Upcoming Projects

Shringarik Lavani

Erasing Borders Festival by IAAC at Ailey Citigroup Theater on Sunday September 24th 2023

Lavani, a traditional Indian folk style from the state of Maharashtra, is a wonderful harmony of music, poetry, rhythm, and love. Lavani is traditionally performed by a solo dance accompanied by a Dholak (traditional percussion drum like instrument) player. Unlike other styles of dance, our performer is talking directly to us, and telling us about her life. In this “Shringarik Lavani” piece the Lavani dance goes through multiple stages of love, showing her emotions through her movement and reciting beautiful poetry. 

Present with a cast of 7 with Shivani Badgi (Dancer/Choreographer) , Raashi Desai (Dancer), Revati Mahurkar (Dancer), Pramoda Bapatla (Dancer), Pooja Sankhe (Dancer), Vaibu Mohan (Vocals), and Neil Khare (Dholki).

Nritya Mehfil

Solo Recital at West Windsor Arts Council on Saturday October 14th 2023

NRITYA MEHFIL is a Kathak solo presentation by Shivani Badgi. Kathak is a traditional dance form originating from the North of India hundreds of years ago. Deriving from the Sanskrit word katha meaning story, a Kathak dancer takes intricate rhythms, graceful movement, and captivating expressions to tell stories. Shivani will show both the emotions of the Bhakti movement (ideologies of love and devotion based in Hinduism), technique and mysticism of the Mughal Darbars (art originating from the courts of the Mughal empire), and modern stories specific to our world now. At the end of the programme, the space will open up for requests from the audience! Whether you would like to see an emotion that hasn't been explored yet, a specific piece from the Kathak repertoire that you enjoy, or even a song that has always enticed you, watch it come alive through Shivani's movement. Join us for an evening filled with music, dance, art, and history as you are transported to an Indian court-style Mehfil through all of your senses! 

Gurukul at Disney World

Diwali Dance Fest at Walt Disney World Florida on October 26-29 2023

We have the ABSOLUTE pleasure and honor of announcing that @gurukulperformingarts will be participating in the first ever Indian Dance Festival to be held in the one and only WALT DISNEY WORLD!

We can’t wait to present our beautiful art and represent our lineage on such an incredible platform!

We are so thankful to @diwalidancefest, Jashn Productions, @rhythmicartsnj, and @cheekyjean for this amazing opportunity! We can’t wait to share the stage with all the incredible performers and studios from all around the country!