Apr 16 2026 to Apr 16 2026 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

A city of devotion, a shrine that has drawn pilgrims for centuries.

This solo Bharatnatyam performance traces the many facets of Pandharpur, home to Lord Panduranga Vittala. Adapting Hindustani music and Marathi abhangs in place of the classical Carnatic tradition, this production honours the flavour of the Maharashtrian city. The rigour and grace of Bharatanatyam in service of a deeply local devotion.

Deity. Devotion. Dance.

Credits:
Concept & Choreogrpahy: P. Praveen Kumar
Vocal: Ganesh Desai
Nattuvangam & Tabla: Anoor Vinod Shyam
Mridangam: Harsha Samaga
Flute: Mahesha Swamy
Lighting: Keerthi Kumar

This is the ninth edition of the ‘All For Dance’ series presented by Kalavaahini in association with BIC, curated by Malavika Sarukkai. The ‘All For Dance’ series is presented every quarter at BIC to spotlight some of the best of classical dance from across India. The event is managed by Shreya Nagarajan Singh Arts Development Consultancy.

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Performer

Praveen Kumar
Bharatanatyam Dancer
Hailing from a family of artists, Praveen Kumar showed a natural inclination towards Arts and Dance at a very young age. He dedicated himself to Bharatnatyam, training under Smt. Narmada and Prof. C. V. Chandrasekhar. An empanelled artist of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), he is also an ‘A’ grade artist on Television. He has travelled extensively around the globe and in India, taking part in prestigious dance and music festivals. He founded the Chithkala School of Dance in Bangalore. He was recently awarded the Senior Fellowship from Kalavahini Trust.

He has skillfully ideated several critically acclaimed productions to his credit, including Madhvacharya, Shvasa Vishwasa, Tyagaraja Hruth Sadana, Rtu Vismruthi, Vani, Sakha, Anangha Vilasa, Pandharpur to name a few. Through his dance productions, he has explored aspects like climate change, fabrics, various complexities and nuances within interpersonal relationships, and under-discussed dimensions of mythology. From his flawless footwork to his layered understanding of nritta and abhinaya, along with his skillful choreography, Praveen Kumar has consistently received critical acclaim over the years and has redefined himself as a performer, staying abreast with the times. He believes that learning is always two-sided and has strived to be relevant, without losing the essence of the form.