September 10, 2026 Mumbai
YAYATI - DESIRE AND LIFE, Kutiyattam by Sooraj Nambiar & troupe
ODE TO AMBA - Kuchipudi by Dr. Padmavani Mosalikanti & troupe
At: Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm. An NCPA presentation.
September 11 & 12, 2026 Utah
Nitya Nritya Foundation presents the 10TH NITYA NRITYA FESTIVAL
-Sept 11
7:00 – 8:15 pm: VILAASA - A spirited repartee with our higher self by Praveen Kumar.
8:30-8:45 pm: THE UNSPOKEN - A talk by Praveen Kumar and Jyothsna
Sainath on the shifting alchemy of shared aesthetic experience in
Bharatanatyam.
8:45 - 9:20 pm: PUNAHA - Surrender to sacred incantations as we reclaim
the feminine Divine. A Bharatanatyam ensemble presentation by Nitya
Nritya Dance Ensemble.
At: Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville, UT 84129
-Sept 12
(I) 11am - 12:15pm : THE ALAYA PROJECT - Experience the bridge between
the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary
jazz and funk.
Presented by Rohan Krishnamurthy on Drum set, Mridangam, and additional
Carnatic percussion; Prashant Radhakrishnan on Saxophone; and Colin
Hogan on Keys.
(II) 1pm - 2pm: A GATEWAY TO INDIAN CLASSIAL ARTS
A free introductory lecture-demonstration with hands-on engagement in Indian classical dance and music, led by festival artists.
(III) 7 - 8:30pm: Rogue Gestures / Foreign Bodies
Explore the rich tapestry of contemporary histories of immigrant women
on a powerful canvas, of migration, labor, memories, and belonging.
Presented by Nava Dance Theatre
At: Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah,1395 Presidents' Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Info: admin@nityanritya.com
September 12, 2026 Kolkata
Anurekha Ghosh Dance Company present Taalash, Roohani Rung, Mehfil, a
specially curated evening centred on the many expressive dimensions of
Kathak. Bringing together young Kathak dancers and the choreographic
work of Anurekha Ghosh, the programme traces a journey from the rhythmic
foundations of Kathak to its contemporary spiritual and expressive
possibilities, culminating in an intimate ghazal presentation.
Venue: G.D. Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata, 6.30pm
September 12, 2026 Milton Keynes, UK
Satyam Dance presents ANANDAM, an evening of solo Bharatanatyam by
Milton Keynes based dancer and teacher Debbie Ganguli-Patel. Directed by
Divya Kasturi and produced by Vicky Thornton and Clearcut Ltd. A
celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Satyam Dance with live musical
accompaniment from internationally renowned artistes.
At: The Venue, Milton Keynes, 6pm
September 12, 2026 Annandale, VA
Kalanidhi is presenting: MITR - FRIENDS, an ensemble collaboration
between Kalanidhi Dance and Bijayini Satpathy Dance Collective.
Conceptualised and choreographed by - Bijayini Satpathy (Kalanidhi artist in residence 2025-2026)
Odissi and Kuchipudi, each an old tradition, belonging to neighbouring
states of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh in India, share a long intersecting
cultural and artistic history. Inspired by each other’s ethos, they have
journeyed towards their distinct global acclaim. Mitr is a celebration
of their timeless, unique and shared identities.
Venue: Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003, 5pm
Info: anjana@kalanidhi.org
September 12 - 26, 2026 Chicago, IL
Natya Dance Theatre continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary!
*September 12, 2026, at Suppiah Hall
SRI RADHAKALYANA MAHOTSAVAM
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Presented along with Sri Venkateswara Swami Balaji Temple and G C Vedic
* September 13, 2026, at Prairie Lake Theater at 4PM
Arushi Mudgal and Company
Celebrating Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Centenary Birth Celebration
website
Presented along with Aikyam Odissi Dance Collective and Consulate General of India
* September 19, 2026, at North Shore Center at 5:30 PM
Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam presents Natya Dance Theatre in SHARIRA/SHARIRI: HELD WITHIN
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* September 26, 2026, at The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago starting at 1:30 PM
SANGEETH NATYA UTSAV
Vasudha Ravi & Party - Vocal
ANVAYA - Bharatanatyam presentation by Shriya Srinivasan
Grand Finale, Flute J A Jayant & Party, Centenary tribute to Flute Mali
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September 15, 2026 London, UK
Samraga Arts presents an evening celebrating the beauty and tradition of
Kathak, featuring Jaipur Gharana exponent Vidha Lal from Delhi in
Samraga’s first presentation at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. The performance
offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the pure aesthetics
and intricate nuances of the Jaipur Gharana, with the first half
dedicated to Nritya, accompanied live by Hiren Chate on tabla and
Archita Kumar on lehra.
