PERFORMANCES Calendar of Performances and EventsAPAP 2024 Showcase in New York Date: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 | 9:20pm Location: Ailey Citigroup Theater, New York, NYThis showcase performance will feature excerpts from Leela Dance Collective's touring works for...

Children & Youth  Leela Dance Collective 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.Leela Youth Dance Company Leela Youth Dance Company...

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 DasGrounded in the pedagogy of legendary kathak master, Pt. Chitresh Das, Leela’s approach to kathak...

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.Rukhmani Mehta Founding Artist, Artistic Director  Rukhmani Mehta (previously Rina Mehta) brings a singular voice...

Adult TRAINING PROGRAMS  Leela Dance Collective offers a range of pre-professional and professional learning opportunities for adults.  Browse below and choose to take weekly classes, workshops to hone skills and refine technique, and participate in immersive programs...

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,...