--- title: "Canvas Dance Festival Bengaluru: Emerging Artist Performance Platform" description: "Join the Canvas Dance Festival in Bengaluru, a dedicated stage for emerging contemporary and classical dancers. Explore our dance festival platform for artists of all ages." canonical: https://mytribe.in/abstratics/dance-productions-events/canvas-chota-canvas-a-platform-for-artists last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Canvas & Chota Canvas: A Platform for Artists Tribe Verified · 11 years of building Bengaluru's dance community. By [Abstratics](https://mytribe.in/abstratics) · Productions based out of studio in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru · ₹55K per performance slot (estimate) Part of [Dance Productions & Events](https://mytribe.in/abstratics/dance-productions-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/abstratics/dance-productions-events/gallery) We created these festivals to give dancers a real stage, not just a classroom. From Chota Canvas events for young learners to our main dance festival, we bring our community together to share stories through movement. ## Photos and videos - ![The official announcement for the 2023 edition of Canvas Dance Festival. Our motto, "Explore, Create, Share," reflects our mission to provide a platform for emerging artists in contemporary and classical dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a537391-50c7-42eb-9eca-134106a0260a) - ![Announcing the Chota Canvas Dance Festival, a unique platform we created for young contemporary and classical dancers between the ages of 8 and 15 to showcase their talent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ef07840-cc4a-40a8-8a40-50dbaca31d52) - ![A heartwarming group photo of all the young performers, teachers, and organizers at the first edition of the Chota Canvas Dance Festival. This image celebrates the successful launch of our platform for young artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea634311-9616-4d0a-abdb-b55aed5b315a) - ![A "Save the Date" poster for the Chota Canvas Dance Festival 2024, held at Seva Sadana in Bengaluru. The colorful design reflects the youthful energy of the event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2106a3a5-77a0-4760-a634-d9f0dc58f074) - ![The participants, host, and volunteers of the first edition of the Canvas Dance Festival gathered for a group photo. We are grateful for their creative energy that made the event a huge success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22e4a23a-a4a3-4a15-be55-3a28197afbd2) - ![The official poster for the Canvas Dance Festival 2023, held at KH Kala Soudha. This event provides a stage for both contemporary and classical dancers to present their work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/430803d2-b188-4d7a-ac05-17cf20375cbc) - ![A group photo with the talented performers from day one of the Canvas Dance Festival 2023. The festival featured a diverse lineup of artists presenting Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Yakshagana, and contemporary dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48294493-a3dd-458b-a46b-5ff39aed902e) - ![An announcement graphic for the Canvas Dance Festival, building anticipation for the reveal of the performing artists for our 2024 event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e145007-6eeb-4acc-ae06-bc5eef4f6a95) - ![A fundraiser announcement for the Canvas Dance Festival 2023. As a community-driven project, we rely on support to help us achieve our dream of promoting emerging artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58ca2854-9e4c-45b2-aee3-8fd18026b387) - ![A simple and elegant announcement for Canvas 2023, with our "Explore, Create, Share" motto. This festival is our commitment to fostering a vibrant dance community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cdf9dec-3b65-4e6e-933b-e22806c79e3f) - ![An updated announcement for the Canvas Dance Festival 2023, extending the event to two days to accommodate the overwhelming response from both classical and contemporary artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fc0239a-78ba-423c-8073-b73ad7bee1bb) - ![The performers and organizers from day two of the Canvas Dance Festival 2023. We are proud to have concluded another successful edition of our emerging artist platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76a95a95-b525-48a9-9828-9663d8c2a089) - ![Announcing the 3rd edition of the Canvas Dance Festival for contemporary and classical dancers above the age of 15. We are excited to continue this journey of artistic discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/828410ec-8ac6-4053-ae73-99ba4652bdb4) - ![A ticket announcement for the Canvas Dance Festival 2024, featuring a QR code for easy booking on BookMyShow. We aim to make our events accessible to all dance lovers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8423405b-b4d1-486a-9634-3d1d77bc7de1) - ![The official poster for the 2022 Canvas Dance Festival, our inaugural event dedicated to emerging contemporary dance artists, held at KH Kala Soudha.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99c408a5-0507-4c30-962d-8baeda4c3402) - ![A deadline extension announcement for artist applications for the Canvas Dance Festival 2022. We extended the date to encourage more artists to apply and share their work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a05df962-ede2-431f-9707-a475f515daa5) - ![The official "Applications Closed" notice for the Chota Canvas Dance Festival. We were overwhelmed by the interest and appreciate everyone who applied.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6e9d826-eb86-4edb-a2f2-a2e33da2e14e) - ![A "Save the Date" graphic for the 3rd edition of the Canvas Dance Festival in 2024. This platform is designed to showcase the work of dancers aged 15 and above.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b939127b-410b-40c2-9133-10136db83b45) - ![An announcement for the artist reveal for the Chota Canvas Dance Festival 2024. We look forward to sharing the lineup of talented young performers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c94b9c59-cf07-4a83-abd7-bd96427b624a) - ![The official poster for the Canvas Dance Festival 2022, announcing that tickets are available on BookMyShow for our showcase of 12 emerging artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d03bc171-1dc8-4152-9024-944182b70232) - ![The official artist lineup for the Canvas Dance Festival 2024. We are proud to present an evening of captivating performances from these talented emerging artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc018c98-c32d-4752-a37c-ff4784ef8b1c) - ![A promotional graphic for the Canvas Dance Festival 2023, encouraging the community to book tickets and support the performing artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7e763cc-ab35-4067-b911-da626ea89c02) ## About Canvas & Chota Canvas: A Platform for Artists These festivals are our way of ensuring that stage time is not just reserved for established professionals. Whether it is a 10-year-old performing for the first time at Chota Canvas or an emerging artist presenting a contemporary work at our main festival, we handle the production, lighting, and coordination so you can focus entirely on the dance. At Abstratics, we believe dance is a conversation, not just a performance. We launched the Canvas Dance Festival to provide a dedicated space where contemporary and classical dancers can show their work without the pressure of a commercial venue. It is a place for emerging artists to experiment with movement, test new choreography, and engage with a supportive audience. Our venues, like KH Kala Soudha and Seva Sadana in Bengaluru, are chosen to foster an intimate connection between the performer and the audience. We do not just provide a stage; we provide a full production experience. For our main festival, we include professional lighting design and on-site coordination to ensure every artist's work is presented with the respect it deserves. The Chota Canvas initiative is particularly close to our hearts. It gives young dancers between the ages of 8 and 15 the chance to step out of the studio and learn what it means to be part of a show. They get to experience the discipline of rehearsals, the energy of the wings, and the thrill of the final bow. We have seen everything from Bharatanatyam and Kathak to Ballet and Hip-Hop on our stages. If you are a dancer looking to share your story or a parent wanting to introduce your child to the joy of performing, our doors are open. ## About Abstratics We are Abstratics, and for us, dance has always been about more than just steps. We started these festivals because we know how difficult it is to find a stage that truly values your craft. We are happy to provide the space for you to share your story, whether you are taking your first steps or performing for the tenth time. 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