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June 5 - 7, 2026 Siliguri, Assam
The festival of Indian classical dance called GATI 2026 is organised by Hakimpara Nritya Malancha, Siliguri. Since last 42 years it has been organised, founded by Guru Sangita Chaki.
On June 5, guest artist is Rahul Dev, Kathak, Agartala
On June 6, guest artist is Shuvojit Dutta, Kathak, Kolkata
On 7 June, the evening features P Praveen Kumar (BN), Gauri Diwakar (Kathak) and Puspita Mishra (Odissi).
June 8 & 9 features Bharatanatyam workshop
At Dinabandhu Manch, daily at 5pm.
Info: chakisangita@gmail.com / 9434006943
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 London
AMIYA-BOUNDLESS by Divya Kasturi, a Bharatanatyam performance in tribute to tradition and classicism. Divya will be accompanied by some of UK’s finest Carnatic musicians. The evening will also feature Divya’s senior students.
At: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 4pm to 7pm
Info: divyakasturi7@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 11 - 28, 2026 Mumbai
THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE | Tech Residency - Aditi Mangaldas
At the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA Mumbai
Commissioned by National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai
Trailer
June 12, 13 & 21, 2026 Mumbai
AN EXPERIENCE WITH DRISHTIKON | NCPA Dance Residency Workshop
Presented by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai
Day 1 | Friday 12th June | Time: 11am to 2pm
Learn a bandish that is woven together using Nritta, Nritya and Natya.
Day 2 | Saturday 13th June | Time: 11am to 2pm
Experience, dance and learn a short choreographic piece / in the genres of both Kathak and Contemporary Dance based on Kathak.
Day 3 | Sunday 21st June | Time: 10am to 1pm
Talk with Creative Team of new production & insight into backstage process
Booking
June 13, 2026 Chennai
AHAM PRAVAHINI - I AM THE RIVER & THIS IS MY JOURNEY produced and choreographed by Shobana Bhalchandra.
Tickets
At: Kalakshetra, 6pm
Info: theshoba@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 Mumbai
Fourth in the series curated by Aditi Mangaldas
'Zeroing IN - Viewing performances, up close and intimate' is a series of close encounters between dancers, musicians, and audiences, curated by Aditi Mangaldas as part of her Living Legacy Project. The series creates space for young artists to perform in settings where physical proximity meets emotional vulnerability. The objective is to host performances that further the discussion around movement / melody in a space that permits the required intimacy.
Performance 1: SOMA by Aamrapali Bhandari and Deepannita Sarkar
A Kathak duet that weaves a story of attraction and connection on a moonlit night.
Performance 2: The IN - BETWEEN by Harendra Bhushan, Gourav Javda and Gaurav Shridhar
The In - Between is a contemporary Kathak trio exploring time through laya, taal, and Tarana. It journeys from structure to chaos, revealing rhythm as breath and shared presence. The work unfolds in shifting energies and forms. It ends in stillness, reflecting the space between beginnings and endings.
Booking
At: Experimental Theatre | NCPA Mumbai (as part of UMANG)
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
June 19, 2026 Rockville, MD
Kalanidhi Dance presents NRITYA VISTAR featuring Kuchipudi dancer Amrita Lahiri. This evening celebrates the wide expanse of Kuchipudi through four classical pieces that evoke universal themes of love, connectedness, friendship, resilience, and joy.
At: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville, Maryland, 7pm
Info: anjana@kalanidhi.org
June 26 - 28, 2026 NYC
Baila Society and Navatman present the world premiere of WHEN THE SUN RISES, an evening-length work bringing together salsa, Latin hustle, Bharatanatyam and Kathak under a single original score. On June 26 at 8pm, Saturday, June 27 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, June 28 at 3pm. A companion program, THE JOURNEY BEGINS, featuring student and emerging dancers from both organizations, performs Saturday, June 27 at 2:30pm.
At the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater
Email: support@navatman.org
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 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 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
Narthaki Studio Series
