Ajna Dance Company

FREE Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Fitness Classes at Meatpacking District’s Summer Goals
2026-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Little West 12th Street, Little West 12th Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Join Ajna Dance Company for an outdoor Bollywood and Bhangra dance fitness experience. Designed for adults of all fitness levels, this 45-minute session will blend accessible Bhanga (folk dance), elements of Indian classical dance and Bollywood movement. With dynamic cardio sequences, we’ll offer a fun, inclusive workout rooted in South Asian music and movement traditions.
Enjoy a guided warm-up including elements of yoga. Sweat to a high-energy Bhangra and Bollywood dance fitness program to a curated playlist. Finish your workout with a cold dance and stretch. These sessions are designed to be welcoming for beginners while remaining energizing for our most experienced movers.

Ajna Dance Company at Meatpacking District’s Summer Goals
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Little West 12th Street, Little West 12th Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Bollywood Dance Performance + Children’s Cultural Art Station
Enjoy a dynamic Bollywood dance performance featuring a dholi, accompanied by a children’s cultural art station. Together, these elements will transform the cobblestone Open Streets into a vibrant, immersive cultural experience that invites curiosity, movement, and celebration.
The program will be energized by a live dhol, a traditional double-sided barrel drum from South Asia, most commonly associated with Punjabi and Bhangra music. Its powerful, rhythmic sound naturally gathers crowds and creates an atmosphere of joy and excitement, enhancing the performance while drawing audiences into the experience.
A supervised children’s cultural art station will offer hands-on creative activities inspired by Indian design motifs and festive traditions, providing families with an inviting entry point and encouraging longer engagement on site.

Bhangra Dance Workshop at Queens Public Library - Richmond Hill
2026-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 | QPL Richmond Hill, 118-14 Hillside Avenue, Queens, 11418, United States
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Ajna Dance at this joyful Bhangra dance workshop, celebrating culture, rhythm, and community.
Join us to learn this joyful folk dance from the Punjab region in India and Pakistan. This dance originated in rural areas and was performed to celebrate a good harvest. The signature move of this folk dance is strong shoulder movements accompanied by big joyful hops, leaps, and arm movements. The music is positive, energetic and is highlighted by the dhol drum’s infectious beats! This is a fun interactive program for the whole family – balle balle!
This free, in-person workshop is open to kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Come ready to dance, laugh, and experience the joy of this traditional celebration. Balle balle.
In partnership with Queens Public Library.

Indian Dance Adventure Workshop at Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst
2026-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | QPL East Elmhurst, 95-06 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY, 11369, United States
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Ajna Dance at this joyful Bhangra dance workshop, celebrating culture, rhythm, and community.
Join us for an engaging introduction to the vibrant dances of India, including classical, folk, and Bollywood styles. Participants will learn basic movements and a fun, easy-to-follow dance routine suitable for all ages and experience levels.
Experience Indian dance and culture in a way that is accessible, joyful, and interactive—perfect for getting the whole family moving!
This free, in-person workshop is open to kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Come ready to dance, laugh, and experience the joy of this traditional celebration.
In partnership with Queens Public Library.

Bhangra Dance Workshop at Queens Public Library - Sunnyside
2026-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | QPL Sunnyside, 43-06 Greenpoint Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11104, United States

Celebrate AAPI Month with Ajna at Brooklyn Children's Museum
2026-05-21 15:30 - 16:15 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11213, United States
Join Ajna Dance at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a Storytelling and Dance Workshop in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month! This engaging and interactive program brings the beauty of South Asian culture to life through movement, music, and storytelling.
Learn expressive hand gestures (mudras) and explore the storytelling traditions of Indian dance.
This program is a wonderful opportunity for children to connect with culture, express themselves through movement, and celebrate the stories of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Join Ajna at the 5th Annual AAPI Night Market at Barclays Center
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave,, Brooklyn, New York, 11217, United States
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Ajna Dance at the lively AAPI Night Market! Enjoy complimentary food from local vendors, cultural performances, kids’ activities, and more, all free and open to the public.
Ajna Dance will be bringing the energy with a vibrant Indian dance performance showcasing a blend of Bollywood and Bhangra styles. Following the performance, join us for an interactive dance workshop where you’ll learn fun, beginner-friendly choreography to the upbeat rhythms of Indian music. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to move.
Don’t miss this joyful celebration of culture, community, and dance.

Bhangra Dance Workshop at Queens Public Library - Poppenhusen
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | QPL Poppenhusen, 121-23 14th Ave, College Point, NY, 11356, United States

Bhangra Dance Workshop at Queens Public Library - Jackson Heights
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:30 | QPL Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st St, Jackson Heights, NY, 11372, United States

Indian Dance Adventure Workshop at Queens Public Library - GNL Parkville
2026-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | GNL Parkville, 10 Campbell St, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, United States

Bhangra Dance Workshop at Queens Public Library - Woodhaven
2026-05-11 15:30 - 16:30 | QPL Woodhaven, 85-41 Forest Pkwy, Queens, NY, 11421, United States

Celebrate Holi with Ajna at Brooklyn Children's Museum
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:30 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11213, United States
Celebrate Holi at Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Together with Ajna Dance Company and The Culture Tree, get ready for our annual celebration of springtime, renewal, color, and play!
Known as the “Color Festival,” Holi originated in India and is now enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. Come hungry and ready to play as we celebrate a day of art, dance, food, music, and wonder that will make your whole family feel like you’ve been transported to the streets of India (or Trinidad or Guyana).
And it wouldn’t be Holi without color powder. We’ll be taking over neighboring Brower Park with pounds of color powder to throw in the air. Make sure to wear WHITE for color powder play and secure your tickets and powder early for this unforgettable day!
There are three Celebrate Holi sessions, each 2.5 hours long. The performance line-up is the same for each session, and each culminates in color powder play—rain or shine!

