East Coast: May - June Intensives with Ishita
May
10
to Jun 24

East Coast: May - June Intensives with Ishita

Join this unique opportunity to have a structured, holistic, and introspective learning experience with Ishita. This intensive will allow for sequential development and monitored growth through personalized feedback and repetition. If you are looking to be able to track your growth, connect your body to your emotions, and want more detailed feedback/advice to get towards your dance goals, this intensive is for you. See the full schedule and registration details below.

Session 1: May 10-12 (NYC) *Early-bird thru 4/30

  • Fr 5/10 [6:30-9:30pm]

  • Sa 5/ 11 [12-3pm]

  • Su 5/12 [12-3pm]

Location: Gibney 280 Broadway, Manhattan (Studio Provided upon confirmation)

Session 2: Jun 6, 8, 9 (NJ) *Early-bird thru 5/18

  • Th 6/6 [6:30-9:30pm]

  • Sa 6/8 [1-4pm]

  • Su 6/9 [1-4pm]

Location: mignolo art center, Metuchen

Session 3: Jun 10, 17, 24 (NY) *Early-bird thru 5/25

  • Mo 6/10 [6:30-9:30pm]

  • Mo 6/17 [6:30-9:30pm]

  • Mo 6/24 [6:30-9:30pm]

Location: Gibney 280 Broadway, Manhattan (Studio Provided upon confirmation)

EARLY BIRD RATE: $150.00

REGULAR RATE: $200.00

  • All days are sequential, so there is no discount for missing a date and no single-day drop-in options

  • Email info@imgedance.com for financial assistance requests - no student turned away for cost!

Requirements: 2+ years prior dance experience - any kind

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IMGEverse: Works-In-Progress Showcase
Apr
21
5:00 PM17:00

IMGEverse: Works-In-Progress Showcase

  • Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join IMGE in an intimate showing of works-in-progress. IMGE displays the range in their repertoire, featuring excerpts of Shishya, (no)man, FORM, and Desert Myths. Experience all the corners of the IMGEverse through expressive dance and storytelling. This in-person event will take place on Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Gibney 280 Broadway. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind journey through the IMGEverse!

Run Time: 90min

Location: Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center

280 Broadway (entrance at 53A Chambers St.)

Suggested Donation: $25

RSVP REQUIRED

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April Intensive with Ishita
Apr
5
to Apr 7

April Intensive with Ishita

*Early-bird price thru 3/16 - $150*

Join this unique opportunity to have a structured, holistic, and introspective learning experience with Ishita. This intensive will allow for sequential development and monitored growth through personalized feedback and repetition. If you are looking to be able to track your growth, have more time for repetition than allowed in drop-in classes, and want more detailed feedback/advice to get towards your dance goals, this intensive is for you. The foundation and performance combination will use movement vocabulary from Mayurbhanj chhau, house, hip hop, and bharatanatyam while applying larger intuitive lessons from nature. See the full schedule and registration details below.

Rate: $200.00 (all 3 days)

  • All days are sequential, so there is no discount for missing a date and no single-day drop-in options

  • Email info@imgedance.com for financial assistance requests - no student turned away for cost!

Requirements: 2+ years prior dance experience - any kind

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NYC: March Pop-Up Classes
Mar
13
to Mar 27

NYC: March Pop-Up Classes

DATES:

  1. Wednesday March 20 [8-10pm] Studio X

  2. Wednesday March 27 [8-10pm] Studio V

COST: $25 (via registration or Venmo: @imgedance with email and time slot)

Class is open level to all. If you need financial assistance, please let us know at info@imgedance.com. No student turned away for costs!

ABOUT: Ishita's classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. During the 2 hours, you will go through full body conditioning, foundational exercises pulling from street styles, classical and folk, to then learning hybridized combos emphasizing repetition and holistic body awareness. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring cross-cultural storytelling.



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February Intensive with Ishita
Feb
16
to Feb 18

February Intensive with Ishita

*Early-bird price thru 2/1 - $125*

Join this unique opportunity to have a structured, in-depth, and personal learning experience with Ishita. This intensive will allow for sequential development and monitored growth through direct feedback and repetition. If you are looking to be able to track your growth, have more time for repetition than allowed in drop-in classes, and want more detailed feedback/advice to get towards your dance goals, this intensive is for you. The foundation and performance combination will use movement vocabulary from Mayurbhanj chhau, house, hip hop, and bharatanatyam. See the full schedule and registration details below.

