Astor Place - Indo-Contemporary
Ages 13+

Age 13 to 18 Years

Sep 14, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST

Monday

Location: Playwrights Studios
4A
440 Lafayette St
4th Floor
New York, NY 10003

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Moksha Arts LLC.

Description:

Indo-Contemporary (Ages 13-18)

This class blends the grace and expression of Indian dance with the fluidity and creativity of contemporary movement. Dancers will explore storytelling, emotion, and technique while learning to connect rhythm and flow. Through choreography and cross-cultural movement, students will build strength and flexibility. Indo-Contemporary offers a unique opportunity to help dancers find their own voice through movement.

What’s Included:

Training in Indo-Contemporary dance foundations, performance skills, and confidence-building
2027 Moksha Arts T-Shirt
Training in Bollywood dance foundations, performance skills, and confidence-building
Semester-end dancer-only showcase on Thursday, December 10th @ 5pm (for Moksha Arts dancers only)

Communication:
All Moksha Arts communication happens via email. Please be sure to register with an email you check regularly.

Teacher: Ashlesha Shah

At Moksha Arts, we lovingly call our teachers “Didi,” which means older sister. Our Didis are more than instructors. They are friends, mentors, and role models who nurture each dancer with care, encouragement, and inspiration.

Interns (Our younger "Didi"):

These classes will also include student interns working alongside our teachers. Our interns are longtime Moksha Arts students who have grown within our program and now serve as positive role models. They provide extra hands-on support, helping our younger dancers feel guided, encouraged, and confident in class.

Class Schedule:

9/14/26	1
9/21/26	2
9/28/26	3
10/5/26	4
10/12/26	OFF - Indigenous Day
10/19/26	5
10/26/26	Make-Up, if needed
11/2/26	6
11/9/26	7
11/16/26	8
11/23/26	9
11/30/26	10
12/7/26	11
12/10/26	12 - THURSDAY PERFORMANCE

Additional Information:

Class Guidelines:

Students dance barefoot (socks and shoes removed in studio)
Wear comfortable clothing (Moksha Arts t-shirt and leggings/sweatpants). No dresses or skirts.
Hair must be pulled back securely in a ponytail or bun (hair ties must stay in place — this is mandatory)
Bring a water bottle to every class

Attendance & Make-ups:

No make-up classes are provided for student absences. Students should refer to class folder for videos to see what they have missed. Class folders will be shared with all registered dancers.
Make-ups will only be offered if Moksha Arts cancels a class due to teacher emergency.
Please inform Punchali and/or your teacher of any absences ahead of class.

December Student Showcase:

Our December 10th Student-Only Showcase will also be our annual Moksha Arts “For Kids, By Kids” Santa's Workshop charity event which is led by our interns. This meaningful tradition not only gives our dancers the opportunity to perform but also to contribute toward a greater cause. Further details will be shared in October.

Spring Session & June Recital (Save the Date):

Spring semester schedule will remain the same as fall. Classes will begin January 7th and end on June 12th.

End-of-year performance for friends families is tentatively scheduled for June 12th or 13th.

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