At: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London, 7pm
September 16, 2026 London, UK
UV Events presents VASUNDHARA The Earth Festival 2026: An Evening of Bharatanatyam by Priyadarsini Govind.
At: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London, 6pm
September 18 & 19, 2026 New Delhi
Centre for Cultural Studies & Development presents 2nd edition of
‘NRITYESVARA’ - A 2 day festival of classical dance & seminar
(Showcasing performances of male dancers of India)
-Seminar: ‘The Challenges Faced by the Male Artists & How to
Dismantle the Gender Binaries’, Friday, 18th September 2026, Time:
3:30pm to 5pm at YMCA Education Center, Connaught Place, New Delhi
(Speakers: Rupesh KC & Dr. Bhabananda Barbayan)
Performance: Saturday, 19th September 2026, Time 6pm onwards at Triveni Kala Sangam Auditorium, Tansen Marg, New Delhi
Rupesh KC – Bharatanatyam (Bengaluru)
Dipjoy Sarkar - Odissi (Kolkata) &
Dr. Bhabananda Barbayan - Sattriya (New Delhi)
September 19, 2026 Bengaluru
Fifty years. One heroine. Four forms. Samanvay Arts Festival · Golden Jubilee
Satyabhama is not a recital of four solos. It is one woman’s story
handed between four classical forms - and a Sutradhar holding the
thread. Satyabhama is not the queen who waits at the window. She is the
one who reminds a god of the seven steps they took together, and expects
him to come. Proud. Exacting. Impossible to overlook. She is not asking
to be loved - she is asking to be remembered.
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy - Bharatanatyam
Vidha Lal - Kathak, Jaipur gharana
Gopika Varma - Mohiniyattam
Dr Veena Murthy Vijay - Kuchipudi Yakshagana
Mysore B. Nagaraj - Sutradhar
At: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bengaluru, 6pm
September 19, 2026 Bangalore
Sri Rajarajeshwari Kalaniketan presents SAMANVAY ARTS FESTIVAL with an award ceremony and a double bill of two full productions.
SATYABHAMA at 6.15 pm, is a continuous production of some seventy-five
minutes on a single premise: one heroine read successively in four
classical vocabularies. Lakshmi Gopalaswamy opens in Bharatanatyam,
Vidha Lal follows in Kathak of the Jaipur gharana, Gopika Varma in
Mohiniyattam, and Dr Veena Murthy Vijay closes in Kuchipudi - the form
through which, in Bama Kalapam, Satyabhama has traditionally been
claimed. Mysore B. Nagaraj is Sutradhar and narrates in English. Four
forms, four dancers and a Sutradhar.
At 7.30 pm the night closes with APSARA, a second full production danced
by SRRKN’s own company across five generations of the school.
Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall
Info: veenamurthyvijay@gmail.com
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
September 19 & 20, 2026 NYC
The 18th Annual ERASING BORDERS DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 is presented by
Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC). Two nights of pure fire: classical
Indian dance, Kalaripayattu and contemporary brilliance.
Saturday 19th: Ganesh Vasudeva & Nitya Narasimhan (Bharatanatyam
duo), Travelling Bells (Kuchipudi solo), Shila Mehta (Kathak trio),
Preeti Vasudevan (contemporary solo), Radhe Jaggi and Team
(Bharatanatyam & Kalaripayattu group)
Sunday 20th: Radha Varadan (Kathak solo), Neena Prasad and Musicians
(Mohiniyattam group), Aparna Sindhoor & Anil Natyaveda (Sindhoor
Natya, Navarasa group), Arushi Mudgal (Odissi trio)
At: The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St between Park & Lexington, New York, at 6PM both nights.
Info: info@iaac.us
September 20, 2026 Bengaluru
Bengaluru International Arts Festival presents Celebrating harmony
through Arts featuring MEGHA in Carnatic Jazz Fusion and DANCING TALES:
PANCHATANTRA by Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant and ensemble.
At: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 6.30pm
Info: veenamurthyvijay@gmail.com
September 27, 2026 Bangalore
Nrityantar presents NAMAN 2026... a festival of Odissi dance featuring:
1) Nrityantar (Bengaluru)
2) Rajashri Praharaj & Preetisha Mohapatra (Bhubaneswar)
3) Leena Mohanty & Debasish Pattnaik (Bengaluru)
Venue: ADA Rangamandira, Opp. Ravindra Kalakeshtra, J C Road, Bengaluru, 5pm
For details, please contact: +91-80-25455846 | +91-9972530600 | +91-9945026961
e-mail: nrityantar@gmail.com
September 27, 2026 Los Angeles, CA
DANCE INDIA, a festival of Bharatanatyam - Dance. Live music. Theatre. Storytelling.
Bharatanatyam in all its possibilities - poetic, playful, powerful, and unexpected.
Four visionary artists. Four distinctive voices.
