We are thrilled to announce the Top 100 Finalists for The WallMag Dance Creator Awards 2026! Dance, Submit Reel, Win.
🔗 Award Page: https://wallmag.io/awards/wallmag-dancer-of-the-year-awards-2026
- 📅 Finalists Announced: 6 November 2026
- 🏆 Winners Announced: 12 November 2026
- 🗳️ Voting Open Until: 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM IST
Why We Launched This Award
Dance in India rarely waits for a stage. It happens in studio corners, on terraces, at weddings and in one-take reels shot on a phone propped against a wall, and most of it is watched for a few seconds and scrolled past. We built The WallMag Dance Creator Awards 2026 to give that work a national room of its own: one award, open across 47 categories from Indian classical and folk to street, contemporary and cinematic, where a Kathak soloist, a hip-hop crew and a self-taught choreographer stand on the same floor and are judged on movement, not following. Every dancer below recorded a performance, submitted it, and let the community watch.
How Are Finalists Selected?
These Top 100 were chosen by community votes. Every entry was open for anyone to watch and vote on, and the vote score is visible on each project page. No editor pulled a name forward, and no jury has scored anything yet. The 100 dancers below are the ones the community watched and backed. If your name is here, it is because people chose to put it here.
📖 Learn how our voting system works →
How Are Winners Decided?
This is where our jury joins in. The Top 100 shortlist is now scored by an independent panel of eight dancers and choreographers, and the final standing weighs jury scoring 80% and community votes 20%. The community opened the door; craft decides the stage. Voting stays open while the jury scores, so your 20% is still live.
🗳️ Cast your vote before 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM IST!
The finalists below are listed by vote score, highest first. Final winners will be announced on 12 November 2026.
Abbane
By: Vamsi Prabhagiri
NA
Fusion of Hula hoop with classical dance
By: Snehashree Hegde
Fusion of Hula hoop with classical dance Bharatnatyam It is daru varna
Oye Oyeee
By: Vani Verma
This is a Free style energetic bollywood inspired dance, with grace and Fun, hope you enjoy it
|| Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam ||
By: Shreya Mankar
A divine ashtakam of lord Shiva, where each words describe his divine soul and presences.
Kalyani
By: Kashish Jairani
Kalyani song
Dholna dance
By: Hitarthi Darji
Traditional dance style with marwadi outfit
Qubool: A Story Through Abhinaya
By: Kashish Tailor
Sometimes, words aren't enough to express what the heart feels. Through the language of gestures, expressions and emotions, dance speaks what words cannot. Qubool is a seated expressive dance presentation that unfolds a story through the beauty of Abhinaya, where every glance, gesture and expression becomes a part of the narrative.
Bollywood style
A bollywood style choreography and execution by me.
Apsara Ali
By: Palak Jaju
Semi classical dance form
Ashish khichi
By: sangnach
Kabhi tu mil jaye
Kizhakku pookkum️
By: Niha Manoj C.M
The song name is kizhakku pookkum from movie Anwar and style is semi classical
Hiphop dance on trending song !
By: Ishika shukla
Dance reel , girl , attire , choreography, hiphop , Ishika Shukla , award show , Afro , style )
Reel
By: Neethu R
A small portion reel by Neethu R
Expressing the song through moves.
By: Aakhya Malviya
This was a random choreography I did at midnight and thought of recording it for my Instagram page and eventually received soo much love and appreciation on this . I’ve learned dance from 12 years now different styles , different teachers and yet every time I try something new I always feel the most me .
aigiri nandini
When devotion meets divine power, every movement tells a story. ❤️🔥 Presenting the grace and elegance of Odissi through the powerful verses of Aigiri Nandini — a tribute to Maa Durga, the embodiment of strength, courage, beauty and divine feminine energy. 🌺 Every mudra, every expression and every rhythm reflects the power of the Goddess.
Classical
By: Sumi Tharayil
Dance is a free movement that soothes my soul and carries me to another world.
Worst behaviour
By: Shravya Verma
Heels choreography performed by me
danzzaholic
By: Srujana
This project is my own dance choreography created and performed by me. I have choreographed the dance to the song “Yeshanagula,” focusing on expressive movements, musicality, and my personal style. Through this performance, I wanted to showcase my creativity, passion for dance, and ability to bring my own ideas and emotions into choreography.
