Avayava 2014 Contemporary Dance Festival is being organised for the third consecutive year in the city, in association with the International Dance Retreat. Swapnil Dagliya, Creative Director, SPACE Studio, the man behind the festival, says, "I started it as I wanted people to understand various Contemporary dance forms. This year, we have got more than 120 applications and had to shortlist from that."


A performance by Yoriko Maeno 

The event features dance workshops by eminent choreographers from around the world, international film screenings and performances. More than 120 international artistes sent their applications. After careful assessment, only eight were selected. Dagliya adds, "There is an increasing demand for Contemporary dance performances and there is better understanding in the city. People have started appreciating and enjoying these performances."