Natraj Center For Performing Arts

Natraj Center For Performing Arts The New York-based West Indian dance school specializing in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, folk, Bollywood and modern dance.

Dance is our passion; culture - our life. To register and learn more click the link in our bio❤️🤍 The Natraj Center for the Performing Arts, a not-for-profit organization, traces its origins to the renowned Natraj Cultural Group, which was founded in 1989 by a group of mothers led by Barbara Lemoine whose initial objective was to support a group of young dancers to perform innovative and creative dances. Today, Natraj proudly continues to provide a forum where our youth can hone their talents and nurture their creativity both collectively and as individuals. These young artistes share their knowledge of their rich Indian culture and heritage with the youths of the community through classes and workshops in dance, drama and music. Natraj currently conducts regular dance classes in Queens Village, NY. Throughout the years, Natraj has assisted, and continues to assist, many cultural and religious organizations in their efforts to promote cultural awareness and respect through professional performances at various social functions, fundraisers and cultural events. Garnering international recognition, Natraj conducts annual dance workshops in Jamaica, W.I. and has performed in Canada, Guyana, Trinidad and Jamaica. All Natraj teachers and senior performers have been classically trained by respected professionals in the Indian Classical Dance tradition, and their areas of expertise include Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, and folk dances, as well as the more popular Bollywood film and pop genres.

09/18/2026
Gathering for our annual havan performed by Acharya Arun Gosai, Natraj’s spiritual guru.. ahead of our new school year. ...
09/18/2026

Gathering for our annual havan performed by Acharya Arun Gosai, Natraj’s spiritual guru.. ahead of our new school year. Blessings and prosperity to all of our new and returning students! Excited for another eventful year 🕉️

09/04/2026

May Lord Krishna fill your home with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Happy Janmashtami💙✨ from NCPA

08/17/2026

At Natraj Center For the Performing Arts, we were honored to collaborate with our Gurus, Hemant Panwar and Vaishali Panwar Hemant Panwar Vaishali Panwar , to provide our teachers and students with the opportunity to learn and grow through Kathak.

Throughout the weekend, we explored the fundamentals of Kathak and its deep connection to our roots and culture.

As so beautifully said by our Gurus, our tradition is like a river flowing from the mountains. As the stream continues along its journey, it is our responsibility as the next generation to preserve it, carry its knowledge forward, and keep it flowing for generations to come.

We are incredibly grateful to our Gurus for sharing their knowledge, guidance, and passion with us, and for continuing to inspire us to preserve and pass on our culture. Thank you for an unforgettable and meaningful weekend🙏🏾❤️

We are excited to welcome back all returning students and extend a warm welcome to any new students as we begin our Fall...
08/06/2026

We are excited to welcome back all returning students and extend a warm welcome to any new students as we begin our Fall Semester at Natraj Center For the Performing Arts!🍂

If you haven’t registered yet, visit our website to register online or call the number listed on our flyer for more information.

We look forward to dancing with you starting this fall!

07/13/2026

Join us in our 2026 Humanitarian Mission to Guyana in collaboration with the Nirvana Center and Saraswati Vidya Niketsn to conduct the 2026 Dance and Music Festival in Guyana! 🇬🇾

Along with assiting with a week long camp for the children in Guyana, our teachers in collaboration with other cultural dance groups and singers will perform for three shows! See our flyers posted for more information

Ramesh Deochand

07/10/2026

Snippets of our Bharatanatyam curriculum done our NCPA students at the the Natraj 2026 Graduation


06/11/2026

Over 50+ new students from just this school year! Along with the rest of our ongoing students they’ll be graduating and showcasing what they’ve learned our 2025-2026 NCPA school year. For more information on purchasing your graduation tickets call the number listed on the flyers!

06/07/2026

The Natraj Kalyanas performing their finale item at their EOR “Rangon Ke Saath” 💗✨

Address

21247 Jamaica Avenue
New York, NY
11428

Opening Hours

Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17188101499

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