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Kalanidhi Dance Company lit up Day 1 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival with Ananda Tandavam (The Dance of Bliss) — a...
09/25/2025

Kalanidhi Dance Company lit up Day 1 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival with Ananda Tandavam (The Dance of Bliss) — a Kuchipudi piece that honors Lord Shiva as Nataraja, embodying creation, preservation, and destruction. With their hallmark blend of tradition and innovation, the dancers brought intensity, rhythm, and devotion into a powerful celebration of movement and spirit.

Behind every breathtaking performance is a world of laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments! Day 2 of the Erasi...
09/24/2025

Behind every breathtaking performance is a world of laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments! Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2025 was full of smiles, playful backstage fun, and artists connecting across styles. Swipe to see the magic beyond the stage!

Day 2 of Erasing Borders was a celebration of rhythm, grace, and storytelling through dance. From the mesmerizing Bharat...
09/24/2025

Day 2 of Erasing Borders was a celebration of rhythm, grace, and storytelling through dance. From the mesmerizing Bharatnatyam by Rama Vaidyanathan Trio to the exquisite Odissi led by Dr. Aparupa Chatterjee, the captivating Kuchipudi Solo by Pranamya Suri, the dynamic moves of Rovaco Dance Company, and the expressive Kathak by Ravija Desai, today’s stage was truly magical.

At Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival, Ravija Desai brought to life “Naina re naina” — a Hindi ghazal that echo...
09/24/2025

At Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival, Ravija Desai brought to life “Naina re naina” — a Hindi ghazal that echoed with the anguish of separation and the timeless pull of yearning. Her evocative Kathak performance was a moving blend of tradition, emotion, and artistry.

At Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival, Rohan Bhargava and Rovaco Dance Company presented Madaari (The Monkey Ma...
09/24/2025

At Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival, Rohan Bhargava and Rovaco Dance Company presented Madaari (The Monkey Master) — a bold, immersive piece that bridges q***r identity, Indian culture, and contemporary dance-theatre. With striking movement and narrative depth, the work challenged boundaries while celebrating individuality and artistic freedom.

Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival was illuminated by the marquee performance Shaktya, featuring Rama Vaidyanat...
09/24/2025

Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival was illuminated by the marquee performance Shaktya, featuring Rama Vaidyanathan with Dakshina Vaidyanathan Baghel and Sannidhi Vaidyanathan. Through stories of women from mythology, history, and contemporary times — from Mai Phago’s bravery to Janabai’s defiance and Mitra’s resilience — the work celebrated the spirit of the Goddess within every woman. A powerful tribute to strength, courage, and conviction, Shaktya was a fitting highlight of the evening.

Dr. Pranamya’s Kuchipudi solo Omkar Karini enthralled audiences at Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival. In prais...
09/24/2025

Dr. Pranamya’s Kuchipudi solo Omkar Karini enthralled audiences at Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival. In praise of the Devi — the embodiment of Om and vanquisher of demons — her performance was a seamless blend of power and devotion, reflecting both her artistry and depth of expression.

Students at - Every year, apart from the curated lineup of artists, we also invite students under respected gurus, to ...
09/24/2025

Students at - Every year, apart from the curated lineup of artists, we also invite students under respected gurus, to come and open the evenings for the festival…to encourage the young artists! This year, students from Odissi Dance Company performed on say2. ODC is a dance school based in New Jersey under the training of Dr. Aparupa Chatterjee. With students all over US including Texas and North Dakota, the school practices Odissi in the Kelucharan Mohaptra gharana. On Sept 21, 2025, Odissi Dance Company’s school students opened the festival with Chandana Charita-a piece evoking the spirit of Krishna in Vrindavan.

Day 1 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival was not just about the stage — it was also about the people, the passion, an...
09/23/2025

Day 1 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival was not just about the stage — it was also about the people, the passion, and the moments behind the scenes that make it all possible. Here’s a glimpse into the energy and joy that powered the opening day.

Day 1 of the IAAC Erasing Borders Dance Festival brought together the brilliance of a Bharatanatyam performance by Nrith...
09/23/2025

Day 1 of the IAAC Erasing Borders Dance Festival brought together the brilliance of a Bharatanatyam performance by Nrithyanjali School, Trina Sarkar’s Matangi, Kuchupudi by Kalanidhi, Chitresh Das Dance Company’s Kathak and Priyadarsini Govind in Bharatanatyam — an evening where music and dance flowed seamlessly in celebration of tradition and innovation.

Chitresh Das Dance Company captivated audiences at the Erasing Borders Dance Festival – Day 1 with Invoking the River, a...
09/23/2025

Chitresh Das Dance Company captivated audiences at the Erasing Borders Dance Festival – Day 1 with Invoking the River, an original kathak work choreographed by Charlotte Moraga and composed by Raga Pianist Utsav Lal with Nilan Chaudhuri on tabla. Tracing the confluence of history, mythology, and the changing lifelines of India’s sacred rivers, the piece brought alive the true vision of dance and its grace.

Priyadarsini Govind, one of the world’s foremost exponents of Bharatanatyam and the marquee artist of Day 1 of the Erasi...
09/23/2025

Priyadarsini Govind, one of the world’s foremost exponents of Bharatanatyam and the marquee artist of Day 1 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival, brought her signature blend of tradition and innovation. With powerful nritta and nuanced abhinaya, her performance reflected decades of dedication to carrying forward the rich legacy of her gurus while shaping Bharatanatyam for a global stage.

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