Leela Youth Dance Company
Activating Youth Voices through World-Class Training and Mentorship in Classical Indian Dance and Music
“Dancing is more than a passion…it is an intrinsic part of my identity”
Pragya Agarwal, Age 17
“I’ve been a dancer for a long time, and something that used to be a class has become a part of my life”
Ananya Bhardwaj, Age 16
About Leela Youth Dance Company
Leela Youth Dance Company (LYDC) is an audition-based, pre-professional performing group under the artistic direction of kathak artist and educator, Rukhmani Mehta. The program champions excellence in kathak, classical dance of North India and serves as a platform for youth leadership development. Through world-class training and mentorship, the program empowers teens to develop their own voices and become advocates and ambassadors for Indian classical art and culture within their communities and in the world. LYDC has performed nationally in numerous prestigious festivals and venues including WorldWideWomen’s Girl’s Festival, San Francisco Museum of Modern Arts, Philadelphia Youth Festival, LA County’s Annual Holiday Celebration, and more.
Faculty
Members
Alumni
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Avni Madhu
Mahika Goswamy
Ananya Bhardwaj
Maya Bhatia
Anaya Doshi
Pragya Agarwal
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Varnika Bhat
Maanvi Dhadoti
Shriya Patel
Prisha Patel
Anvi Joshi
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Sharra Kutty
Namita Nair
Maanibha Sengupta
Malika Saoji
Divija Keswani
Anika Pisal
Monishka Tanwan
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Kaavya Venuturupalli Poorvi Sangli
Tvisha Soni
Anushka Bettigiri Praajnya Gowder |
Watch the Company
Leela Youth Dance Company is proud to make select performances available for viewing to audience members world wide on its youtube channel. Take a look at some of the company’s most recent performances across the United States, solo performances by company members as well archival performances featuring youth company alumni and more.
Notable Performances
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
