{"title": "Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi and semi-classical danc...", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Nehru Centre", "address": "South Audley Street 8, W1K 1HF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "dance", "tags": ["dance/indian-classical"], "description": "Raga & Rhythm is an evening celebrating Indian classical and semi-classical dance, bringing Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi and semi-classical dance together on a single stage. It is presented by the Suchismita Ganguly Dance Company, whose choreographer-performer Suchismita Ganguly trained under Guru Thankamani Kutty in India and has danced professionally for over twenty years. The evening moves from darkness towards light and from individual movement to collective celebration, opening with a fusion of Bharatanatyam and Kathak and closing with a powerful ensemble finale. Young students share the stage with adult dancers and professional artists, making the show a celebration of connection between generations, tradition and the present, artist and audience.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bharatanatyam-kathak-odissi-and-semi-classical-danc-96394/", "official_url": "https://www.nehrucentre.org.uk/events/dance-bharatanatyam-kathak-odissi-and-semi-classical-dance/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2f04172ddcc324577ac853416d250a69c13dc96bfcd27949f7e9947533afd5f6-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Nehru Centre", "address": "South Audley Street 8, W1K 1HF London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Upahaar School of Dance presents Nrithya Upahaar 2026", "start": "2026-11-06T18:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Bhavan (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)", "address": "4A Castletown Road, London, W14 9HE", "price": "£30/£25/£20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "30.00", "category": "dance", "tags": ["dance/indian-classical"], "description": "Nrithya Upahaar 2026 is an international festival of Indian classical dance presented by Upahaar School of Dance, and this is its second day. The festival brings together artists and dance companies from across the Indian classical dance world, presenting performances that celebrate the diversity, artistry and heritage of these traditions. The evening features Upahaar Dance Company with Mohiniyattam, Kasi Aysola with Kuchipudi, and Renjith & Vijna with Bharatanatyam. The festival takes place across three days in London.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/upahaar-school-of-dance-presents-nrithya-upahaar-2026-34979/", "official_url": "https://www.bhavan.net/events/upahaar-school-of-dance-presents-nrithya-upahaar-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ff690f5223e9179713bc095287962ea484f294109dbf6f425e914a3168509a96-2000.webp"}, {"title": "JAS Musicals Ltd presents Sarang Fest", "start": "2026-11-13T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Bhavan", "address": "4A Castletown Road, London, W14 9HE, United Kingdom", "price": "£30/£25/£20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "30.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world/indian/indian-classical", "dance/kathak"], "description": "An evening of Hindustani classical music and Kathak dance, pairing the sarangi with dance. JAS Musicals Ltd presents sarangi player Harsh Narayan, a leading young master of Hindustani classical music, with Sujata Banerjee MBE, one of the UK's most respected Kathak artists and founder of Sujata Banerjee Dance Company.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jas-musicals-ltd-presents-sarang-fest-34980/", "official_url": "https://www.bhavan.net/events/jas-musical-presents-sarang-fest/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3ab8bda7aa9d9e65548ca87259502e0fd1818e0c8beeeaf9df1f771ac710348f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Odissi – Ekam: The Many Within the One", "start": "2026-11-03T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Nehru Centre", "address": "South Audley Street 8, W1K 1HF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "dance", "tags": ["dance/indian-classical/odissi"], "description": "A dance evening of Odissi, a classical Indian dance form, titled Ekam: The Many Within the One. Baisali Mohanty presents Ekam, a celebration of diversity and artistic dialogue that brings together traditional Odissi choreographies and contemporary interpretations, exploring the relationship between classical heritage and modern expression. The programme also includes She Exists, a contemporary work set to folk melodies that celebrates a woman's journey of self-discovery and identity. Through movement and storytelling, the performances highlight dance as a medium of personal expression and connection.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/odissi-ekam-the-many-within-the-one-74977/", "official_url": "https://www.nehrucentre.org.uk/events/dance-odissi-ekam-the-many-within-the-one/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/09d5eed1766b909ef6d1f3b16dd87b58adfea3f2598beddbab2c385eebe61c4f-600.webp"}, {"title": "Nrithya Upahaar 2026", "start": "2026-11-07T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Arts Depot", "address": "Nether Street 5, N12 0GA London", "price": "£15 to £30", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "30.00", "category": "dance", "tags": ["dance/kathak", "occasion/festival"], "description": "Nrithya Upahaar 2026 is the third and final day of a three-day international festival of classical Indian dance, held at artsdepot in North London. It is curated by Upahaar School of Dance and brings together established and emerging artists from the UK and internationally. The festival celebrates the richness and diversity of Indian classical dance through performances, artist discussions, masterclasses and participatory workshops. This closing day features Pagrav Dance Company with Kathak and Punyah Dance Company with Bharatanatyam, in a programme lasting three and a half hours including two short intervals.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/nrithya-upahaar-2026-73810/", "official_url": "https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/event/nrithya-upahaar-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b5c49ca21a6483dbe2a8e9a4aa456de8ad30dad52f0a24fd98804452aa9e8ec9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sujata Banerjee Dance Company: Hemantika Festival 2026", "start": "2026-11-15T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Arts Depot", "address": "Nether Street 5, N12 0GA London", "price": "Standard: £18.50, Under 10s: £10", "price_from": "18.50", "price_to": "18.50", "category": "dance", "tags": ["dance/indian-classical/odissi"], "description": "Hemantika Festival 2026 is an Indian classical dance festival presented by the Sujata Banerjee Dance Company at the Studio Theatre. Now in its 11th year, the festival is dedicated to preserving heritage, embracing innovation and empowering communities through the arts. This year's programme features an Odissi performance by Neelambaree Prasad, a Bharatanatyam performance by Sankari Mridha and an SBDC Student Showcase celebrating the company's dancers. The event is an independent hire and not part of artsdepot's own programme.