SCHEDULE

Day 1: Friday February 16, 6:30-9:30pm

  • 6:30-7:20pm - Full-Body Conditioning

  • 7:20-8:20pm - Foundation Development (Chhau, House, Hip Hop, Bharatanatyam)

  • 8:20-9:20pm - Combo Building

  • 9:20-9:30pm - Cool Down

Day 2: Saturday February 17, 12-3pm

  • 1:00-1:50pm - Full-Body Conditioning

  • 1:50-2:30pm - Foundation Development (Chhau, House, Hip Hop, Bharatanatyam)

  • 2:30-3:50pm - Combo Completion

  • 3:50-4:00pm - Cool Down

Day 3: Sunday February 18, 2-5pm

  • 1:00-1:50pm - Full-Body Conditioning

  • 1:50-2:30pm - Intro to Storytelling

  • 2:30-3:45pm - Performance Practice

  • 3:45-4:00pm - Cool Down + Q&A

Location: Gibney 280 Broadway (Studio details provided post-registration)

Rate: $150.00 (all 3 days)

  • All days are sequential, so there is no discount for missing a date and no single day drop-in options

  • Email info@imgedance.com for financial assistance requests - no student turned away for cost!

Requirements: 2+ years prior dance experience - any kind


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IMGE at APAP: AAPI Dance Festival
Jan
14
1:15 PM13:15

IMGE at APAP: AAPI Dance Festival

IMGE presents an excerpt of (no)man at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. The Asian American Arts Alliance and Nai-Ni Chen Dance curate a special AAPI Dance Festival for the national arts booking conference.

📅 DAY 2: 1/14/24, 1:15 – 3:15PM

📍The Ailey Studios, 405 W 55th Street, New York

🎟️ Followers of @aaartsalliance can use the promo code COMMUNITY for 20% off your ticket!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company @nainichendancecompany

Shannon Yu 余香儒/ SHA Creative Outlet @hsiangru.yu @shacreativeoutlet

IMGE Dance @imgedance

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Kinetic: A Dance Film Festival
Jan
6
7:00 PM19:00

Kinetic: A Dance Film Festival

IMGE presents a new dance film festival in New York called “Kinetic” to build dialogue between movement and filmmaking. Featured are works across NYC, Seattle, India, and San Francisco. Featuring works by Ishita Mili, Esosa Oviasu, Neil Russell, Darien Van Rensalier, Pauline Casino, Ozi & Adri, Mark Salud, JJay Winchester, Kine, GOGA, and Justin Monte, Amit Patel, Peter Lee.

Co-hosted by Ishita Mili and Justin Monte

Each film will be followed by a Q&A with the creative team.

Post-viewing, the space will be opened into a freestyle and shoot session with an interactive AI video display.

Date: Saturday January 6, 2024

Time: 7:00-10:00pm

Venue: Gymnopedie, 1139 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Tix: $15

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December Intensive with Ishita
Dec
15
to Dec 17

December Intensive with Ishita

Join this unique opportunity to have a structured, in-depth, and personal learning experience with Ishita. This intensive will allow for sequential development and monitored growth through direct feedback and repetition. If you are looking to be able to track your growth, have more time for repetition than allowed in drop-in classes, and want more detailed feedback/advice to get towards your dance goals, this intensive is for you. The foundation and performance combination will use movement vocabulary from Mayurbhanj chhau, house, hip hop, and bharatanatyam. See the full schedule and registration details below.

SCHEDULE

Day 1: Friday December 15, 6:30-9:30pm

  • 6:30-7:20pm - Full-Body Conditioning

  • 7:20-8:20pm - Foundation Development (Chhau, House, Hip Hop, Bharatanatyam)

  • 8:20-9:20pm - Combo Building

  • 9:20-9:30pm - Cool Down

Day 2: Saturday December 16, 1-4pm

  • 1:00-1:50pm - Full-Body Conditioning

  • 1:50-2:30pm - Foundation Development (Chhau, House, Hip Hop, Bharatanatyam)

  • 2:30-3:50pm - Combo Completion

  • 3:50-4:00pm - Cool Down

Day 3: Sunday December 17, 1-4pm

  • 1:00-1:50pm - Full-Body Conditioning

  • 1:50-2:30pm - Intro to Storytelling

  • 2:30-3:45pm - Performance Practice

  • 3:45-4:00pm - Cool Down + Q&A

Location: Gibney 280 Broadway (Studio details provided post-registration)

Rate: $105.00 (all 3 days)

  • All days are sequential, so there is no discount for missing a date and no single day drop-in options

  • Email info@imgedance.com for financial assistance requests - no student turned away for cost!


