July 4 - Aug 8, 2026 India
Bala Devi Chandrashekar’s Summer 2026 India Tour.
- 4 July 2026 | 6:30 PM
Venue: Umayalpuram / Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Location: 100th Year Umayalpuram Sri Sita Kalyanam Celebrations
Topic/Production: Mauli - A Timeless Tradition
- 12 July 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Venue: MES Auditorium, Kothrud, Pune
Topic/Production: Mauli - A Timeless Tradition
- 23 July 2026 | 7:00 PM onwards
Venue: Sivaswamy Auditorium, The Fine Arts Society, Chembur, Mumbai
Topic/Production: Mauli - A Timeless Tradition
- 24 July 2026 | 6:30 PM
Venue: Little Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai
Topic/Production: Exploring the Sculptural Repertoire, Karanas, and Rasa Sutra of the Natya Shastra
- 8 August 2026 | 11:00 AM
Venue: Seva Sadan, Malleswaram, Bengaluru
Topic/Production: Mauli - A Timeless Tradition
Info: baladevichandrashekar.com
August 1, 2026 Los Angeles, CA
Sahana Gupta, disciple of Viji Prakash, presents a CELEBRATION OF DANCE.
At: Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center, 3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, 7pm
Info: info@shaktibharatanatyam.com
August 2, 2026 Chennai
ARTMOS presents GOVINDA: A TALE OF FAITH, an original Bharatanatyam
dance production featuring Neetara Nair. Conceived, choreographed and
directed by Bharatanatyam artiste Puja Unni, the production will be a
presented at the historic Kalakshetra, Chennai. Govinda: A Tale of Faith
is a contemplative and immersive dance production that journeys through
devotion, longing, self-realisation and surrender. Structured across
five chapters—Longing, Calling, Realisation, Journey and Surrender—the
work explores the inner world of a young seeker whose innocent curiosity
gradually transforms into a profound spiritual quest. At just twelve
years of age, Neetara Nair has emerged as one of the promising young BN
soloists of her generation. Based in Dubai, she trains under Acharya
Puja Unni.
At: Kalakshetra, 6.30pm
August 2 & 6, 2026 Chennai & Tirupati
Bala Devi Chandrashekar presents MAULI - A TIMELESS TRADITION.
- Aug 2: Bharatakalakshetra Auditorium, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041, 6pm. Open to all.
- Aug 6: LHC CR211, Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Tirupati Campus, 6pm. Open to campus members and invited guests.
Info: baladevichandrashekar@gmail.com
August 4, 2026 Kolkata
Dhruba Institute of Dance Foundation in collaboration with Sparsh Studio
for Performing Arts presents VIKASANA, a duet Bharatanatyam recital by
Mayuri Shom and Medhini Shyam.
At: Gyan Manch, 6.15pm
Info: suman.sarawgi@gmail.com
August 5, 2026 Mumbai
NCPA’s UMANG presents
Odissi Nrityargha by Dr. Pompi Paul & Rahul Roy
Rudra-Shakti: The Untamed Cosmic Energy
Kathak trio by Dr. Khushboo Panchal, Purva Bhalerao & Yaashi Garg
At: Godrej Dance Theatre, 6.30pm
August 8, 2026 Gurugram
Rini’s Music & Dance School presents an evening of Indian classical
art, storytelling, and devotion with the dance drama production
"TAPAH-SIDDHI" (Fulfillment of Austerity). The dance drama traces the
sacred reincarnation of Sati as Parvati, daughter of the majestic
Himalayas. Bound by eternal cosmic love, she undertakes a grueling path
of penance, unwavering devotion, and inner strength to win the heart of
Lord Shiva.
Venue: The Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurgram, 6pm
August 8, 2026 Bengaluru
Natya Institute of Kathak & Choreography presents MAYA ARPAN 2026 -
its Student Showcase plus a retrospective feature by its performing
unit. Vintage & contemporary, multilingual Kathak centric
choreographies will be presented.
Venue: Sabha, Bengaluru
Show 1: 4PM | Show 2: 7PM
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August 10 & 11, 2026 New Delhi
The 21st edition of SAARE JAHAN SE ACCHA - Vande Maataram: Bharat Ki
Virasat, Bharat Ka Gaurav is presented by Guru Ranjana Gauhar and Utsav
Educational & Cultural Society.
Monday, August 10, 2026:
The festival will open with Guru Ranjana Gauhar's choreographic production CHITRANGADA
- THE WARRIOR PRINCESS, inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's timeless work based on the Mahabharata.
