Culturalcentreofindia

10/11/2026

This World Mental Health Day, let’s nurture our well-being through the joy of heritage, eco-arts, music, dance, and mindfulness with nature and community. At Cultural Centre of India, we celebrate how creativity and shared experiences can bring people together across all ages and abilities. Let’s move, breathe, create, connect, and thrive because Heritage. Harmony. Wellbeing belong to everyone.

Ohio Arts Council Ohio Department of Aging AARP AARP Ohio National Endowment for the Arts Arts Midwest

10/08/2026

Wonderful afternoon of Chill with Chai Lattes at the Mt. Washington Branch Library, a fun Chai Tasting event. Guests enjoyed a cozy cafe experience filled with rich, smooth, authentic chais in a variety of delicious flavors, paired with an assortment of sweet and savory cookies. Chai’s spices - such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and turmeric have long been valued for their antioxidant and digestive-supporting properties. A beautiful way to sip, savor, connect, share stories, and create new memories with friends and family. Thanks to Adrienne ("We loved the chai latte tastings and I'm so glad everyone enjoyed themselves. We will definitely plan to have another program from the Cultural Centre of India"), Paul and the staff for hosting this special experience for the community.

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Arts Midwest AARP AARP Ohio Ohio Department of Aging

10/08/2026

Wonderful afternoon of Chill with Chai Lattes at the Mt. Washington Branch Library, a fun Chai Tasting event. Guests enjoyed a cozy cafe experience filled with rich, smooth, authentic chais in a variety of delicious flavors, paired with an assortment of sweet and savory cookies. Chai’s spices - such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and turmeric have long been valued for their antioxidant and digestive-supporting properties. A beautiful way to sip, savor, connect, share stories, and create new memories with friends and family. Thank to Adrienne ("We loved the chai latte tastings and I'm so glad everyone enjoyed themselves. We will definitely plan to have another program from the Cultural Centre of India"), Paul and the staff for hosting this special experience for the community.

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Arts Midwest AARP AARP Ohio

10/08/2026

Thank you Ohio Arts Council and Ohio Department of Aging for recognizing the power of heritage arts, education, and connection to enrich lives across generations!

Thanks to Governor Mike DeWine, Governor Bob Taft, First Lady Hope Taft, Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy, MA, State Representative Karen Brownlee, Speaker Matt Hoffman, State Rep Adam Matthews, Senator Robert McCalley (President of Ohio Senate) members of the Cabinet, and General Assembly for this recognition. Congratulations to all the inductees: Governor Bob Taft, First Lady Hope Taft, Nancy Bucci, William T. McKarns, Ralph H. Smith, Nancy Stranahan, and Merris A. Welge. Director McElroy captured the spirit of the honor beautifully: “These inductees embody the spirit of extraordinary leadership and service.” This recognition represents a lifetime of meaningful contributions to our professions, communities and state.

National Endowment for the Arts ArtsWave Arts Midwest

10/07/2026

Excited to be planning for a special Musician in Residence and Student Showcase Performance at Springer School in March 2027! Musician in Residence program is a student enrichment programming. Springer School has spent more than 50 years empowering students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives through specialized curriculum, personalized learning strategies, and a strengths-based approach. Through the heritage of heritage percussion and participatory music, students will experience rhythm, movement, coordination, focus, listening, teamwork, confidence, joy, and the power of creating music together. This residency brings cultural heritage into an educational experience that supports the whole student and ultimately share their accomplishments in a showcase performance.



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10/04/2026

Planning a wedding or special celebration? Book your wedding choreography and performance with us at (513) 227-9612 [email protected] - No dance experience needed. Bollywood, Ballroom or Classical - We make it fun, comfortable and celebratory while creating moments your family and guests will remember. Make your wedding celebration unforgettable with Cultural Centre of India, bringing together the beauty of authentic Indian traditions, classical dance and classy Bollywood performances with personalized wedding choreography. Comment from Groom's Mom: "You and your team made our wishes for the wedding come true. We are so grateful and thrilled to have found you to make our dreams into reality. It was so fun working with you - hopefully I will get motivated to put my dancing outfit on and learn seriously. The girls at the flower stations, to stunning bridal entry( I saw you dancing in it😊), to all the performances on stage at lunch - Wow! Thank you for patiently teaching us for such an emotional and special mother/son dance. Thank you!"

Whether you are planning an Indian wedding or a non-Indian wedding, we create joyful, elegant and easy-to-learn experiences for everyone:

Bride & Groom first-dance choreography
Groom & Mom / Bride & Dad dances
Bridal parade dances
Classical Indian dance performances
Classy Bollywood dance performances
Wedding ceremonies and cultural traditions
Personalized family and group choreography

10/03/2026

Grateful to OhioDance for recognizing the journey of the Cultural Centre of India and the role of heritage dance and arts in Ohio’s arts landscape. Honored to continue connecting communities through heritage dance and arts.

1994 — Cultural Centre of India
In 1994, Padma Chebrolu founded the Cultural Centre of India in Cincinnati to teach, preserve, and share traditional Indian dance styles and heritage across the Midwest.

Explore this milestone in Ohio’s multicultural dance ecosystem:
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/padma-chebrolu/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/

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National Endowment for the Arts
Culturalcentreofindia

10/03/2026

Heritage wellbeing program for Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. Dance, music and storytelling at Serene Suites Memory Care to bring joy, smiles and positive energy. Thanks to Amy, Director of Resident Experience, and Bev and Lisa from Creative Aging for welcoming us and supporting meaningful experiences for residents living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Residents enjoyed, participated and connected with the music, dance and stories.

The Serene Suites Ohio Arts Council OhioDance Ohio Alliance for Arts Education National Endowment for the Arts Arts Midwest AARP AARP Ohio Ohio Department of Aging ArtsWave

10/02/2026

Thank you State Representative Karen Brownlee for recognition. Grateful for the opportunity to serve our senior communities and people with disabilities for wellbeing.

10/01/2026

Podcast Bearcats Mean Business Video - Grateful to University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business for the opportunity to share my journey on Bearcats Mean Business, a journey shaped by the many dots between technology, leadership, the heritage arts, and community.
Padma has spent her career connecting the dots, across technology, finance, operations, leadership and the arts. On the latest Bearcats Mean Business, she shares how her experiences have strengthened one another and why great leadership is ultimately about bringing out the best in others.

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After moving from a small town in India to Cincinnati to pursue gra...