Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Sampratti Dance Festival Showcases Diversity in Motion
The Sampratti Dance Festival in Calcutta featured a variety of Indian classical dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and more.
One of the main performances, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' was choreographed by Priti Patel and brought together different dance styles to show how they can come together while keeping their unique identities.
The performance was visually stunning and well-organized, with special lighting and a script that added to the overall message of unity in diversity.
Another performance, 'Pravaha The Journey,' by Sandip Mallick, included different pieces from the Kathak repertoire, celebrating nationalism and exploring themes of freedom and nature.
The festival highlighted the beauty and depth of Indian classical dance, with each performance offering a unique perspective and message.
The Sampratti Dance Festival showcased diverse Indian classical dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and Thang-ta.
Priti Patel's choreography 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' brought together multiple dance forms, emphasizing unity in diversity.
The performance featured disciplined composition and aesthetic judgment, with inspired light design by Dinesh Poddar and a script by Sadhna Shrivastav.
Sandip Mallick's 'Pravaha The Journey' included a variety of Kathak pieces, celebrating nationalism and exploring themes of freedom and nature.
The festival highlighted the richness and diversity of Indian classical dance, with performances that were both visually exhilarating and deeply meaningful.
- Who
- Dancers and choreographers, including Priti Patel and Sandip Mallick, along with their students.
- What
- A dance festival showcasing various Indian classical dance forms and performances.
- When
- Recently, as part of the Sampratti Dance Festival.
- Where
- G.D. Birla Sabhaghar and Kolkata Centre for Creativity amphitheatre.
- Why
- To celebrate and explore the diversity and unity of Indian classical dance traditions.
Artistic Vision
Choreographic Depth
Visual Grandeur
Artistic Vision
The production occasionally prioritized visual grandeur over deeper choreographic dialogue between the dance forms.
Choreographic Depth
The visual grandeur was sustained by disciplined compositional intelligence and aesthetic judgment, resulting in a satisfying and exhilarating performance.
- Event
- Sampratti Dance Festival
- Venue
- G.D. Birla Sabhaghar
- Choreographer
- Priti Patel
- Dance Forms
- Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri Rasleela, Manipuri Sankirtana, Thang-ta
- Light Design
- Dinesh Poddar
- Script and Narration
- Sadhna Shrivastav
- Other Performance
- Pravaha The Journey by Sandip Mallick