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NYC: MOD X IMGE Collab Workshops
Dec
14
7:00 PM19:00

NYC: MOD X IMGE Collab Workshops

Movement of Desis visits NYC to teach workshops with IMGE! Each class will be a collab between current MOD and IMGE directors/dancers.

Date: Thursday December 14, 2023

Times:

  1. 7:00-8:30pm - Nish x Shivani

  2. 8:30-10:00pm - Harini x Ishita

Cost: $25 each, $40 both

Registration: Venmo @imgedance with name, email, and class choice

Location: Ripley Grier, 520 8th Ave, NYC

Studio: 16T

ABOUT:

Movement of Desis is a Chicago-based desi fusion team currently competing in World of Dance. IMGE is so excited to partner with MOD to bridge communities.

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NYC: November classes with Ishita
Nov
12
to Nov 26

NYC: November classes with Ishita

Back at her favorite NYC training hub - Modega. Only 2 times this month

DATES:

1. Sunday November 12 at 2:30pm

2. Sunday November 26 at 2:30pm

COST: $20 (via registration)

Class is open level to all. If you need financial assistance, please let us know at info@imgedance.com. No student turned away for costs!

ABOUT: Ishita's classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. During the 2 hours, you will go through full body conditioning, foundational exercises pulling from street styles, classical and folk, to then learning hybridized combos emphasizing repetition and holistic body awareness. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring cross-cultural storytelling.

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LONDON: Foundational Fusion Class with Ishita Mili
Oct
19
8:30 PM20:30

LONDON: Foundational Fusion Class with Ishita Mili

Ishita teaches in London for the FIRST TIME!

Time: 8:30pm-10:00pm GST

Location: Base Dance Studios, James Brown Studio

4 Tinworth Street, London

Transportation: BASE Dance Studios is located on the Albert Embankment – a 5/10 minute walk from Vauxhall Station

Cost: £15 (card or cash in-person)

  • 12 hr cancellation policy applies

Registration Instructions

  1. Go to Base Website/App -> Book Your Class

  2. Select Oct 19

  3. Under “Establishment,” click “James Brown”

  4. Scroll to the bottom and click “Ishita Mili - Foundational Fusion”

REGISTER NOW

ABOUT: Ishita's classes are an elemental approach to cross-cultural fusion and storytelling. You will go through full body conditioning, foundational exercises pulling from street styles, classical and folk, to then learn hybridized combos emphasizing repetition and holistic body awareness. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and worldview.

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NYC: October Pop-Up Classes
Oct
4
to Oct 11

NYC: October Pop-Up Classes

Only 2 pop-up workshops with Ishita this Fall.

DATES:

  1. Wednesday October 4 [8-10pm] Studio Z

  2. Wednesday October 11 [8-10pm] Studio W

COST: $25 (via registration or Venmo: @imgedance with email and time slot)

Class is open level to all. If you need financial assistance, please let us know at info@imgedance.com. No student turned away for costs!

ABOUT: Ishita's classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. During the 2 hours, you will go through full body conditioning, foundational exercises pulling from street styles, classical and folk, to then learning hybridized combos emphasizing repetition and holistic body awareness. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring cross-cultural storytelling.



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Arts on Site: mignolo X IMGE Dance
Oct
1
6:30 PM18:30

Arts on Site: mignolo X IMGE Dance

2 New Jersey-based young innovative dance companies join forces to showcase brand new work. IMGE opens presents an excerpt of a new work in progress, “FORM.” mignolo presents a new film turned live performance called “Volcano,” which also features Artistic Director Ishita Mili. Both companies have unique, precise, and codified movement vocabularies across vastly different genres, so get ready for an exciting night of fresh ideas.

Date: Sunday Oct 1

Time: 6:30-7:30pm & 7:30-8:30pm

Venue: Arts On Site NYC, 12 St Marks Place, NYC

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SF: Ishita Mili Workshop
Sep
16
1:00 PM13:00

SF: Ishita Mili Workshop

Ishita returns to Mona Khan Company with a public workshop offering! Don’t miss her while she’s in town.

ABOUT: Ishita’s classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. Class deconstructs hybrid movement phrases with influences from hip hop, bharatanatyam, to chhau. Ishita teaches the IMGE approach to holistic body awareness, musicality, and self expression. Class is open to dancers and movers from any background.

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SEATTLE: Masterclass with Ishita Mili
Sep
8
7:00 PM19:00

SEATTLE: Masterclass with Ishita Mili

Rangeela Dance hosts me again in a masterclass in Seattle - pass over the news to your Seattle friends!

