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About Leela

About Leela Foundation

Our Vision

To explore the truth and beauty in all art forms and celebrate their unity of spirit.

Our Mission

  • To link the community and the arts through performance, education, and outreach.

  • To create a space where artistic expression through dance, music, visual arts, and the written word is celebrated.

  • 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
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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
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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
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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.

Events

Upcoming events

  • Technique Enhancement Program
    Technique Enhancement Program
    Sun, Oct 15
    Virtual
    Oct 15, 2023, 9:00 AM – Apr 14, 2024, 2:00 AM
    Virtual
    Oct 15, 2023, 9:00 AM – Apr 14, 2024, 2:00 AM
    Virtual
    Offered in partnership with Sankhya Dance Company, the program will provide specialized skills training for students and dancers who want to advance their learning in Bharata Natyam. This is an ongoing program offered in segments of six- months.
  • New Dimensions to the Margam Performance
    New Dimensions to the Margam Performance
    Sun, Oct 29
    Cary
    Oct 29, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Cary, 7833 Fussell Ave, Cary, NC 27519, USA
    Oct 29, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Cary, 7833 Fussell Ave, Cary, NC 27519, USA
    Leela 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.
  • Rama Vaidyanathan Workshops
    Rama Vaidyanathan Workshops
    Mon, Oct 30
    Leela Dance Studio
    Oct 30, 4:30 PM – Nov 01, 8:45 PM
    Leela Dance Studio, 1018 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA
    Oct 30, 4:30 PM – Nov 01, 8:45 PM
    Leela Dance Studio, 1018 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA
    Rama 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.
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In this time of war, we stand with the people of Ukraine and encourage you to donate to help them. Please consider a donation to International Medical Corps. Please specify that your donation goes to help those in the war in Ukraine.

This project is supported by the Town of Cary, through the Cultural Arts Non-profit Grant
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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org
Funding provided,  in part, by a grant by South Arts in partnership with The National Endowment for the Arts
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