Choreography & Artistic Direction
Available across India
I create choreography and direct stage productions by blending classical dance, literature, and live art, working closely with artists from different fields to build unique collaborative projects.
Pricing Guide
Custom Solo Choreography Commission
Conceptualization
- Theme & Music: Selection of literature (Poetry/Shlokas) and music editing to fit the choreography structure.
- Style Adaptation: Customizing movements to blend strict classical grammar with the dancer's capability.
Instruction Phase
- Movement Transfer: Up to 12 hours of private training to teach the vocabulary created specifically for this piece.
- Expression Coaching: Detailed training on Abhinaya (expressions) and Hastha Mudras (gestures) for storytelling.
- Reference Material: Provision of a practice video recorded during rehearsal.
Aesthetic Styling
- Costume Guide: Expert consultation on fabrics, color palettes, and minimalist jewelry choices.
- Light Cues: Basic cue sheet for stage lighting technicians.
Ensemble Choreography & Group Design
Visual Architecture
- Spatial Design: Creation of intricate floor patterns, diagonals, and circular formations suitable for groups.
- Rhythmic Composition: Setting complex footwork sequences that synchronize multiple dancers perfectly.
- Fusion Elements: Blending classical styles if the group consists of dancers from different backgrounds.
Rehearsal Direction
- Intensive Workshops: 20 hours of in-person supervision to clean movements and ensure synchronization.
- Stage Craft: Specific focus on spacing, entries, exits, and stage utilization.
Production Styling
- Unified Look: Designing the group aesthetic including coordinating costumes, blouse cuts, and makeup.
- Prop Integration: Choreographing the usage of props like brass plates or fabrics if required.
Full Show Artistic Direction
Vision & Curation
- Thematic Scripting: Developing a cohesive performance arc based on specific literary or philosophical themes.
- Team Assembly: Selection and management of collaborators like musicians, visual artists, and lighting experts (collaborator fees separate).
- Literary Depth: Deep-dive research into texts to provide intellectual weight to the performance.
Technical Direction
- Visual Design: Directing the integration of projection mapping, artwork, or set designs.
- Lighting Scripts: Creating detailed mood boards and cue sheets for lighting designers.
- Sound Supervision: Overseeing sound checks and balancing spoken word with live music acoustics.
On-Site Execution
- Narrative Flow: Writing the Sutradhar (narrator) script for seamless segment transitions.
- Show Running: Direct supervision of technical rehearsals and the live event flow.
About Choreography & Artistic Direction
Dance, for me, is not just about nailing the final show. It’s about soaking in the process, the grind, the tiny details that build up to that one magic moment when music, movement, and lights all click together. Aamar mone hoy (I feel) art is a way to tell stories and really connect - it’s messy, sometimes uncertain, and always evolving.
How I Work
I never rush the creative journey. Whether I’m working on a solo or a big production, it’s about letting the idea grow, not forcing quick fixes. I like sitting with the mystery and figuring things out as I go - doesn’t matter if it’s choreography or artistic direction.
- Choreographing new pieces: Solo, duet, group - I play with forms like Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, and mix things up to keep it fresh.
- Directing multidisciplinary stage productions: Think dance, painting, and live music all in one show. ‘Call of the Flute’ was one such baithak-style project with Kuchipudi, Pichwai art, flute, and more.
- Dance adaptation of literature & music: Translating poetry, plays, and classical tunes into movement. Projects like ‘Chitra’ (Tagore’s feminist play) or ‘Mandala’ (saint poetry) are close to my heart.
Collaboration Is Everything
I believe in teamwork. I’ve teamed up with musicians, dancers from different styles, visual artists, and designers. The best art I’ve made has come from bouncing ideas off others and mixing creative energies.
Where You’ll Find Me
Mostly in Delhi/NCR, but Mumbai is catching up. I travel across India for different collaborations and shows - Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, Jaipur, Kolkata, and more. If you’re looking for collaborative dance creation or want to bring a unique project to life, let’s talk.
Meet your Expert
Amrita Lahiri
71 connects in last 3 months
My Story
I'm Amrita, dancer, mom, storyteller. My journey’s tangled up with Shlok—my late husband—who cheered me on, even in those sticky, no-AC Chennai basements. He’d get his hands on the mridangam, grinning away, filling our home with music and laughter. After he passed, art became my anchor. Now, every time I dance, it’s for my boys, for him, and for anyone who needs a bit of that magic.
My Work
Kuchipudi Performances & Workshops - I do solo and group Kuchipudi shows for events, plus run Kuchipudi dance workshops for anyone curious.
Collaborative Productions - Love mixing things up—like my 'Call of the Flute' that blends Kuchipudi, Pichwai painting, and live flute.
Storytelling through Dance - I tell stories, from Krishna’s leelas to Rabindra Sangeet, making each performance about feeling and connection.
Teaching & Process - It’s all in the details. I enjoy sweating the small stuff, sharing that with students, and finding joy in the practice.
