

Weaving a fabric of arts
About Leela Foundation
Our Vision
To explore the truth and beauty in all art forms and celebrate their unity of spirit.
Our Mission
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To link the community and the arts through performance, education, and outreach.
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To create a space where artistic expression through dance, music, visual arts, and the written word is celebrated.
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To educate, enthrall, and enliven.
Our DEI Statement
We envision an artistic landscape that is diverse, equitable and inclusive for all who enjoy the arts, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, geography or religion.
We recognize that diversity builds a more beautiful world and we strive to foster this principle.
A philosophy of collaborative creativity is at the center of this vision.
We acknowledge and draw on the power of art to act as a vehicle for personal transformation and social justice.
We welcome all arts, artists and art supporters!
Our approach
Artistic
Growing Leela Dance Company from a semi-professional company to a professional company. To create high-quality work of arts, rooted in tradition while highlighting social issues across cultures. Host artistic residencies to develop new works. Create an
environment where dance and allied arts co-exist.
Upcoming events
- Sun, Oct 29CaryOct 29, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMCary, 7833 Fussell Ave, Cary, NC 27519, USAOct 29, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMCary, 7833 Fussell Ave, Cary, NC 27519, USALeela Foundation and SIFAA are proud to present New Dimensions to the Margam Performance on Sunday, October 29th! This performance created and performed by Rama Vaidyanathan and her dance troupe is sure to be an event to remember. The time & venue and the link to purchase tickets are listed below.
- Mon, Oct 30Leela Dance StudioOct 30, 4:30 PM – Nov 01, 8:45 PMLeela Dance Studio, 1018 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, USAOct 30, 4:30 PM – Nov 01, 8:45 PMLeela Dance Studio, 1018 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, USARama Vaidyanathan is known for her fresh approach to Bharatanatyam, & for her unique choreographic skills. While pushing boundaries in the choreography, she goes beyond the form to give visual imagery to poetry in different Indian languages. These two workshops offer students a valuable opportunity.