Sanskriti: A celebration of classical dance

Trikayaa Dance Foundation will present Sanskriti – 2025, an evening of Indian classical dance, on Thursday, May 9, at 6:00 PM at Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House.

The event will feature performances in Bharatanatyam and Mayurbhanj Chhau, two Indian classical dance forms that reflect distinct regional and historical traditions.

The programme is curated and directed by Priya Srinivasan and Rakesh Sai Babu. Srinivasan is a Bharatanatyam dancer trained at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai. Sai Babu is a Mayurbhanj Chhau artist and recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Yuva Puraskar, trained under Guru Janmey Joy Sai Babu.

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Sanskriti – 2025 will feature solo and ensemble performances by dancers associated with Trikayaa Dance Foundation and other institutions. The event intends to present traditional choreographies as well as interpretations that draw from contemporary influences within classical frameworks.

Public figures and government officials expected to attend include Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma, Haryana Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel, Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, DIG Swapnil Mamgain (PAC Meerut), Meenu Singh Bist (Director, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports), and Amit K. Mishra (Additional Commissioner, Customs).

Trikayaa Dance Foundation conducts performances, workshops, and training initiatives throughout the year focused on Indian classical dance.

When: May 9; 6:00 PM onwards

Where: Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House, New Delhi