Our team is Penn's ~premier~ classical Indian dance team. Created in 2005, Thillana is a student group at the University of Pennsylvania that aims to provide a space for people trained or interested in classical dance (ranging from Bharatantyam to Kathak to Kuchipudi) to come together and learn from each other’s varied experiences. While staying true to our dance forms, we add a modern twist through messaging, storylines, and music. Thillana is a new take on a fusion dance team!
To get a sense of what we do, check out our 2019 SAS Show Performance! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F6KGE0a-IIh0%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3wFC5LzqlW5-FbPbfyvOLoHSi7Al642eGCaws6DK23BLLw2_djHKs4giA&amp;h=AT10XVNnnBiJ8XLHcQCeyZVzBr-lzvHyNLBVjC2MV8aqzL-hQCW8LZ6gz9xEHLWlTUR0g9_oFIwocOpPT1kKSIHW_sh-xoNnxqEorUjkj3jIW-EvhvYCrK26-NVck3tdppKuNQMGAw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2dkbXArWEp0K5x2n7_3VHv4oKLv-NznQHKhWENQ_aQGQZ1z6j9XRADRFDBxkv_PNcLRre7n9VEj4fO0K_Ml54twJsYc66ae-tA72VxCissnnBA1FUfE9T005dbTCqwNdv_kc7D_FIkouPnfNkVf878hsBZrgS4sQA5-i7IqME9-F6A4PmHQKWOQyLvN9vMPCakqL2XpwTu7Skk">https://youtu.be/6KGE0a-IIh0</a> (bnat to old town road? whaaaat!?)
Keep an eye out for information on our Fall 2023 plans. Feel free to message Simran and Gauthami at pennthillana@gmail.com if you have any questions or just want to say hello!!

Gauthami Moorkanat Gopakumar

Owner

Simran Rajpal

Penn Thillana

UPenn's Premier Classical Indian Dance Troupe

Thillana has allowed me to showcase my passion for dance and embrace my South Asian culture, while also giving me the chance to make lifelong friendships with some pretty amazing people.

I joined Thillana because I had done classical Indian dance for as long as I remember, and definitely wanted to dance in college. The team has become such an important part of my life and college experience because it gives me a sense of family and community, while I continue to do something I've always loved.

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