Ajna Dance Company

Join Ajna at the 5th Annual AAPI Night Market at Barclays Center
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

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.

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 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 - Richmond Hill
2026-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 | QPL Richmond Hill, 118-14 Hillside Avenue, Queens, 11418, United States

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.

FREE Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Fitness Classes at Meatpacking District’s Summer Goals
2026-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
