Your gift honors “Nada Sparsh – Sound Touch,”  Nāda Sparsh—meaning “Sound’s Touch” is a powerful performance initiative led by Bharatanatyam dancer Nivrritii Mahesh (known as Nivi), a bilateral cochlear implant recipient who is redefining what is possible at the intersection of classical art, technology, and human resilience. Deaf from birth, Nivi journey in Indian classical dance has been one of innovation and determination. Through the creative use of assistive hearing technology, customized sound mixing, visual cueing systems, and rigorous training, she has made the traditionally sound-driven art form of Bharatanatyam fully accessible to herself, proving that rhythm, expression, and storytelling transcend conventional boundaries. With Nāda Sparsh, Nivi returns to her cultural roots in Chennai to share her story. The Chennai performances are designed not only as artistic showcases but as a declaration of the “Art of Possible”: demonstrating how inclusion, science, discipline, and creativity can come together to open new pathways in the performing arts. As part of this landmark tour, Nivi is set to enter the Asia Book of Records as the first bilateral cochlear implant recipient to present a full Bharatanatyam margam with a live orchestra—an achievement that underscores both the artistic rigor of the tradition and the evolving possibilities of accessibility within it. More than a recital series, Nāda Sparsh is a movement inviting audiences, institutions, and young artists to imagine a future where classical arts embrace innovation without losing their soul, and where every body and every mind is empowered to participate fully in cultural heritage. By supporting this program, you help SciArtsRUs celebrate inclusivity in the arts, spotlight artists with diverse abilities, and create spaces where science and classical traditions meet on the same stage 🌟.

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Nada Sparsh-Sound Touch - Bharatanatyam by Nivrrtti Mahesh, a bilateral cochlear implant recipient

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