- Ramaa Bharadvaj - “AVATARANA The Story of Natya”
Prepare to laugh, wonder, and discover the fascinating origins of
performing arts in this captivating solo story-theatre performance.
- Vidhya Subramanian & Sparsha Dance Ensemble - “DAMARU - Duality”
Inspired by the sacred damaru drum - the pulse of creation - this ensemble work explores the dualities that shape our world.
- Rama Vaidyanathan - “MAD & DIVINE”
Discover the poetry, passion, and devotion of two extraordinary female
mystic poets - Janabai of Maharashtra and Lal Ded of Kashmir.
- Rasika Kumar - “UNBOUND”
Drawing on the powerful imagery and energy of the Mahavidya goddesses, ancient stories, take on new life in the world of today.
At: Redondo Beach Performing Arts, 2pm to 8pm
Presented by Kalaivanar in association with Shakti School of BN, Arpana Dance Company and Pragathi Art Foundation.
Info: kalaivanarfoundation@gmail.com
September 27, Oct 3 & 4, 2026 Mumbai
NCPA presents the NAKSHATRA DANCE FESTIVAL
-Sept 27
SAMAAHAARAM - Mohiniattam by Jayaprabha Menon & troupe
SATTRIYA by Ramkrishna Talukdar
At: Experimental Theatre, 5pm
-Oct 3
ODISSI by Aruna Mohanty & troupe
OJAS – THE INNER FIRE, Kathak by Rajendra Gangani & troupe
At: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, 5pm
-Oct 4
CHATURVIDH - Odissi by Sharmila Biswas & troupe
SHEELA - Bharatanatyam by Dr. Sandhya Purecha & troupe
At: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, 5pm
October 3 & 4, 2026 Chennai
Dushyant Sridhar's Desika Daya presents ENDARO MAHANUBHAVULU, a multi
lingual, multi dance styles production based on the Divine Grace
bestowed on many of the saint poets of India.
Concept, Narration - Dushyant Sridhar / Music - Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
Dance Choreography - Anitha Guha
Sound Design - Sai Shravanam / Lighting design - Murugan Krishnan
Presented by Anitha Guha's students and few guest artistes.
Venue: Narada Gana Sabha, 4pm
Info: anithaguha@yahoo.com
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 24, 2026 New Delhi
Center for Indian Classical dances and Dr Sonal Mansingh present
SWARNIKA SAMVAAD - Dialogue on Creative & Cultural Economy of India
in 4 thought provoking sessions.
At: CD Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi, 10am to 5pm
Info: officeofdrsonalmansingh30@gmail.com
October 24 & 25, 2026 Vancouver, BC
Mandala Arts and Culture in partnership with the Roundhouse presents:
-Oct 24: BN by Meera Sreenarayanan, 7.30pm
-Oct 25: Kathak by Tanveer Alam, 3pm
Tickets: $25 (general) & $22 (students, seniors, members)
At: The Roundhouse Performance Center, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
Info: govindajai@yahoo.com
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, at 6pm.
Info: info@aditimangaldasdance.com
November 7, 2026 San Jose, CA
Abhinaya Dance Company presents its Fall program KOLAM: AT THE
THRESHOLD. Under the direction of Rasika Kumar, the team of artists and
musicians work on the original score for the show: Sindhu Natarajan,
Roopa Mahadevan, Ananya Ashok, and Malavika Walia. Each brings a deeply
personal connection to the show's themes of perpetuating and adapting
ritual for the next generation - as artistes, and as mothers passing
tradition forward.
At: Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose, 4pm
For more details contact abdanceco@gmail.com or 408-871-5959
November 14, 2026 NYC
Mesma Belsare performs at Gibney in Manhattan alongside Sonali Skandan
in an evening titled CARVED IN TIME. Two dancers from different lineages
and trained under different gurus. Each path has shaped a distinct
artistic voice through decades of practice. This concert brings those
voices together without asking them to become the same. Carved in Time
is a concert of two complete solo performances with live music. It
offers the time and space for each work to unfold on its own terms.
At: Gibney Agnes Varis Performing Arts Centre, 53A Chambers St, NY, 7pm
Info: info@mesmabelsare.com
November 21, 2026 Allschwil, Switzerland
Kalasri ensemble presents dance and music theatre production KALA CHAKRA.
At: Calvinhaus, Allschwil, 5pm
Info: keshava@kalasri.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
December 26-28, 2026 Chennai
The 44th NATYA KALA CONFERENCE conceived and curated by Urmila Sathyanarayanan is titled ADIPADAIYUM AZHAGUM.
Details
At: Krishna Gana Sabha, T Nagar
January 3 - 9, 2027 Chennai
The Madras Music Academy presents its 20TH ANNUAL DANCE FESTIVAL with 3
free programs (9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm) in the morning and 2 ticketed
shows (6pm and 7.45pm) in the evening.
Schedule
Venue: Music Academy, TTK Rd, Chennai 600014
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