About
Established by kathak artist Rukhmani Mehta, the Leela Foundation is committed to establishing the financial infrastructure necessary to advance kathak dance and Hindustani classical music in the United States and beyond. Through salary support, cash awards, residencies and fellowships, the Foundation uplifts those artists and tradition bearers that are at the helm of preserving and advancing India’s rich artistic heritage.
IMPACT
$51K
Paid to Artists
13
Artists Supported
10.8K
Audience Members Reached
220
Students Served
Artist
Since 2020, Leela Foundation is proud to have been able to support a range of established kathak and Hindustani classical artists through awards, fellowships and residencies. These artists are at the forefront of preserving and advancing India’s artistic traditions in the United States and beyond.
Patronage Matters
While India’s classical dance and music traditions are some of the richest in the world, they remain grossly under-resourced. Without adequate institutional and financial support, these traditions are at great risk. In order to preserve and advance India’s artistic heritage, we need to build a strong and lasting financial infrastructure.
Leela Dance Collective
23650 Community Street
Los Angeles, CA 91304
P: 323.457.4522
E: info@leela.dance
Bookings
P: 775.560.2598
E: bookings@leela.dance
