Sep 20 2026 to Sep 20 2026 6 p.m.

Price: 749 Book/Buy

Where

Alliance Française de Bangalore

Thimmaiah Rd, opposite UNI, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar 560052

Event Description

Nrityakosh presents an evening of dance that brings together two distinct performances — a theatrical tribute to one of the greatest voices of the Arab world, followed by a celebration of Egyptian dance and belly dancing by the Nrityakosh dancers and students.

PART I — 6:00 PM

TO BURN TO BLOOM: AN ODE TO OUM KULTHUM

Eight dancers and one actor take you into the world of Oum Kulthum, the legendary Egyptian singer whose voice became synonymous with Arabic classical music and who remains one of the most influential cultural figures of the Arab world.

Set against the vibrant cultural landscape of late 1930s and 1940s Cairo, To Burn to Bloom weaves together some of Oum Kulthum’s most iconic songs with dance and theatre to explore the life and legacy of a woman whose music became a shared experience for an entire nation.

As her Thursday-night concerts and radio broadcasts grew into a cultural ritual, Oum Kulthum’s voice travelled far beyond the concert hall into cafés, homes and streets across Egypt. Through her music, millions found a sense of connection, particularly during moments of immense social and political change.

The performance invites audiences into this world: the Cairo of Oum Kulthum’s rise, the extraordinary power of her music, and the woman behind the voice that captivated generations.

PART II — 7:30 PM

SELECTED WORKS — EGYPTIAN DANCE | BELLY DANCE

The evening continues with a selection of Egyptian dance and belly dance works performed by the dancers and students of Nrityakosh.

Drawing from the rich vocabulary of Egyptian dance and the expressive possibilities of belly dance, these works explore different moods, rhythms and styles from traditional Egyptian influences to contemporary interpretations of the form.

Together, the evening offers two different perspectives on the culture: one through the life and music of an iconic Egyptian artist, and the other through the movement, rhythm and evolving language of Egyptian dance.

Two shows. Two journeys. One evening of Egyptian and Arabic music, dance and storytelling.