Archive · 23 Jul 2026
NCPA Presents Bharatanatyam and Kathak Performances
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is hosting a special evening featuring two classical Indian dance performances.
Aham Pravahini, a Bharatanatyam dance by Shobanaa Bhalchandra, tells the story of a river's journey inspired by a poem.
Urjataranga, a Kathak dance by Amruta Paranjape, showcases the rhythm and energy of Kathak.
Both performances highlight the beauty and storytelling of Indian classical dance.
NCPA presents Aham Pravahini (Bharatanatyam) and Urjataranga (Kathak) performances.
Aham Pravahini is inspired by Khalil Gibran's poem Fear and explores a river's journey.
Urjataranga focuses on the rhythmic vitality of Kathak with traditional and original choreography.
Shobanaa Bhalchandra and Amruta Paranjape are the lead performers.
The performances incorporate diverse musical scores and dance styles.
- Who
- Shobanaa Bhalchandra and Amruta Paranjape
- What
- Aham Pravahini (Bharatanatyam) and Urjataranga (Kathak) performances
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- Why
- To celebrate and explore the rich traditions of Indian classical dance
Bharatanatyam
Kathak
Dance Style
Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from South India, known for its fixed-upper torso, bent knees, and intricate footwork.
Kathak
Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, characterized by fast spins, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling.
Themes
Bharatanatyam
Aham Pravahini explores the metaphorical journey of a river, inspired by Khalil Gibran's poem Fear.
Kathak
Urjataranga focuses on the rhythmic vitality of Kathak, incorporating traditional repertoire and original choreography.
- Event
- Aham Pravahini and Urjataranga
- Venue
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- Performers
- Shobanaa Bhalchandra (Bharatanatyam) and Amruta Paranjape (Kathak)
- Inspiration
- Khalil Gibran's poem Fear (Bharatanatyam) and traditional Kathak repertoire (Kathak)
- Musical Score
- Embar Kannan (Bharatanatyam) and Suresh Talwalkar (Kathak)
- Training
- Shobanaa Bhalchandra trained under Shanta and V. P. Dhananjayan; Amruta Paranjape trained under Shambhavi Dandekar and Suresh Talwalkar
- Schools
- Tharanginee School of Bharatanatyam (Chennai) and Abhivyakti School of Kathak (Pune)
- Awards
- Shobanaa Bhalchandra is an empanelled artiste of the ICCR and a Grade 'A' artiste of Doordarshan; Amruta Paranjape is a recipient of the Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar Award and the Sawai Gandharva Scholarship