01/08/2026
There is something so special about Karan Pangali's penultimate speech 🤍
Never rehearsed. Never scripted. Always from the heart.
As he looks across the arena, with hundreds of smiling dancers behind him, he always finds the time to acknowledge the people who make this production what it is. Every name, every memory and every thank you comes from a place of genuine appreciation.
To Nishi Sagoo, the complete teacher. Your exceptional backstage management kept every student calm, confident and ready to shine. You made one of our biggest productions flow seamlessly. You are amazing!
To Kinga Malec, who first watched Karan perform back in 2015. A friendship that has grown into a breathtaking artistic collaboration, blending Kathak and contemporary storytelling into a truly magical opening performance.
To our incredible international KBM family. Every year students travel thousands of miles to stand on this stage with us. From KBM Japan to KBM India, having Tanvi and Nivika join Karan and Revolution on stage this year was another reminder that dance truly has no borders.
To KBM Revolution... you raised the standard once again. From Bad Bunny to Diljit, Michael Jackson to pure Kathak, your versatility, technique and endurance showcased exactly what KBM training is all about. Real performance. Real stamina.
A special congratulations to Josh, who stepped outside his comfort zone to choreograph his very first showcase piece under Karan's guidance. A proud milestone and the beginning of many more.
Then came a beautiful full-circle moment, as Jeya Raveendran took the microphone to thank and congratulate Karan Pangali on 19 incredible years of KBM, his unwavering dedication to the craft, and the privilege of collaborating together.
To every backstage helper, volunteer, technician, production crew and the phenomenal team at Beat Evo... thank you for turning a vision into reality with such precision and passion.
Immense talent. One stage. One family.
This is what 19 years of KBM looks like. ❤️
