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09/21/2026

On Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival Arushi Mudgal, alongside Shalakha Rai and Sawani Mudgal, presented the Odissi trio Athaah.

Stripping away ornamental excess to showcase architectural lines and visceral rhythm, their performance captivated audiences, embodying the timeless power of Indian classical dance.

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09/21/2026

On Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival, Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda presented a powerful multidisciplinary group performance.

With a seamless blend of classical Indian idioms and contemporary theatricality, their performance captivated audiences, confronting urgent human themes through immersive movement.

09/21/2026

Mohiniyattam ensemble performance Śivānubhavam by Dr. Neena Prasad & musicians enthralled audiences at Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival.

Accompanied by four live musicians, her performance was a seamless blend of fluid movement and immersive soundscapes, reflecting both her mastery and depth of expression.

09/21/2026

Kathak solo, by Radha Varadan on Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival featured an evocative exploration of inner landscapes through precise footwork and nuanced storytelling.

With a seamless blend of classical clarity and profound aesthetic devotion, her performance captivated audiences, embodying the timeless power of Indian classical dance.

09/20/2026

On Day 1 of Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026, Radhe Jaggi brought the beauty of Bharatnatyam to the festival with Devi, Auchitya & Alakh Niranjan exploring movement as both a sacred spiritual practice and a powerful physical meditation.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Radhe Jaggi for sharing their exceptional artistry, strength, and devotion with our New York audience.

Video credits: Kaul Photography

09/20/2026

Born female, living as a man, and standing as the ultimate instrument of destiny. Inspired by Shikhandi from the Mahabharata, Nimitta explored identity, gender prejudice, and purpose through the intricate storytelling and rhythmic cadence of Kathak.

Master exponent Shila Mehta alongside Salonee Satagar and Sanchita Dighe delivered a truly powerful theatrical experience this weekend.

Thank you for bringing such beautiful performance to New York City.

09/20/2026

Soorpanakha was given the stage to answer, reimagining the epic character through gender, power, desire, and the politics of the female body.

Acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Sreelakshmy Kallungal Govardhanan left audiences spellbound with her evocative production, Soorpanakha, at the Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026.

Thank you for bringing such fierce theatrical brilliance to New York City.

09/20/2026

Performing on day 1 at Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026, Preeti Vasudevan brought Conversations with Cunningham & Cage, creating a dialogue between choreography and composition through contemporary dance.

Drawing on Indian theatrical traditions, the work explored love, surprise, fear, peace and anger through movement and expression.

09/20/2026

On Day 1 of Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026, Ganesh Vasudev and Nitya Narasimhan brought Kiraataarjuniyam to the stage, exploring the legendary encounter between Arjun and Shiva through the performance of Bharatanatyam.

A meeting of powerful storytelling, rhythm and movement.

At Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

09/20/2026

Looking for things to do in New York today? Head to the Erasing borders Dance Festival At The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,​
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.​

Witness award-winning artists at The 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 celebrates the diversity of Indian dance through an evening of rhythm, movement, and distinct artistic voices.

The festival opens with an evening of Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Kalaripayattu, bringing together distinct approaches to Indian dance.

Sunday, September 20 | 6 PM
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, New York City

Day 2 Line-up:
Neena Prasad and musicians: Mohiniyattam solo with music ensemble
Radha Varadan: Kathak solo
Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda: Sindhoor Natya and Navarasa group
Arushi Mudgal: Odissi trio

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