Upcoming Bharatanatyam Performances & Events
Explore our latest performance schedule, from classical Margam recitals in Bengaluru to dance festivals and workshops across the country.
An invitation to the World Dance Day Young Dancers Festival, where my student Meera performed. These festivals are wonderful platforms for young artists.
A poster announcing the performance schedule of my student, Saudamini Rao Katapadi, in Udupi, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
An invitation to "Karunaada Maanye," a thematic presentation of my mother's poetry, performed by my student Ramya Suresh.
Our Ambalam Foundation's performance schedule for November 2023. We had a busy month with performances across Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru.
"Don't miss watching her Margam!" An invitation to Chaitra Rao's graceful and sensitive performance of a traditional repertoire.
Cordially inviting all rasikas for a Margam by my student Sandhya Udupa at the Brahma Gana Sabha in Chennai.
An announcement for a Margam performance by my student Ambili Krishnan. These pre-shoot videos build anticipation for the event.
About this collection
Every performance you see here reflects the rigorous sadhana we practice at Ambalam. You are not just attending a routine show; you are witnessing the Margam—the full traditional sequence—performed with the same precision, physical conditioning, and abhinaya depth that we train for in the studio. We prioritize the purity of the art form over flashy stage gimmicks, ensuring that the dancer, the live orchestra, and the Rasikas share a genuinely focused space.
At Ambalam, we believe the audience is the final partner in our dance. A performance is incomplete without the shared energy between the performer and the Rasikas. When you attend these events, you will experience the integration of live Carnatic music, as my husband, T.V. Ramprasadh, often leads the orchestra. This live synergy is central to our choreography, allowing for spontaneous musical nuances that pre-recorded tracks simply cannot capture.
Whether you are looking to witness a student's debut, a professional Margam, or one of my own solo recitals, please note that we perform at diverse venues, from intimate studio spaces to major sabhas in Chennai and Bengaluru. For those interested in the technical side, we also occasionally host lecture-demonstrations where I deconstruct complex abhinaya concepts.
We invite all true lovers of the art to join us. Please check the dates, book your tickets through the respective venue links provided, and come prepared to enjoy the journey in silence and focus.
Indira Kadambi
I am Indira. For me, dance is a way of life, a constant dialogue between the body and the divine. Whether I am guiding my dearies through their first Margam or preparing for my own stage production, the goal remains the same: honesty, precision, and deep-rooted tradition.
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