HEARTBEAT OF RAJASTHAN FESTIVAL
Dance & Music Festival in Pushkar, Rajasthan
MARCH 4 - 8, 2025
Journey into the heartbeat of Rajasthan through it’s music & dance!
2025 Festival Featured Artists
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ASHA SAPERA
Kalbeliya Song & Dance Master Classes + Performances
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IDU KHAN LANGA PARTY
Sufi Kalam Candlelight Concert
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SUNITA, MAMTA & KARISHMA SAPERA
Chari & Kalbeliya Dance Masterclasses + Performances
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SHEETAL RATHORE
Rajput Ghoomar Dance Master Class
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SHRUTI MISHRA
Kathak Classical Dance Master Classes
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NISHTHA AGARWAL
Rajasthani Choreography Master Classes
The heartbeat – a natural musical impulse that connects all mankind. Indian dances anchor themselves in the tala (rhythm) – from the hypnotic simplicity of the Rajasthani drums, to the complex footwork patterns elaborated in classical Kathak dance, you will find the dancer in soulful dialogue with the beat.
What is Heartbeat of Rajasthan Festival?
GLOBAL ONLINE CONFERENCE
5 DAYS OF MASTER DANCE WORKSHOPS
LIVE PERFORMANCES & DEMONSTRATIONS
KALBELIYA ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVE
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
*Gold highlighted classes are broadcast/recorded for global online participation
Mega Stage Performance!
March 8, 2025
Embark on a journey of Rajasthani classical, contemporary and folk dances on Pushkar’s holy lake. Culminating with a new musical curation by the famed Hameed Khan Kawa (Musafir & Kawa Brass Band) and Marwari songstress Asha Sapera presenting the softer side of her haunting traditional sound.
Festival Performance
An acoustic candle-lit concert of deeply devotional Sufi songs and mystical Raga from Rajasthan and the greater Sindh region. Sindhi Sarangi, Algoza, Vocals and Percussion of the Langa community.
Festival Performance
Intimate and raw, join us for a wildly haunting experience of Kalbeliya women’s Marwari songs of this multi generational chorus in an intimate setting. Kalbeliya women’s songs reflect their old ways of life as a tribe of nomadic Jogi. Fierce, mystic and hilarious… experience a culmination of song repertoire restoration work we have been doing in our archiving & Kalbeliya Arts Education Intiative here in Pushkar.
Global Online Conference
Rajasthani Dance Narratives
RAJASTHANI DANCE NARRATIVES CONFERENCE
The goal of the HEARTBEAT OF RAJASTHAN FESTIVAL is to celebrate Rajasthani dance in all its diversity! We were particularly interested in bridging gaps between classical and folk dances through interactions and breaking down pre-packaged historical narratives of performing communities such as the Kalbeliya by delving into current socio-economic issues.
AS A PARTICIPANT:
Make any amount donation to the Kalbeliya Arts Education Initiative and receive access to conference and recording links.
AS A SPEAKER:
Email us your proposed paper/topic fore review to: ColleenaShakti@gmail.com
JOIN THE CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION
Option 1 : FULL FESTIVAL PASS 5-Days of full access!
₹30,000 / $345
25 hours of all Master Dance Classes: Kalbeliya Singing & Dance Workshops with various teachers including (Asha & Rani Sapera), Ghoomar with Sheetal Rathore, Chari (pot balancing), Rajasthani semi-classical choreography with Nishtha Agarwal!
3 Performances (2 private concerts)
Online Conference: Rajasthani Dance Narratives Past & Present
Your participation directly sponsors the Kalbeliya Arts Education Initiative! Our invited master teachers will be conducting professional dance and music workshops for local under privileged children - our future performers!
Option 2 : Kathak Dance Track
₹20,000 / $230
All Kathak Classical Dance Classes: Technique & Sufi Kathak Choreography (10 hours intensive)
3 Performances (2 private concerts)
Online Conference: Rajasthani Dance Narratives Past & Present
Your participation directly sponsors the Kalbeliya Arts Education Initiative! Our invited master teachers will be conducting professional dance and music workshops for local under privileged children - our future performers!
Option 3 : Rajasthani Dance & Music Track
₹20,000 / $230
Kalbeliya Singing & Dance Workshops with various teachers including (Asha & Rani Sapera), Ghoomar with Sheetal Rathore, Chari (pot balancing), Rajasthani semi-classical choreography with Nishtha Agarwal!
3 Performances (2 private concerts)
Live Conference: Rajasthani Dance Narratives Past & Present
Your participation directly sponsors the Kalbeliya Arts Education Initiative! Our invited master teachers will be conducting professional dance and music workshops for local under privileged children - our future performers!
Option 4 : Single Day Access Pass
All day classes (approximately 5 hours) & Performance or Conference of the Day. Please check festival Schedule. INR Cash or Gpay accepted.
Your participation directly sponsors the Kalbeliya Arts Education Initiative! Our invited master teachers will be conducting professional dance and music workshops for local under privileged children - our future performers!
(Subject to availability only sold at the door)
₹7,500
Option 5 : ONLINE PARTICIPATION
$99
email us for INR Rates
ALL CLASSES RECORDED - RECORDINGS AVAILABLE FOR 1 WEEK
5 Master Dance Classes Includes: Rajputi Ghoomar with Sheetal Rathore, Kathak Classical Sufi Dance with Shruti Mishra, Kalbeliya Song and Dance with Asha & Rani Sapera and Contemporary Rajasthani Choreography with Nishtha Agarwal.
Each day receive class with a different Master Teacher to give a well-rounded understanding of Rajasthani dances
If signing up for your group, please each pay and register ‘per person’ - your registration fees funds our Kalbeliya Arts Education Initiative for under privileged young Kalbeliya performers.
Live Online Conference: Rajasthani Dance Narratives Past & Present
Your participation directly sponsors the Kalbeliya Arts Education Initiative! Our invited master teachers will be conducting professional dance and music workshops for local under privileged children - our future performers!