named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Aangikam
A tribute performance honoring victims of the Nepal earthquake, raising awareness and support through Indian classical dance.
Arpan: An Offering
A benefit performance dedicated to victims of the Japan tsunami disaster, hosted in collaboration with the Japanese Club at Syosset High School.
Devi: An Ode to Mother Goddess
A dance production honoring the Mother Goddess, performed at Hofstra University, supporting spiritual and cultural themes through Indian classical dance.
Navarasa – The Essence Of The Nine Emotions
A multi-cultural dance production showcasing the nine emotions through global dance forms including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Flamenco, Ballet, and Japanese Okinawan dance, benefiting the Guide Dog Foundation.
WATER: The Flow of the Divine
An artistic showcase celebrating water as one of the five great elements, featuring artists from Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Folk, and Bollywood traditions, benefiting the Sankara Eye Foundation.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Instruction in Bharatanatyam danceProvides a comprehensive curriculum in Bharatanatyam, an ancient Indian classical dance form, to students from Nassau and Suffolk counties, serving both graduating and recreational learners from diverse backgrounds since 2003.
- Preservation and promotion of Bharatanatyam as a cultural art formPreserves and promotes Bharatanatyam as a classical Indian dance form with spiritual and cultural significance through structured instruction, public performances, and community engagement in the Tristate area.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Fundraising through benefit performances for charitable causesProduces and stages benefit performances to raise funds for charitable organizations, including a benefit for victims of the Japan tsunami, fundraising for the Sankara Eye Foundation, and planned support for the Guide Dog Foundation and Hewlett House.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting public dance and music events in Port Washington, NYHosts public performances at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington, NY, including events on May 20 and May 31, 2025, as part of its ongoing cultural programming.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Staging cultural performances to support charitable causesOrganizes and presents Bharatanatyam recitals and dance-theater performances following traditional structures, including events such as "Arpan: An Offering," "Devi: An Ode to Mother Goddess," and thematic productions on elements like water and the nine emotions, to engage audiences and support charitable causes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$665
Contributions & grants$665100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$34K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$29K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$31K
Liquid reserves13.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Guide Dog Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of the upcoming "NAVARASA – The essence of the Nine Emotions" production.
- Hewlett House Partner — Hosted a performance event in support of Hewlett House.
- Hewlett House Partner — Partner organization supported through The Mudra Foundation's events.
- Hofstra University Partner — Hosted the event "Devi: An Ode to Mother Goddess" at its Monroe Lecture Center Theater.
- Maguire Theater, SUNY Old Westbury Partner — Venue partner for the Navarasa performance event.
- Sankara Eye Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of the fundraising production "WATER: The Flow of the Divine".
- Sankara Eye Foundation Partner — Benefited the Sankara Eye Foundation through a performance event titled 'An artistic ode to Water'.
- Southwoods School Partner — Provided venue space for the event "Arpan: An Offering".
- Syosset High School Partner — Co-sponsored and hosted the event through its Japanese Club.
- The Japanese Club Partner — Student organization that sponsored and hosted the event at Syosset High School.
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.
- Art-for-Cause Modelmethodology: art-for-causeBy using Indian classical dance performances as a cultural and artistic medium, the organization amplifies fundraising and community engagement for charitable causes, because shared aesthetic and spiritual experiences motivate support and deepen public connection to social issues.
- Arts-Based Life Skills Developmentmethodology: arts-education-for-life-skillsBy training students in performing arts, the organization develops imagination, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills, because disciplined artistic practice fosters cognitive and personal growth transferable to diverse life and career paths.
- Cultural-Thematic Performance Frameworkmethodology: cultural-theme performanceBy organizing performances around cultural and spiritual themes—such as the Panchamahabhuta (five elements) or the divine feminine—the organization promotes cultural and environmental awareness, because narrative-driven art makes abstract concepts emotionally and intellectually accessible.
- Dance as Devotional Practicemethodology: devotional practice through danceBy framing Bharatanatyam as a devotional (bhakti) practice, the organization fosters spiritual connection and communal unity, because ritualized artistic expression cultivates inner transformation and collective resonance.
- Traditional Lineage-Based Pedagogymethodology: parampara-based transmissionBy teaching Bharatanatyam through adherence to parampara (lineage), scripture, and technical discipline, the organization preserves authenticity and depth in artistic transmission, because structured traditional learning ensures cultural continuity and mastery.