Nakshatra, launched in 2009, is the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)’s annual group dance festival. Over its last 13 editions, it has featured recitals by a number of Indian classical dance’s finest choreographer-dancers and their troupes. Some of the artists who have performed at the festival include bharatanatyam exponents Alarmel Valli, Chitra Visweswaran, C. V. Chandrasekhar and Rama Vaidyanathan; kathak stalwarts Aditi Mangaldas, Akram Khan, Rajashree Shirke, Rajendra Gangani, Saswati Sen and Uma Dogra; and Odissi stars Madhavi Mudgal, Ranjana Gauhar and Sharmila Biswas.
This year the festival opens on 03 October 2024 at the Experimental Theatre with two performances: ‘The Story of Kuriyedathu Thatri’ by Dr. Neena Prasad and troupe, and ‘Samanvaya’ by Pandita Shama Bhate’s Nadroop. On 06 October 2024, the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre at NCPA will host two notable pieces: ‘Atah Kim’ by Kumudini Lakhia’s Kadamb Centre for Dance, and ‘PRAVAHATI: The Force Forward’ by Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Collective. The festival concludes on 26 October 2024 at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre with two performances: ‘The Game of Dice’ by Santosh Nair & troupe, and ‘Bahurang’ by Nirupama & Rajendra, along with the Abhinava Dance Company.
Through Nakshatra, the NCPA continues its commitment to promoting cultural heritage by providing a platform for classical dance forms to flourish. By showcasing both iconic and contemporary works, the festival fosters a deeper appreciation of Indian dance traditions and supports the ongoing dialogue between the past and the present.
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