# Bengaluru dancer brings Bharatanatyam to Commonwealth Games closing 2026-08-11T02:03:24+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Richa Joan Das, a Bharatanatyam dancer from Bengaluru, performed at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She was part of a group of about 123 Indian dancers representing classical, folk, and contemporary styles. A recipient of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy Scholarship, she was one of only two Bharatanatyam dancers from the city selected. Das described the experience as surreal, saying the diverse group was united by the language of dance. She stressed the importance of maintaining Bharatanatyam's distinctive geometry and style while on a global stage. The dancer advised peers to accept every opportunity as a learning experience, noting that she did not hesitate when the offer came. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Bengaluru dancer, Bharatanatyam, Commonwealth Games, Indian classical dance, Richa Joan Das Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-dancer-brings-bharatanatyam-to-commonwealth-games-closing/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-dancer-brings-bharatanatyam-to-commonwealth-games-closing/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.