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Updated 2/2/2016

Nataraj Dancers

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

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 programs in the State and within the South Asian community. Under the artistic direction of Ranjanaa Devi, Nataraj maintains a dance company that presents concerts and teaching 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 been 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 offers classes during the academic year and sessions during the summer. Nataraj Dancers also collaborate with other artists to present new work in performance.

Find Me

Ranjanaa Devi
Job Title: Artistic Director
Phone: 413-586-8974
Address:
Hadley, MA 01035

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1982

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1982

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Dance - Traditional

Additional Disciplines:

  • Dance - Ethnic
  • Dance - Traditional
  • Music - Ethnic / World

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Curriculum Development
  • Residency - Community
  • Residency - In School
  • Residency - Production / Development
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Seasons Active: spring, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 10

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • School Groups
  • Teens

Languages Available:

  • Hindi

Geographic Reach:

  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility

When Nataraj Dancers are booked for a concert or teaching residency, the presenter is encouraged to make arrangements for Accessibility Services to be provided.

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Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Association of Arts Presenters

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Association of Arts Presenters

Awards

Awards:

  • The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Tarlow Chariitable Foundation, Amherst Cultural Council, Hosei University, Japan, Kolkata Museum, India
  • Massachusetts Senate Citations 2007, 2013
  • Japan Society of Boston 2008
  • Massachusetts Cultural Council

Education

Education:

  • Conservatory training in Dance and Dance Theater with three leading Dance teachers over twenty years
  • Undergraduate and Graduate degree in Music from Delhi University, India

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Foreign Languages

Certifications and Training:

  • Graduate degree and Conservatory training in Music and Dance

Fee range:

$250 - $1,000

Teaching Artist

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Foreign Languages

Certifications and Training:

  • Graduate degree and Conservatory training in Music and Dance

Fee range:

$250 - $1,000

Touring Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • For teaching residencies Nataraj require a clean wood or marley floor in a large room; dressing rooms, sound system, and microphone.
  • For concerts Nataraj requires minimum stage space of 25x30 feet for five dancers; stage lights, microphone, music system.

Fee Range:

$750 - $6,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

3

Maximum Number of Performers:

6