named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
HomeStages
Performance series showcasing Kathak artists in intimate settings, with Season 3 highlighting emerging and established talent
New York Kathak Festival
Annual festival presenting performances by leading Kathak artists and ensembles, featuring soloists and dance companies from the U.S. and India
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 5 activities
- Hosts online HomeStages performance seriesCurates and presents HomeStages, an online performance series launched in 2020 that features global Kathak artists performing from their homes, with multiple seasons produced to expand access to the art form during and beyond the pandemic.
- Manages open artist application process for festival participationOperates an open application system for artists to submit performances for inclusion in the New York Kathak Festival, supporting broad participation across the global Kathak community.
- Offers multi-day Kathak workshops and specialized trainingProvides immersive educational programming during the festival, including multi-day Kathak dance workshops totaling over 15 hours of instruction and specialized rhythm workshops, open to students, dancers, and new audiences.
- Organizes annual New York Kathak FestivalProduces an annual multi-day festival in New York City that brings together Kathak dancers of diverse styles, lineages, and career stages for performances, workshops, and community engagement. The festival has been held at venues including Ailey Studios, Juilliard, and Symphony Space, with recent editions featuring honored guests such as Padma Shri Dr. Shovana Narayan and Pandit Birju Maharaj.
- Presents live Kathak performances at major venuesStages live performances of Indian classical Kathak dance at prestigious venues across the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Dance Parade NYC, and the Rubin Museum of Art, featuring both traditional and contemporary works.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Curates special cultural events and celebrationsOrganizes and hosts special events beyond the annual festival, including a celebration of Buddha Purnima at the Rubin Museum of Art and a support event for Kathak at DAG Modern in New York City.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides meals and logistical support during festival programmingOffers vegetarian meals to workshop participants during the festival to support engagement and accessibility during intensive programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$37K48%
Program service revenue$41K52%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$72K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +35.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Anisha Muni — Executive Director
- Henna Khanijou — Director
- Laxmi Muni — Director
- Urvi Mishra — Director
relationships · 56
Who they work with
- Aakriti Kathak Academy Partner — Featured performing ensemble at the 2026 festival
- Ailey Citigroup Theater Partner — Co-hosted the New York Kathak Festival in 2019 and 2025.
- Ailey Studios Partner — Co-hosted the New York Kathak Festival in 2019 and 2025.
- Ananya Goswami Partner — Featured performing artist at the 2026 festival
- Anita & Sreeja Partner — Featured performing artists at the 2026 festival
- Anjali Tanna Partner — Featured performing artist at the 2026 festival
- Anupama Srivastava & the InSync Kathak Dancers Partner — Featured performing ensemble at the 2026 festival
- Arpita Roy Partner — Featured performing artist at the 2026 festival
- Ballet Hispanico Partner — Co-hosted the New York Kathak Festival in 2023.
- Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Performing Arts Partner — Academic affiliation with the institution for kathak education and examination.
- Bhargavi Sardesai Partner — Featured performing artist at the 2026 festival
- Brooklyn Raga Massive Partner — Founding member and curator of the Colors of Raga concert series.
- Chhandam Institute of Kathak Dance Partner — Training institution for the Chhandika Dance Ensemble and affiliated organization in Boston.
- Chhandika Dance Ensemble Partner — Featured performing ensemble at the 2026 festival
- DAG Modern Partner — Hosted a fundraising event for the New York Kathak Festival in NYC.
- David Bomble Partner — Received early training with David Bomble
- Dr. Shashi Sankhla Partner — Former guru of Dr. Kriti Rakesh and early trainer in the Jaipur gharana tradition.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share content, create fundraisers, and spread awareness about the festival.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to share content and spread awareness about the festival.
- Joan Weill Center for Dance Partner — Hosted the New York Kathak Festival in 2019 and 2025.
- Juilliard School Partner — Co-hosted the New York Kathak Festival in 2024.
- Kumud Bhatt Partner — Received early training with Kumud Bhatt
- Manhattan Movement & Arts Center Partner — Co-hosted the New York Kathak Festival in 2024.
- Mid Atlantic Arts Partner — Organization for which Ananya Goswami serves as a panelist.
- NYKF 2025 artists Partner — Artists who contributed footage and performances to the festival
- New York Live Arts Partner — Partner organization through which concert tickets for the festival are sold.
- Pallavi Kathak Dance Company Partner — Featured performing ensemble at the 2026 festival
- Pandit Manik Munde Partner — Studied pakhawaj with Tejas Tope.
- Pandit Mohan Shyam Sharma Partner — Studied pakhawaj with Tejas Tope.
- Pandit Rajendra Gangani Partner — Provides advanced training to Dr. Kriti Rakesh in the Jaipur gharana tradition.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Advanced, Gharana-Based Pedagogymethodology: gharana-based-trainingBy grounding instruction in the Jaipur and Banaras gharanas and requiring advanced prior training, we cultivate high-level artistry, because rigorous, lineage-based education ensures technical precision, expressive depth, and authentic cultural transmission.
- Advancing Kathak through Tradition and Innovationmethodology: tradition_and_innovationBy combining classical training rooted in gharana lineages with contemporary creation and personal expression, we foster technical excellence and cultural evolution in kathak, because this integration sustains relevance while preserving core artistic integrity.
- Expanding Access through Curated Cultural Presentationmethodology: cultural-presentationBy presenting kathak through curated annual festivals and virtual intimate performance series, we increase accessibility and deepen public appreciation, because showcasing both classical and innovative works in accessible formats connects global audiences to the art form’s evolving identity.
- Holistic Transmission via Guru-Shishya Paramparamethodology: guru-shishya paramparaBy using the guru–shishya paramparā model, we ensure deep, embodied learning and cultural continuity in kathak, because structured mentorship within a lineage fosters technical mastery, artistic identity, and spiritual connection to the tradition.
- Inclusive Platform for Artist Development and Exchangemethodology: inclusive-community-platformBy creating an inclusive platform for kathak practitioners across experience levels and styles, we strengthen the artistic community and elevate emerging voices, because shared practice and cross-generational dialogue foster innovation and belonging.