PRODUCTIONS
A compilation of Sadhana’s notable productions created by Guru Shumita Mahajan-
Ishaa- The Desired One
During Navaratri, the Sadhana Team performed an elaborate ballet in Ahmedabad that explored the concept of “women” in society.
2022
Kedarnath Dhaam
The Sadhana Team performed a repertoire at the Kedarnath Dhaam temple organized by Govt of Ukhimath, Govt. of Uttarakhand.
2022
Here’s a teaser of the repertoire.
Jaya Narasimha
The Sadhana Team performed on the auspicious occasion of Narasimha Chaturdasi at the ISKCON Temple.
2022
Somnath
Sadhana Nrityalaya performed the Nrityanjali at Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple organized by Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple Trust.
2022
Girnar Mahotsav
Sadhana Nrityalaya performed at the 9th Girnar Mahotsav organized by the Ministry of Culture and Patel Cultural Foundation. They received the Girnar Ratna Samman Puraskar.
2022
Rochana- Let the Lotus Bloom
A heart-felt ballet revolving around the life of a Girl Child, provoking thoughts and questions about the reactions of the society.
2020
Here’s a teaser of the Ballet
Shaniwarwada Dance Festival
The Sadhana Team performed a Ganesh Vandana at the prestigious Dance Festival held at Pune.
2020
Check out our performance at Shaniwarwada!
Tripurari Purnima at Omkareshwar Temple
The Sadhana Team performed a rare Shiva Keertanam at the Omkareshwar Temple, Pune.
2019
Check out our Kapalini Sthavan on YouTube
Devavandana
A traditional Bharatnatyam repertoire showcasing rare Nrityabandhas at Shri Mariamman Temple and Shree Sunderaja Perummal Temple, KL Malaysia.
2019
Here’s a glimpse of the performance at Shri Mariamman Temple, KL Malaysia
Swagatam Krishna
A tribute to Lord Krishna’s life performed at Ananda Mai Ashram Pune and Madhav Ashram, Pune.
2019
Here’s a glimpse of the Shree Krishna Kamalanatho Varnam
Shaswat
A thematic re-telling of Ramayan.
The Ramayana is not just a story which happened long ago. It has a philosophical, spiritual
significance and a deep truth in it. This is our venture into understanding the depth.
2019
Do give our teaser a look!
Dhara- The Legacy
A presentation of Devangana Nrutya, performed at Pune.
2019
Here’s the first part of the iconic Pragata Bhaya Shyama Varnam, a rare composition of Dr. Anjani Arunkumar
Dashavatar at Jayadev Rashtriya Samaroh
A tour to Odissa where the Sadhana team performed the Dashavatar at the Jayadev Rashritya Samaroh by Ministry of Culture Odissa.
2019
The South Tour
An exploration, where the team performed 3 repertoires dedicated to the respective deities of the Temples at Mookambika, Udupi and Guruvayoor.
2018
Natraj
A Tagore ballet representing the kaleidoscope created by the change in seasons, a euphemism to the Tadava of Nataraja.
2018
Amar Shonar Bangla
Traced the evolution of dance and music in Bengal from the 7th century to present times.
2018
Guruguha
An exploration of compositions by Muthuswami Dikshitar.
2018
Dhara 2.0
A classic Sadhana production following the Traditional repertoires using EDM music, fusion beats.
2017
Check the full video of the beautiful Tarana performed by the senior batch of Sadhana Nrityalaya.
Chitrangada
The tale of the warrior princess of Manipur, Chitrangada, Wife of Arjuna, A Tagore Ballet.
2016
Alapadma
Exploring Shakti, the various forms of the Goddess and the symbolism therein.
2016
Meera
The saint-poet Meera’s love towards Lord Krishna, explored through Meera Bhajans.
2015
Ode to Love
A complete look at the different shades of Love, using popular Bollywood songs interpreted through Bharatnatyam.
2014
Sound of Silence
A Bharatnatyam dance repertoire performed by Prerna Sahane, a hearing impaired Bharatnatyam dancer trained by Guru Shumita Mahajan.
2014
Glimpses of Prerna Sahane, a National Award winner
Dhara II
A classic Sadhana production following the Traditional repertoires.
2013
Maa Tujhe Salam
A complete showcase of India’s vivid colours exploring India’s Folk, classical and social traditions.
2012
Rang Mazha Vegla
Musical presentation on Prerna Sahane’s life story, the hearing impaired dancer.
2011
Jay Jay Maharashtra Mazha
A Bharatnatyam repertoire of traditional Maharastrian music forms.
2010
Dhara
A classic Sadhana production following the Traditional repertoires.
2010
Chandalika
Tagore’s ballet on the topic of Untouchablility.
2009
Krishna Leela
An enactment of Krishna’s childhood years presented on Hindi film songs using the Bharatnatyam medium.
2007
Bhanushinger Padavali
Maithili language ballet by Rabindranath Tagore which showcases the love of Radha and Krishna. Performed at Ravindra Sadan and Gyaana Manch in Kolkata.
2002
Krishnaya Tubhyam Namah
Showcasing the divine life of Lord Krishna.
1999
Shyama
A Tagore ballet depicting story of the courtesan Shyama, a metaphoric representation of the proverb “to err is human; to forgive divine.”
1999
Shapmochon
A Tagore ballet on the journey of a cursed Gandharva couple who unite on Earth.
1999
Meghdooth
Kalidas’s Meghdooth which portrays love in separation using beautiful poetry to convey love for one another using clouds as the messenger.
1998
Indradhanush
A unique ballet using 7 Indian folk dance styles. A medley between the sun and the clouds was played to showcase harmony which results into a rainbow.
1997
Festival of India
Tour to France –The Sadhana team did a month long tour of France Chamonix.
1997
Geet Ramayan
A retelling of Ramayana following the music of G D Madgulkar, immortalised into music by Sudhir Phadke.
1996
Festival of India
Tour to Italy –The Sadhana team did a month long tour of Italy performing across Milan, Turin
1995
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