Ananya – The Dance Festival

Every year in the month of October, Delhi gets to witness a breathtaking display of talent in Indian Classical dances by some eminent personalities. I am talking about the newly started Ananya Dance Festival that is organized by Delhi Tourism department is association with a premier dance Organization called 'Seher'.

Knowing a little about 'Seher' will help you a lot in understanding what Ananya Dance Festival is all about. Seher is an organization which works in the area of performing and Visual arts. Founded in the year 1990. Seher has been known for its creativity and experimentation in group choreography.

Group performances with a difference is what you will get to see in the fast becoming famous Ananya Dance Festival. Held with Purana Quila as the brilliant backdrop, Ananya Dance Festival celebrates the beauty of various Indian classical dances in different styles. The daring choreography virtually thins the line between classical and contemporary by reaching for waters never explored before. It is a 5 day festival in which each day is set aside for different classical dances. The dance stresses on taking the dance to a new level, a unique one where it can cope with the changing demands of the spectators. Though one finds a lot of up gradations and experimentation, it has not invited any ire or discontent from enthusiasts who want the dances to retain its originality. It is because, in search of contemporary, the dances have not lost even a bit of the classical essence.

Having completed seven years, Ananya Dance Festival is slowly climbing the ladder to becoming the most famous dance festival in India. It certainly is the most unique already. Since last year it has started a new interactive session in between the festival where general public, scholars and enthusiasts can communicate directly with the artists. This way people get to participate more in the show and know more about different Indian classical dances; and artists get the platform to give a verbal expression to their art.

Ananya Festival left no stone unturned in creating a mesmerizing ambiance for the audience throughout the five days. It is an absolutely unique experience so do not miss the opportunity next year, to find a new face of Indian dances.