19th World Dance Day Celebrations by Natya Vriksha

Celebrate the spirit of dance with a two-day festival featuring workshops, performances, and discussions, curated by renowned dancer Geeta Chandran (Padma Shri & SNA Awardee).

📅 Date & Time

25–26 April 2026
From 9:30 AM onwards

🎟️ Entry Details

• 🎭 Performances: Free entry

• 🩰 Workshops: Paid (registration required)

• 🌐 Register:  t.ly/P35TQ 

📍 Venue

India International Centre (IIC), Main Building
40, Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate,
New Delhi – 110003, India

🚇 Nearest Metro Stations:

'Khan Market(Violet Line)' & 'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)'

📌 Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

✨ Event Highlights

🔹 Day 1 – Saturday, 25 April 2026

🕘 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Yangshak Movement Workshop
Facilitator: Surjit Nongmeikapam (Free & open to all dancers)

An exploration of body movement inspired by Manipuri martial art (Thang-Ta) and traditional dance, focusing on spine, breath, momentum, and body geometry.

🕓 4:00 PM
Pravaahita – Illustrated Lecture/Performance
By Dr. Sucheta Bhide Chapekar, with Arundhati & Sagarika Patwardhan

A beautiful presentation of three generations of Bharatanatyam dancers, blending tradition with innovation (NrityaGanga concept).

🎭 Young Dancers Festival

• 6:30 PM: Bharatanatyam by Karuna Sagari

• 7:45 PM: Kathak by Ameera Patankar

🔹 Day 2 – Sunday, 26 April 2026

🕘 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Yangshak Movement Workshop
Facilitator: Surjit Nongmeikapam (Free & open to all dancers)

🕓 4:15 PM
AI & Dance: Challenges and Opportunities
Panel led by Dr. Anita Ratnam

🎭 Young Dancers Festival

• 6:30 PM: Odissi by Vrinda Chadha

• 7:45 PM: Kuchipudi by Avijit Das

⚠️ Disclaimer

• Event schedule and details are subject to change by the organizers.

• Entry to workshops requires prior registration.

• Attendees are requested to follow venue guidelines.

📌 Credits

• Event organized by Natya Vriksha.

• Curated by Geeta Chandran.

• All rights belong to the respective organizers and artists.