Kathak
a classical dance form of northern india, distinguished by its intricate footwork, spins and expressive emotion
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Radha and her veil: A dance drama is a flashback on Radha's (Krishna's soul mate) past. It is revealed when Rukmini (Krishna's queen) asks her a simple question, " Why this torn, faded veil you are wearing is important"? One hour long dance drama portrays Radha's intense and deep love towards Krishna.

Krishna-Leela: A dance drama is a journey of Krishna's life, from his childhood till he leaves his hometown Gokul. The beautiful dance pieces are woven into the connecting story line of narration. The audience experiences the spectrum of human emotions during one and half hours of show.

Vasavdatta: A dance piece in a Nobel prize winning author Rabindranath Tagore's story of a prostitute who followed a saint and saves mankind.

Vyas-Jaiminee: Dance choreography in a musical drama based on a story of saint Vyas and Jaiminee..

Dhun: Innocent milkmaids are dancing till they are faced with Krishna who breaks their clay pots.

Fusion: A fusion of traditional percussion music and non traditional melody is adorned by movements and footwork from the world of dance.

 

Raag Trital: A pure dance pieces set to cycle of 16 beats emphasizing hand movements, footwork, spins into various design patterns created by dancers.

Udgam: A group dance based on creation of "NatyaVeda" as described in "Abhinay Darpan" by taking the essential elements from four existing Vedas.

Ghazal & Tarana: A dance choreographed to the music set and sung by Pandit Birju Maharaj.

Gajanana Shree Ganaraya: A group choreography based on a devotional song on Shree Ganesh, sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Sargam: A group choreography set to a melodious piece of Sargam sung by Pandita Rohini Bhate.

Cosmic Mantra: A Sanskrit Mantra - an Invocation to Cosmic elements essential for life's existence is presented in contemporary mode by group of dancers.

Sringhar: Sringhar - An emotion of love is expressed with contemporary treatment. Music by Kersh Kale and Anoushka Shankar.

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