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EVENT ARCHIVE
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Montréal Natyanjali
World Dance Day
Sakhi
Summer Intensive Workshop 2026
Our Vision
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We see a future where our art organization is at the heart of our community, engaging, and empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Through dance, we aim to instill a sense of unity, creativity, and personal growth in our local community.
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We aim to create a platform that embraces diversity and fosters inclusivity.
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We aim to create a cultural center that will be a hub of inspiration, exploration, and expression.
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We aim to create international collaborations and exchanges that promote unity and understanding.
Our Mission
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Param des arts are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive art ecosystem that enriches the lives of individuals and communities. Dedicated to promoting, preserving, and advancing the art of dance.
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We provide a platform for dancers and choreographers to create, innovate, and showcase their talents, captivating audiences with the beauty and emotion of dance.
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Our mission is to create a safe and welcoming space where dancers of all backgrounds and identities can thrive and collaborate.
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We encourage dancers and choreographers to push the boundaries of their art, explore new possibilities, and inspire fresh expressions of movement.
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We strive to foster international collaborations, cultural exchanges, and mutual understanding, transcending borders and building bridges.
OUR BOARD
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Deepa Nallappan
Deepa Nallappan, originally from Bangalore, India, is a Montreal-based Bharatanatyam dancer and instructor renowned for her dedication, expertise, and graceful approach to the art of dance. She has also trained in Mohiniyattam and Yakshagana. Her performances have graced prestigious cultural events, including Chidambaram Natyanjali, Brahan Natyanjali, Natyatharanga, and Nruthya Samagama.
ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE
Deeksha Arya
Deeksha is a professional Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam dancer trained under Guru Smt. Nirmala Madhava, Guru Smt. Usha Datar, and Guru Smt. Dhanya Santhosh. She has performed in numerous prestigious occasions across India and in Montreal. A strong believer of sharing art, she was drawn to Natyanjali, Montreal in 2018 and performed a Bharatanatyam solo and collaborative piece in Natyanjali 2019.
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
Smita Rao
Smita Rao has an immense passion for dance and began learning Bharatanatyam as a child at Aruna Kalavidaru in Bangalore, training there for over ten years. As a qualified dentist from India, she had previously set aside her dreams to focus on her career and family. Meeting Guru Smt. Deepa Nallappan in 2014—who graciously accepted her as a student—rekindled her dedication to the art of Bharatanatyam.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Kirthana Palaniswamy
A Bharatanatyam dancer and student of ParamNrithyalaya, Kirthana has always been involved with Natyanjali, volunteering for various aspects of the festival's logistics. An engineer by profession, she continues to participate in Natyanjali every year.
EVENT CO-ORDINATORS
Montreal Natyanjali Lead
Anjana Srinivasan
Anjana is a Carnatic violinist based in Montreal. She is very active in the Indo-Canadian music scene. She performs regularly as a soloist, in instrumental ensembles, and as an accompanist for vocal and dance performances. She has composed and arranged music for dance productions in Montreal.
Event Lead
Sibyl Sunitha
Sibyl is a versatile artist, Sibyl beautifully showcases her passion for Bharatanatyam. Her journey with this classical art form began at a very young age under the guidance of Guru Smt. Sneha Devanandan. She continues to deepen her practice with Guru Smt. Vijna Vasudevan and Sri Renjith Babu. Based in Montreal, Canada, Sibyl frequently travels to India to further hone her skills.
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Montreal Adavu Meetup, with even more energy and enthusiasm!
This time, we’re teaming up with Natya Collective and Teesri Duniya Theatre.
We’re excited to make this event inclusive by bringing together all Indian classical dance forms for our adavu meetup sessions !
If you are a dancer looking for motivation and inspiration, join us for fun and focused adavu sessions!
🕕 Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
📅 Every Thursday
She - Unshackled
La Chapelle, 209 avenue des Pins O
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Presented by Teesri Duniya Theatre and Param des Arts
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A compelling dance-theatre production fusing Bharatanatyam and theatrical storytelling.
It tells the story of “She”—shaped by patriarchy and confined by societal expectations— who rises to break the silence echoing through generations.With the poise of a dancer and the fire of a warrior, she shatters the chains, reclaims her voice, and dares to rewrite her destiny.This work holds a mirror to the society we are all entangled in, urging reflection, resistance, and renewal.
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Playwright: Jeyashree Kathiresan
Music Composition & Violin: Anjana Srinivasan
Mridangam: Sainan Kandiah
Actor: Vicky Ji
Dancer: Deepa Nallappan
