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ajnadance

Based in NYC, rooted in South Asia
We bring joy through movement & culture
Arts Education, Performance & Workshops

As we move from the light of Diwali into the seaso As we move from the light of Diwali into the season of gratitude, we’re thankful for everyone who helps bring Ajna’s mission to life — through participation, partnership, and shared celebration. We are continually reminded of the power of dance to bring people together.

This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to YOU for making Ajna a part of your lives. 🧡✨

#Ajna #AjnaDance #Thanksgiving #gratitude
It's the season of gratitude. We are grateful and It's the season of gratitude. We are grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to share South Asian dance and culture at NYC District 25's Diwali Event at New York's City Hall! 

Wishing everyone a season full of joy, togetherness, and maybe even a little dancing.

#Ajna #AjnaDance #gratitude
In case you missed it, you can read all about it i In case you missed it, you can read all about it in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle! 

Last month, Ajna's talented Bollywood & Kathak dance students had the honor of opening the Diwali celebration hosted by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, led by DA Eric Gonzalez.

Special congratulations to Ajna Founder and Executive Director, Minila Shah, who received the "Justice Award" for her inspiring work and contribution to our community. 

And a special shoutout to our students, their supportive families and our incredible teachers, Mei and Aman, whose hard work and passion truly shined. 

See the link bio to read the feature!

#Diwali #Diwali2025 #BrooklynDA #EricGonzalez #AjnaDance #Ajna @bkeagle @brooklyndaoffice
As Diwali celebrations are finally winding down (t As Diwali celebrations are finally winding down (there’s still a few more!), we are incredibly grateful to have been a part of so many beautiful events this season. 
 
As we look ahead to the warmth of fall and Thanksgiving, we’re filled with gratitude for these moments and for our amazing community!

Connect with us to learn more! Whether you're interested in booking us for an event, bringing us to your school, or simply want to know more about our exciting journey, we're just a message away! Let's dance together! 

#Diwali2025 #Diwali #AjnaDance #Ajna
Join us for one more FREE Bollywood/Bhangra class Join us for one more FREE Bollywood/Bhangra class of the season in partnership with @hudsonriverpark THIS Saturday at 10 AM at Pier 46. This class will be accompanied by @neildesai07 on Dhol. 

That's not all! Immediately following class there will be a special performance and free Mehndi (henna). We hope to see you there!

📅 Saturday, October 25th
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Pier 46 at Hudson River Park

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

#AjnaDance #HudsonRiverPark #BollywoodDance #Bhangra #FreeClasses #nycevents
Join us for our last Bollywood/Bhangra class of th Join us for our last Bollywood/Bhangra class of the season in partnership with @hudsonriverpark this Saturday at 10 AM at pier 46. After our class which will be accompanied by @neildesai07 on Dhol we will have a special performance and free Mehndi (henna). Hope to see you there!!
The last day of Diwali celebrates the bond between The last day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Special shoutout to all of the Ajna siblings for a lifetime of love and support!

We hope everyone had a Happy Diwali! ✨

#Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights #AjnaDance #Ajna #siblinglove
Happy Diwali from the Ajna family! Wishing you lig Happy Diwali from the Ajna family! Wishing you light, laughter and peace. ✨

 📸 @rashmigillphotography 

#Diwali #Diwali2025 #AjnaDance #Ajna
It is so great to see more and more schools, organ It is so great to see more and more schools, organizations and communities celebrating Diwali here in NYC but some celebrations deserve to be highlighted. We celebrated with students in Queens today @ps35q and they went ALL OUT. Our artists visit a lot of schools and had this to say about her experience at @ps35q . “One of the best schools I have been to so far. The decor was beautiful, the teachers and students were all dressed in Indian wear they had steel pan and did a blend of West Indian/traditional Indian food I was so happy” 🥹🙏🏽 What so many of would give to have celebrations like this in school when we were growing up. Thank you again @ps35q
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Ajna's talented Bollywood & Kathak dance students Ajna's talented Bollywood & Kathak dance students had the honor of opening the Diwali celebration hosted by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, led by DA Eric Gonzalez. We are grateful to DA Gonzalez and his team for their dedication to diversity and inclusion, creating a space where cultural heritage is celebrated with heart. A special shoutout to our students, their supportive families and our incredible teachers, Mei and Aman, whose hard work and passion truly shined. 

