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Up Coming Events

A Nrityodaya Kathak Academy and LADS Production:

Nritya Swara

Melody in Motion

Guest Artist
PT. Rajendra Ganganiji

Bhairavi Kumar
With Nrityodaya Kathak Academy Students
Tabla: Fateh Singh Gangani Vocal: Hemant Panwar
Tabla: Mayookh Bhaumik Sarangi: Pt. Pankaj Mishra
Sitar: Rajib Karmakar Vocal: Aditya Ranade Flute: Sujeet Phanse

SUNDAY JUNE 1ST 2025 – 4:30 PM

Venue: University Theatre
3801 W Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768

TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY APRIL 6TH

FOR TICKETS PLEASE CONTACT:
Bhairavi Kumar (909) 630-8558
Smita Kohirkar (949) 798-9616

KATHAK WORKSHOP – June 2nd

Pt. Rajendra Gangani
For registration call (909) 630-8558

Gandabandhan - June 7 th for Mansi Gohil and Anushka Chauhan
NKA Production June 2025
June 1st 2025 – NKA production at Cal poly University theatre with live musicians internationally
June 1st 2025 – Performance by Pt.Rajendra Gangani – visiting artist from India with live musicians
June 2nd 2025 – 6 hour workshop by Pt.Rajendra Gangani
Collaboration with International Artists – May 23rd - June 1st, 2025 (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Dancers will have the opportunity to collaborate with guest artists from various disciplines, including music, visual arts, and costume design. These sessions will encourage cross-disciplinary creativity, allowing dancers to gain new artistic perspectives and incorporate diverse influences into their work.
Technical Rehearsals Workshop – May 10th, 2025 (Timing or TBA)
This workshop will focus on the integration of technical elements such as lighting, sound, and set design with live performance. Dancers will rehearse transitions, understand stage logistics, and adapt to the various elements of a production.
Mock Performances and Showcases – April 19th, 2025 (8.30-1.30pm)
Dancers will participate in informal performance sessions designed to replicate a real show experience. These showcases will provide an opportunity to present choreographed pieces in front of an audience, refine stage presence, and receive constructive feedback to enhance performance readiness.

Past Events Calendar

Choreography Development Sessions – March 29th, 2025 (8.30 am - 1.30 pm)
Participants will explore the creative process of choreography. These sessions will emphasize structure, movement quality, and developing thematic narratives. Through hands-on exercises, dancers will practice transforming ideas into cohesive choreographic pieces.
Collaborative Ensemble Workshop – March 1st, 2025 (8:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
Dancers will engage in ensemble choreography exercises that emphasize teamwork, synchronization, and spatial awareness. Participants will develop a strong sense of connection on and off stage and learn how to create visually compelling formations through dynamic group movement sequences.

GANDA BANDHAN CEREMONY

EVENT: Ganda Bandhan Ceremony of Kesar Patel and Rutuja Sabnis
VENUE: Cal Poly Pomona Department of Theatre and New Dance
Date: Jul 21, 2018 – 5:00 pm

RAJ NARTAKI – THE COURT DANCER

VENUE: University Theatre at CAL POLY POMONA E-Mail: BHAIRAVIPKUMAR@YAHOO.COM
Website : WWW.SOCALKATHAK.COM
Number : 909.630.8558 | 909.630.8557

Bhairavi Kumar and her dance troop will be performing at the SAP Center in San Jose CA as part of an Event kicking off Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to California.