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Based in NYC, rooted in South Asia. We bring joy through dance, movement & culture. We specialize in both contemporary and classical Indian dance forms.

Ajna Dance Company was created to share artistic and authentic Indian dance with a global and diverse audience. Ajna Dance Co. was founded by the dance artist and distinguished choreographer, Minila Shah. The experience she gained traveling the world to further her art coupled with her experience working as the Artistic Director of Bollywood Grooves Dance Company in London, UK has made Minila an expert in many different forms of Indian dance including contemporary bollywood, classical, and folk. Minila is passionate about sharing Indian dance and culture through classes and performances by making them easily available and accessible to everyone. Our team is trained in a diverse range of dance styles and we pride ourselves in offering high quality instruction and performances.

02/10/2026

Join us for one more FREE Bollywood/Bhangra class of the season in partnership with THIS Saturday at 10 AM at Pier 46. This class will be accompanied by on Dhol.

That's not all! Immediately following class there will be a special performance and free Mehendi (henna). We hope to see you there!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Hudson River Park's Pier 46 at Charles St

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

17/09/2026

We kicked off our Saturday dance series last week with an amazing first class! 💃☀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to dance with us, we loved the energy!

Ready for round two? Join us this Saturday for another FREE Bollywood & Bhangra classes in partnership with . This 60-minute cardio dance workout is open to all fitness levels, so come move, have fun, and start your weekend feeling energized.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 12 – Oct 3
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Hudson River Park's Pier 46 at Charles St

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

11/09/2026

Come dance with us tomorrow morning! Join us for FREE Bollywood & Bhangra classes in partnership with on Saturday mornings in September and October. This 60-minute cardio dance workout is open to all fitness levels—our instructors will guide you through a fun routine that will leave you feeling energized and inspired.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 12 – Oct 3
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Hudson River Park's Pier 46 at Charles St

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

10/09/2026

Happy first day of school to NYC public schools! ✨🍎

For over a decade, Ajna has proudly collaborated with hundreds of schools to bring South Asian dance education to students of all ages and backgrounds. We are looking forward to a successful 2026-27 school year!

See the link in bio to contact us about bringing dance programming to your school today!

09/09/2026

We’re excited to continue our partnership with , where Ajna has been bringing South Asian dance and fitness to the community for more than five years.

This fall, we’re back with a free Bollywood & Bhangra dance-fitness series. Open to all fitness levels, each 60-minute class combines easy-to-follow Bollywood and Bhangra movement for an active start to the weekend.

The final class on October 3 will feature live dhol, followed by an Ajna Dance Company performance and mehendi artists.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 12 – Oct 3
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Hudson River Park's Pier 46 at Charles St

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

08/09/2026

Take a mid-day break THIS THURSDAY and join us at Brooklyn Commons for an afternoon of music and dance! Ajna returns to Downtown Brooklyn's Fall Into Step series with high-energy performances accompanied by live dhol.

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍Brooklyn Commons Park - 15 MetroTech Center suite 1920, Brooklyn, NY 11201

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

31/08/2026

Get ready to dance! Two weeks to go before Ajna returns to Pier 46. Join us for FREE Bollywood & Bhangra classes in partnership with Hudson River Park on Saturday mornings in September and October. This 60-minute cardio dance workout is open to all fitness levels—our instructors will guide you through a fun routine that will leave you feeling energized and inspired.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 12 – Oct 3
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Pier 46 at Hudson River Park

This event is FREE and open to all!

More info in the link in bio.

28/08/2026

✨ Artist Spotlight: Meet Giorgia Vitali ( )! ✨

Every Ajna performance is brought to life by incredible artists, and today we're shining the spotlight on Giorgia! 💛

Here are a few fun facts about Giorgia:
✨Dance journey: Giorgia began training in ballet, jazz, modern, and flamenco at just 7 years old. She later moved to the U.S. to study at the Joffrey Ballet School, where she trained in musical theatre, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. At 10, she discovered waacking, vogue, house, heels, and Bollywood—expanding her love for movement across cultures and styles.
✨If she wasn't a dancer: She'd be a writer or an archaeologist
✨Hidden talent: She speaks five languages!
✨Favorite Bollywood movie: Padmaavat
✨Favorite local NYC spot: Evelina - an Italian restuarant in Greenpoint

Why is sharing South Asian culture through dance important to you:

"South Asian culture welcomed me with open arms and gave me opportunities I would have never dreams of. I am a lucky guest of the culture.

It is a culture dear to my heart and not too different from my Italian roots. The storytelling aspect of South Asian dance is unique and so captivating that deserves to be shared with everyone more and more.""

Every performance is an opportunity to celebrate culture, build community, and inspire curiosity through the arts. We're so grateful to have artists like Giorgia on our team. 💛

Show Giorgia some love in the comments! 💛

26/08/2026

Sunday at Brooklyn Bridge Park 💛

We had such a wonderful time dancing together and sharing the joy of South Asian movement and culture with our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, moved with us, and brought such great energy to the workshop. We loved seeing dancers of all ages come together, learn, connect, and celebrate through movement.

Grateful for another beautiful day of dance in NYC. ✨

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