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May 1 - 31, 2026 USA, Italy, UK
Schedule for Ileana Citaristi.
- May 1-3, Charlotte, USA
Ileana Citaristi presents an Odissi performance and a lecture on ‘Odissi and the Geeta Govinda’ for the 6th edition of “Odyssey/Odissi” Conference organised by the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, USA.
- May 18, Rome. Italy
On the occasion of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra’s Birth Centenary celebration a special event is organised at the Istituto Centrale per I Beni Sonori ed Audiovisivi (ICBSA) from 3pm to 4.30pm in collaboration with AIRDance and Saraswati Association. The event includes a projection of a documentary film, talk on Guruji’s life and a Lec/Dem. Curated by Ileana Citaristi.
-May 29-30-31, Cambridge, UK
Ileana Citaristi to conduct a Dance Workshop on the basic rhythmic units (arasa, khandi, muktai) of the Odissi dance style.
For info and participation: tamara.tirjak@gmail.com
Info: icitaris@gmail.com
May 9 & 10, 2026 Dornach, Switzerland
Celebrating 50 years, Kalasri presents dance and music theater piece KALA CHAKRA – WHEEL OF TIME. The exhibition celebrating 50 years of Kalasri – a Swiss-Indian dance history – will also be on display again.
At the Neues Theater, Bahnhofstrasse 32, 4143 Dornach, May 9 at 7.30pm, May 10 at 6pm
Tickets
Info: info@kalasri.com
May 10, 2026 London
Kadam Dance presents DRISHTI - THE GAZE OF THE BELOVED. Odissi dancers Elena Catalano and Katie Ryan use the power of the gaze, the drishti to take the audience on a journey through varying emotional states from awe of the divine to the playfulness of rhythm patterns, erotic pleasure to renunciation. They will perform both traditional repertoire of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and also, improvisatory pieces that are more personal.
At: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 6pm
May 10, 2026 Naperville IL
Natya Dance Theatre presents Bharatanatyam by Navia Natarajan.
At: North Central College | Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave, Naperville IL 60540, 6pm CST
Info: info@natya.com
May 16, 2026 Santa Clara, CA
Yuva Bharati celebrates 20 years of service to the community with Bharatanatyam recital performed by Bay Area Dance schools to live orchestra in VIMSATI UTSAVA featuring:
Abhinaya Dance Company, Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy, Shri Krupa Dance Foundation,
Sankalpa Dance Foundation, Pampa Dance Academy, Nrithyollasa Dance Academy,
Jayendra Kalakendra, Vidya Dance Academy, Nritanjali, Tiruchitrambalam, Prayukti Arts,
Bharata Dance & Allied Arts.
At: Mission City Center for Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051, 12.30pm
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
May 16, 2026 Fremont, CA
ANNAMACHARYA JAYANTHI UTSAVAM - A dance festival presented by Shanmukha Theaters brings together dancers from across the Bay Area to pay tribute to Annamacharya’s profound literary and spiritual contributions through the medium of Indian classical dance. His compositions, rich in devotion, philosophy, and poetic beauty, continue to inspire generations of musicians and dancers alike.
Group dance presentations based on Annamacharya’s Keerthanas and Padams
Performances in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Indian folk traditions
Curated thematic interpretations preserving lyrical authenticity
At: Fremont Hindu Temple Main Hall, Fremont, California, 10am to 2pm
Info: shanmukhatheaters@gmail.com
May 17, 2026 Mumbai
NCPA presents an evening of dance AVATARANA - The Story of Natya, solo story-theatre by Ramaa Bharadvaj.
BEYOND FRAMES - Kathak by Vijayshree Chaudhary
At: Experimental Theatre, 5pm
May 21, 2026 Mumbai
NCPA presents CELEBRATING TAGORE
SHYAMA - Odissi by Debamitra Sengupta & Troupe
ROBI O RAAG - Kathak & Rabindra Nritya by Kalapi Centre for Performing Arts and Keka Sinha
Select Works of Tagore - Bharatanatyam by Dr. Chitra Vishwanathan & Troupe
At: Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm
May 23, 2026 London
SYMPOSIUM-DANCE AS CRITICAL INTERVENTION by Kala The Arts
A one day Symposium bringing together dance artists, academics, policy makers and funders to share how South Asian dance works as a powerful tool for critical dialogue, identity and change.