Date: Friday Sept 8

Time: 7-8:30pm

Venue: Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave E, Seattle

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About: Ishita's classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. During the 1.5 hours, you will go through full body conditioning, foundational exercises pulling from street styles, classical and folk, to then learning hybridized combos emphasizing repetition and holistic body awareness. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring cross-cultural storytelling.

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NJ: mignolo dance summer intensive
Aug
18
11:30 AM11:30

NJ: mignolo dance summer intensive

This intensive is geared toward professional and pre-professional dancers across all disciplines. The 2023 intensive will culminate in a final showing where dancers will be invited to perform phrases they learned in class as well as a brand new mignolo creation. Faculty members will also be invited to perform in the showing.

Ishita joins this year’s faculty as a guest teacher, DROP-INS ARE ALLOWED IN HER CLASS.

This intensive is a great opportunity to push your skills beyond your comfort zone and receive a professional level dance education.

Full Intensive Date: Th 8/17-Su 8/20, 9am-5pm, $350

Ishita’s Individual Class: Fr 8/18, 11:30-1pm

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NYC: Battery Dance Festival
Aug
13
7:00 PM19:00

NYC: Battery Dance Festival

IMGE presents a 10min excerpt of (no)man at the 42nd Battery Dance Festival.

The festival is FREE for all.

ABOUT: Opening night of our main festival features the return of two Battery Dance Festival favorites, and five debut company performances. From hip hop to physical theatre, from contemporary to global fusion styles, this year’s festival begins with an evening of work showcasing the diversity of dance. 

This program is made possible in part by our international partner organizations: DutchCultureUSA at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York and Fonds Podiumkunsten / Performing Arts Fund NL.

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NJ: 3 Day Dance Intensive with Ishita Mili
Aug
7
to Aug 9

NJ: 3 Day Dance Intensive with Ishita Mili

A rare chance to have in-depth training with Ishita Mili. 6 hours over 3 days. Level up your dance knowledge, technique, and artistry! ALL are welcome inside and outside the Ananda Mandir community.

About: Ishita’s classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. Class deconstructs hybrid movement phrases with influences from hip hop, bharatanatyam, to chhau. Ishita teaches the IMGE approach to holistic body awareness, musicality, and self expression. Class is open to dancers and movers from any background.

Dates: 8/7, 8/8, 8/9

Times: 2 hours each day, late afternoon/evening (confirmation upon registration request)

Recommended Age: 8-18

Cost: $90

EMAIL INFO@IMGEDANCE.COM TO REGISTER

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NYC: August Classes with Ishita
Aug
3
to Aug 31

NYC: August Classes with Ishita

Dates:

Class #1 - Th Aug 3 [8-10pm], Studio V

Class #2 - Th Aug 10 [8-10pm], Studio V

Class #3 - Th Aug 18 [8-10pm], Studio V

Class #4 - Th Aug 24 [8-10pm], Studio V

Class #5 - Su Aug 27 [4-6pm], Studio W

Class #6 - Th Aug 31 [8-10pm], Studio V

PRICING: $25 per

Need financial assistance? Email info@imgedance.com or DM @ishitamili. No student turned away!

ABOUT: Get your summer dance training right. Ishita's classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. During the 2 hours, you will go through full body conditioning, foundational exercises pulling from street styles, classical and folk, to then learning hybridized combos emphasizing repetition and holistic body awareness. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring cross-cultural storytelling.

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BAY AREA: Class with Ishita Mili
Jul
20
8:30 PM20:30

BAY AREA: Class with Ishita Mili

PRICING: $25

ABOUT: The Desi Dance Community of the East Bay hosts Ishita after a long time. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring IMGE’s signature approach to cross-cultural storytelling.

Need financial assistance? Email info@imgedance.com or DM @ishitamili. No student turned away!

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SF: July Class with Ishita
Jul
19
8:00 PM20:00

SF: July Class with Ishita

PRICING: $25

ABOUT: NachleSF hosts Ishita again for a guest workshop in San Francisco. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring IMGE’s signature approach to cross-cultural storytelling.

Need financial assistance? Email info@imgedance.com or DM @ishitamili. No student turned away!

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NYC: July Classes with Ishita Mili
Jul
6
to Jul 25

NYC: July Classes with Ishita Mili

Class #1 - Thursday July 6, 8-10pm

Class #2 - Sunday July 9, 4-6pm

Class #3 - Thursday July 13, 8-10pm

Class #4 - Sunday July 16, 4-6pm

Class #5 - Tuesday July 25, 8-10pm

PRICING

$22 for one class

$100 for all 5

Need financial assistance? Email info@imgedance.com or DM @ishitamili. No student turned away!

