Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2023, New York City
Indo-American Arts Council presented a dance festival at Ailey Citigroup Theater in Manhattan.
“It can take someone 10 to 15 years of apprenticeship before a 2.5-hour arangetram, a debut performance,” said Navia Natarajan, an international Bharatanatyam dancer. Click here to read a linked print story

Sonali Loomba (left) and Nidhika Loomba perform Kathak at Erasing Borders Dance Festival in New York City. Sep. 24, 2023. Ailey Citigroup Theater, Manhattan, NY. Photo/Vandana Saras

Navia Natarajan performs Bharatnatyam at the Erasing Borders Dance Festival in New York City. Sep. 24, 2023. Ailey Citigroup Theater, Manhattan, NY. Photo/Vandana Saras

A group of South Asian dancers performs at Erasing Borders Dance Festival. Sep. 24, 2023. Ailey Citigroup Theater, Manhattan, NY. Photo/Vandana Saras