About Nritarutya.

Founded in 2000, Nritarutya is a contemporary Indian dance company that speaks to the world through movement — blending visual storytelling, performance art, and choreography for stage and film.

Innovation is our heartbeat. Rooted in India’s classical and folk traditions yet unbound by them, our work explores the intersections of culture, identity, and imagination. We move between the ancient and the avant-garde — where every gesture becomes a bridge between heritage and the modern world.

Under the artistic direction of Mayuri Upadhya, Nritarutya was envisioned as a space for artists who think, question, and dream through dance, Nritarutya creates works that engage global audiences with themes both universal and deeply personal.

Through performances, collaborations, and educational initiatives, our stories have travelled across continents — from India to Europe, the USA, and the Middle East — transcending language through the power of the body in motion.

At the heart of Nritarutya is a collective of exceptional dancers — storytellers who sculpt emotion into form and rhythm into revelation. Their artistry transforms movement into a living dialogue between the self and the world.

Nritarutya is not just about dance — it is a contemporary language of connection, creativity, and cultural evolution.

Thank you to the Mu Sigma Foundation for their generous support of Nritarutya’s artistic journey

dance diaries.

Memoirs of Movement.

WRITING NEW CHAPTERS IN DANCE.

Organized with the vision of helping promising talents to grow as an artiste and a human being, Nritarutya dance trust brings forth the 2013 edition of its annual dance festival “Adhyaya – Dance Chapters”. And it is not just another dance festival. Adhyaya offers stage to budding artistes for presenting innovative, quirky, modern and yet…

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Mechanics of the human body

Dancers are a unique blend of artiste and athlete. They are particularly susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The health problems of dancers are worthy of attention for several reasons. First, because most dancers begin training at a young age, there is potential for a great impact on their future health. Second, the interplay of…

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RISING-A promising new talent

    Three celebrated choreographers, one exceptional artist – that is what “Rising” is all about. Aptly titled, “Rising” showcases one of the most promising dancers of contemporary times – Aakash Odedra. Aakash hails from Leicester, U.K and has trained in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Indo- Jazz and Contemporary. Over the years he has given many stage…

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Scottish Dance Theatre with Nritarutya!

Sally Owen, Assistant director of Scottish Dance Theatre along with company dancers Eve Ganneau and Matthew Robinson conducted a dance workshop for Nritarutya on October 26, 2012. Sally began with a discussion regarding the choreography process of the three dance pieces – “Drift”, “Dog” and “Luxuria” that they had performed the day before. This was…

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MOVE THE SCOTTISH WAY!

    Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) is Scotland’s national contemporary dance company and is part of Dundee Rep Theatre. SDT’s programme includes work by internationally celebrated and emerging choreographers. The repertoire is constantly evolving, pushing boundaries and expectations. The company has 9 dancers and 2 apprentice dancers and tours throughout the UK and internationally, with…

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