named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Between Two Knees
Theatrical production exploring Native American history and resilience, presented in collaboration with Perelman Performing Arts Center
In Honor of the Ancestors
Cultural exhibit and immersive programming honoring ancestral traditions, featuring guest speakers and community engagement events
Out of Bounds: Japanese Women Artists in Fluxus
Exhibition highlighting the contributions of Japanese women in the Fluxus art movement, co-presented with Japan Society
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 6 activities
- Annual presentation of Drums Along the Hudson®: A Native American and Multicultural CelebrationPresents annually Manhattan's only open-air pow wow, Drums Along the Hudson®, a multicultural celebration featuring Native American and international performing artists, with live streaming and televised documentation of events.
- Broadcast media programming on traditional and multicultural artsProduces and broadcasts television programs such as "Fade to Black" and "World Dance Passport," featuring traditional dance and music performances, event documentation, and cultural storytelling, aired weekly and on special release schedules.
- Instruction in traditional ethnic dance and music through studio classes and workshopsOffers ongoing dance classes and workshops at its studios taught by specialized instructors in over fifteen traditional dance forms from around the world, including Indian, Balinese, African, and Spanish traditions.
- Performance services for schools, corporations, and private eventsProvides live performance services by local master artists in traditional dance and music forms for schools, corporate events, and private functions.
- Preservation and promotion of traditional world music and dancePreserves and promotes traditional music and dance forms from diverse global cultures including India, Japan, Korea, China, the South Pacific, the Middle East, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Mohawk Nation, West Africa, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain through performances, instruction, and educational programming.
- Production of multicultural performance festivals and showcasesProduces annual multicultural festivals and benefit showcases including the World Dance Festival: Dancing Across Cultural Borders at John Jay College and the Lotus Showcase and Benefit, featuring master artists in traditional forms such as Kuchipudi, Balinese, Bharata Natyam, Odissi, West African, and Flamenco dance.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Arts-in-Education programs and school residenciesProvides arts education programs and multi-week workshop residencies in traditional dance and music to schools across the tri-state area, including long-standing partnerships with public schools such as PS 208, PS 380, PS 266, PS 316, PS 13Q, and PS 53, culminating in student performances and cultural immersion.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosting of cultural exhibits and immersive programsHosts cultural exhibits such as "In Honor of the Ancestors" accompanied by immersive educational and performance-based programs to deepen community engagement with ancestral traditions.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Live streaming of performances and festivalsProvides live streaming access to major events including the World Dance Festival and Drums Along the Hudson, expanding public access to multicultural performances.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development for educatorsProvides professional development opportunities for teachers and parents through lecture-demonstrations and short- or long-term co-teaching residencies focused on integrating world dance and music into education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Co-presentation of concerts and performances with master artistsCo-presents concerts and performances featuring renowned master artists such as Simon Shaheen (music of the Arab world), Antonio "El Turry" (Flamenco), and Sidiki Conde (West African dance and drumming) at venues including Roulette in Brooklyn.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$494K
Contributions & grants$400K81%
Program service revenue$82K17%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$343K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$97K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$291K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$128K
Net assets$163K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +40.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Devi Huggins — Director
- Harini Srinivasan — Secretary
- Jayanthi Raja Segaran — Director
- Jeanne Devine — Director
- Kamala Cesar — President
- Michael Lent — Director
- Ravi Konuru — Director
- Rushil Shukla — Treasurer
- TAD SHULL — Chairman
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Ajna Bollywood Dance Partner — Collaborates with Lotus Music & Dance to provide Bollywood dance programs in schools.
- Ballet Fiesta Mexicana Partner — Partner organization presenting Mexican dance performances.
- Charter Spectrum Partner — Television service provider carrying Lotus Music & Dance Studios' programming on designated channels in Queens
- Chinese Theatre Works Partner — Partner organization offering Chinese dance, crafts, and opera programs.
- Danza España Partner — Partner organization providing flamenco dance instruction and performances.
- Dominican Arts Collective Partner — Partner organization delivering Dominican arts and dance programming.
- Drums Along the Hudson Partner — Annual open-air pow wow and multicultural celebration produced by Lotus Music & Dance.
- Drums Along the Hudson Partner — Co-produces the Drums Along the Hudson event with Lotus Music & Dance.
- Drums Along the Hudson Partner — Partners with Lotus Music & Dance for events and benefits supporting multicultural celebration and Native American heritage.
- Drums Along the Hudson®: A Native American and Multicultural Celebration Partner — Presenting partner of the annual open-air pow wow event
- Feraba Dance Partner — Partner organization conducting African drumming and dance programs.
- George Faison Partner — Collaborated with Lotus Music & Dance to create the "Erasing Boundaries" performance exploring cultural dialogue through dance.
- Japan Society Partner — Collaborated by promoting the exhibition "Out of Bounds: Japanese Women Artists in Fluxus" hosted by Japan Society.
- Japanese Folk Dance Institute Partner — Partners with Lotus Music & Dance to deliver Japanese dance assemblies and workshops.
- Lei Pasifika Partner — Partner organization providing Polynesian dance and cultural performances.
- Loretta Plama Partner — Contact person for booking Lotus programs and artists
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds programs offered by Lotus Music & Dance Studios.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with local artists as booking performers in traditional dance forms from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) Partner — Partnered by promoting events at Perelman Performing Arts Center.
- QPTV Partner — Local television broadcaster airing Lotus Music & Dance Studios' programs exclusively in Queens
- RCN Partner — Television service provider broadcasting Lotus Music & Dance Studios' programs on channels 82-85 in Queens
- Red Hawk Indian Council Partner — Partner organization delivering Native American cultural education and performances.
- Robert Browning Associates Partner — Co-presents world music concerts and events with Lotus Music & Dance.
- Roulette Partner — Collaborates with Lotus Music & Dance and Robert Browning Associates to present world music performances in Brooklyn.
- The 1491s Partner — Collaborated by recommending the play "Between Two Knees" written by The 1491s.
- Theater For The New City Partner — Partnered by promoting events at Theater For The New City.
- Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Partner — Collaborates with Lotus Music & Dance to deliver Native American dance assemblies and workshops in schools.
- Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Partner — Partner organization providing Native American dance performances and educational programs.
- Verizon FiOS Partner — Television service provider carrying Lotus Music & Dance Studios' programming on channels 34-37 in Queens
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Cultural Bridging through Shared Artistic Expressionmethodology: cultural_exchange_through_artsBy highlighting shared elements—such as hand gestures—across distinct dance traditions and using dance as a medium for dialogue, the organization fosters cross-cultural understanding because embodied artistic practices make abstract cultural connections tangible and relatable.
- Cultural Preservation through Master Artist Engagementmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_master_artistsBy engaging master artists from diverse global cultures as educators and performers, the organization preserves traditional music and dance because these artists serve as authentic cultural bearers who ensure continuity and accuracy in transmission.
- Curriculum-Integrated Arts Educationmethodology: arts_integrationBy integrating traditional performing arts into academic curricula and providing study guides and teaching strategies, the organization enhances educational relevance because students engage with cultural content contextually across disciplines like literature, science, and religious studies.
- Integrated Cultural Sanctuary Model for Holistic Preservationmethodology: integrated_cultural_sanctuary_modelBy combining performance, education, and sanctuary functions within one institutional framework, the organization sustains traditional arts because this integration creates a resilient ecosystem where cultural practices are preserved, practiced, and passed on.