Name of Artist:

Nataraj Dancers, Inc.

City:

Hadley

State:

MA

Zip:

01035

Email:

info@natarajdancers.org

Website:

Phone:

413-586-8974

Description:

Nataraj Inc., a non-profit cultural and educational organization was established in 1982 to promote an appreciation and understanding of performing arts of India in United States. Based in the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts, but with our roots in India, the organization has become an integral part of the multicultural arts in the State and the South Asian community. Under the artistic direction of Ranjanaa Devi, Nataraj maintains a dance company that presents concerts and residency programs of classical, folk and dance-theater by the Nataraj Dancers. Nataraj dancers have been on the Massachusetts Cultural Council Touring Artist Roster since 1984. Nataraj has been officially recognized as the premier South Asian Cultural Enrichment Resource organization by the Five Colleges, Inc. for its unique and innovative programming that continues to build artistic bridges between the East and West. Nataraj Inc. also presents the work of Asian artists in performance and through summer teaching residencies. Nataraj Inc. receives funding from Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, the Community Foundation, Amherst Arts Council and other agencies for its programs. www.natarajdancers.org