In the News

Pt. Chitresh Das featured on CNN India
Kathak Yoga: A new art form - Interview with Pandit Chitresh Das on CNN IBN in Mumbai

Pt. Chitresh Das' Kathak Yoga featured in Times of India and Economic Times
Two of India's major newspapers cover Pt. Das' innovation of Kathak Yoga

Sita Haran Review - DanceView
Rave review of the world premiere of CDDC's Sita Haran

'India Jazz Suites' Reviews
Pandit Chitresh Das and Tap dance star Jason Samuels Smith receive international acclaim in a groundbreaking collaboration exploring movement, rhythm, and music. Click above to read the reviews.

'Master of Tradition' reviews
Click here to read reviews from Pandit Chitresh Das' celebrated tour-de-force solo of dance, rhythm, & epic tales of ancient India accompanied by some of India's greatest musicians.

Pandit Chitresh Das receives NEA National Heritage Fellowship
This fellowship is considered the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts and includes a one-time $25,000 award.

Pandit Das & Chhandam celebrate the life of Swara Samrat Ali Akbar Khan
On June 18, 2009, the legendary maestro, Swara Samrat Ali Akbar Khan, passed away. Pandit Das remembers Khan Sahib, Khan Sahib's influence as a mentor to him and so many others, and pays to tribute to the vast contributions of this great, iconic artist.

CDDC Members receive awards, fellowships, and grants

Pandit Chitresh Das featured in Calcutta's Telegraph Newspaper

Pandit Das & the Chhandam School are featured in Dance Studio Life
Five-page magazine article on the school and Pandit Das' work to preserve cultural legacy in both India and the U.S.