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Nrityagram is a one-of-a-kind collective of artistes, where dance is a way of life.

16/05/2026

What could 4 weeks of uninterrupted time become?

A conversation.
A question.
A return.
A shift in rhythm.
A new way of listening to your art.

Vihāra offers dancers time and space to engage deeply with dance - through practice, inquiry, reflection, research, rest, movement, conversation, or creative exploration.

A fully funded, self-directed residency for Indian classical dancers across all forms, hosted at Nrityagram, for dancers with a minimum of ten years of training.

4 weeks.
Your rhythm.
Your practice, your inquiry.

In its inaugural year, the residency will host 30 dancers, made possible, in part, with support from

Deadline: 24 May 2026

Apply via the link in our bio.

13/05/2026

What is Vihāra?

Vihāra is a self-directed residency for Indian classical dancers across all forms, hosted at Nrityagram.

Vihāra offers 4 weeks of uninterrupted time and space for dancers to engage deeply with their art — through practice, inquiry, exploration, reflection, or rest.

You may choose to:
deepen your practice
revisit repertoire
develop new work
research and reflect
explore movement ideas
rest and reset within your artistic journey
or simply spend sustained time with your art

The residency is shaped by your own rhythm, inquiry, and process.

In its inaugural year the residency will host 30 dancers, made possible in part, with support from the Samagata Foundation

Applications close 24 May 2026

Link in bio for details and applications.

11/05/2026

Foundation Day 2026

Surupa Sen writes:

The years pass, and distinct memories emerge from the many embedded deep in my heart on days like this, reminding me why it all started in the first place. What was Gaurima’s intent when she set out to build a place like Nrityagram?

Since 11 May 1990, when this dance village was inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri V. P. Singh, the sacred red earth of Nrityagram has nurtured the most magnificent dancing feet - passionately rising to the sound of bells and drums, carrying forward the music of the past and the yearnings of the future.

Few dreams have been as pure in conception and rendition. Here in Nrityagram, as surely as our founder Protima Gauri envisioned, life becomes the dance itself. Each of us has contributed, in our own small ways, to making this dream come true - by dancing to the best of our abilities and believing fully in each moment we dance.

The dance comes first, above all else, and I pray it may always remain so. Within it is a beacon of hope that sets us free, embracing us in the power of art that makes us whole - enriching our lives and the imaginations of those who witness us dance.

We are grateful to those who came before us, and to each one of you who binds us together by supporting and believing with us that what we do truly matters.

Thank you 🙏🏼

07/05/2026

Every debut carries years within it - years of practice, repetition, trust, perseverance, discovery, and love.

As we conclude this series revisiting Pavithra’s solo debut from 2003, we celebrate the journey that continues to shape her as an artist and dancer.

Each memory reflects a life deeply rooted in dance - guided by gurus, nurtured by community, and sustained through years of dedicated practice.

Some moments stay with us for a lifetime. They become part of how we move, how we grow, and how we return to what we love most.

With gratitude for the journey, and for everyone who walks alongside it.

06/05/2026

Summer Fun for Kids 2026

The past few days have been nothing short of magical.
Watching these children wake up every morning with so much energy and excitement, throw themselves into every class, every activity, every meal together — it has been a treat!
Our sacred space came alive in a whole new way because of them, and we are grateful for that.
From day one, they were cooperative, enthusiastic, and so incredibly present in every single class! They made every teacher’s heart full.
We miss their chatter and laughter in our campus, and hope to see them back here soon!

01/05/2026

Applications are now open for Vihāra

A fully funded, self-directed residency for Indian classical dancers at Nrityagram.

4 weeks.
Your rhythm.
Your practice, your inquiry.

Choose Dates between 1 August – 30 September 2026
Application Deadline: 24 May 2026

In its inaugural year, the residency will host 30 dancers, made possible, in part, with support from the Samagata Foundation.

Apply here: https://www.nrityagram.org/dance-residency/

30/04/2026

Once Upon A Dreamer

For Pavithra Reddy, her solo debut remains a day she carries within her — vivid, tender, unforgettable.

Her body bore the weight of months of practice — her back tied in knots — until, on the day itself, Dr. Kanan eased that strain away. A small, timely act of care she has never forgotten.

There were nerves. There was fear.
But there was also love — steady and surrounding.

As she prepared to step on stage, Surupa Sen offered her a quiet reminder:
“Be yourself when you dance.”

A sentence that stayed. A truth she returns to, performance after performance.

That moment was shaped by the journey — the discipline of returning, again and again, to each movement until it became instinct, until it became her.

She stepped on stage with one wish — to make her gurus proud, to honour all that had been given to her.

And she did.

Continuing her solo debut (2003) series — Ahe Nila Saila

28/04/2026

Living the Dance

Days at Nrityagram move through a quiet rhythm —
practice, rest, repetition, reflection.

Some come to deepen their work.
Some to step away, and return differently.

Living the Dance
Residential workshop at Nrityagram
30 June – 11 July 2026

Applications close on 30 April.

Details: https://www.nrityagram.org/summer-workshop/

25/04/2026

Living the Dance
Residential Workshop at Nrityagram

Odissi training is led by Surupa Sen, Artistic Director of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, and Pavithra Reddy, Director of Educational and Outreach Programmes. Both have lived, studied, and practised at Nrityagram for over three decades, carrying forward its evolving pedagogy with depth and continuity.

Yoga sessions are conducted by Jaya Chakravarty, a practitioner and teacher with over twenty years of experience, and founder of The Practice Room, Bangalore.

Over three decades of practice.
A living, evolving pedagogy.

30 June – 11 July 2026
Nrityagram,
Hessaraghatta,
Bangalore
India

Application Deadline 3rd May 2026

Spaces are limited - Apply now!

For Registration: https://www.nrityagram.org/summer-workshop/

23/04/2026

Once Upon a Dreamer

At twelve, she arrived.
At sixteen, she was touring the world.

Pavithra Reddy’s journey at Nrityagram
is one of dedication, discipline, and living the dance.

Today, she teaches the next generation—
and is part of the faculty for our
Summer Workshop 2026 — Living the Dance.

From 30 June – 11 July

Link in bio

Continuing her solo debut (2003) series — Saveri Pallavi

21/04/2026

Living the Dance

For a brief span of time,
learning extends beyond the studio—
becoming a way of life.

A residential immersion in Odissi dance, as practised at Nrityagram, tutored by Surupa Sen and Pavithra Reddy, along with Yoga Sessions led by Jaya Chakravarty.

30 June – 11 July 2026
Nrityagram,
Hessaraghatta,
Bangalore
India

Application Deadline 3rd May 2026

Spaces are limited - Apply now!

For Registration: https://www.nrityagram.org/summer-workshop/

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Nrityagram, Kodihalli Village, Hessaraghatta Post
Bangalore
560088

Telephone

+918028466313

Website

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