Contemporary dance icon Terence Lewis and India’s dancing diva Madhuri Dixit-Nene are coming together to support Mumbai’s first ever Contemporary Dance Festival, 'Jugnee' on World International Dance Day. A five day non-profit and completely dance neutral festival will aim at becoming the most well-constructed, holistic & giving the young emerging and professional dancers a voice and platform to showcase their talent under one roof, in addition to bringing the most renowned International Faculty here to its dancers.

Talking about the festival, Terence, says: “The dance community in India and Mumbai works in isolation and are unaware of the opportunities they have for themselves! It was important to unite them for several reasons, one is to give young struggling emerging artist a platform, get international Teachers and the best teachers from India to professional dancers seeking further training and also for dancers to get acquainted to the funding bodies and getting choreographers to share their journeys!”

Talking about Madhuri’s collaboration, he adds: “Madhuri is the Icon of dance in our country and her name is synonymous with talent grace and beauty! Since its Mumbai's first indo contemporary dance festival, who better but the Mumbai girl, who gave dance respect and dignified it with her performances!”

The five-day festival will be held in Mumbai, India at different venues across the city.

- Jigna Shah