Nitya Nritya FoundationNitya Nritya Festival 2026 Day 1

Nitya Nritya Foundation
presents
Nitya Nritya Festival 2026 Day 1
September 11th, 2026 at 7pm
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Main Stage Theatre
Taylorsville, UT 84129

On sale: 7/23/26 at 10am

Nitya Nritya Festival is back for the 10th successive year with a greater geographic footprint across the valley.

Friday, 11 September 2026, 7 – 9:30 pm in Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes with one 15 minute intermission included.
7:00 – 8:15 pm: VILAASA – A spirited repartee with our higher self by the world renowned Praveen Kumar.
8:30-8:45 pm: THE UNSPOKEN – A talk by Praveen Kumar and Jyothsna Sainath on the shifting alchemy of shared aesthetic experience in Bharatanatyam.
8:45 – 9:20 pm: PUNAHA – Surrender to sacred incantations as we reclaim the feminine Divine. A Bharatanatyam ensemble presentation by Nitya Nritya Dance Ensemble.

Saturday, 12 September 2026, in Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah
(I) 11:00 – 12:15 am : THE ALAYA PROJECT – Experience a thrilling bridge between the intricate Carnatic style of Indian classical music and contemporary jazz and funk.
Run Time: 75 minutes (No intermission)
Presented by Rohan Krishnamurthy on Drum set, Mridangam, and additional Carnatic percussion; Prashant Radhakrishnan on Saxophone; and Colin Hogan on Keys.
(II) 1:00 – 2:00 pm: A GATEWAY TO INDIAN CLASSIAL ARTS
A free introductory lecture-demonstration with hands-on engagement in Indian classical dance and music, led by festival artists.
(III) 7:00 – 8:30 pm: Rogue Gestures / Foreign Bodies
Run Time: 75 minutes, no intermission. Followed by 15 minute talkback
Explore the rich tapestry of contemporary histories of immigrant women on a powerful canvas, of migration, labor, memories, and belonging.
Presented by Nava Dance Theatre
BHARATANATYAM DANCERS:
Shruti Abhishek
Abirami Murugappan
Janani Muthaiya
Nadhi Thekkek
Lalli Venkat
Details at: https://nityanritya.com/2026/07/03/nitya-nritya-festival-2026/

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Complete the Nitya Nritya Festival by attending Day 2 of the festival in Kingsbury Hall on September 12th. On purchasing non-discounted adult or Student / Youth ticket with ArtTix, we will send you a code by email to get a $ 35 ticket at Kingsbury Hall to enjoy two events at Kingsbury Hall!

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Run Time: 135 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.

Age policy: Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children 13 months and under (infants being held) do not require a ticket. Seniors still require a ticket.

Ticket-As-Fare: Your ArtTix ticket doubles as admission to your performance and as a full fare UTA transit pass on the day of your show. Learn more here.