My entry
By: Sagar Baruah
Hello everyone! My name is Sagar Baruah, and I am a passionate dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor from Assam. I have over 10 years of experience in dance, especially in Hip-Hop and contemporary performance. My journey started with a passion for dancing, and over the years, I have developed my skills through continuous practice, training, and stage performances.
Janutha shabdam/Thulaja Rajendra Shabdam
By: C Likhitha Reddy
Performance: Janutha Shabdam (Thulaja Rajendra Shabdam) Janutha Shabdam, also known as Thulaja Rajendra Shabdam, is a traditional composition in the classical dance form of Kuchipudi. Set to the graceful rhythms of Aadi Taalam and the melodious Mohana Raagam, this piece beautifully blends intricate rhythmic patterns, expressive abhinaya (expressions), and elegant movements.
Tum tak dance
By: Trisha
Hii I performed this in district level dance championship and got 1st prize
Mahabharat Title Song- Dance Performance
By: Ruchika
Experience the powerful Mahabharat title track through this expressive dance performance inspired by devotion, strength, and Indian culture.
The sensuality One
By: Kaaav
“The Sensuality One” is my interpretation of “Naane Varugiren”, built around Lyrical Dance, Cinematic Dance and Freestyle movement in a Solo Performance. This choreography explores sensuality as a language of movement.
Bharatanatyam reel
By: RESHMA SAJITH
Bharatanatyam Devi stuthi - Ranjani mala Ragam- Ragamalika Talam - Adi talam Composer- Thanjavur Shankara Iyer
Dance cover
By: Abhishek Ahuja
Dance cover on Me and my song by BLACKPINK
Dance Meri Raani ft Papiya
A high-energy hip-hop dance performance packed with sharp movements, powerful expressions, and infectious attitude. Set against a vibrant hip-hop aesthetic, she rides every beat with effortless energy—turning the music into movement.
THE UNFILTERED 2
By: Aahna S
“Yeshanagula” is a high-energy Telugu choreography that I created and taught as part of my first independent dance workshop under my dance initiative, UNFILTERED. The project brought together dancers of different levels to learn, perform and experience the choreography together.
Shiv paran..
By: Ayush Kotnala
Namastey my name is Ayush Kotnala and I come from Uttarkashi, a backward area of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.
Rajendranandini- The Warrior Princess
By: Anilkumar Singh
Rajendranandini - The Warrior Princess is Shahana's dance-drama based on Tagore's Chitrangada. It's about Princess Chitrangada of Manipur - a warrior raised as a king's heir, who fights to protect her people and demands to be loved as an equal, not as a goddess or an ordinary woman. I Anilkumar Singh portraying the lead Charector of " Arjun 🏹"
Free to style
By: Anurag shaw
Using basics dancing moves in an entertaining way
Shiv-anjali: an offering to Shiva
By: Hiral Rajdev
An offering of dance, devotion, and rhythm. 🙏✨ Presenting a traditional Kathak Kavitt dedicated to the ultimate cosmic dancer, Lord Shiva (Nataraja). A Kavitt is a beautiful aspect of Kathak where the poetry of the lyric is tightly bound to the language of rhythm. Through sharp chakkars, precise tatkar, and expressive mudras, this piece brings to life the divine traits, majesty, and fierce grace of Mahadev.
Yeshanagula
Own choreography
Beyond the Groove | Locking, Popping and Hip-Hop
By: Vikki Kumar
A celebration of street dance, musicality, rhythm, and individual expression on a traditional Indian song. This performance brings together three powerful street dance styles — Locking, Popping, and Hip-Hop — exploring their unique foundations, movements, grooves, and cultural roots.
Krishna - The Ultimate
A crisp adavu portion from a varnam on Lord Krishna
Tulasi x Chandrachuda
By: Jayeeta Das
Dancing on a matka along with balancing a pot on my head
Kalyani Dance Cover_Snehal Kant
By: Snehal Kant
This is a dance cover on the song ‘Kalyani’. This video is from a workshop that I had attended which was held in a studio in Delhi
The Rhythm Within
By: Geetika Khatri
A dance performance expressing positivity, confidence and the beginning of a new phase in life.