ABOUT: Get your summer dance training right with Ishita this July. Ishita's classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling. During the 2 hours, you will go through full body conditioning, foundational exercises pulling from street styles, classical and folk, to then learning hybridized combos emphasizing repetition and holistic body awareness. Class is open to professional dancers, hobbyists, or art enthusiasts who are open to expanding their abilities and world view while exploring cross-cultural storytelling.

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Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park
Jun
18
9:30 PM21:30

Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park

Ishita makes her Broadway debut as a choreographer! Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS opens the gates to Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park, this year’s installment of the sexiest night on Broadway. The evening features a piece in the Animal Queendom directed by Monica Kapoor and associate choreographed by Ishita. The cast features IMGE dancers Sangeetha Santhebennur and Shivani Lamba alongside Broadway stars from Aladdin, Dancin’, Lion King and more!

DONATE TO OUR BROADWAY BARES FUNDRAISER and help us reach our goal of $3000 before show date!

WATCH THE SHOW Sunday, June 18, 2023, at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom.

Show #1: 9:30pm

Show #2: midnight

All ticket and fundraising proceeds go towards providing lifesaving medications, nutritious meals, health care, counseling, emergency financial assistance and so much more to those in all 50 states living with HIV/AIDS and other debilitating illnesses. Last year they raised close 2 million dollars.

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Seattle International Dance Festival: Therapy's Expensive
Jun
11
7:00 PM19:00

Seattle International Dance Festival: Therapy's Expensive

Ishita greets the SIDF stage for the 3rd time, except this round she' presents her first ever solo, Therapy’s Expensive, which had its first premiere in Mumbai earlier this year. Guest featuring: Krishna Basude.

SIDF Inter/National Series: Ishita Mili returns to SIDF with a riveting and powerful solo, Khambatta Dance Company performs a whimsical and thoughtful post-covid work, and Artistry in Motion offers a poetic look at the body beautiful.

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NYC: Ishita Mili Class
May
28
1:30 PM13:30

NYC: Ishita Mili Class

Ishita’s classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling, using influences from hip hop, bharatanatyam, and chhau. The combo will focus on holistic body awareness, musicality, and individuality. Class is open-level to dancers and explorers from any background.

Location: Modega, 44th Avenue, Queens, NY

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

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NYC: Ishita Mili Class
May
21
1:30 PM13:30

NYC: Ishita Mili Class

Ishita’s classes are an elemental approach to cross cultural fusion and storytelling, using influences from hip hop, bharatanatyam, and chhau. The combo will focus on holistic body awareness, musicality, and individuality. Class is open-level to dancers and explorers from any background.

Location: Modega, 44th Avenue, Queens, NY

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

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(no)man debut at The Tank
Apr
20
to Apr 23

(no)man debut at The Tank

AN IMGE DEBUT EVENING LENGTH SHOW

Dates: Th Apr 20 (7p), Fr Apr 21 (7p), Sa Apr 22 (9:30p), Su Apr 23 (2p)

Run Time: 1:15min

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(no)man is a rollercoaster running through joy, grief, community, and the battle between belonging and impermanence. IMGE’s newest dance production speaks to the urgency of compassion across experiences. IMGE’s signature dynamic style in combination with global rhythms and expressive theater creates an immersive evening questioning who gets to be included and excluded in this borrowed space and time.

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of two doses of an approved covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times.

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Indo Warehouse ft. IMGE
Mar
25
to Mar 26

Indo Warehouse ft. IMGE

The Festival of Love celebrates the arrival of spring and the first Indo Warehouse celebration of 2023. We invite you to this unique, festival-style experience at Avant Gardner’s Great Hall, where color and magic will serve as themes for this multi-sensory experience. Following their sold-out event last December, Indo Warehouse will reimagine this room, creating a more intimate experience that seamlessly weaves together South Asian-inspired artifacts, textures, and culture with hypnotic, emotive, and percussive grooves.

Indo Warehouse artists Kahani, Kunal Merchant, Payal Jay, and AREUBLUE will provide the soundtrack for the night – joined by very special guests Foozak (@ewasorecords) and Meedy (@descendants.rec).

Indo Warehouse will be introducing its sound and experience to the world this year, so this will be one of only a few marquee events that take place in New York in 2023. Being a part of this experience ensures that you are part of their journey.

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LA Workshop with Ishita
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00

LA Workshop with Ishita

Ishita’s classes are an elemental approach to cross-cultural fusion and storytelling, using influences from hip hop, bharatanatyam, and chhau. The combo will focus on holistic body awareness, musicality, and individuality. Class is open-level to dancers and explorers from any background.

SIGN UP NOW:

https://thecspotla.com/find-a-class

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