Featured Events
Founded in San José in 1980, Abhinaya has been educating generations of dancers in the classical art form of Bharatanatyam, and conducting performances to bring attention to contemporary and traditional themes.
Trikaala
Solo Performance by Rasika kumar
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4pm
Cubberlay Theater
Palo Alto, California
Featured
Trikaala – Then, Now, Becoming
Solo Performance by Rasika kumar
A Bharatanatyam solo that revisits the traditional margam as a living, evolving form shaped by contemporary identity and experience.
Through questions of lineage and inheritance, Rasika Kumar reimagines inherited stories for herself and the next generation.
featured musicians:
- Asha Ramesh
vocal
- Malavika Walia
nattuvangam
- Ashwin Krishnakumar
flute
- Sruti Sarathy
violin
- Amit Ranganathan
mridangam
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4pm
Cubberley Theater Palo Alto, California
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Dance Conversations
Five Decades. One Living Tradition
Six premier artists and teachers come together for an afternoon of solo performances, personal reflection, and conversation. Trained in India, they brought Bharata Natyam to the diaspora during the 1970s, sustaining a living tradition for generations.
- Hema Rajagopalan
Natya Dance Theatre, Chicago, IL
- Katherine Kunhiraman
Kalanjali Dances of India, Berkeley, CA
- Rathna Kumar
Anjali Center for Performing Arts, Houston, TX
- Mythili Kumar
Abhinaya Dance Company San Jose, CA
- Viji Prakash
Shakti Dance Company, Los Angeles, CA
- Ramya Harishankar
Arpana Dance Company, Irvine, CA
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 3pm
Studio 1100, Claire Trevor School of Fine Arts, University of California,
Irvine
We are excited to announce that Abhinaya is accepting new students!
Whether you’re beginning your dance journey or looking to reconnect with the art form, our classes provide a welcoming space to learn, grow, and celebrate tradition.
Photo credit- Santhosh Selvaraj
Expert Instruction
New Beginner – Post Arangetram level classes tailored to your skill level.
Structured Learning
Individual attention in every session to ensure foundational mastery and growth.
Community & Performance
Unique opportunities to perform on stage and connect with a passionate dance community.
Class Location
San Jose:
New Beginners – Post Arangetram
Mountain View:
Only New Beginner
Upcoming Session
Begins January 5th, 2026
For registration and more details
abdanceco@gmail.comWe look forward to welcoming you or someone you know into our dance family. Please share this with friends and family who might be interested.
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We are excited to announce that Abhinaya is accepting new students!
Whether you’re beginning your dance journey or looking to reconnect with the art form,
our classes provide a welcoming space to learn, grow, and celebrate tradition.
Photo credit- Santhosh Selvaraj
-
New Beginner – Post Arangetram level classes
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Individual attention and structured learning
-
Opportunities to perform and connect with community
Class Location:
San Jose- New Beginners – Post Arangetram
Mountain View- Only New Beginner
Session begins: January 5th, 2026
For registration and more details contact abdanceco@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you or someone you know into our dance family. Please share this with friends and family who might be interested.
Support Abhinaya
Volunteer your time, become a season pass holder, or contribute funds!
Abhinaya’s programs are supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José; the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation; SVCreates in partnership with the County of Santa Clara; California Arts Council; National Endowment for the Arts and individual donations.
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