Dance Choreography Services
Available across Canada
I choreograph Indian dance productions for stage, combining classical styles with original music and storytelling, and work closely with musicians and designers to create memorable performances.
Pricing Guide
Bespoke Solo or Duet Masterpiece
Conceptualization & Research
- Theme Selection: Consultation to select mythological or abstract themes customized to the dancer's strengths.
- Scholarly Input: Collaboration with literary scholars to select or write authentic Sanskrit or Kannada lyrics for lyrical depth.
Original Audio Production
- Music Composition: Creation of a brand new musical score by renowned composers.
- Studio Recording: Professional studio recording including high quality instrumentation (Flute, Tabla, Mridangam, Sitar) and vocal rendering.
Choreography & Training
- Choreographic Design: Weaving of signature Desi Marga Adavu style fusing Natyashastra upper body movements with classical footwork.
- Training Sessions: 15 to 20 hours of intensive 1 on 1 training at the studio.
- Nuance Correction: Focus on Abhinaya (expression) and theatrical projection for high impact performance.
Visual Aesthetics Guide
- Costume Design: Sketch and fabric consultation to create unique character specific attire.
- Lighting Script: A basic lighting cue sheet provided to ensure the choreography is lit correctly during the final stage performance.
Grand Theatrical Group Production
Artistic Direction & Concept
- Storyboard Creation: Developing a narrative arc suitable for a large stage or ballroom setting.
- Space Design: Utilization of stage depth, entry or exits, and formations to create visual volume.
Choreography & Rehearsals
- Group Formations: Intricate geometric patterns and synchronization drills typical of the ensemble style.
- Instruction: 25 to 30 hours of group rehearsals led by senior company dancers with final polish reviews.
- Skill Level Adaptation: Choreography modified to suit the skill level of the group, whether professionals or enthusiasts.
Production Elements
- Music Production: Custom editing and layering of tracks to create a seamless 20 minute audio landscape.
- Prop & Accessory Consultation: Design of handheld props like lotuses or cloth waves to enhance visual storytelling.
- Technical Rider: Detailed specification sheet for the event management team covering stage flooring, sound balancing, and lighting codes.
About Dance Choreography Services
My Approach to Dance
For me, dance goes way beyond steps - it's a way to touch something deeper inside. When I choreograph, I try to mix music, literature, and movement to spark Rasa (aesthetic delight). I want my work to bring people together, inspire, and maybe even give a sense of strength.
Storytelling on Stage
I love bringing stories alive. My main focus is on grand, theatrical productions - like Broadway but with an Indian heart. Indian epics and myths are my playground. Productions such as 'Rama Katha Vismaya' and 'Krishnaa - Fire to Frost' are all about big visuals, detailed dance, and original music. It’s always an effort to make the experience memorable and meaningful.
What I Choreograph
- Large-scale Indian dance production choreography for stage
- Themed performances for corporate events, festivals, and special occasions - you name it, I’ve probably done it
- Arangetram choreography guidance for solo debuts, working closely with musicians
- Duets and group numbers, blending classical and contemporary fusion dance ideas
Collaboration & Community
I strongly believe in learning from others - “Kelavam ballavarinda kaltu... kelavam sajjana sangadinda...” (Learn from the wise, grow with good company). My work is shaped by ongoing teamwork with musicians, scholars, and designers. It's always a group effort.
Tradition Meets Fresh Ideas
Kathak and Bharathanatyam form the foundation of my style, but I also experiment. My ‘Desi Marga Adavu’ blends old and new - classical roots with creative movement, all to make each story clear and moving.
Meet your Expert
Nirupama Rajendra
713 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re Abhinava Dance Company. Thirty years, and still, every step feels new. Our journey started with our Gurus, Maya Rao and Kumudini Lakhia – their words and passion, always with us. Family, friends, our art circle – couldn’t have done it without them. Dance is spiritual for us. Moments at Mantralaya, Belur Math, tears and bliss – all that gets poured into our art. When we dance, it’s like living those stories, feeling every emotion.
My Work
Classical Dance Performances - We perform Kathak and Bharathanatyam, solo, duet, group – bringing ancient epics alive on stage.
Choreography & Productions - Our choreographies are complete experiences, with music, costumes, and stories within stories.
Dance Education & Master Classes - We teach all ages, offline and online. Specialized Bharathanatyam master class and Natyashastra workshops too.
Abhinava Dance Company Approach - It’s not just dance – it’s finding joy, connecting passion, and carrying our Gurus’ legacy forward.
Epic Dance Productions for Schools - We bring our productions to schools, sharing Indian culture and sparking imagination in kids.