India, Jan. 13 -- Delhi is all set to turn the spotlight on Indian classical dance with the Festival of New Choreographies - KalaYatra 2026, a five-day event curated by Padma Vibhushan awardee Sonal Mansingh. The festival that features 10 performances - which reimagine classical forms through themes drawn from mythology, ecology and social consciousness - opens today.

The opening day will witness a staging of Amrut-Manthan, directed and choreographed by Mansingh, featuring artistes from the Centre for Indian Classical Dances. "This festival is not merely a cultural event; it's a civilisational dialogue. New choreographies are essential to keep our classical traditions alive, responsive and relevant. When rooted in our sacred wisdom and l...