Rhythm of soul
By: Nithya G
This project reflects my love for dance, creativity, and the joy of expressing myself through music and movement. Every performance is an opportunity to connect with the audience and bring emotions to life.
Pottala mittai
By: Lohith Vishal M
It was my first choreo
Dance
By: Yash Raval
Versatile Dancer
Satyabama: The Dynamic Jewel of Kuchipudi’s Classical Mastery
Satyabama is the most iconic character in Kuchipudi dance, made famous by Siddhendra Yogi’s 17th-century masterpiece, Bhama Kalapam. She is a proud, beautiful queen who deeply loves Lord Krishna, but her possessiveness and ego (Ahamkara) drive him away.
Pot Dance by Janvi
By: Janvi Muppana
Basically she's learning kuchipudi from last one year and giving 10+ stage performances under the guidance of Manogna Garu through SRI MANJUNADHA NATYAKSHETRAM.. Coming to this song,Using Pot and Lights she's performing solo this song very 1st on stage very beautiful the whole song in Kuchipudi attire
Pin drop Silence
Check out our performance on Silence
Semi classical
By: JEEVITHA .P
Clg event dance it's my profession... I want to achieve in this field so trying my best.completed my junior exam in bharathanatyam
Dance reel on Oye Oye from Dhurandar
By: Prachi Parekh
This project is a solo dance choreography performance that focuses on musicality, body movement, expressions. The choreography combines freestyle elements with smooth transitions, controlled movements, dynamic poses, and expressive hand and body gestures.
My Krishna
By: Sreeja Jyothish
Bharathnatyam Padam created- choreographed by Sreejajyothish
Koluvai unnade song
Koluvai unnade song from iconic Swarnakamalam movie
Ganapathi Kavithuvam
By: R. Dwaraka
Ganapathi Kavithuvam is a rhythmic devotional piece dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It combines poetry, rhythm, and expressive movements to glorify Ganesha's qualities, such as wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.
Tauba Tauba dance
By: Bhavna PATEL
Performance with my friends
Candid
By: Pratibha Kumari
Dance love
Qubool hai Freestyle choreo
By: Arpita Tripathy
Qubool Hai — A Love Letter Through Movement My original choreography, Qubool Hai, is a love note to my beloved husband, expressing what words sometimes cannot. After navigating health challenges and ankle surgery, I’m finding my way back to dance, one step at a time.
Krishna prem
By: Gargi Natta
Love for krishna and his naughtiness beautifully depicted through dance
Padham / Javali - “தொட்டு தொட்டு பேச வரான் கண்ணன் “
Thottu Thottu Pesa Varan" is a popular Tamil Carnatic Padam / Javali composed by the renowned Tamil scholar and composer Periyasaami Thooran. Written in Ragam Behag and set to Adi Talam, this vibrant piece is widely performed in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music concerts.
Pranavalaya -A Kuchipudi twist
By: Neha s
Here’s a polished competition-ready description: Pranavalaya – An Experiment in Portraying the Devi This presentation is an experimental exploration of portraying the Devi—the Divine Feminine—through the popular song Pranavalaya, interpreted through the vocabulary and aesthetics of Kuchipudi.
Ananda Tandavam — The Blissful Dance of Shiva
By: Meghana Iyengar
Kandena Natarajana is the divine vision of a bhakta who beholds Lord Nataraja, the compassionate Parashiva, performing His blissful Ananda Tandava in the Ambalam. All the Devas and celestial beings stand mesmerised, accompanying His cosmic dance with divine music. He is the very essence of Omkara, the eternal rhythm of Srishti, Sthiti and Laya.
Kathak Rang
By: Snehal Jambhekar
Shiv Vandana Taal Dhamar Thumari
Destruction
By: Triparna Ghosh
The performance portrayed a town engulfed by darkness, where the devil’s arrival brought destruction and chaos. Through powerful movement, the dance revealed the sinister transformation of the townscape, embodying the evil that spread across it. This evocative piece was staged at Alliance Française, New Delhi.
