Calendar of Showcase Performances

Recitals & Workshops

Upcoming Events Past Showcases Workshops & Seminars
April 4 & 5, 2026

Bharatanatyam Workshop & Studio Showcase by Sandhya Udupa

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Learn a Thillana: Dhimahi Nourishing Artists presents an immersive in-person workshop guided by celebrated exponent Sandhya Udupa. Students delve into intricate rhythmic nuances and dynamic footwork, culminating in an intimate live Studio Showcase.

📅 Dates: April 4 & 5 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 🎭 Showcase: April 5 | 5:30 PM 🏫 Venue: Vidhai Studio, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 1239, Plainsboro, NJ 🌟 Levels: Open to All
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May 5 & 6, 2026

Abhyasa — Masterclass Series by Sri Bhavajan Kumar

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An extraordinary two-part classical intensive:
• Batch 1 (Open to all levels, 6:30 AM IST): Detailed anatomy of Adavus, alignment precision, and classical aesthetics.
• Batch 2 (Intermediate to advanced, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM IST): Choreography of the revered Ganesha composition Adbhuta Narthanam in Raaga Nattai and Khanda Chapu taalam.

📅 Dates: May 5 & 6 💻 Format: Interactive Live Online Masterclass 🎨 Facilitator: Sri Bhavajan Kumar
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June 20, 2026

Annual Academy Performance Showcase

Our central annual celebration! Disciples from beginners to master levels coordinate live on stage, presenting full group choreographies, solo rhythm trials, and custom-designed traditional ensembles before our community.

🎭 Format: Annual In-Person Stage Recital 🎶 Accompaniment: Live Classical Ensemble
July 16 & 17, 2026

Aesthetics of Nritta with Meera Sreenarayanan

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Delve into the geometric precision, line clarity, and dynamic transitions of pure Nritta dance. Celebrated performer Meera Sreenarayanan guides practitioners through somatic awareness, speed management, and sculptural body lines.

📅 Dates: July 16 & 17 | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM 💻 Platform: Zoom Live Stream ✉ Inquiries: dhimahinourishingartists@gmail.com
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September 3 – 18, 2026

Sringara Lahari — A Masterclass Exploring Devi

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Six intensive sessions over three weekends exploring Devi iconography, mythological symbolism, and poignant Abhinaya. Facilitated collaboratively by Divya Nayar and mythologist Vinay Varanasi. Complete studio-recorded music provided to participants.

📅 Schedule: 6 Sessions over 3 Weekends (2 hrs/session) 💻 Platform: Zoom Masterclass 🏆 Eligibility: Dancers with 10+ years classical training
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Year-Round Cohorts

Foundational Strength & Mobility — Small Group Cohort

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Specialized physical conditioning designed for new mothers, beginners, and dancers recovering post-rehab. Includes 2 live interactive sessions and 1 guided self-paced session per week with tailored progressive overload and joint longevity principles.

⏰ Time: Mon & Fri | 7:30 AM EDT 👥 Format: Small Group Cohort 💪 Focus: Core Stability, Hip Mobility & Posture
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Ongoing Series

Strength & Mobility for Performing Artists & Mothers

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A comprehensive artist conditioning program by Madhumanti Banerjee. Bridging dance-specific strength training, active mobility, recovery regimens, and individualized nutritional support for sustained artistic vitality.

👥 Audience: Dancers, Non-Dancers, Juniors (8–14 yrs), New Mothers 🎯 Pillars: Training · Nutrition · Recovery · Accountability
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