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  Nandanik Dance, a classical Indian Dance Troupe, is presenting a festival! Director Nandini Mandal, and students Shriya Narasimhan and Pavithra Dante, talk with Anna Singer live about their upcoming dance festival, Vilaya The Confluence. Nandini talks about creating this dance troupe after emigrating to the U.S from Kolkata. She hopes to preserve, promote, and share all forms of Indian Classical dance in Pittsburgh. One of the ways is through their yearly festival, Vilaya. The festival brings together four different dance groups in one night! Shriya and Pavithra talk about their introduction to dance, and why they continue with it today. Both hope to continue it when they graduate high school. All three talk about their favorite parts of Indian Classical dance, and what audiences can look forward to during the festival. It is a night of colorful costumes, beautiful makeup, and different styles of dance! You can see Vilaya The Confluence from 4 to 7 pm on April 12th at the New Haz...

   Vilaya 2025 Nandanik Dance Troupe presents Vilaya, The Confluence Festival of Indian classical dances. Festival Curated by Nandini Mandal Saturday April 12, 2025 from 4 pm to 7 pm  New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh,  PA 15212. Parking: Allegheny Center Parking/Street Parking This dance festival , which incidentally coincides with the Chaitra Navaratri and Ramnavami, will be featuring the entire Hanuman Chalisa, a Bharatanatyam solo by Pavitra Bhat,  DasaMahaavidyaa by Nandini Mandal, Subhajit Khush Das and Nandanik Dance Troupe, and Vaishnavite themes in Odissi by Guru Bichitranandan Swain and his Rudrakshya Troupe. It will be an enchanting evening of stories from far, in colorful costumes and amazing music in various languages. The festival is supported in part by the Preserving Diverse Cultures grant from PCA and the Creative Sector grant from GPAC. Ticket information below. This event is Supported by Pennsylvania Council on...

  The  15th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is set to be an unforgettable celebration of jazz, featuring an extraordinary lineup of legendary and emerging artists. September 18–21, 2025   AN ECLECTIC LINE UP OF JAZZ, BLUES, GO-GO, R & B, AND CARNIVAL GROOVES This year’s festival showcases a diverse range of jazz talent, including: Branford Marsalis  – The Grammy-winning saxophonist and jazz icon brings his signature sound to the festival. Dee Dee Bridgewater  – A powerhouse vocalist blending jazz, blues, and R&B. Bilal   – A neo-soul innovator with deep jazz roots. Kandace Springs   – A gifted pianist and singer with a timeless, soulful sound. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram   – A rising blues guitarist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Jazzmeia Horn  – A dynamic performer known for her electrifying stage presence and fresh take on jazz...