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Stages

Eight productions. Ten countries and territories.

Solo recitals in the Kalakshetra tradition, dance dramas she writes and directs, and ensemble work with some of the finest dancers of her generation.

Shreyasi Gopinath mid-movement in a red costume against black

Worked with

Institutions, stages and countries

Institutions

  • Indian Council for Cultural Relations
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi
  • Doordarshan
  • SPIC MACAY
  • Pracheen Kala Kendra
  • Kalakshetra Foundation
  • University of Madras
  • Université de La Réunion
  • Siam University

Stages and festivals

  • NCPA Mumbai
  • The Music Academy, Madras
  • India International Centre
  • India Habitat Centre
  • Khajuraho Dance Festival
  • Bangalore International Centre
  • The Raza Foundation
  • Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
  • Arthshila

Countries

  • France
  • Réunion Island
  • Mexico
  • Lithuania
  • Latvia
  • Hong Kong
  • China
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Russia

Productions

Her own work, newest first

  1. 2026

    Illusion of the Enchantress

    A 75-minute dance drama on Maya, the power of illusion, with an original score and her ensemble.

    India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (Feb 2026)

  2. 2025

    The Kalidasa Edit

    Kalidasa's Ritusamhara, Kumarasambhavam and Shakuntalam, in Bharatanatyam and Odissi with Madhur Gupta, to live music.

    India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (Aug 2025)

  3. 2024

    The Wheel of Choices

    Karna and the Mahabharata, told through the choices that shape a life. Shreyasi dances Karna.

    India Habitat Centre (2024) · 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival (2025) · Réunion, with Creole narration (2025) · Rangoltsav, Paris (2026)

  4. 2023

    Gandhi

    A dance production on Gandhi for India's Independence Day.

    Saint-Denis, Réunion (Aug 2023)

  5. 2023

    Panna Dhai

    The nurse who gave up her own son to save a prince of Mewar. Dance drama with French dialogue, with the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation.

    Conservatoire, Réunion (Feb 2023)

  6. 2019

    Mathe

    A Bharatanatyam ode to motherhood, with poetry in several languages.

    First staged 2021 · Bangalore International Centre (Mar 2024)

  7. 2015

    The Princess of Pu-Keya

    Karna's story, seen through the eyes of his wife Uruvi. A solo dance drama in Sanskrit and English.

    Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre (Dec 2018)

  8. 2014

    Krishna Madhuryam

    A solo dance drama on the life of Krishna.

    Soorya National Theatre Festival, Kerala

Also on stage in

  • Dr. Usha RK's Adi Ashtakam: Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad (2024)
  • Dr. Usha RK's Vanita, as Saraswati: Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune and Mumbai (2024–25)
  • Sharada Ashtakam on Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, at Srinagar and the Line of Control (2026)
  • Murali Samarpanam, tribute to Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, India International Centre (2017)

Around the world

International

  • Paris, France · Namasté France, La Seine Musicale · community event for the Prime Minister2023
  • Paris, France · Rangoltsav, Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère2026
  • Réunion Island, France · Consulate General of India, Conservatoire, Saint-Gilles, Stella Matutina2022–26
  • Moscow, Russia · Summer Charity Bazaar2024
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Performance2020
  • Lithuania & Latvia · Lauksnos Festival2019
  • Hong Kong · Dance exchange with Alan & Becky Dance Company2018
  • Mexico · Five-city tour2017
  • China · SCO Youth Exchange · All China Youth Cultural Exchange
  • Thailand · Nritya Basant, Siam University

Across India

India

  • Khajuraho · 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival2025
  • Mumbai · NCPA Experimental Theatre2025
  • New Delhi · India International Centre · India Habitat Centre · Jawahar Bhawan · Sangeet Natak Akademi
  • Chennai · Music Academy (Spirit of Youth) · Mylapore Fine Arts · Krishna Gana Sabha
  • Kerala · Soorya Festival · Chilanka Festival · Puthur Festival · Vadakkunnathan Kshetram
  • Bengaluru · Mysore · Bangalore International Centre · Pallavotsavam
  • Hyderabad · Natya Pravaha · Shilparamam
  • Odisha · Cuttack Mahotsav
  • Chhattisgarh · Nrithyathi Festival, Bhilai · state performance tour
  • Jammu · Kunwar Viyogi Utsav2018
  • Srinagar · Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, at the Line of Control2026
  • Patna · Arthshila, with The Raza Foundation2026
  • Visakhapatnam · Kalaa by Kankatala2026
  • Goa · Punjab · Directorate of Art & Culture tours
  • Udaipur · Tirupati · Sangeet Natak Akademi · Nada Neerajanam

In the press

What the critics wrote

“With neat linear geometry of lines and dance technique, the hallmarks of the Kalakshetra school of Bharatanatyam.”
Leela Venkataraman · Narthaki · 2025
“What set Shreyasi apart was her abhinaya. Her eyes held an intensity that commanded attention.”
Anurag Chauhan · Narthaki · 2025
“Shreyasi Gopinath pulls off her solo performance with aplomb.”
The Hindu · Friday Review · 2018
“Her nritta was characterised by impeccable tala control, each adavu crisp, every jathi rendered with clarity.”
Anurag Chauhan · Narthaki · 2025
“From the opening Pushpanjali, Shreyasi impressed with her impeccable anga shuddhi, perfect lines and accurate sense of rhythm.”
Manjari Sinha · The Statesman
“One of the promising voices in the classical dance landscape today.”
The Daily Guardian · 2025
“Demonstrated strong command over classical technique and abhinaya traditions.”
Patna Press · 2026
“The composition suited the grace of the dancer, who has an expressive face.”
Leela Venkataraman · Narthaki · 2017