Avartan Dance Foundation

What an incredible April! 💥From the magic of the 17th Prayatna Film and Dance Festival to the impactful conversations at our Dance for Parkinson’s Symposium, we are feeling incredibly inspired and grateful.

Now, our team is taking a brief pause to rest, recoup, and find new inspiration. We will see you back in the studio soon!

🗓 Note: All classes and activities will resume starting 1st June.

It takes a village to raise a child they say, but what about those who have raised a village? What goes into creating a community who have aged while caring for others?
The Second edition of the PD Symposium’s line up is a refreshing take on ageing bodies, persons with PD, meaning of care and support and redefining what resilience means to us all.

We have been able to do this with the support of Sancheti Healthcare Academy and its Executive Director, Manisha Sanghavi, for their wholehearted support of the Dance for Parkinson’s Symposium in Pune. We extend our deepest gratitude to them for being with us in this journey.

We look forward to continuing this meaningful association as we build connections to uplift lives.

We are excited and ready for the symposium and warmly welcome everyone to join us!

📍 Where: The Box, Pune
🗓️ When: 11th & 12th April 2026 | 10 AM to 2 PM
🔗 Register: Scan the QR code in this reel or click the link in our bio!

We look forward to seeing you there!
Book your spot now!

Dance for Parkinson’s Symposium 🌷
Day 2 – Participating | Sharing | Performing

Our second day moves from witnessing to doing.

A very powerful reading session offers a chance to listen. We share some of the most heroic stories from our PD members - join us in witnessing the joy, mutual respect and resilience.

Through an interactive workshop, participants will engage directly with movement as an immersive practice. No prior experience is needed—only openness. The workshop is designed to be accessible and supportive, offering practical tools that connect movement, creativity, and mental wellbeing.

The symposium culminates in a live performance titled “Rhythm of Resilience” by the PD Group, embodying the very theme we are exploring. Their work stands as living proof that performance is not about perfection— it is about reimagining one’s relationship with presence, connection, and vitality.

We invite you to participate, express, and experience !
Swipe and check the line up for Day 2 ✨

Date: 12th April 2026
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: The Box, Pune
Scan the QR to Register or check the link in our bio!

This edition of My Story, My Dance, we bring one more story celebrates the significance of caregivers. It spotlights the bond between our beloved Acharya Kaku and Bhagyashri - brought together by fate and bound by care.

Written by: Shweta Vetal
Edited by: Tanvi Hegade

Join us in keeping these stories alive. Support, share, and stand with us. To read more stories in a keepsake form, please reach out to us! Our collection of inspiring journeys is available as a diary made of love—perfect for bulk and gifting orders. 📖💕

We invite you to the Dance for Parkinson’s Symposium🌹, a two-day exploration of creativity, health, and resilience hosted by Avartan Dance Foundation.

Join us as we transition through two distinct days of discovery:

✨ Day 1: Listening, Witnessing, Reflecting –
Featuring a performance by the Ajjis of Ramtekdi community, talks on the impact of arts in creative health, and challenges of offering therapeutic dance in community settings, and the screening of our documentary, 'Rhythms of Resilience'.

✨ Day 2: Participating, Sharing, Performing –
Dive into a performative reading of our PD stories, a Dance Movement Therapy workshop, and a performative by our PD dancers.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, an artist, or a member of the PD community, come witness how dance transcends physical boundaries to build community and joy.

📍 Where: The Box, Pune
🗓️ When: 11th & 12th April 2026 | 10 AM to 2 PM
🔗 Register: Scan the QR code in the slides or click the link in our bio!

Dance for Parkinson’s Symposium 🌷
Day 2 – Participating | Sharing | Performing

Our second day moves from witnessing to doing.

A very powerful reading session offers a chance to listen. We share some of the most heroic stories from our PD members - join us in witnessing the joy, mutual respect and resilience.

Through an interactive workshop, participants will engage directly with movement as an immersive practice. No prior experience is needed—only openness. The workshop is designed to be accessible and supportive, offering practical tools that connect movement, creativity, and mental wellbeing.

The symposium culminates in a live performance titled “Rhythm of Resilience” by the PD Group, embodying the very theme we are exploring. Their work stands as living proof that performance is not about perfection— it is about reimagining one’s relationship with presence, connection, and vitality.

We invite you to participate, express, and experience !
Swipe and check the line up for Day 2 ✨

Date: 12th April 2026
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: The Box, Pune
Scan the QR to Register or check the link in our bio!