Milapfest presents the annual competition performance to find the next ‘Young Dancer of the Year’ for Indian classical arts.
Taking place over two nights, the Yuva Nritya Ratna and Yuva Sangeet Ratna Awards see twelve highly talented contestants perform before a distinguished panel of world class artistes, with the winners of each award to be announced at the end of each evening.
Performing for the Yuva Nritya Ratna – Young Dancer of the Year Award:
- Pritika Krishnakumar Bharatanrityam
- Ragini Madan Kathak
- Uma Venkataraman Bharatanatyam
- Vibha Selvaratnam Bharatanatyam
- Rani Natalie Rout Odissi
- Janaki Mehta Kathak
Following the Yuva Nritya Ratna performances, Kuchipudi dancer, Prateeksha Kashi performs a selection of choreographies from the classical Kuchipudi repertoire.