A perfect glimpse of classical dance
By: aarya trivedi
The perfect little glimps of youthfestival selection in interzonal of Gujarat University earning 1st in zonal level
Bharata Natyam performance by Padma Shri Awardee Kumari DEVAYANI
By: Kumari DEVAYANI
TITLE : Mathura Nagarillo It is an excerpt of a PADAM, mimetic expressive Dance performed to live orchestra comprising 4 musicians at The Pierce Theater in Athens, Greece It tells the story of a Gopi or shepherdess who is on her way to Mathura ,to sell buttermilk , meets Lord Krishna . This Dance composition depicts the love play between a Gopi and Lord Krishna.
Vishnu avatar
Here Vishnu is telling about him and from where he came
Abhinaya:- Shiva Panchaka (Odissi Dance)
By: Pallabi Meher
Abhinaya : Shiva Panchaka Mahadev Shiva is the formidable God .He with the glorious matted hair and the flowing deadlocks .His crested head is adorned by a resplendent half-moon . He covers his torso with a deerskin, his waist enriched by a snake ,and he who holds in his head the sacred river Ganga .
Dhanashree Thillana
By: Riya Purohit
Thillana, the last item of the TRADITIONAL BHARATANATYAM MARGAM is a crisp and melodious composition consisting of 'NRITYA'. This particular Thillana is set to Ragam: Dhanashree Taalam: Aadi Talam Composed by Raja Swathi Thirunal
Abhinaya - Mita Chahan E Para
Abhinaya Description: “Mita Chahan E Para” – Odissi Song: Mita Chahan E Para Poet: Kabi Dinakrushna Das (medieval Odia poet) Raga: Bilahari Tala: Ekatali Dance Form: Odissi – Abhinaya “Mita Chahan E Para” is a beautiful Odia devotional composition from the classical Odissi repertoire, expressing the delicate emotions of love, longing, and devotion.
Kathak Dance by Sharanya Bisht
By: Sharanya Bisht
Namaskar I am Sharanya Bisht, disciple of Padmashree and SNA Awardee Dr. Shovana Narayan Ji and Shri Anil Kumar Ji. In this video there is a beautiful Bhaav Paksha of Guru Shovana Narayan Ji and the Nritta Paksha of Guru Smt. Geetanjali Lal Ji.
Big Dawgs by Hanumankind
By: Nimisha Kale
This project is all about the kind of style I like to create. As a woman, I like to keep my style powerful and fresh. I am not afraid to go all in and create a power dynamic that only strong people understand.
Bharatnatyam Fusion
By: Vedika Parmar
Bharatnatyam, cipher on ranjhana
Pournami — The Radiance of Classical Dance
By: sravya keerthana
A classical dance presentation to “Bharata Vedamuga” from Pournami, portraying devotion to Lord Shiva through graceful movement, expressive abhinaya, intricate rhythm, and traditional artistry. The performance celebrates the timeless connection between dance, devotion, and divine expression.
Vazhithunaiye
By: Shailaja pillai
This is a pure Bharatanatyam Dance. Choreography by me
Droupathi
By: Diya Anil S
Hi all, I'm a classical dancer from kerala. I have been studying dance from 4years old. I have participated in Kerala school kalolsavam for several years. Hope you all like my video... Thank you 🙏🏻
Siddhidatri — The Goddess of Fulfilment
By: Smruthi Puskuru
This dance is a celebration of Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth and final form of Goddess Durga, revered as an embodiment of divine wisdom, spiritual power, and the giver of siddhis (divine accomplishments). As a manifestation of Goddess Parvati, Siddhidatri represents the culmination of divine energy and spiritual fulfilment.
Devi Kaali
A part of the entrouge of 9 other videos describing the various divine forms of the All knowing feminine . (The rest of these series are on my page @laasya.official)
BEYOND THE WHITE COAT — WHEN THE SOUL FINDS ITS RHYTHM
By: Dr. Nehal Sahay
Behind every white coat is a person with dreams, emotions and passions that the world may not always see. I am a doctor by profession, but dance has always been a part of who I am. My everyday life revolves around responsibility, patients, learning, teaching and caring for others.
Piya bawari
By: Anamika Hemraj
It's semi classical dance performance
Garaj Garaj
By: Nitika Aggarwal
A classical Bharatanatyam dance performed at SudhMahadev location near Jammu. The song credit goes to the OTT series Bandish Bandits
Creative korvai
By: Nehavarshini V
A challenging korvai with different sollus and different combinations of adavus. Playing the Nattuvangam and reciting the adavus is challenging as it is important to maintain the talam.
