La Danza Bollywood – Bollywood Dance Day
International Dance Day celebrated in Rome through Indian dance, archaeology, and wellness
About La Danza Bollywood
La Danza Bollywood in Rome
La Danza Bollywood – Bollywood Dance Day is the annual appointment that celebrates International Dance Day in Rome, scheduled every April 30th. The initiative was born from the passion of Ambili Abraham, the first Indian dancer and choreographer to bring the charm of Bollywood dance to Italy. Active in the Roman scene since 1999, she is the founder of the Bollymasala Dance Company and president of the sports and cultural association ASDC Bollywood Dancers Italy.
The event takes place in the Municipality of Rome, the capital of the Lazio Region, and enjoys the patronage of the Lazio Region and Roma Capitale, in addition to the support of the Embassy of India. It is not just a show: it is a journey that combines dance, culture, history, and wellness, designed to create a bridge between Indian and Italian traditions.
A format that evolves every year
The distinctive feature of the event is its ever-changing formula: as Ambili Abraham likes to say, the format changes every year to offer participants something authentic and to engage new people. In past editions, the day has transformed into a true roving parade among the monuments of the Eternal City, with coordinated performances in the squares, a panoramic tour on a double-decker bus, and group photos between the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus.
Dance, archaeology, and wellness
The heart of the event remains Bollywood dance, an inclusive discipline that invites everyone to participate—young and old, beginners and experts—in the spirit of universal wellness and sharing. Surrounding the dance are moments of cultural enrichment: conferences at the Embassy of India, guided archaeological walks along Via Veneto, the Imperial Forums, and the Colosseum, and meetings dedicated to Ayurvedic medicine and therapeutic yoga.
- Indian dance and Bollywood choreography for all levels
- Guided archaeological tours in the historic center of Rome
- Cultural conferences at the Embassy of India
- Insights into Ayurveda, wellness, and inclusion
A dialogue between India and Italy
Dedicating a day to Bollywood dance means, in the organizers' intentions, following a path of exploration that pursues universal well-being and inclusion. Every year, the event seeks to blend different cultures, creating a moment of encounter in Rome where the richness of Indian tradition intertwines with the beauty of the capital's historical and artistic heritage.
La Danza Bollywood — edition 2026
"The Imperial Path" – 5th Edition
The 2026 edition of La Danza Bollywood, the fifth in the series, was titled "The Imperial Path" and was held in Rome on April 30th, International Dance Day. The protagonists were about fifty women of various ages and nationalities, welcomed under the patronage of the Lazio Region and Roma Capitale, and with the support of the Embassy of India.
The day opened with greetings from the Ambassador and the "Emotional Make-up" conference held by make-up artist Valentina Montalto. This was followed by an archaeological walk guided by archaeologist and tour guide Emanuela Sarracino, with radio guides available to participants, along Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Via delle Quattro Fontane, Via Cavour, Via dei Fori Imperiali, and the Colosseum, ending at the Municipal Rose Garden on the Aventine Hill during the golden hour of sunset.
To complete the journey, a meeting dedicated to Ayurveda was held with Dr. Nancy Joseph Myladoor, a surgeon specializing in Ayurvedic medicine and therapeutic yoga, at a conference center on Via Cavour.
Programme La Danza Bollywood 2026
Program – April 30th, 2026 "The Imperial Path"
- Ambassador's greetings and opening at the Embassy of India
- "Emotional Make-up" conference with Valentina Montalto
- Archaeological walk guided by Emanuela Sarracino (Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Via delle Quattro Fontane, Via Cavour, Imperial Forums, Colosseum)
- Stop at the Municipal Rose Garden on the Aventine Hill at sunset
- Meeting on Ayurveda with Dr. Nancy Joseph Myladoor at a conference center on Via Cavour
Highlights La Danza Bollywood 2026
- Edition title: "The Imperial Path"
- About 50 participants of different ages and nationalities
- Archaeological walk with radio guides in the heart of Imperial Rome
- Conferences on emotional make-up and Ayurveda
Prices La Danza Bollywood 2026
Practical information — La Danza Bollywood
When
Every year on April 30th, on the occasion of International Dance Day.
Where
Rome (Lazio Region), between the Embassy of India and the historic center: Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Via Cavour, the Imperial Forums, the Colosseum, and the Municipal Rose Garden on the Aventine Hill.
How to get there
By train to Roma Termini, then Metro Line B (Colosseo or Cavour stop) or Line A (Barberini stop). The route area is central and well-served by public transport.
Participation
Limited-capacity event requiring reservation. For information on the program, registration, and participation methods, it is recommended to contact the ASDC Bollywood Dancers Italy association via their official social media channels.
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Ambasciata dell'India e centro storico di Roma