam
Choreographed and performed a thematic presentation on ‘Kadamba and Mahadurga’ as a part of the Divya Trilogy, curated by Usha RK.
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Dec 2016


Naadaneeranjanam Festival
Presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Natya Vriksha Dance Company telecast live on SVBC channel.
Tirupathi Tirumala Devasthanam, Andhra Pradesh

Nov 2016


Anekanta
Presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Smt. Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company celebrating 25 years of Natya Vriksha
Kamani Audiotorium, New Delhi

Nov 2016


Sankeertan Festival
Presented traditional compositions with Smt. Geeta Chandran and Natya Vriksha Dance Company celebrating the 500th birth anniversary of Caitnya Mahaprabhu
Jai Singh Ghera, Vrindavan, UP

Oct 2016


Shreemath Sangeet Mahotsav
Presented traditional compositions with Smt. Geeta Chandran and Natya Vriksha Dance Company on the occasion of Sharad Poornima.
Varanasi, UP

Oct 2016


Sri Guru Purnima Mahotsav
Presented compositions from the traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire at the occasion of Guru Purnima.
Matri Udbodhan Ashram, Patna

Jul 2016


INDONESIA – Vibrant India
Presented solo Bharatanatyam recital at the Indian classical and contemporary music and dance show organized by the Indian Cultural Centre in Bali
Arts Centre, Bali

Jul 2016


Passing on a Tradition: Guru and Disciple
A solo thematic presentation designed and choreographed under the guidance of Smt. Geeta Chandran, presented at the IIC Spring Festival 2016
India International Centre, New Delhi

Apr 2016


THAILAND – Thai Royal Banquet Celebrating Indian Culture
Presented Bharatanatyam at the occasion of the royal visit of Indian Vice-President Mr. Hamid Ansari and Mrs. Salma Ansari to the Kingdom of Thailand
Government House, Bangkok

Feb 2016


THAILAND – International Music and Dance Festival
Represented India along with leading classical musicians and dancers in the multi-city tour organized by Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok
Bangkok, Nakornsawan and Khamphaen Phet

Jan – Feb 2016


Ajmer Literature Festival
Presented choreographies celebrating literary works in Sanskrit with Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha dance company.
Mayo College, Ajmer, Rajasthan

Sep 2015


Shravan Mahotsav, Mahakal Mandir
A solo performance at the prestigious annual festival, organized by the Mahakal Mandir Committee.
Mahakal Mandir, Ujjain, M.P.

Aug 2015


When the Pleats Dance
A solo performance demonstration at the exhibition showcasing 40years of costumes curated by Sandhya Raman with Geeta Chandran.
Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi

Jun 2015


Navadarshanam
Choreographies in Bharatanatyam choreographed and presented by senior dancers of Natya Vriksha Dance Company at the World Dance Day Festival 2015.
India International Centre, New Delhi

Apr 2015


Vividha
A dance trio in collaboration with Kathak dancer Monisa Nayak and Odissi dancer Shalakha Rai, curated by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, presented at Delhi Dialogue VII ASEAN India Summit.
Hotel Oberoi, New Delhi

Apr 2015


BHUTAN – Hema Hema: Filming the Dance
Presented solo Bharatanatyam at the request of Rinpoche Khyentse Norbu for the villagers, the cast and crew of his film ‘Hema Hema: Sing Me a Song While I Wait’ being filmed in Eastern Bhutan
Pemathang, Bhutan

Nov 2015


Spic Macay Workshop Demonstrations
Conducted workshop demonstrations in over 50 government schools in cities in UP, Rajasthan and MP.
Saharanpur, Chittorgarh, Hoshangabad, Ujjain and Kota

Dec 2014 – Feb 2015


Cultural Presentation for the US President
Performed Sankriti, a collaborative performance of five classical dance styles directed by Madhavi Mudgal, produced by Seher as a special presentation for US President Mr. Barack Obama.
Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi

Jan 2015


Triyatra: Choreographies in Bharatanatyam
Choreographed and presented choreographies in Bharatanatyam with Divya Saluja and Radhika Kathal to celebrate the 40th year of Geeta Chandran’s engagement with dance, organized by Sandhya Raman’s Desmania Foundation.
Atelier, Lado Sarai, New Delhi

Nov 2014


Ganga Mahotsav
Performed with Natyavriksha at this prestigious music and dance festival.
Assi Ghat, Varanasi, U.P.

Nov 2014


Festival of Young Musicians and Dancers
Presented solo Bharatanatyam in this festival organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad, Dept. of Art, Culture and Languages, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
Central Park, New Delhi

Oct 2015


Pratibimb 2014
Coordinated this two day dance seminar, reflecting on the choreographies presented at the Ananya dance festival organized by Seher and Sahitya Kala Parishad.
India International Centre, New Delhi

Oct 2014


Rasananda
An evening of Bharatanatyam by Natyavriksha as a part of the Bhakti Pravah series by Chinmaya Ranjan
Chinmaya Mission, New Delhi

Jul 2014


Aatish-e-Ishq
A depiction of love and longing across the seasons through Bharatanatyam and Sufi music. A solo dance presentation in collaboration with Dhruv Sangari and Prof. Ashok Chakradhar presented by Parampara, India Habitat Centre and Jaijaivanti.
Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Jul 2014


