Navatman, Inc

Navatman, Inc A home for Indian/South Asian performing arts in NYC Navatman, Inc.

Navatman is a performing arts based non-profit organization that empowers the individual to nurture his or her personal evolution through interactions with the Indian classical arts.
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Founded with an eye towards creating a home for the Indian classical performing arts in NYC, Navatman is best known for our Manhattan-based and now online classes, critically acclaimed productions, dynamic dance co

mpany, stellar music ensemble, and Drive East - a week long collaborative festival celebrating our mission. We've received reviews in mainstream press including the New York Times, India Abroad, The Hindu, the Financial Times, and The Star-Ledger, to name a few. has successfully created a go-to center for classical Indian performing arts right here in the heart of New York City through our 4 arms: Productions, School, Dance Company and Music Collective

Visit us at www.navatman.org to learn more

09/01/2026

This gem is originally a solo choreography by Ramya Ramnarayan and reenvisioned to this fun dynamic 4 person choreography by Sahasra Sambamoorthi

From Drive East with Navatman Dance some 4-5 years back.

Artists: .thiago

08/12/2026

Don’t take my word for it - its one of the best ways to build stamina and take your talent as a dancer or musician to the next level

07/31/2026

For the dreamers…if youve ever wanted to dance, now is your chance…

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07/29/2026

Her words, not mine. She dances twice a week now and told me she’s “breaking the narratives I thought weren’t possible for me.”

This is what I want you to hear if you’re deep in the mom years or the career years: the story isn’t over, you’re just in a middle chapter.

Ready to dive in? Take a class live

Need smaller steps? Start with our online video library.

Links in bio or www.navatman.org

07/29/2026

Feels like a lifetime ago but so ready to do more with this solo!

07/28/2026

A student said this to me and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. She stopped dancing at 13 because of an injury. She came back at 27 — scared, out of practice, sure her body would betray her. It didn’t. It had been waiting. If some version of this is your story, the door is open:

Take advantage of our last 20 spots in Navatman’s classes for those of you who want to go all the way -

Or see if it’s for you by trying out the Learn at Home online library with a free trial.

All available at www.navatman.org/school or link in bio

06/14/2026

This is for one specific person.
If you grew up watching kathak in living rooms or salsa at family parties — this is for you
If you’ve spent years wishing someone would put these art forms on a stage that matched their scale — this is for you.
If you’ve got a friend who’s never been to live dance and you’ve been waiting for the right show to bring them to — this is for you.
June 26–28 · Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater · $38.

Ticket link in bio or www.navatman.org/events

06/13/2026

You’ve been to the shows. You’ve done the dinners. You’re looking for a night out that actually leaves something behind.

June 26–28, Baila Society and Navatman premiere a brand-new production at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater — salsa, bharatanatyam, and kathak on one stage, performed to a completely original live score by nine musicians.

Two years of work. Three nights only. Tickets from $38.

Ticket link in bio or www.navatman.org/events

06/10/2026

Lessons from Baso x Navatman…

We are more similar than we realize…

05/29/2026

What does it sound like when tabla and Latin percussion sit in the same measure?

When Carnatic vocals weave through a salsa arrangement?

When ten musicians from three traditions inspire each other and start composing together?

You’ll have to be in the room to find out.

Baila Society x Navatman
Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater · June 26–28 · Tickets from $38 at link in bio or www.navatman.org/bailasociety2026

Musicians for 2026: musicians Andrea Chavarro, Katherine Ocampo, Daniela Serna, alongside Ayamey Bell Torriente, Juan Pulido, Radhika Iyer, Shraman Sen, Ucchal Banerjee and Sanjay Natesan.

And a big shoutout to our original collaborators from last year:

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38 W 32nd Street Suite 300
New York, NY
10001

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