The Way I Are
By: Manika Matta
It’s about showing my predilection for dancing with this song, The Way I Are.
Varnam
By: Ashwini
A solo presentation of my Concert paper MA
Ganesh Stuti
By: Sashmitha.M
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha the divine
Shuddha Kathak Nritya
By: Manish Kumar Rai
Bandish, Kavitt and Tarana
Reshma Bollywood
By: Reshma V
A power-packed Bollywood mashup filled with infectious beats, high-energy moves, expressive vibes, and loads of filmy swag! From one song to another, every beat brings a new mood, a new groove, and an unstoppable burst of dance energy!
Indian Classical Dance Kathak
A technical piece in Kathak dance - Thaat, showcases subtle nuances and the ability to execute grace in rhythm while holding your stance.
Kaantha song - bharathanatyam
By: Saranya Kiran
Kaanthaa is a traditional Malayalam folk song tied to Thrissur Pooram, the famous temple festival held near the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala.
Gehra hua
By: Parmita Modak
Bollywood dance semi classical
Creative Style
By: Jigisha Roy
Contemporary dance
Gajananayutham
By: K.Pallavi
Kuchipudi dance on Ganesha
Debjani_foreverclassical
By: Debjani Baral
Snippet from Astapadi
Dreams come true
Medley of fusio dance displayed qith Jaipur skirt, fun frolic in the sun chilling dance clip. Made to just sit back enjoy and flow
Semi Classical Kathak Dance
By: Sampada kotwal
Mashup of 2 songs Naino se Naino ko mila and mohe rang do laal
Bho shambho
By: lopa shashikant rajguru lad
Set to Raga Revati and Adi Talam.
Shiv Shrotum
By: Shivakshi Patra
Shivakshi did a semi classical -Shiv Shrotum...The entire video was self-choreographed with elements of bharatnatyam and cartwheel
Bharatanatyam presentation
By: Nisha Satish
This is a small piece of art .coming from a Very beautiful varnam ( central piece of Bharatanatyam) in Ragam Charukeshi .
Chikni chameli
By: Paarvi Jhamb
Dance with pure heart ❤️
Bharatanatyam keerthanam
By: Reshma Rajeev
My recent performance on legendary Smt Rukmini Devi Arundele
Sargam: The Rhythm of Kathak
By: Navya
Sargam: The Rhythm of Kathak celebrates the harmony of melody, rhythm, and movement through the timeless art of Indian classical dance. Blending swaras, laya, and tatkaar, this film captures Kathak’s elegance, energy, and expressive beauty. Where melody meets movement, Kathak finds its voice.
Uyi Amma | Azaad | Dance Cover | Prisha Kolte
By: Prisha Kolte
Presenting my choreography on this famous song, Uyi Amma, from the film Azaad. Song - Uyi Amma Film - Azaad Dance Recreated By - Prisha Kolte Singers - Madhubanti Bagchi, Amit Trivedi Artists - Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgn
Kanya
By: Subhomita Basak
In a married family, the groom beats and tortures his wife..but women are not less than men..so his wife teaches him the right thing and here it is said that women's power is the most powerful power..And ma Kali present in every woman's inside...so it is not that easy to lose a woman..
Malkauns Tarana - Kathak Dance
By: Kriti Singh
A dynamic presentation of pure rhythm (nritta), this Kathak performance unfolds to a vibrant Tarana composed in the meditative and majestic late-night melody of Raag Malkauns.
THE ECHO OF THREE
By: Nandita Bhatt
This performance presents a Chakradhaar Paran, an excerpt from my solo Kathak recital, Rangmanch. The composition unfolds through three repetitions of the same sequence of bols, bringing together intricate footwork, rhythmic precision and expressive stage presence. Through the interplay of movement and rhythm, the piece celebrates Kathak’s technical depth and the energy of a solo performance.
My dance troup
By: Anuja Goyal
Dance and cherographer on independence day
Dedication to MJ
By: Chiranth Kumar
I am passionate about Dance and tried this one style as a dedication to our God of Dance MJ
🎉 Congratulations to all the finalists! Don't forget to cast your vote before 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM IST.
