SUTRA: Threads of Tradition & Innovation is a dynamic panel discussion presented as part of the NCPA Mumbai Dance Season. The session explores the ideas of parampara (tradition), prayog (experimentation), abhyas (practice), and pariksha (assessment) within the evolving landscape of Indian classical arts.

Featuring distinguished practitioners from Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Manipuri, the discussion is interwoven with short performance excerpts by the panelists, offering live demonstrations that bring these concepts into focus. The evening unfolds as an engaging dialogue between tradition and innovation, reflecting on how classical forms continue to evolve through practice, experimentation, and critical reflection.

Date: 1st February
Time: 3:00–6:00 PM
Venue: Ice Factory, IFBE, Ballard Estate