Upcoming Production

Dancing Across Time

Date: 4 October 2026

Time: 15h00 sharp

Venue: Gandhi Hall, Lenasia

Sarvavidya Natyaalaya (SVN) invites you to its latest production, Dancing Across Time, at Gandhi Hall, Lenasia on 4 October 2026. 

“There is no wisdom, no sculpture, no stream of knowledge, and no art, and no science and no discipline, that does not find reflection in dance” – Natya Shastra

As the name of the show suggests, we invite you to join us as we embark on a journey discovering the joy of movement across time. Humans first encountered the rhythmic sounds of nature, allowing their bodies to create expressions of ecstatic joy. Early tribal communities used dance to honour natural forces and viewed it as a medium to communicate with the spirits. While folk dances continue to mark critical milestones like seasonal festivals, births, and marriages, classical dance remains steeped in traditional roots. Yet, it constantly finds new expression in the contemporary world, where it is even performed to non-traditional Bharatanatyam music. Ultimately, Dancing Across Time weaves together the various moments of the human encounter with the expression of joy (Hasya) and beauty (Sringara) in dance.

Dancing Across Time will be performed by the students of Sarvavidya Natyaalaya. For some of our youngest dancers, this will be the very first time they discover the stage, and we invite you to support these young artists as they begin their dance journeys.

SVN is a community of dance lovers who use movement as a form of self-expression, beauty, joy, positive body image, and the power and potential of community and mentorship. We invite you to be immersed in an afternoon of playful, fun, and joyous movement.