Special congratulations to Ajna Founder and Director, Minila Shah, who was honored for her inspiring work and contribution to our community. Here’s to celebrating Diwali together and uplifting every voice! ✨ 

#Diwali #Diwali2025 #BrooklynDA #EricGonzalez #AjnaDance #Ajna @minila7 @brooklyndaoffice @aman_jeet_official @meenacat
Our artists had a wonderful time celebrating Diwal Our artists had a wonderful time celebrating Diwali with the students of PS 86X The Kingsbridge Heights School this morning!

✨ There is still time to include Ajna in your upcoming Diwali celebrations!
✨School Assemblies: We’ve kicked off the fall with after school programs and dance residencies across the city. Our team is busy scheduling school assemblies and Diwali celebrations where students can experience dance and culture in a way that is fun and accessible.
✨ Connect with us to learn more! Whether you're interested in booking us for an event, bringing us to your school, or simply want to know more about our exciting journey, we're just a message away! Let's dance together this fall! 

#Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights #AjnaDance #Ajna
✨ Diwali is almost here! ✨ Ready to make your cele ✨ Diwali is almost here! ✨ Ready to make your celebrations truly unforgettable?

Bring the magic of the Festival of Lights to your school, business, or community with vibrant performances and engaging workshops! Let's celebrate Diwali together!

Contact us to book your Diwali experience today!

#Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights #AjnaDance #Ajna
Get ready to dance! Join us for FREE Bollywood & B Get ready to dance! Join us for FREE Bollywood & Bhangra classes in partnership with Hudson River Park on Saturday mornings in October. This 60-minute cardio dance workout is open to all fitness levels—our instructors will guide you through a fun routine that will leave you feeling energized and inspired.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 13 – Oct 25
 ⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Pier 46 at Hudson River Park

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

#AjnaDance #HudsonRiverPark #BollywoodDance #Bhangra #FreeClasses #nycevents @hudsonriverpark
Join us @hudsonriverpark Pier 46 for Bollywood and Join us @hudsonriverpark Pier 46 for Bollywood and Bhangra tomorrow at 10am. Free and guaranteed to start your day feeling 🤩🤩🤩 #hrpk #ajnadance
Come dance with us tomorrow morning! Join us for F Come dance with us tomorrow morning! Join us for FREE Bollywood & Bhangra classes in partnership with Hudson River Park on Saturday mornings in September and October. This 60-minute cardio dance workout is open to all fitness levels—our instructors will guide you through a fun routine that will leave you feeling energized and inspired.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 13 – Oct 25
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Pier 46 at Hudson River Park

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

#AjnaDance #HudsonRiverPark #BollywoodDance #Bhangra #FreeClasses #nycevents @hudsonriverpark
Happy Belated World Bollywood Day! We love a good Happy Belated World Bollywood Day!

We love a good Bollywood moment!

#Ajna #AjnaDance #Bollywood #worldbollywoodday2025
Get ready to dance! Join us for FREE Bollywood & B Get ready to dance! Join us for FREE Bollywood & Bhangra classes in partnership with Hudson River Park on Saturday mornings in September and October. This 60-minute cardio dance workout is open to all fitness levels—our instructors will guide you through a fun routine that will leave you feeling energized and inspired.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 13 – Oct 25
 ⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Pier 46 at Hudson River Park

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

#AjnaDance #HudsonRiverPark #BollywoodDance #Bhangra #FreeClasses #nycevents @hudsonriverpark
Take a mid-day break THIS THURSDAY and join us at Take a mid-day break THIS THURSDAY and join us at Brooklyn Commons for an afternoon of music and dance! Ajna will bring high-energy performances alongside live dholi drumming as part of the Fall into Step series.

📅 Thursday, September 11
⏰  12:00–2:00 PM
📍Brooklyn Commons Park - 15 MetroTech Center suite 1920, Brooklyn, NY 11201

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

#AjnaDance #Ajna @downtownbrooklyn  @brooklyncommonsny
What a joy to have performed again this year at th What a joy to have performed again this year at the #USOpen! 🎾 Huge thanks to the USTA for having us back for US Open Fan week and to the incredible crowd for bringing the energy! Thank you to our amazing artists - @alishaddoesit  @ankitakhanna8  and @jeevika.bhat!  Congratulations to the 2025 US Open Champions and all the incredible athletes!

#AjnaDance #Ajna  #USOpen2025
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