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sujata-banerjee-dance-company-hemantika-festival-2026-73817/", "official_url": "https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/event/hemantika-festival-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e1e52194eb21408e1bc0564a394643141f02e02d07f21d5a32aa2243fa79ce8c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "#CommunityLegacies Indian Music workshops", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T19:00:00Z", "place": "Wood Green Library", "address": "Wood Green Customer Service Centre, 187-197A High Road, Wood Green, N22 6XD, United Kingdom", "price": "£20/£15 concessions for 6 sessions (individual sessions £5/£3)", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["music/world/indian/indian-classical"], "description": "A workshop on Indian vocal music, part of the '#CommunityLegacies' series under the banner 'Distinct but Together - Many shades of colour', open to people aged 16 and over. This session, 'Shades of Classical Hindustani: Raga Exploration', dives into the concept of Raga, the melodic framework, learning a simple morning or evening composition with a focus on meend (glides) and shruti (microtones). It is linked to Wise Thoughts and Niranjan Kamatkar, whose hashtags appear alongside it, and aims to build foundational technique while fostering a deep, empathetic connection to the storied heritage of Indian vocal expression. It forms week 2 of 6 sessions, which together explore how individual voices remain distinct while harmonizing as a collective whole, from Hindustani classical to folk and devotional traditions.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/communitylegacies-indian-music-workshops-85849/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/68b116c1e468b233d7daf5a0e61d99cc84bfbb96ddd13a128726b19c180d8b0b-600.webp"}, {"title": "Diwali/Deepavali Dance & Stories", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Discover Children's Story Centre", "address": "High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London", "price": "Free with your Discover Entry ticket", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["dance/bharatanatyam", "occasion/diwali"], "description": "Diwali/Deepavali Dance & Stories is a relaxed, family-friendly workshop celebrating Diwali through movement, music and storytelling. Led by an experienced artist, it draws on Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form: participants explore simple rhythmic movements, learn how salangai (traditional ankle bells) help dancers respond to music and tell stories, and bring Diwali stories to life through movement. The session includes a sensory experience and a shared cup of chai, welcoming families to discover and celebrate Diwali together. It is for ages 3 and up, runs 45 minutes, and is free with a Discover Entry ticket.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/diwalideepavali-dance-stories-80603/", "official_url": "https://discover.org.uk/event/diwali-deepavali-dance-stories/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d870f8e87281fed11572b100339ad8b2dbb1738180f5762dc0ce5f6699e69acb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Dance Floor Takeover: MargaM VR – Divya Kasturi", "start": "2026-11-05T16:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Sadler's Wells East", "address": "Carpenters Road 101, E20 2AR London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "dance", "tags": ["art/media-art/digital-art", "dance/bharatanatyam"], "description": "MargaM is a free virtual reality experience presented on The Dance Floor, in which visitors wearing a VR headset journey through a virtual South Indian temple guided by Bharatanatyam, one of the world's oldest classical dance forms. It is created by dance artist Divya Kasturi in collaboration with digital technologists and partners, with collaborators including Clémence Debaig (Unwired Dance), Rebecca Evans (Pell Ensemble) and Samuel Lawrence (Samuel Lawrence Limited). Moving from the temple's entrance to its inner sanctum, participants encounter intricate dance moves held inside an original soundscape of voice, music and song. It is a first-of-its-kind project meeting ancient artistic tradition with pioneering technology, suitable for ages 12+ and running as a drop-in with 30-minute slots.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-dance-floor-takeover-margam-vr-divya-kasturi-74769/", "official_url": "https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/the-dance-floor-takeover-margam-vr-divya-kasturi/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/79285760c53c31f0b5d420a1cc9a510ab485534bec4ea97b65f797217fa9356f-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Carnatic Vocal Performance", "start": "2026-11-05T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Nehru Centre", "address": "South Audley Street 8, W1K 1HF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music"], "description": "A Carnatic vocal performance by Savita Sundaresan, an accomplished vocalist trained by Dr. Mala Swamy for the past 17 years after initial training under Guru Sampath Kumar Acharya. She has performed for over a decade across India, the UK and the U.S., and is a regular in the December Margazhi season at sabhas such as Krishna Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. She is joined by Vivek Dinesh, a London-based carnatic violinist also studying western classical violin at the Royal College of Music, and RN Prakash, a versatile percussionist specialising in the ghatam, khanjira and mridangam. Alongside music, Savita holds a PhD in nanotechnology and works in consulting while teaching the art form for the past 8 years.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/carnatic-vocal-performance-74978/", "official_url": "https://www.nehrucentre.org.uk/events/music-carnatic-vocal-performance/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dd91a593dde48520762d374677ebf3caf59149c464d3622b6512a1ac0586cc4d-600.webp"}, {"title": "Shahnal Shah - Artist-Led Session [in person]", "start": "2026-11-10T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Sadler's Wells", "address": "Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN London", "price": "From: £0.00", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["dance/folk-dance/garba", "music/folk"], "description": "An artist-led workshop exploring Garba, a living folk tradition from Gujarat in India, through songs, rhythmic clapping and rooted circular movement. It is led by Shahnal Shah, a London-based dance artist, teacher and facilitator with 25 years of experience across forms including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Garba, Bhangra and Bollywood. Participants experience singing, clapping and movement together as an immersive, collective practice, then explore their own creative responses, with no previous experience required. The session is part of Sadler's Wells Artist Development Programme: Artist-Led Sessions and is also offered online.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/shahnal-shah-artist-led-session-in-person-74773/", "official_url": "https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/shahnal-shah-workshop/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a126afb2d03a48ba84ed0ff3963646cc0029e68520876c81a1946afcb1facedc-600.webp"}]}