The 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 is here, presented by Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC). Two nights of pure fire: classical Indian dance, Kalaripayattu, and contemporary brilliance.

📅 Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20🕕 6PM both nights📍 The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St between Park & Lexington, New York

Featuring:🔥 Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kalaripayattu & contemporary

Saturday lineup: Ganesh Vasudeva & Nitya Narasimhan (Bharatanatyam duo), Travelling Bells (Kuchipudi solo), Shila Mehta (Kathak trio), Preeti Vasudevan (contemporary solo), Radhe Jaggi and Team (Bharatanatyam & Kalaripayattu group)

Sunday lineup: Radha Varadan (Kathak solo), Neena Prasad and Musicians (Mohiniyattam group), Aparna Sindhoor & Anil Natyaveda (Sindhoor Natya, Navarasa group), Arushi Mudgal (Odissi trio)

Tickets start at just $25. Don’t miss this celebration of movement, rhythm & culture.