Aatish-e-Ishq
A depiction of love and longing across the seasons through Bharatanatyam and Sufi music, presented at the 2nd Dok Leipzig Lake Festival.
The Lake Resort, Naukuchiatal, Uttarakhand

Mar 2014


Natya Vrinda
Presented dance ensemble choreographies with Smt. Geeta Chandran and Natyavriksha dance company at the 16th National Festival of Creative Arts
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Mar 2014


Lecture Demonstration
Organised by Intercultural Resources, for international students studying globalization and culture
Indian Social Institute, New Delhi

Dec 2013


Temple Dance Festival
Presented traditional Bharatanatyam with Natya Vriksha
Shri Ranganath Venugopal Temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan

Nov 2013


Yuvati
A creative Bharatanatyam Natya Vriksha performance organised by Parichay Foundation (Bhubaneshwar)
Chinmaya Mission, New Delhi

Aug 2013


Crossings
Performed choreographies based on Bharatanatyam with Geeta Chandran and the Natyavriksha dance company
Hyatt Regency, Kolkata, W. Bengal

Jun 2013


Sankriti
A collaborative performance of Bharatanatyam Odissi, Kathak and Kathakali directed by Madhavi Mudgal, presented by Seher
CII Partnership Summit, Agra

Jan 2013


Doordarshan National Programme
A half an hour Bharatanatyam solo performance was recorded and telecast
DD National

Dec 2011


Youth Festival
Performed with the Natyavriksha Dance Company at the Youth Festival organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad and the Ministry of Culture
Central Park, New Delhi

Dec 2011


Solo Recital
Presented solo Bharatanatyam at this dance festival dedicated in the memory of Guru Shankar Homble
Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Nov 2011


Rashtrapati Bhavan performance
Presented choreographies with Geeta Chandran and the Natyavriksha Dance company at a special performance organized for the then President of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

Jun 2011


AUSTRALIA – Solo ICCR Tour
Presented solo Bharatanatyam recitals organized by the Telugu Association of Australia in Sydney and Melbourne and conducted a Lecture Demonstration for the students of the Conservatorium of Music, Sydney
North Ryde School of Arts and Community Centre, Sydney
Christine Strachan Theatre, Melbourne

Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney

Apr 2011


Pankh
Presented contemporary choreographies in the Bharatanatyam style with Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company celebrating International Womens’ Day
India Habitat Centre

Mar 2011


UNITED KINGDOM – So Many Journeys
A dance tour of 6 cities by Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company presenting traditional and contemporary choreographies celebrating 60 years of the Indian Republic
London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leicester, Liverpool and Edinburgh

Feb 2010


Ananya Dance Festival
Performed with Geeta Chandran and the Natyavriksha Dance Company in this festival organized by Seher
Old Fort, New Delhi

Oct 2010


Shri Swami Haridas Sangeet Dhrupad Mahotsav
Presented solo Bharatanatyam at this two-day dance- music festival
Sane Bihari Mandir, Vrindavan

Sep 2010


THAILAND – Sankriti
A collaborative performance of five classical dance styles, directed by Odissi exponent Madhavi Mudgal performed at the Thai Dance Festival
Thai Cultural Centre, Bangkok

Oct 2008


USA – Sankriti
Presented at the Incredible India@60 Festival sponsored by CII and the Government of India.
Avery Fischer Hall, Lincoln Centre, New York

Sep 2007


USA – 8th World Hindi Conference
Presented dance works based on Hindi literature with Geeta Chandran, sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs and ICCR
Institute of Fashion Technology, New York, USA

Jul 2007


AUSTRALIA – Vibhaav
A solo Bharatanatyam recital presented by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Australia
Tom Mann Theatre, Sydney

Jun 2007


UNITED KINGDOM – Vibhaav
A solo Bharatanatyam recital presented by Avishkar, UK
Nehru Centre, London

Apr 2007


MAURITIUS – Mahatma Gandhi Institute Foundation Day
Presented solo dance at the university cultural program
MGI Auditorium, Mauritius

Jun 2006


KENYA – Shiva Darshanam
A solo Bharatanatyam recital presented by the Hindi Samiti of East Africa
Oshwal High, Nairobi

Jun 2006


AUSTRALIA – Shiva Darshanam
A solo Bharatanatyam recital exploring varied aspects of Lord Shiva
Wattlegrove Boys High School, NSW

Feb 2006


AUSTRALIA – Shiva Darshanam
A solo Bharatanatyam recital exploring varied aspects of Lord Shiva
Pact Theatre, Sydney

Feb 2006


AUSTRALIA – Kandinatyam
A collaborative performance of Bharatanatyam and Sri Lanka’s Kandi dance presented at the Indian Cultural Night organised by UNSW
The Hillsong Centre, NSW

Oct 2005


AUSTRALIA – Dancing Off the Couch
A showcase of Final Year dance students’ choreographies organized by the Department of Dance
Io Myers Theatre, UNSW, Sydney

Jun 2005


AUSTRALIA – Solo Bharatanatyam Recital
Presented by the Indian High Commission, Canberra
The Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre, Florey, Canberra

Jan 2001