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AAROH – Indian Traditional Dance Festival

Saturday, Feb 14 | 2 PM

Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester, PA

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AAROH – A Rise Through Rhythm is a vibrant celebration of Indian traditional dance, bringing together grace, storytelling, and powerful artistic expression in one unforgettable evening. Rooted in tradition yet alive with modern energy, this dance festival invites audiences into a world where movement becomes emotion and rhythm becomes voice.

Featuring mesmerizing performances by both emerging and seasoned artists from leading Indian dance academies around the area and also from different parts of USA. AAROH highlights stories of identity, healing, heritage, and joy through expressive footwork, elegant gestures, and captivating storytelling. Each performance reflects the personal journeys of its dancers while honoring the rich legacy of Indian classical dance.
This is more than a performance—it is a shared experience of rhythm, connection, and artistic awakening.

Let your art rise. Let your story be heard.
AAROH — where every dancer ascends.

Nothing is more revealing than Getting Lost and Finding Yourself !!

Founded in 2018, in Pennsylvania (USA), Samarpan Kathak Dance Academy (SKDA) carry forward the legacy of Kathak gharanas and promote Indian art culture to its aspiring International students, with a purpose to inspire, heal, and transform lives.

SKDA conducts dance classes for Kathak, one of the major and well-known classical dance styles of India.
Affiliated Certified examinations are held annually for Kathak.

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Mission

“To spread knowledge of India’s ancient classical dance form to the current generations, and allowing them

to explore their inner self.”

Vision

“Art has NO Religion, Age or Gender.

Art is Raising the Abiding love with Gratitude!"

~ Acharya Shama (Allsama BK)

About Acharya Shama

Acharya Shama (Allsama BK), lovingly called as Acharya by her students is a passionate and dedicated dancer and teacher, with a vision to create enlightenment through her art.

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Creating a positive flow...

Acharya Shama came as a blessing in my life when I needed the positivity in my life through Kathak. She is all about passion for dance and spreading the joy of the art form. Learning Kathak has taught me humility, discipline and made me more grounded..