✦ DMV Youth Festival Presents ✦
Bharatanatyam
Youth Festival 2026
A Celebration of Classical Indian Dance
✦ December 11 & 12, 2026 ✦
📍 Washington DC Metro Area
✦ DMV Youth Festival Presents ✦
A Celebration of Classical Indian Dance
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of Bharatanatyam — where ancient rhythms meet youthful spirit, and every movement tells a story of devotion, beauty, and classical mastery.
Sorna Chidambaram
With a lifelong dedication to classical Indian dance, Sorna Chidambaram founded the DMV Youth Bharatanatyam Festival to nurture the next generation of classical artists in the Washington DC Metro Area. Her vision is to create a vibrant platform where young dancers can learn, perform, and celebrate the timeless beauty of Bharatanatyam.
December 11
Workshop Day — Learn from the Masters
December 12
Competition Day — Let the Dance Begin
Beginners welcome
Growing artists
Emerging talent
Advanced performers
Min. 5 participants
Our distinguished panel of Bharatanatyam masters will evaluate performances with decades of classical training and performance experience across the globe.
Judge Announcements
Coming Soon
Guest Artist
To Be Announced
Senior Faculty
To Be Announced
Venue To Be Announced
Washington DC Metro Area
Virginia / Maryland Region
Full details coming soon
The venue will be fully accessible with ample parking, conveniently located for all DMV attendees.