Nalanda Dance Research Centre

Founded in 1967 by the renowned dancer, choreographer, and academician Padma Bhushan Dr. Kanak Rele, Nalanda Dance Research Centre is a major research institution that has set high standards in academia, winning national and international recognition[reference:0]. It is a non-profit public trust and is officially recognized as a research institute by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the only dance institution to receive this recognition[reference:1][reference:2].

The centre operates the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, a college of classical dance established in 1973, which is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and offers degrees at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. levels[reference:3][reference:4]. The institute provides a structured approach to classical dance education, combining practical learning in forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi with theoretical studies in aesthetics, dance theory, and choreography[reference:5]. The campus is equipped with dance studios, a library, an auditorium, and hostel facilities[reference:6].