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.
Education
Encourage research to preserve Indian classical dance. Communicate the legacy of dance, through a Lecture Series initiative that will put the spotlight on Dance History and Philosophy.
Outreach
Participate in local community events. Conduct workshops at schools, colleges, and community events. Highlight the enormous benefits of dance for physical and mental well-being.
Upcoming events
Sun, Apr 16Morrisville
Wed, Apr 26Leela School of DanceApr 26, 4:00 PM – Apr 28, 8:45 PMLeela School of Dance, 1018, Suite E Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560Sreelakshmy Govardhanan's story-telling prowess makes her workshops/seminars highly sought after in India and abroad. We are excited to host two, three day workshops by Sreelakshmy on April 26-28th designed for dancers of all genres.
Sat, Apr 29Durham Arts Council
