JAIPUR DANCE CONCLAVE 2026

Friday, 13 November | Curtain Raiser

6:30 PM
Main Audi
Performance

Neythe – Dance of the Weaves

Artist: Mamangam Dance Company, Kerala

Contemporary dance presentation.

Three Days of Dance, Dialogue, & Discovery

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Friday, 20 November

09:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Main Audi
Performance

Khamma Ghani - Kathak

Artist Vidha Lal

Opening performance that celebrates the grace of Jaipur Kathak Gharana welcoming audiences to the second edition of Jaipur Dance Conclave.

Friday, 21 November

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Mini Audi - I
Lecture Demonstration

Rhythm in Dance

Speaker Manaswini Sharma

An exploration of taal as the rhythmic foundation of dance, examining how rhythm shapes movement, expression and the relationship between dancer and music.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Mini Audi - I
Panel Discussion

The Arts Ecosystem. What endures? What transforms?

Speakers Dr. Chandni Chowdhary, Anwesa Mahanta, Masoom Parmar, Sharanya Chandran

A conversation on the evolving arts ecosystem, exploring what sustains artistic traditions, what drives change, and how artists and institutions shape the future of the arts.

LUNCH BREAK
Talk

Dance and Movement in Bombay/Bollywood Cinema

Speaker Prof. Ira Bhaskar

Tracing the journey of dance in Indian cinema.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Big Hall
Workshop

Dance Workshop

Artist Rama Vaidyanathan

An opportunity for participants of all ages to experience Bharatanatyam with Rama Ji.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Main Audi
Performance

Sattriya – The Call of the Flute

Artist Anwesa Mahanta
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Main Audi
Performance

Winged – Contemporary Duet

Artists Dali Basu Choudhury and Supriya Nayak
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Audi
Performance

LAVANYAVATI

Production Kali Billi Productions

Friday, 22 November

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Mini Audi - I
Story telling & Dance

Why does Shiva dance?

Artists / Speakers Devdutt Pattanaik, Shashwati Ghosh, Dr. Chandni Chowdhary

A multidisciplinary encounter between mythology and movement, bringing together Devdutt Pattanaik’s story telling of Shiva’s cosmic dance, a dance interpretation by Shashwati Ghosh.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Mini Audi - I

Tera Tali : Beyond the Performance

Artists / Speakers Kuldeep Kothari, Rupayan Sansthan

A journey into Rajasthan’s Tera Tali tradition through documentary, live demonstration and discussion, exploring the cultural context and significance of this distinctive folk form.

LUNCH BREAK
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Mini Audi - II
A Play

Gabbu Kathe – a story of garbage

Artists Keerthi Kumar & Roopa Krishnamurthy

A multimedia experience for young audiences that uses storytelling and creative expression to focus on environment and sustainability.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mini Audi - I
Discussion

India’s Heritage jewellery traditions in context to dance.

Speakers Rajiv Arora, Sharanya Chandran

An exploration of jewellery beyond adornment, uncovering its cultural symbolism, regional heritage and enduring relationship with India’s dance traditions.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Foyer of the Main Audi
Performance

Dance presentation by the Tribal Bhil community of Rajasthan

Artist TBC
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Main Audi
Performance

Chhau–Cholam: A Confluence

Performance By Nritya Mantaraa Cultural Foundation
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Audi
Performance

BAHUKRIYA – “she is more than one”. A Bharatanatyam presentation.

Performance By Rama Vaidyanathan & the Ganesa Natyalaya ensemble