Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Kathak Meets Flamenco in Bengaluru
A special event called the 6th Dr Maya Rao Choreography Conference is happening in Bengaluru.
It's all about two beautiful dance styles, Kathak from India and Flamenco from Spain, coming together.
The event will have talks, performances, and exhibits.
It's organized by the Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography (NIKC) and some other important people.
The main idea is to show how to keep traditional dances alive and exciting for new generations.
It's a great chance to learn about these dances and see some amazing performances.
The 6th Dr Maya Rao Choreography Conference will be held in Bengaluru from January 31 to February 1.
The event is organized by the Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography (NIKC) and co-curated by Dr Anita Ratnam, Shoba Narayan, and Madhu Nataraj.
The conference will feature panel discussions, performances, and themed exhibits focused on the fusion of Kathak and Flamenco.
The theme of the conference is 'taking legacy forward without fossilising it'.
Dr Maya Rao, a pioneering Indian classical dancer and educator, is honored through this event.
- Who
- Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography (NIKC), Dr Anita Ratnam, Shoba Narayan, Madhu Nataraj
- What
- 6th Dr Maya Rao Choreography Conference
- When
- January 31 to February 1
- Where
- Sabha cultural space, Bengaluru
- Why
- To explore the fusion of Kathak and Flamenco, and to discuss the theme of taking legacy forward without fossilising it
- Event
- 6th Dr Maya Rao Choreography Conference
- Organizer
- Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography (NIKC)
- Dates
- January 31 to February 1
- Location
- Sabha cultural space, Bengaluru
- Theme
- Taking legacy forward without fossilising it
- Co-curators
- Dr Anita Ratnam, Shoba Narayan, Madhu Nataraj
- Focus
- Kathak and Flamenco fusion