Bharatanatyam Dance Performances
Locations
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Performs in Pune
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Performs in Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Performs in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Performs in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Performs in Mumbai
Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra
Performs in Delhi NCR
National Capital Region
Performs across India
India
I perform Bharatanatyam with live orchestra, blending traditional Margam recitals and original thematic solo acts based on deep research and rare stories.
Pricing Guide
Traditional Margam Recital
Core Performance
- Duration: 60 to 75 minutes.
- Format: Full Margam repertoire including Pushpanjali, Varnam, Padam, and Tillana.
- Style: Focus on pure dance technique (Nritta) and devotional expression (Bhakti).
Live Musical Ensemble
- 4-Piece Orchestra: Professional ensemble comprising a Vocalist, Mridangam (percussion), Violinist, and Nattuvangam.
- Composition: Performance on traditional Carnatic scores and rare poetry.
Visuals & Aesthetics
- Attire: Premium Kanjeevaram silk costumes, authentic temple jewelry, and ankle bells.
- Lighting: Basic lighting cues provided to the venue technician.
Logistics
- Includes travel for the artist and musicians within city limits.
Signature Thematic Production
Core Performance
- Duration: 75 to 90 minutes.
- Theme: Choice of research-backed productions (The Abandoned Gopi, Shikhandi, or Un-Eklavya).
- Context: Includes English/Hindi introductions to explain the mythology to the audience.
Premium Musical Ensemble
- 5-Piece Orchestra: Vocalist, Mridangam, Violin or Flute, Veena, and Nattuvangam.
- Score: Performed on custom-composed original music specific to the production.
Production & Aesthetics
- Lighting Design: Includes a dedicated lighting technician to execute theatrical scripts (spotlights/shadows).
- Styling: Production-specific costumes (e.g., tribal gear, veils), props, and specialized character makeup.
- Crew: Includes a makeup artist and costume helper.
Logistics
- Includes team transport within Delhi NCR.
Curated Guest Performance
Core Performance
- Duration: 20 to 30 minutes.
- Content: 2-3 high-energy or visual storytelling pieces tailored for diverse/non-classical audiences.
- Engagement: Includes a brief verbal introduction to the art form.
Musical Accompaniment
- Setup: Minimal live support (1-2 artists like Nattuvangam/Vocal) for cues.
- Option: Can be performed on high-quality studio tracks if venue logistics require.
Visuals
- Attire: Full professional Bharatanatyam stage costume and makeup.
Logistics
- Includes local travel for the compact team.
About Bharatanatyam Dance Performances
I see Bharatanatyam as a way to blend scholarship with performance, always searching for a meeting point between deep research and the instinct of dance. For me, each stage is a place to bring forgotten stories and big questions to life - sometimes ancient, sometimes painfully relevant today.
What I Perform
- Two main types: unique thematic solo productions and full traditional Margam recital.
- Thematic shows dig into lesser-known legends, like Shiva as the abandoned gopi or the journey of Shikhandi. These aren’t just stories; I look for what they mean for us right now.
- My Margam recitals give the complete classical experience, from invocation to Tillana. I mix rare compositions with classics, so even regular rasikas find something new.
My Style
- Every performance is backed by years of study - I research sculpture, philosophy, and old texts to shape my pieces.
- Always with a live orchestra (nattuvangam, mridangam, violin, flute, vocals) - no compromise here. The jugalbandi between music and movement is everything.
- My approach to abhinaya is straightforward but intense. I love digging into the emotional core, not just the surface.
Where I Perform
- Based in Delhi, but I travel all over India - Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and more. NCR shows are frequent, but I’m open to performing anywhere, even outside India.
Some stories are uncomfortable, some uplifting. My job is to offer both - as a dancer, and a storyteller.
Meet your Expert
Himanshu Srivastava
61 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Namaskar, I’m Himanshu. Grew up in Prayagraj, surrounded by dance and colors. My gurus—especially my mother, Smt. Kamalini Nagarajan Dutt—shaped everything I do. Lost her, but her lessons walk with me. I see Bharatanatyam and painting as one big sangam, mixing Chola lines, Ajanta colors, and Phad technique. My Ph.D. even tied dance to sculpture. I dance, paint, and research to keep Amma’s vision alive. Art is my way to ask, ‘when next?’
My Work
What I Offer - Thematic Bharatanatyam productions (solo, duet, collaborations), painting exhibitions with art talks, and research-based workshops on Indian art and mythology.
My Approach - It’s never just about performing. I dig into shastras, epics—stories like Shikhandi and Ras-E-Raskhan—then shape them for today.
Art Meets Dance - My painting style—Chola-inspired lines, Ajanta colors—feeds my choreography. Both arts live together at @thenatyachitra.
Stories Close to Me - Solo acts like Shikhandi and UnEklavya aren’t just tales, but questions. I want audiences to feel, to think, to connect.
