# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DANCE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+05:30)
- **Event Description**: The Dance For Dance Festival, an initiative of Kalavaahini Trust, was started in 2018 and returns in 2026 for its seventh edition in Chennai during the December Music and Dance Season. Curated by renowned Bharatanatyam artist Malavika Sarukkai, the festival has, over the years, presented acclaimed artists in well-received performances while also providing emerging artists with a platform to gain greater visibility. The festival was conceived in response to the need for a thoughtfully curated dance festival where artists across generations could share their work in an environment that encourages artistic exchange and excellence.The three-day festival, taking place on December 18, 19 and 20, 2026, will present solo and ensemble classical dance performances by artists from India and internationally at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai. Dance For Dance Festival 2026 - Chennai is supported by Sundari Silks in association with Kartik Fine Arts, and managed by Shreya Nagarajan Singh Arts Development Consultancy.DAY 1Friday, 18 December 20266:00 to 7:15 PM – Meenakshi Srinivasan – Solo Bharatanatyam Recital – PṚTHĀ7:30 to 8:45 PM – Natya Dance Theatre – Ensemble Bharatanatyam Recital – Sharira/Shariri – Held WithinConcept & Choreography by Hema RajagopalanDAY 2Saturday, 19 December 20266:00 to 7:15 PM – Renjith & Vijna – Duet Bharatanatyam Recital – Ūdalum – Kūdalum | Journeys of Love (ஊடலும் – கூடலும்)7:30 to 8:45 PM – Chidambaram Dance Company – Ensemble Bharatanatyam Recital – AnubhutiConcept & Choreography by Chitra VisweswaranDAY 3Sunday, 20 December 20266:00 to 7:15 PM – Bhavajan Kumar – Solo Bharatanatyam Recital – உருவில் கவிதை – Uruvil Kavithai7:30 to 8:45 PM – Sooraj Nambiar, Kapila Venu and Sankar Venkateswaran – Ensemble Kutiyattam – Cilappatikaram: The Anklet’s Verdict
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/dance-for-dance-festival-2026/3900030811093343
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, fine-arts, Theatre
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 7
  - Duration: 3 Hours
  - Languages: English, Sanskrit, Tamil, Malayalam

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chennai
- **state**: TN
- **country**: India
- **location**: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore: Chennai
- **lat**: 13.0328
- **long**: 80.271
- **full address**: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore: Chennai, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, East Mada Street, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DANCE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 being held?
  - **A:** DANCE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 takes place on Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore: Chennai, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, East Mada Street, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for DANCE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2026?
  - **A:** DANCE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 is strictly for guests aged 7 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 7 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English, Sanskrit, Tamil, Malayalam.

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