Bharatanatyam Performances for Events
Available across India
I perform authentic Bharatanatyam for events with live Carnatic music, traditional costumes, and custom themes, solo or with my senior students.
Pricing Guide
Solo Recital by Ragini Chandershekar (Live Orchestra)
The Artist & Performance
- Solo Performance: 60 to 90-minute traditional repertoire by Guru Ragini Chandershekar.
- Content: Includes Alarippu, Varnam (centerpiece), and Abhinaya (expressive pieces) or thematic storytelling.
- Live Orchestra: 4 senior accompanying artists included (Nattuvangam, Vocalist, Mridangam, and Flute/Violin).
- Aesthetics: Authentic Kanjeevaram silk dance saree, traditional temple jewelry, and stage makeup.
Logistics & Technicals
- Sound Check: Artist team arrives 60 minutes prior for mandatory sound check.
- Requirements: Client must provide 5-6 microphones and a secure green room with mirrors.
- Travel: Includes transport for the artist and musician team within Delhi NCR limits.
Kalangan Ensemble Group Performance (6-8 Dancers)
The Ensemble
- Troupe: 6 to 8 Senior Disciples of Kalangan Trust (highly trained dancers).
- Direction: On-site artistic direction and performance introduction by Guru Ragini Chandershekar.
- Repertoire: High-energy pieces like Tillanas or invocatory group formations suitable for larger audiences.
- Live Orchestra: Full 4-piece Carnatic ensemble (Vocal, Mridangam, Flute, Nattuvangam) for dynamic accompaniment.
Visuals & Logistics
- Costuming: Color-coordinated, high-quality silk costumes for visual symmetry.
- Stage Requirement: Minimum 20x15 feet stage required for safety and movement.
- Travel: Includes logistics for the larger group and instruments within Delhi NCR.
Interactive Lecture-Demonstration
Session Content
- Lead Presenter: Ragini Chandershekar serves as Speaker and Performer.
- Format: Spoken explanation of Bharatanatyam history, Mudras (hand gestures), and Navarasa (9 emotions).
- Performance: 15-20 minutes of illustrative dance segments to demonstrate concepts.
- Q&A: 10-15 minute interaction period with the audience.
Technical Inclusions
- Support: Includes one senior disciple to assist with demonstrations if required.
- Audio: Uses high-quality pre-recorded tracks or minimal rhythmic accompaniment (Nattuvangam).
- Requirements: Podium, lapel mic for the speaker, and open floor space.
About Bharatanatyam Performances for Events
Why I Dance
Dance, for me, is family and memory. Every time I perform, I carry the legacy of my mother and guru, Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. Her compositions and spirit are right there with me, and I keep her alive by lighting a vilakku (lamp) in my heart with every show.
What I Offer For Your Event
For weddings, corporate events, festivals, or home gatherings, Bharatanatyam can truly transform the mood. I bring a mix of grace, technical skill, and real emotion.
- Solo recitals: My most personal performances, with 35+ years’ experience. Deep abhinaya (expression), rhythmic play, and classic pieces.
- Group choreography: My senior students from Kalangan join me. We do everything from invocatory dances to energetic Tillanas, all tailored for your event.
- Lec-Dems: If you want to learn, I break down the dance’s history, technique, and stories. Great for schools and curious groups.
The Complete Experience
I almost always perform with live music - Carnatic vocals, mridangam, flute, and nattuvangam. The music lifts the whole recital, making it special.
Visuals and Themes
We wear full traditional Bharatanatyam costumes and temple jewellery. I love building performances around themes - maybe a classic maargam, maybe stories of Krishna, or Moham (love and longing).
Where I Perform
I’m based in New Delhi but travel across India for shows. If you want authentic Bharatanatyam with real emotion and live music, I’d love to be part of your event.
Meet your Expert
Ragini Chandershekar
17 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Family is everything for us at Kalangan. Amma and Appa, especially my mother Smt. Jamuna Krishnan, shaped our world - her sarees and her dance creations are still with me. My husband and two boys, Aditya and Anant, keep the house full of cricket, music, and laughter. Traditions like Vishu’s kai-neetam and Navratri’s golu bommais run deep here. All this love and history – it’s what you’ll feel in our dance.
My Work
Bharatanatyam Classes & Solo Performances - We teach all levels, offer private choreography, and perform solo for events.
Kalangan - Our Dance Family - We celebrate festivals, nurture the guru-shishya bond, and welcome everyone into our clan.
Expressive Abhinaya Training - Dance is storytelling. We focus on expressive abhinaya training so students truly connect.
Legacy Bharatanatyam Compositions - Passing on my mother’s unique Bharatanatyam pieces, especially North Indian bhakti choreography.