Ajna Dance Company

Ajna Dance Company 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 e

xpert 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.

New York energy, Knicks colors, Bollywood vibes. 🧡💙✨Who's going to the parade on Thursday?!
16/06/2026

New York energy, Knicks colors, Bollywood vibes. 🧡💙✨

Who's going to the parade on Thursday?!

What an incredible two weekends at Meatpacking Summer Goals! ☀️💃From Bollywood performances, live dhol, and family-frien...
10/06/2026

What an incredible two weekends at Meatpacking Summer Goals! ☀️💃

From Bollywood performances, live dhol, and family-friendly art activities to high-energy Bollywood and Bhangra fitness classes, it was a joy to share dance, culture, and community with so many New Yorkers.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, danced with us, and made these events unforgettable. We loved bringing South Asian arts, culture, and wellness to the Meatpacking District and can't wait for what's next! ❤️

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Always special dancing at Symphony Space.We love being part of their Global Arts program and sharing Bharatanatyam with ...
26/05/2026

Always special dancing at Symphony Space.

We love being part of their Global Arts program and sharing Bharatanatyam with young audiences through live performance, storytelling, and movement. Shout out to our teaching artists Ankita and Mei for bringing such beauty and energy to the stage. Grateful for partners like Symphony Space that continue to create meaningful space for global arts programming in NYC.

Partner highlight ✨Our 3rd year performing at the AAPI Night Market at . Barclays Center has been a meaningful partner t...
21/05/2026

Partner highlight ✨

Our 3rd year performing at the AAPI Night Market at . Barclays Center has been a meaningful partner to Ajna over the years — welcoming us for AAPI Heritage Month performances, New York Liberty halftime entertainment, CUNY graduations, and now multiple years of AAPI Night Market celebrations.

As a NYC-based company with our founder and many of our artists based in Brooklyn, it’s always especially meaningful to perform in such an iconic Brooklyn space while celebrating alongside so many amazing AAPI vendors, artists, and community organizations.

Thanks to the Barclays Center team for having us back again this year.

Free events are coming up this month with Ajna.Join us across NYC for dance, culture, art, and community as we celebrate...
19/05/2026

Free events are coming up this month with Ajna.

Join us across NYC for dance, culture, art, and community as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and summer!
📍 May 20 — AAPI Night Market at Barclays Center
📍 May 21 — AAPI Workshop at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
📍 May 30 — Performance & Art at Meatpacking Summer Goals

All events are free and open to the community — come dance with us, create with us, and celebrate South Asian dance and culture.

Link in bio for more info.

AAPI Heritage Month is in full swing.This week we’ve been in schools across NYC sharing Indian classical, folk, and Boll...
15/05/2026

AAPI Heritage Month is in full swing.

This week we’ve been in schools across NYC sharing Indian classical, folk, and Bollywood dance through performances, storytelling, and interactive movement.

A few moments from this week’s assemblies ✨

Special Mother's Day shout out to the incredible dancers in our community who are mamas themselves. 💛Thank you for showi...
10/05/2026

Special Mother's Day shout out to the incredible dancers in our community who are mamas themselves. 💛

Thank you for showing us what strength, balance, dedication, and unconditional love truly look like. Between rehearsals, performances, work, and caring for your families, you continue to show up with passion, grace, and resilience every single day.

Your children are growing up watching powerful women pursue their artistry, culture, and dreams.

We are endlessly inspired by all that you do, both on and off the stage. Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing dance mamas. ✨

In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the incredible women in our lives who have supported u...
10/05/2026

In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the incredible women in our lives who have supported us throughout our dance journeys.

Behind every performance, rehearsal, and achievement are the women who encouraged us, inspired us, sacrificed for us, and believed in us every step of the way. From mothers and grandmothers to aunties, sisters, teachers, and mentors, your love and support have shaped not only the artists we are today, but the people we continue to become.

Thank you to these special women for your endless strength, guidance, and encouragement. We celebrate you today and every day. 💛

29/04/2026
Minila is back to teaching weekly—and we’re bringing it to The Cellar  at District Gym . Bollywood Glow blends dance, fi...
23/04/2026

Minila is back to teaching weekly—and we’re bringing it to The Cellar at District Gym .

Bollywood Glow blends dance, fitness, movement and music into a full-body experience—set in a red light room that shifts the energy of the space.

Register to drop in via District (link in bio). You don’t need to be a member of the gym.

Tuesday at 9am, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

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