Arnab Bandyopadhyay is an experienced artiste per excellence in the era of Indian Classical to contemporary dance style. With dedication and perseverance Arnab has the desire to justify his credentials and give his life and soul to these unique forms of dances.

A master's degree holder in Bengali literature from Calcutta University and a first Class diploma holder in journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. As a mark of recognition for his devotion in the field of Indian Classical dance, Arnab has received various title and awards including the 'Sangeet Vibhakar', Sangeet Ratna', and 'Sangeet Prabor' award by the Bangiya Sangeet Parishad.

Training :-
Arnab has had comprehensive training in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of renowned exponent Smt. Anita Mallick and after that he specialised himself in odissi dance style. He started his training under famous Odissi exponent Smt. Sutapa Talukdar and then he started under guidence of Padmabibhushan Guru Sri Kelucharan Mahapatra.

Where rhythm is spontaneous:
As the founder director of Darpani Dance Academy he imparts lessons in Odissi, Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance language to more than two hundreds of students. He is now seriously working for the very special children of our society. His soul rendering productions like Parampara (a journey to the origin of our Indian Classical Dance),  Nritya Madhura (a collection of dances of contemporaneous reflection), Colours of India (A bouquet of folk dance), Aabar Aasibo Phire (Based on Jibanananda Das's Work and Philosophy), Agni:Come Back Fire (A Salutation to our eminent personalities), Raag-Roop-Ras:(Based on Tagore's songs with their original Classical Forms), Chakrabyuha (A tragedy of Mahabharata: a cry for justice), Bratyaa (The women from an untouchable ethinicity), Nava Rasa (Based on nine emotions of life), Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (The life of Lord Krishna) were widely appreciated. As a graceful performer, excellent trainer and an innovative choreographer Arnab has already created a niche for himself in the field of Indian Classical dance. Arnab has performed extensively throughout the country and abroad & taking part in various dance programmes and festivals with his troupe or as an individual performer. He is also a regular performer & choreographer of Doordarshan and many other television channels of regional & national network.

Major Performances:

U.K. Tour (2004)
India Festival-Bangladesh
Doverlane Music Conference
Viswa Banga Sammelan (Kolkata)
Banga Sanskriti Sammelan (Mumbai) [1999, 2004]
Dance Drama Festival (New Delhi)
India Festival-Pondicherry
Saltlake Music Festival
Youth Festival
Balasore Classical Dance Festival (Orissa).
Dance Festival (Mumbai).
Vishnupur Mela.
Konark Festival (2003, 2004, 2005)
Solo Performance at India International Centre (2003)
Koraput, Sonepur, Nimapada Dance Festival.
Centenary Festival of The National Library (Calcutta) 
uday Shankar Birth Centenary Festival
Choreography Festival
Taj Mahotsav
Trade Fair (New Delhi)
Inter State Cultural Exchange Programme (Goa, Kerala, Hyderabad)
Sangeet Natak Academy Festival (Calcutta)
Laxman Mela (Lucknow)
All India Civil Defence Meet
Lux Asianet Film Award (Ernakulam)
Uday Shankar Festival (1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Siti Mahotsav (Benaras, New Delhi) 
Industrial Trade Fair (2007)
Puri Beach Festival (2006)
Barabati Nrityotsav (2005, 2006, 2007)
Uday Sankar Ballet Festival, Jaipur 2007