Ajna Dance Company

Ajna Dance at the 4th Annual Downtown Holi Festival
2026-03-07 15:00 - 19:00 UTC
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!

Virtual Dance Celebration & Workshop with Ajna
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
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.

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!

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 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 - GNL Parkville
2026-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | GNL Parkville, 10 Campbell St, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, 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 - Jackson Heights
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:30 | QPL Jackson Heights, 35-51 81st St, Jackson Heights, NY, 11372, United States

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

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.

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

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

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.
