Jiva Performing Arts: 2024 Annual Campaign [Video]

This Thanksgiving, Jiva Performing Arts reflects on a transformative year. Thanks to your support, 2024 was filled with exciting accomplishments that inspired our community and brought South Asian arts to new audiences.

Here are some of the highlights from this incredible year:

Community Engagement: Hosted events like our Dance Open House, Bharatanatyam classes (Spring & Fall), Our Cultivating Depth Series, including workshops in Kalaripayattu Garba workshop, and Abhinaya/Narrative workshop with guest artists from around the world.

Showcasing Talent: Produced performances such as Solo Studio Showcase, the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Lylah Patel, and of course our annual Vidyanjali student recital with a live orchestra. Our students presented at festivals in NYC including the Red Hook Festival in Brooklyn, among others.

Collaborations & Festivals: Our acclaimed dance company, Jiva Dance, presented in festivals and shows all over the country including the Jamaica Dance Festival, Mandala Makers Festival, Moving Images at the Martha Graham Studio Theater and Vidhai, and coming up The Diaspora Dance Festival in India.

Innovative Projects: We are excited to be in development for our new show, Lessons From My Mothers—our anticipated 2025 production which combines dance, theater and storytelling.

These achievements were possible because of you, our supporters.

As we look to 2025, your contributions can help us continue creating meaningful, impactful work. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our mission of preserving and innovating South Asian arts.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Thanksgiving!

Warmly,
Sonali Skandan
Jiva Performing Arts

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