Virtual Dance Celebration & Workshop with Ajna
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
Celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi in this colorful virtual dance celebration and workshop! This interactive online experience highlights the joy, energy, and cultural richness of Indian dance. Through live instruction, and an engaging movement session, participants will explore the traditions behind Holi, the Festival of Colors, and its connection to Indian performing arts.
Learn lively Bollywood choreography and the upbeat rhythms of Bhangra in a fun, family-friendly workshop that brings the spirit of Holi directly to your screen.

Register Here: https://attend.finkelsteinlibrary.org/event/15259378
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event |

Come dance, learn, and celebrate together as we honor the colorful spirit of Holi.

Ajna Dance at the 4th Annual Downtown Holi Festival
2026-03-07 15:00 - 19:00 | NY
Join Ajna Dance Company at PS 150 for a vibrant community celebration on March 7th, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Hosted at PS 150 (28-42 Trinity Place), this high-energy event is a celebration of joy, the coming of spring, and the colors of life. Holi is celebrated through most parts of India through various customs, the most popular one being the community coming together to throw color powder on one another while dancing and eating festive foods!
Community Event open for ALL!!
Event Highlights:

Family Activities: Enjoy arts and crafts for all ages, ladoo making, and music and dancing.
Performances: Watch live performances by talented South Asian artists.
Authentic Cuisine: Savor traditional Indian food provided by Moghul Fine Indian Cuisine, with plenty of kid-friendly options available.
The Main Event: Play with traditional Holi colors—please wear old white or light-colored clothes so the colors pop as you party.

Ticket Information:

Early Bird (02/01–02/04): Adult $40, Child $35.
Standard (02/05–03/06): Adult $48, Child $38.
Little Ones: Children under 2 attend for free.

Grab your ticket Here
Once event is at capacity and is sold out , there will be NO option to buy tickets at the door on the day of the event!

Family Bhangra Dance Workshop with Ajna Dance Company
2026-01-24 11:30 - 12:30 | NY
Get ready to move, groove, and create together in this high-energy, hands-on family workshop! Step into the vibrant, rhythmic world of Bhangra, a joyful Punjabi folk dance that has grown into a global cultural movement. No prior dance experience is needed, just bring your energy and enthusiasm.
Through an interactive activity, participants will explore the history, culture, and global impact of Bhangra before hitting the dance floor to learn the fundamentals in a fun, accessible, and family-friendly dance tutorial led by Ajna Dance Company.
Feel the beat, catch the rhythm, and celebrate movement, together as a family.
Please note: This is a family program. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spots are limited, and advance registration is required.
👉 Click here to learn more about the event and register

Join Ajna Dance at A3’s Diwali Celebration
2025-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | CSA Headquarters, 40 Rector Street, New York, NY
Ajna Dance Company will be performing at A3’s Diwali Celebration, an evening of community, culture, and connection celebrating the Festival of Lights.

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: CSA Headquarters, 40 Rector Street, New York, NYAjna Performance: 6:50 PM – 7:35 PM

🎟 Admission & Registration:

Members: Free
Non-Members: $50👉 Register via SimpleTix

✨ Event Highlights:

Celebrate Diwali with the A3 community and partners

Enjoy an energetic Ajna Dance performance

Expand your professional network in a festive atmosphere

We look forward to celebrating the spirit of Diwali with you through dance, music, and community!

India Express: Learning the Dances of India with Ajna Dance Company
2025-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Boys & Girls Club, 4 Horeseneck Ln, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
It’s time to get up and groove! Ajna Dance Company brings Dances of India to ICC in Greenwich on Sunday, November 16th from 10:00am – 12:00pm! Travel around the different regions of India by learning their style of dance, including folk, Bollywood, and classical styles. Before you embark on your journey, color and personalize your very own passport containing facts and cultural clues to guide you on your trip. As you travel to each region, you’ll learn steps from each dance style and dance along. After you complete each dance, collect a stamp in your passport to track your adventure across the subcontinent. Snacks will be served.

FREE Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Classes in partnership with Hudson River Park
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Get ready to move to the infectious beats of Bollywood and Bhangra! Ajna Dance is thrilled to present a dynamic FREE dance-fitness series in partnership with Hudson River Park.
Join us for a 60 minute cardio dance workout suitable for all fitness levels. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a fun and challenging routine that will leave you feeling energized and inspired.
Classes will take place every Saturday from September 13th to October 25th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Classes will be held at Pier 46 at Hudson River Park.
See you there!

