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Dance Meets Design: Chandigarh Hosts Classical Evening
29 Sep
Summary
- Classical dance performances merged with architecture festival.
- Kathak artists Priyanka Kapil and Elena Tsyganova performed.
- Bharatanatyam was showcased by dentist and dancer Dr Varun Khanna.
Chandigarh College of Architecture presented a classical dance evening as part of the Le Corbusier Festival of Architecture 2026. This event harmoniously combined the fields of architecture and performing arts.
The program showcased Kathak, with solo and duet performances by Priyanka Kapil and Elena Tsyganova. Tsyganova, a Russian national, is pursuing her master's in performing arts in India.
Adding to the artistic diversity, Dr Varun Khanna, a practicing dentist, delivered a Bharatanatyam recital. His training comes from renowned gurus Dr Saroja Vaidyanathan and Rama Vaidyanathan.
The evening's performances delved into the essence of rhythm, kinetic expression, and narrative through dance. The cultural gathering concluded with a formal felicitation ceremony for the participating artists, celebrating their contributions.