--- title: "Tabla and Pakhavaj for Dance Performances in Delhi NCR" description: "Hire Divyanshu Kumar, an AIR Graded artist, for live Kathak and dance accompaniment in Delhi. Experience expert rhythm for your next classical dance performance." canonical: https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/rhythm-for-dance last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Tabla and Pakhavaj for Kathak and Live Dance Tribe Verified · AIR Graded Artist performing across Delhi NCR By [Divyanshu Kumar](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla) · Performs at venues across Delhi NCR and travels pan-India · ₹6,500 Per Performance (estimate) Part of [Live Tabla & Pakhavaj Performance](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/gallery) Rhythm is more than just timekeeping. Whether it is the subtle taal of a Kathak performance or a full-scale theatrical production, I ensure the music breathes with the dancer. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A clip of a tabla solo recital presented within a larger Kathak dance performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b61c7564-85ef-41ff-b3ba-dacd7d86cc04) - ![On stage with fellow musicians, providing the live music for a dance concert.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eae7dab4-9387-40ce-ac92-336b7a46603c) - ![Another shot from the dance concert, focused on the rhythm section.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/179ceb5d-daf2-4d40-8da3-e5fad4555787) - ![A moment from a theatrical dance production, where I was also part of the on-stage narrative.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be1bb8a5-41fe-4219-b075-1f4f0ffc5085) - ![Looking towards the dancer to sync up for a complex rhythmic pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ccbe7a6-110f-429b-8b24-1b001c6b1cc5) - ![A backstage portrait before going on for the dance performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4a50c4b-5780-4a33-ad79-971b304682d3) - ![Being felicitated on stage after a successful dance show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19de0dda-c157-491e-bcfa-2f167a8f13eb) - ![A picture with fellow artists at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam after a devotional dance performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d66064e6-064c-4f9f-8a13-54f82548e5ec) - ![The full group of dancers and musicians after our performance in Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d51589ea-b9c8-4ed3-8767-1192d711d289) - ![The live music ensemble for a Kathak performance celebrating 10 years of the Aarhayam Dance Foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25e71db7-0528-46a5-8117-1c0200919471) - ![A wide view of the stage, showing the dancer in motion with the live band.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/840282f2-52a7-42b0-88b8-27aa6f327065) - ![A moment of felicitation on stage with the dancers and organizers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/609f727a-dcc0-4bac-9a9d-cc0e23663b78) - ![The dancer interacting with the musicians during her performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56a71007-d69c-4aa1-be1c-b7e35884e861) - ![The musicians' corner, focused and providing the live score for the dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61e1fbdc-d679-4142-9cfb-9ecb29559c09) - ![Receiving flowers on stage as a token of appreciation after the show.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e44b4ffc-962b-4c61-8ebb-4d047951806a) - ![Accompanying a Kathak dance performance at the Founder's Day of Triveni Kala Sangam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33c652cd-89e8-4214-aee9-b59b2f153f46) - ![A group of Kathak dancers performing in unison to the rhythm of my tabla.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fb29341-83ea-4c9f-b8ba-7c21ada2ba92) - ![The beautiful sight of dancers and musicians creating art together on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8db04c8e-dd2d-42e8-9776-3d580de52d8c) ## About Rhythm for Dance When you perform, the rhythm is not just a backdrop, it is a conversation. Whether I am on the tabla or the pakhavaj, I focus on anticipating your footwork and 'bols' in real-time, ensuring the music breathes with every step you take on stage. For a dancer, having a musician who truly listens is everything. In my years of performing, I have learnt that the best accompaniment happens when the rhythm and the movement become one. I do not just keep time. I watch for your micro-movements, the intensity of your chakkars, and the subtle shifts in your expression to make sure the percussion hits exactly when you do. Whether you are presenting a traditional Kathak piece that requires the deep, earthy resonance of the pakhavaj, or a contemporary production that calls for the versatility of the tabla, I ensure the setup matches your artistic vision. I am always happy to coordinate with your dance gurus or choreographers during rehearsals to align on tempo and specific rhythmic patterns. Based in Delhi, I bring my own gear, including concert-grade instruments and the necessary mic-friendly cushions, so you can focus entirely on your performance. If you have a specific repertoire in mind or are planning a performance at a venue across Delhi NCR, let's connect and discuss how we can bring that rhythm to life. ## About Divyanshu Kumar Music is my prayer, and my instruments are the medium. I find my flow in accompanying dancers, learning from every 'taal' and every gesture they share on stage. [See all of Divyanshu Kumar's services](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla) ## More from Live Tabla & Pakhavaj Performance by Divyanshu Kumar - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/featured) - [The Soul of Pakhavaj](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/the-soul-of-pakhavaj) - [Tabla Solo Recitals](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/tabla-solo-recitals) - [Ghazal & Vocal Mehfils](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/ghazal-vocal-mehfils) - [Instrumental Jugalbandi & Collaborations](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/instrumental-jugalbandi-collaborations) - [Corporate & Private Celebrations](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/corporate-private-celebrations) - [Moments with the Masters](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/moments-with-the-masters) - [Awards & Recognition](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/awards-recognition) - [The Journey & The Practice (Riyaaz)](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/live-tabla-pakhavaj-performance/the-journey-the-practice-riyaaz) ## More services by Divyanshu Kumar - [Tabla & Pakhavaj Instruction](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/tabla-pakhavaj-instruction) - [Studio Session Artist](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist) ## Similar work from other experts - [Master Kathak Rhythms with Live Tabla Classes](https://mytribe.in/thirkandanceacademy/indian-classical-dance/rhythm-movement-kathak-with-live-tabla) by Thirkan · Indian Classical Dance · Studios in Noida and Dubai - [Expert Hindustani Classical Tabla Accompaniment](https://mytribe.in/unmesh_banerjee/live-tabla-for-concerts-events-accompaniment/hindustani-classical-accompaniment) by Unmesh Banerjee · Live Tabla for Concerts, Events & Accompaniment · Performs across India and Mumbai for live concerts and events - [Jugalbandi Performances: Rhythmic Conversations for Your Event](https://mytribe.in/debjitpatitundi/live-tabla-performance/jugalbandi-instrumental-conversations) by Debjit Patitundi · Live Tabla Performance · Available for performances across India - [Live Tabla Performances & Collaborations](https://mytribe.in/tablaism/live-studio-tabla-performance/live-stage-performances-collaborations) by Jasmehar Singh · Live & Studio Tabla Performance · Travels across India for events and studio recordings - [Tabla Performances, Jugalbandi, and Classical Recitals](https://mytribe.in/roopak_kallurkar/tabla-solo-jugalbandi-performances/featured) by Roopak Kallurkar · Tabla Solo & Jugalbandi Performances · Travels across Bengaluru & India; Studio in Banashankari - [Tabla Accompaniment & Jugalbandi Performances](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/the-art-of-accompaniment-jugalbandi-sangat) by Surjeet Singh · Live Tabla Performances · Travels across India for live performances ## Book To book Divyanshu Kumar, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Namaste%20Divyanshu%20ji%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20work%20in%20the%20'Rhythm%20for%20Dance'%20section.%20I'd%20like%20to%20discuss%20accompaniment%20for%20an%20upcoming%20dance%20event.)