Ajna at Downtown Diwali: A Festival of Lights
2025-10-18 15:00 - 19:00 | 6 River Terrace, 6 River Terrace, New York, NY, 10282, United States
Join us for the 5th Annual Downtown Diwali—a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the Festival of Lights in the heart of Manhattan. Organized by a dedicated group of volunteer parents, the event offers an immersive cultural experience highlighting the rich traditions of the South Asian community.
Ajna dancers will be performing and leading an interactive at 4:40pm at 6 River Terrace.
Enjoy hands-on arts & crafts for kids in the plaza at the Irish Hunger Memorial and live performances indoors at 6 River Terrace. The program features traditional Bharatanatyam, high-energy Bollywood fusion, a skit retelling the Ramayana (the story behind Diwali), and live musical and vocal sets. Plus, don’t miss the awesome raffle giveaways from our partners – Robofun, Court 16, and Complete Playground, Ayka, Plantkos, Love Indus, and Pink Burfi – with prizes worth over $800!
Savor a feast of authentic Indian cuisine from Moghul Restaurant (Edison, NJ), and don’t miss our on-site mehndi (henna) artist. As the sun sets, join us for a Golden-Hour Garba followed by a dazzling Sparkler Finale overlooking the Hudson River.

This community event is presented in partnership with Vivarta Arts and Moghul Restaurant. Tickets: $40 for adults, $25 for kids. A discounted family ticket is available. Prices are highly subsidized by our volunteer organizers to make this celebration accessible to the community.

Questions? Email downtowndiwali@gmail.com. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Join Ajna Dance Company at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office for Diwali Celebration
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Join us in honoring Diwali – the Festival of Lights at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.
This special celebration at The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn will be filled with joy, culture, and community. Experience vibrant dance, colorful festivities, delicious food, and uplifting music that capture the true spirit of Diwali.
Whether you have celebrated Diwali for years or are experiencing it for the first time, this event is a wonderful opportunity to embrace the beauty of light, unity, and cultural traditions.

Register Here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diwali-celebrating-the-festival-of-lights-tickets-1734635695059 .
Date and time: Thursday, October 16 · 6 – 8pm EDT
Location: The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn, 85 Flatbush Ave Ext Brooklyn, NY 11201

We look forward to creating unforgettable memories together.

FREE Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Classes in partnership with Hudson River Park
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Hudson River Park, 353 West St., Pier 40, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10014, United States

FREE Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Classes in partnership with Hudson River Park
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Pier 46 at Hudson River Park, Pier 46 at Hudson River Park, Hudson River, NY, 10014, United States

Ajna Dance Company at Downtown Brooklyn's Fall Into Step - FREE
2025-09-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Brooklyn Commons Park, 15 MetroTech Center suite 1920, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Enjoy a FREE performance by Ajna Dance Company during your lunch break at Brooklyn Commons on Thursday, September 11th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm! This two-hour session features special dance and dholi performances.
From ballet to contemporary styles, Downtown Brooklyn’s Fall Into Step series showcases a diverse range of performances from talented dancers and choreographers. Each show will take you on a journey through the art form while captivating your senses and igniting your passion for movement.

Ajna Dance at the US Open Fan Week
2025-08-20 13:30 - 14:00 | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY, 11368, United States
Stop by Fountain Plaza Stage at the US Open Fan Week on August 20th for a special performance by Ajna Dance Company, where we’ll bring the rich and colorful traditions of Indian dance to life with a dynamic medley of Bollywood and Bhangra styles. But that’s not all! After the performance, we’ll be hosting an interactive dance workshop, giving you the chance to learn some of the moves and groove along with us.
This event is FREE and open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, and all the dance enthusiasts you know!

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays: Bollywood & Bhangra Dance with Ajna Dance Company at Staten Island Children’s Museum
2025-08-13 15:30 - 16:15 | Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, 10301, United States
Join Ajna at Staten Island Children’s Museum on Wednesday, August 13th for a fun Dances of India workshop that will include Bollywood & Bhangra dance styles. You will learn some basic movements and a fun dance routine great for all ages and levels. Experience Indian dance and culture in a way that is relatable, joyful, and fun. This workshop is sure to get the whole family moving.
This event is free with museum admission.

Dances of India Workshop at Mineola Memorial Library
2025-07-19 14:00 - 14:50 | Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Rd, Mineola, NY, 11501, United States
Join Ajna Dance Company at Mineola Memorial Library on July 19, 2025, for the Dances of India Workshop, a vibrant celebration of Indian culture through movement and storytelling.
The event begins with an introduction to Indian dance, focusing on three distinct styles: Classical, Folk, and Bollywood. Patrons will enjoy a dynamic and interactive presentation that combines education with entertainment.
Following the presentation, participate in a live Bollywood and Bhangra dance workshop, where you can immerse yourself in the energy and joy of these iconic styles. The program also includes a preview of Ajna’s “Dances of India” workshop, offering a glimpse into the broader world of Indian dance traditions.
Don’t miss this engaging and educational cultural experience.
