Nrityagram

What could 4 weeks of uninterrupted time become?

A conversation.
A question.
A return.
A shift in rhythm.
A new way of listening to your art.

Vihāra offers dancers time and space to engage deeply with dance - through practice, inquiry, reflection, research, rest, movement, conversation, or creative exploration.

A fully funded, self-directed residency for Indian classical dancers across all forms, hosted at Nrityagram, for dancers with a minimum of ten years of training.

4 weeks.
Your rhythm.
Your practice, your inquiry.

In its inaugural year, the residency will host 30 dancers, made possible, in part, with support from

Deadline: 24 May 2026

Apply via the link in our bio.

Every debut carries years within it - years of practice, repetition, trust, perseverance, discovery, and love.

As we conclude this series revisiting Pavithra’s solo debut from 2003, we celebrate the journey that continues to shape her as an artist and dancer.

Each memory reflects a life deeply rooted in dance - guided by gurus, nurtured by community, and sustained through years of dedicated practice.

Some moments stay with us for a lifetime. They become part of how we move, how we grow, and how we return to what we love most.

With gratitude for the journey, and for everyone who walks alongside it.

Summer Fun for Kids 2026

The past few days have been nothing short of magical.
Watching these children wake up every morning with so much energy and excitement, throw themselves into every class, every activity, every meal together — it has been a treat!
Our sacred space came alive in a whole new way because of them, and we are grateful for that.
From day one, they were cooperative, enthusiastic, and so incredibly present in every single class! They made every teacher’s heart full.
We miss their chatter and laughter in our campus, and hope to see them back here soon!

Once Upon A Dreamer

For Pavithra Reddy, her solo debut remains a day she carries within her — vivid, tender, unforgettable.

Her body bore the weight of months of practice — her back tied in knots — until, on the day itself, Dr. Kanan eased that strain away. A small, timely act of care she has never forgotten.

There were nerves. There was fear.
But there was also love — steady and surrounding.

As she prepared to step on stage, Surupa Sen offered her a quiet reminder:
“Be yourself when you dance.”

A sentence that stayed. A truth she returns to, performance after performance.

That moment was shaped by the journey — the discipline of returning, again and again, to each movement until it became instinct, until it became her.

She stepped on stage with one wish — to make her gurus proud, to honour all that had been given to her.

And she did.

Continuing her solo debut (2003) series — Ahe Nila Saila

Living the Dance

Days at Nrityagram move through a quiet rhythm —
practice, rest, repetition, reflection.

Some come to deepen their work.
Some to step away, and return differently.

Living the Dance
Residential workshop at Nrityagram
30 June – 11 July 2026

Applications close on 30 April.

Details: https://www.nrityagram.org/summer-workshop/

Living the Dance
Residential Workshop at Nrityagram

Odissi training is led by Surupa Sen, Artistic Director of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, and Pavithra Reddy, Director of Educational and Outreach Programmes. Both have lived, studied, and practised at Nrityagram for over three decades, carrying forward its evolving pedagogy with depth and continuity.

Yoga sessions are conducted by Jaya Chakravarty, a practitioner and teacher with over twenty years of experience, and founder of The Practice Room, Bangalore.

Over three decades of practice.
A living, evolving pedagogy.

30 June – 11 July 2026
Nrityagram,
Hessaraghatta,
Bangalore
India

Application Deadline 3rd May 2026

Spaces are limited - Apply now!

For Registration: https://www.nrityagram.org/summer-workshop/

Once Upon a Dreamer

At twelve, she arrived.
At sixteen, she was touring the world.

Pavithra Reddy’s journey at Nrityagram
is one of dedication, discipline, and living the dance.

Today, she teaches the next generation—
and is part of the faculty for our
Summer Workshop 2026 — Living the Dance.

From 30 June – 11 July

Link in bio

Continuing her solo debut (2003) series — Saveri Pallavi

Living the Dance

For a brief span of time,
learning extends beyond the studio—
becoming a way of life.

A residential immersion in Odissi dance, as practised at Nrityagram, tutored by Surupa Sen and Pavithra Reddy, along with Yoga Sessions led by Jaya Chakravarty.

30 June – 11 July 2026
Nrityagram,
Hessaraghatta,
Bangalore
India

Application Deadline 3rd May 2026

Spaces are limited - Apply now!

For Registration: https://www.nrityagram.org/summer-workshop/