Amongst the speakers Dr Prarthana Purkayastha, Anamika Saha, Dr Priyanka Basu, Seetal Kaur, Keeranjeet Kaur.
- Paradigms of Belonging: Visibility and diversity in the cultural industry within the UK and internationally
- Dance as Critical and Bold Social Practice: Considering wellbeing and resistance
- Sustainability and Legacy: Pathways, partnerships, tourism sector/ industry and future ecosystems
- Open House
At: Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Ave, London, 10am to 5pm
June 6, 2026 Digha, W Bengal
Sushmita Banerjee’s organisation Deshopriyo Kolkata Cultural Centre presents MOKSHA DANCE FESTIVAL SEASON 3 at Jagannath Temple, Digha from 7am to 8pm. All Indian classical dancers, vocalists and instrumentalists are performing.
Info: 9831210470 / 7278641595 / sush99@gmail.com
June 7, 2026 Hayward, CA
In an era where storytelling in Indian classical dance continues to evolve, Shanmukha Theaters presents SRI RAMANUJA VAIBHAVAM, a grand musical dance ballet that brings to life the legacy of one of India’s greatest philosophers and reformers, Sri Ramanujacharya.
This large-scale production features an ensemble of over 80 dancers, making it one of the most expansive Indian dance theatre presentations in the Bay Area.
Curated & Produced by: Shanmukha Theaters
Artistic Direction & Choreographic Guidance: Dr. Guru Veena Murthy Vijay
Collaborating institutions: Kalanityam Natyalaya, NatyaTarang Kuchipudi Kalakshetram - Under the guidance of Gurus: Raj Bobby Chavali, Lavanya Gopal and Selvi Pragasam.
The ballet traces Ramanuja’s extraordinary life journey:
• His early years as a seeker of truth
• His transformation under the guidance of revered gurus
• His courageous stand against social exclusion
• The iconic act of sharing sacred knowledge for the upliftment of all
• His enduring legacy as a unifier of humanity through devotion
Each segment is choreographed to reflect not only historical events but also the emotional and spiritual evolution of the saint.
Tickets
At the HUSD Performing Arts Center (PAC), Hayward, California, 3pm
Info: shanmukhatheaters@gmail.com
June 13, 2026 NYC
Bala Devi Chandrashekar presents MAULI - A Timeless Tradition!
Theater | Leonard Nimoy Thalia, 2537 Broadway at 95th St. New York, NY 10025-6990, 5pm
Tickets
Info: baladevichandrashekar@gmail.com
June 14, 2026 Vancouver
Mandala Arts and Culture presents Bharatanatyam recital by students and graduates of the academy.
At: Anvil theatre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC, 2pm
For info & tickets, contact: 1-888-655-9090
e-mail: govindajai@yahoo.com
July 25, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Bharatanatyam by Sahana Subramanya, disciple of Saroja Vaidyanathan.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free entry,
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
September 19, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Odissi by Manasi Madhusmita Padhi, disciple of Vishnu Tattvadas.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free entry,
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
October 10, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati celebrates 20 years with KUCHIPUDI NATYOTSAVAM featuring Kuchipudi ballets led by Guru Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma.
MAHISHASURA MARDHINI - coordinated by Madhuri Kishore, 4pm
KUMARA SAMBHAVAM - coordinated by Samidha Satyam, 6:30pm
At: Cubberly Theater, 4120 Middlefield Rd, , Palo Alto, CA 94303
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
October 31 & November 1, 2026 Mumbai
The absence of PRESENCE... for children in conflict zones
Childhood - interrupted.
Silenced.
Scattered across borders.
Millions of children exist in the shadows of war - displaced, unseen, unheard. Wounded, orphaned, massacred. What remains when laughter fades?
From this stark reality, emerges The Absence of PRESENCE, the latest production by the Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company. Choreographed by Aditi, with an exceptional ensemble of Kathak dancers and musicians, this powerful work journeys into the depth of conflict; yet shows the human spirit persisting against all odds and striving to hope; building worlds of fantasy and beauty.
Commissioned by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Symphony Orchestra of India, the work will premiere at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre in Mumbai on 31st October and 1st November 2026.
Info: info@aditimangaldasdance.com
November 21, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Kuchipudi by Siva Sashank Toleti, disciple of Sailaja Chaudhary Tummala.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free entry,
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
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