The evening will also feature the presentation of the Utsav Samman -
Lifetime Achievement Award to three distinguished personalities for
their exceptional contribution to Indian arts and culture:
Manipuri Guru Darshana Jhaveri, Kuchipudi exponent Rashmi
Vaidyalingam, Odissi Guru Ratikant Mohapatra
Tuesday, August 11, 2026:
The second evening will present a vibrant confluence of celebrated gurus
and their disciples from across India. Through the classical traditions
of Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak, the performances will offer a
collective artistic salute to the nation, reflecting the diversity,
strength, and unity that define India's cultural landscape. The
evening's presentations will feature:
-The disciples of Guru Ranjana Gauhar (Odissi)
-Guru Ananda Shankar Jayant and disciples from Hyderabad (Bharatanatyam)
-Guru Ratikant Mohapatra and disciples from Bhubaneswar (Odissi)
-Guru Rajendra Gangani and disciples from Delhi (Kathak)
At: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 7pm
Info: ranjanaodissi@gmail.com
August 13, 2026 Bangalore
Kalavaahini presents YAYATI-LIFE AND DESIRE by Sooraj Nambiar in All For
Dance edition10. The work reimagines the timeless Mahabharata tale of
King Yayati through the lens of Kuṭiyaṭṭam. Premiered under
Kalavaahini’s Senior Fellowship programme, the production explores the
enduring themes of desire, youth, mortality and the consequences of
unfulfilled longing. Blending classical performance traditions with
contemporary theatrical sensibilities, the work invites audiences to
reflect on the human pursuit of pleasure and the wisdom that emerges
through renunciation.
At: Bangalore International Centre, 7pm
Info: Kalavaahinitrust@gmail.com
August 13, 2026 Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Swaranjali Delhi presents COLOURS OF INDIA 2026 featuring:
Opening Group Dance - Vikash Dance Akademi
Classical Vocal Recital - Pt. Bhutnath De
Tabla- Pt. Susamoy Mishra
Solo Sitar Recital - Subrata De
Group Dance - Daksh Akademi
Bharatnatyam Dance - Rajasi Wagh
Vocal recital - Priyanka Vineet
Classical Dance by Hakimpara Nritya Malancha Siliguri Group
Concluding presentation on theme Colours of India
At: Tagore
Government College of Education Hall, Middle Point, M G Road, Sri Vijaya
Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands 744103, 5pm
Info: sitarsubrata@gmail.com
August 15, 2026 Mumbai
UNWRAPPED - Choreographed by Aditi Mangaldas and presented by Aditi
Mangaldas Dance Company & The Drishtikon Dance Foundation. Before we
can change the world around us, we must first uncover the world within.
UNWRAPPED, an extract from WITHIN, is a profound exploration of inner
freedom. The concept of freedom exists at the macro and micro level.
However, it is the freedom and humanity one can discover within us that
then leads to independence at the macro level. The performance speaks of
the relevance of inner freedom, recognising that true liberation is
only realised through inner transformation. With this transformation,
our lives fill with colour, love and beauty.
An INT Aditya Birla Performing Arts Academy presentation.
At: Aditya Birla Theatre, Babulnath, 7pm
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Info: kusum@aditimangaldasdance.com
August 15, 2026 NYC
Mesma Belsare presents SIREN along with Ramya Shankaran at the 45TH
BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL in New York. It is one of the city's
longest-running international dance festivals, bringing together artists
from around the world.
At: Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, Battery Park City, New York, 7pm
Info: info@mesmabelsare.com
August 21, 2026 Mumbai
Himanshu Srivastava presents dance theatre ASURA-VILLAIN IN THE MAKING, a
scintillating retelling of what hides between the fine line of Good and
Evil.
At: NMACC, 6.30pm
Info: himanshuart2901@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
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 7, 2026 San Jose, CA
Abhinaya Dance Company presents its latest production KOLAM: AT THE THRESHOLD
Choreography & Artistic Direction: Rasika Kumar
Creative Team: Aishwarya Venkat, Malavika Walia, Sindhu Natarajan, Vaishali Ramachandran, Preeti Kristipati
Musician Collaborators: Ananya Ashok, Sindhu Natarajan, Roopa Mahadevan
Research Consultant: Vijaya Nagarajan
Overall Supervision: Mythili Kumar
Venue: Mexican Heritage Plaza, 4pm
Info: 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 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.
At: Krishna Gana Sabha, T Nagar
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