Fourth Annual Jiva Performing Arts Gala

The Board and Patrons of Jiva Performing Arts invite you to our fourth annual gala!

Dance - Dinner - Music - Cocktails - Silent Auction

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Jiva’s fourth annual gala celebrates another year of excellence in Indian classical dance programming and pedagogy. Join us for exclusive performances, fine Indian cuisine, drinks, and dancing, as we share our plans for the exciting future of Indian classical arts in New York City.

Cocktails - 6:00PM | Program - 7:30PM

Featuring:

Laveen Naidu, Keynote speaker, former Executive Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem Sonali Mishra, distinguished Odissi dancer Jiva Dance, our resident performing company Bala Skandan, composer and leader of Akshara music ensemble Hemant Mathur, Michelin-rated chef and restaurateur MC Pervez and DJ Sunny, top South Asian event and wedding entertainers

Program:

- Meet & Greet with Cocktails - A special performance by Jiva’s dance students - Odissi-Bharatanatyam dance duet by Sonali Mishra and Sonali Skandan - Keynote speech by Laveen Naidu - Premiere of Jiva Dance’s new short film - Family-style dinner catered by Kurry Qulture - Performance by Akshara Music Ensemble - Silent auction announcements & pledge drive - Dessert & dancing with DJ Sunny Entertainment

Funds raised from this event benefit Jiva’s ongoing efforts in dance education, financing new instructional videos, master classes, assistant teacher training and salary, a travel fund for intensive study in India, our beloved Vidyanjali student showcase, and much more!

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