Bharatanatyam Choreography in Bengaluru
I choreograph Bharatanatyam pieces for solo dancers and group productions, working with live musicians and exploring both traditional and new themes through collaborative projects.
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ESTIMATESAbout Bharatanatyam Choreography
How I Approach Choreography
Dance for me is all about exploring together. I stick close to Bharatanatyam’s roots—sharp footwork, layered abhinaya (expressions)—but I love twisting it a bit, finding new ways to tell old and new stories. I always work with a live music team because, honestly, the connection on stage between dancers and musicians is where the magic happens.
What I Offer
- Big Productions: I handle thematic Bharatanatyam productions from scratch—mythology, philosophy, even climate change or social themes. I’m known to show up with the latest ideas, even if I’m running late (Late adhru Latest agi bandhe!).
- Solo Dancers: If you’re prepping for your Rangaabhivandane (first solo), I mentor you through the whole journey, not just steps. I design your full Rangaabhivandane repertoire creation, focusing on what makes you unique. I also run workshops for advanced dancers who want to dig deep into intricate abhinaya choreography for solo dancers.
What My Work Looks Like
- Created Tyāgarāja Hṛt Sadana (dance theatre on Thyagaraja’s music)
- Climate change through Kalidasa’s Ritu Samhara (Ṛtú Vismruti)
- Explored the hero’s emotions in Sakha
- Mixed Bharatanatyam and contemporary in Tatsama Tadbhava
Why Collaborate With Me
Collab is everything—worked with other dance schools, puppeteers, and my Chithkala team. Always open to creative, collaborative Indian classical dance projects. If you love dance or want to push your own boundaries, let’s see what we can build together.
Meet your Expert
Praveen Kumar
My Story
Namaskara! We are Chithkala School of Dance, led by Praveen Kumar in Bengaluru. Bharatanatyam is our heartbeat – performing, teaching, creating, it’s all one big family-pack for us. We love stories, digging into the hero’s journey, not just the heroine’s. Poetry, especially Kalidasa’s, fires up our imagination and movement. Art is ‘Shwasa Vishwasa’ (life breath) for us – no myths, just pure dance for everyone.
My Work
Bharatanatyam Performances & Ensemble Shows - We perform solo and group pieces, exploring themes like Sakha and Vani with deep emotion.
Nayaka-centric Choreography - Our work often dives into the hero’s emotions, blending Tanjur quartet repertoire and new ideas.
Chithkala School of Dance Classes - We teach all levels, celebrating each student’s energy and style in every composition.
Advanced Bharatanatyam Workshops - Workshops for intermediate and senior dancers, mastering studio-recorded Thillana and other elegant pieces.
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