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On Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026, @radha.varadan presented her solo Kathak work, bringing together precise footwork, expressive movement and nuanced storytelling.

Her performance reflected the richness and beauty of Kathak, drawing wide applause from the audience and making her a true crowd favorite at the festival.

📷 Photography credit- @nirarieli

#IAAC #EBDF2026 #ErasingBordersDanceFestival #Kathak #IndianClassicalDance #NYCDance

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NEW REVIEW | Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026

In this review of IAAC’s Erasing Borders Dance Festival, Swati Seshadri considers what holds an audience’s attention, from live music, pacing and production to familiar stories seen through different eyes.

“Good abhinaya relies on a conspiracy between performer and audience.”

Photos by Nir Arieli
Read the review - Link in bio 🔗

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Kathak solo, by @radha.varadan on Day 2 of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival featured an evocative exploration of inner landscapes through precise footwork and nuanced storytelling.

With a seamless blend of classical clarity and profound aesthetic devotion, her performance captivated audiences, embodying the timeless power of Indian classical dance.

Video credits: @_kaulphotography

#IAAC #EBDF #dancefestival #dance #Kathak #performance

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Looking for things to do in New York today? Head to the Erasing borders Dance Festival At The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.

Witness award-winning artists at The 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 celebrates the diversity of Indian dance through an evening of rhythm, movement, and distinct artistic voices.

The festival opens with an evening of Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Kalaripayattu, bringing together distinct approaches to Indian dance.

Sunday, September 20 | 6 PM
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, New York City

Day 2 Line-up:
@drneenaprasad and musicians: Mohiniyattam solo with music ensemble
@radha.varadan Kathak solo
@aparna_sindhoor and @anilnatyaveda Sindhoor Natya and Navarasa group
@arushimudgal Odissi trio

Book your tickets: Link in Bio

#EBDF2026 #ErasingBordersDanceFestival #IndianDance #Odissi #Mohiniyattam Kathak

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A Tarana is supposed to be pure rhythm. No story, no emotion, just syllablesand speed.

Radha Varadan (@radha.varadan) breaks the rule anyway, threading a love story into everybeat.

Trained in both ballet and Kathak, and a Fulbright Nehru awardee, she movesbetween two worlds most dancers never combine.

Rhythm, with a heart hidden inside it. Catch her at the Erasing BordersDance Festival 2026.

Day 2 | Sunday, Sept 20, 2026 | 6 PM The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,NYC

Tickets from $20 | Link in bio.

#IAAC #EBDF2026 #RadhaVaradan #Kathak #IndianDance

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Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 is back in New York City ✨

Since 2008, this iconic festival by Indo-American Arts Council has brought the best of Indian classical dance to NYC — and this year, highly renowned artists from different dance forms come together in one aesthetic celebration.

Witness Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and contemporary dance with live music, powerful storytelling and breathtaking artistry.

September 19-20, 2026 | 6PM
📍Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York

If you love Indian culture, classical dance and soul-stirring performances, this is your weekend plan.
Tickets: iaac.us/dance

#ErasingBordersDanceFestival #IACC #IndianClassicalDanceNYC #NYCIndianEvents #BharatanatyamKathakOdissi ThingsToDoInNYC
Keywords: Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026, IAAC dance festival, Indian classical dance NYC, Indian dance festival New York, Bharatanatyam Kathak Odissi Kuchipudi Mohiniyattam, Kaye Playhouse Hunter College events, NYC cultural events September 2026

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We are honored that exquisite and world-renowned Kathak dancer, Radha Varadan, will be performing a unique piece that combines traditional Kathak and the beloved Dying Swan ballet variation at our festival on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center on W. 60th St. starting at 7pm. Ticket link in bio! Use code NYIDF for 15% off through 9/18.

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A Tarana is supposed to be pure rhythm. No story, no emotion, just syllables and speed.

Radha Varadan (@radha.varadan) breaks the rule anyway, threading a love story into every beat.

Trained in both ballet and Kathak, and a Fulbright Nehru awardee, she moves between two worlds most dancers never combine.

Rhythm, with a heart hidden inside it. Catch her at the Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026.

Day 2 | Sunday, Sept 20, 2026 | 6 PM The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,NYC

Tickets from $20
Link in bio.

#IAAC #EBDF2026 #RadhaVaradan #Kathak #IndianDance

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Kathak artist and Fulbright Nehru scholar Radha Varadan (@radha.varadan) shares a work that blends technique, storytelling, and innovation.

Performing on Day 2 - September 20 | 6 PM

The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.

She will present a distinctive Kathak work that blends together nritta and abhinaya, bringing the emotions of a young nayika into a vibrant Tarana in Raag Bhageshree and Jhap Taal.

As part of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival September 19–20, 2026

Ticket details, Link in bio.

#IAAC #EBDF2026 #RadhaVaradan #Kathak #IndianClassicalDance

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Kathak artist and Fulbright Nehru scholar Radha Varadan (@radha.varadan) shares a work that blends technique, storytelling, and innovation.

Performing on Day 2 - September 20 | 6 PM

The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.

She will present a distinctive Kathak work that blends together nritta and abhinaya, bringing the emotions of a young nayika into a vibrant Tarana in Raag Bhageshree and Jhap Taal.

As part of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival September 19–20, 2026

Ticket details, Link in bio.

#IAAC #EBDF2026 #RadhaVaradan #Kathak #IndianClassicalDance

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The 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 celebrates the diversity of Indian dance through an evening of rhythm, movement, and distinct artistic voices.

The second evening brings together Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, and contemporary dance, exploring diverse traditions and their contemporary expressions.

Sunday, September 20 | 6 PM
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, New York City

Day 2 Line-up:

Radha Varadan (@radha.varadan) - Kathak solo

Dr. Neena Prasad (@drneenaprasad) - Mohiniyattam group

Aparna Sindhoor (@aparna_sindhoor) & Anil Natyaveda (@anilnatyaveda) - Sindhoor Natya, Navarasa group

Arushi Mudgal (@arushimudgal), Sawani Mudgal (@sawani.mudgal) & Shalakha Rai (@raishalakha) - Odissi trio

Book your tickets, Link in bio.

#EBDF2026 #ErasingBordersDanceFestival #IndianDance #Kathak #Odissi

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Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 brings together a distinguished lineup of acclaimed artists representing the richness, diversity, and evolving traditions of Indian classical dance.

Featuring marquee artists Radhe Jaggi (@radhejaggi), Dr. Neena Prasad (@drneenaprasad), and Arushi Mudgal (@arushimudgal), alongside Ganesh Vasudev (@ganesh.p.vasudeva) & Nitya Narasimhan (@nitnaras), Sreelakshmy Kallungal Govardhanan (@sreelakshmy_govardhanan), Shila Mehta (@shila_mehta), Preeti Vasudevan (@vasudevan.preeti), Radha Varadan (@radha.varadan) and Aparna Sindhoor(@aparna_sindhoor) & Anil Natyaveda (@anilnatyaveda).

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.
September 19–20, 2026 | 6 PM

Ticket details, Link in bio.

#IAAC #EBDF2026 #ErasingBordersDanceFestival #IndianClassicalDance

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