Showcasing India's cultural heritage through dance

Dancer and choreographer Avirup Sengupta recently represented India at the NABC 2026 in Westchester, New York, where he performed across three consecutive days in some of the event's most prominent productions.Avirup's first performance was in Rupali Porday Panchakabir Gaan, a production directed by Riddhi Bandyopadhyay, where he shared the stage with Rupali Poddar.On the second day, the dancer performed alongside actress Rituparna Sengupta in a special tribute celebrating the musical legacy of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Bappi Lahiri during the conference's film awards segment. The choreographer also appeared as a guest artist in choreographer Sunrita Kent's grand finale presentation, Awakened World, which brought together more than 70 dancers on stage.

Reflecting on the experience, Avirup said, "It was a wonderful experience working with such talented artists. At present, I am conducting dance workshops in Monroe, New Jersey, and it is truly heartwarming to see how deeply the students there appreciate and are passionate about Indian classical dance. I am looking forward to perform at the ISKCON Temple in New York. My endeavour is to take Indian classical dance to audiences across the world while remaining deeply rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage.

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