PERFORMANCES Calendar of Performances and EventsNew York, NY Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2023 @7:00pm Place: Central Park, Summer StagePerformance: Rachna Nivas’ newest work-in-progress personifies the dark and mystical realm of tantra and its radical hailing of...

Children & Youth  The Leela Academy’s children and youth division provides students ages 5-17 with access to a range of programs that foster creativity, build foundational skills in kathak dance, and provide extensive cultural education.Year-Round Programs The...

Upcoming EventsMusic In the ParkMarch 14, 20232:00 pm - 8:00 pmNational Music GallerySemper leo et sapien lobortis facilisis aliquam feugiat ut diam non tempus et malesuada. Fermentum nulla non justo aliquet,Fitness in the ParkMarch 16, 20239:00 am - 11:00 amMonarch...

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OUR Approach “Indian classical art is … a gateway to deep knowledge. Stepping through that gateway requires commitment, discipline, and time.” - Pandit Chitresh DasYato hasta stato drishti Yato drishti stato manaha Yato manaha stato bhava Yato bhava stato rasa   Where...

Dancers & Musicians Leela Dance Collective boasts some of todays leading kathak artists and dancers representing a diversity of artistic voices and vision.Founding Artist, Soloist Founding Artist Dr. Sarah Morelli has studied India’s performing arts since 1992 and...

Artistic Directors Leela Dance Collective boasts some of todays leading kathak artists and dancers representing a diversity of artistic voices and vision.Seibi Lee Founding Artist, Artistic Director Seibi Lee is a consummate kathak artist known for her powerful...

Adult TRAINING PROGRAMS (18-25) The Leela Academy offers a range of learning opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds. Browse below and choose to take weekly classes, workshops to hone skills and refine technique, and participate in immersive retreats with...

About Kathak Dance “Indian classical art is … a gateway to deep knowledge. Stepping through that gateway requires commitment, discipline, and time.” - Pandit Chitresh DasYato hasta stato drishti Yato drishti stato manaha Yato manaha stato bhava Yato bhava stato rasa  ...

CAMP LEELA Summer fun and learning for your child at our one-of-a-kind kathak camp.“Our 6 year old daughter had the most incredible time at Leela’s summer camp (which I myself attended when I was a young girl!)...The camp not only focused on dance but also on music,...