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Indo-American Arts Council Non-profit organization that raises awareness of Indian art forms and artists.

The Indian Panorama features the 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival, presented by the Indo-American Arts Council...
08/26/2026

The Indian Panorama features the 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival, presented by the Indo-American Arts Council, bringing together dancers from all over the world for two evenings in New York City.

Experience the richness and diversity of Indian dance, featuring Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, contemporary dance, and Kalaripayattu.

September 19–20, 2026 | 6PM
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, New York City

Book your tickets: https://iaac.us

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is observed through poetry, calligraphy, and the devotional music of Qawwali; art forms long entrusted...
08/26/2026

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is observed through poetry, calligraphy, and the devotional music of Qawwali; art forms long entrusted with carrying faith and memory forward.

As communities around the world mark this occasion, the Indo-American Arts Council extends heartfelt wishes for peace and reflection.

Eid Mubarak, from all of us at IAAC.

Happy Onam!As we celebrate the festival of harvest, we also celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Kerala that contin...
08/26/2026

Happy Onam!

As we celebrate the festival of harvest, we also celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Kerala that continue to inspire artists and audiences around the world.

At Erasing Border Dance Festival 2026, experience the beauty of Kalaripayattu on Day 1 and the grace of Mohiniyattam on Day 2.

September 19–20 | 6 PM
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, NYC
Book your tickets: www.iaac.us

the spotlight on Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda, performing on Day 2, September 20, at the Erasing Borders Dance Fes...
08/25/2026

the spotlight on Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda, performing on Day 2, September 20, at the Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026.

Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda bring together Bharatanatyam, Kalarippayattu, and contemporary performance to create a distinctive dance-theatre language through movement, music, and storytelling.

The Erasing Borders Dance Festival brings together some of the finest artists performing Indian dance forms from around the world over two days in New York City.

September 19–20
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, NYC

Book your tickets: iaac.us

Kathak artist and Fulbright Nehru scholar Radha Varadan shares a work that blends technique, storytelling, and innovatio...
08/24/2026

Kathak artist and Fulbright Nehru scholar Radha Varadan shares a work that blends technique, storytelling, and innovation.​

​Performing on Day 2 - September 20 | 6 PM​

​The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,​
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.​

​She will present a distinctive Kathak work that blends together nritta and abhinaya, bringing the emotions of a young nayika into a vibrant Tarana in Raag Bhageshree and Jhap Taal.​

​As part of the Erasing Borders Dance Festival September 19–20, 2026​

​Ticket details at www.iaac.us​

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Award-winning choreographer Preeti Vasudevan brings her bold contemporary perspective to the Erasing Borders Dance Festi...
08/24/2026

Award-winning choreographer Preeti Vasudevan brings her bold contemporary perspective to the Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026.​

​Performing on Day 1 - September 19 | 6 PM​

​The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,​
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.​
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She will present Conversations with Cunningham & Cage, an exploration of emotion, creativity, and cultural dialogue through dance and music.​

​Erasing Border Dance Festival ​
Sept 19–20, 2026​

Details at www.iaac.us​

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Rooted in tradition and shaped by years of artistic exploration, Ganesh Vasudev and Nitya Narasimhan present an evening ...
08/23/2026

Rooted in tradition and shaped by years of artistic exploration, Ganesh Vasudev and Nitya Narasimhan present an evening of Bharatanatyam.​

​Performing on Day 1 - September 19 | 6 PM​

​The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,​
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.​

​Bharatanatyam artists and choreographers, they bring together tradition, artistry, and storytelling shaped by decades of training and performance.​

Their presentation features work inspired by mythology and devotion, including Kiraataarjuniyam, a duel between Arjuna and Shiva over the Pashupatastra​

​Erasing Border Dance Festival ​
Sept 19–20, 2026​

​Details at www.iaac.us​

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The Shila Mehta Trio presents a compelling Kathak work rooted in storytelling, rhythm, and reflection.​​Performing on Da...
08/23/2026

The Shila Mehta Trio presents a compelling Kathak work rooted in storytelling, rhythm, and reflection.​

​Performing on Day 1 – September 19 | 6 PM​

At The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,​
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.​
​
A distinguished Kathak artist, scholar, and educator, Shila Mehta has dedicated over four decades to advancing the classical dance tradition.​

​The trio will present Nimitta, a powerful Kathak work inspired by the story of Shikhandi, exploring identity, destiny, and purpose.​

​Erasing Border Dance Festival ​
Sept 19–20, 2026​

Details at www.iaac.us​

Experience the expressive world of Kuchipudi through the artistry of Sreelakshmy Kallungal Govardhanan.​​Performing on D...
08/22/2026

Experience the expressive world of Kuchipudi through the artistry of Sreelakshmy Kallungal Govardhanan.​

​Performing on Day 1 - September 19 | 6 PM​

The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,​
68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York City.​

​A renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer, she is celebrated for blending classical tradition with contemporary thought.​

She will present Soorpanakha, a powerful reimagining of the Ramayana character that explores gender, power, desire, and the politics of the female body through a contemporary lens.​

​Erasing Border Dance Festival ​
Sept 19–20, 2026​
Details at www.iaac.us​

08/22/2026

The 18th Annual Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2026 celebrates the diversity of Indian dance through an evening of rhythm, movement, and distinct artistic voices.

The second evening brings together Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, and contemporary dance, exploring diverse traditions and their contemporary expressions.

 Sunday, September 20 | 6 PM
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, New York City

 Day 2 Line-up:

Radha Varadan (Radha Varadan) - Kathak solo

Dr. Neena Prasad (Neena Prasad) - Mohiniyattam group

Aparna Sindhoor (Aparna Sindhoor) & Anil Natyaveda (Anil Natyaveda) - Sindhoor Natya, Navarasa group

Arushi Mudgal (Arushi Mudgal), Sawani Mudgal (|| Sawani Mudgal ||) & Shalakha Rai (Shalakha Rai) - Odissi trio

 Book your tickets: www.iaac.us
 

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