For Riddhi Atre, a Kathak dancer with over 14 years of training, it was a natural progression to bridge a widening generational gap with the Indian classical performing art form. Classical arts weren’t speaking our language. Today, nearly 80% of its audience is under 25, an unusual demographic for the classical performing art forms. When asked how she balances honouring tradition with making it appealing to younger audiences, Riddhi says, “You don’t need to step into fusion just to make it exciting. Challenges & DreamsOne of TaalTribe’s most compelling aspects is its refusal to treat classical arts as static.