Festival of Classical Dances from India

This festival brings together India’s major classical dance traditions on a single platform, featuring Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Odissi. Dancers and teachers from across the Puget Sound region present choreographies rooted in their respective styles, offering audiences a broad view of India’s cultural and artistic heritage. The festival highlights the depth and diversity of the local dance community and encourages shared appreciation across traditions.

Participating institutions include:

• Kala Laya School (Bharatanatyam)

• Urvasi School (Odissi)

• Arpan (Bharatanatyam)

• From Within (Bharatanatyam)

• Mudra School (Bharatanatyam)

• Manasarovar Kathak (Kathak)

• Bala Kala Vidhaanam (Bharatanatyam)

• Tanjavur School (Bharatanatyam)

• Bhavana Kudikala (Kuchipudi)

• Abhinay School of Dance and Music (Bharatanatyam)