Navatman is
a nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status meant to further the South
Asian performing arts. Navatman has several goals, and sub goals, and
at the forefront is the goal of bringing Indian arts into the mainstream.
In this globalizing world, calling "South Asian arts" South
Asian before art is a misnomer. It is, in simplest terms, art. No different
than ballet or modern dance or the symphony, Navatman closes these gaps
in understanding by producing large scale events to educate and bring
accessibility. Navatman furthermore chooses to push the art form itself,
not just concentrating on bringing the traditional art form to the mainstream
but pushing the established concepts and ideas to another level altogether.
Lastly, Navatman seeks to bring together a collective of artists that
fosters support for one another and creates change within the community.
To do this, Navatman has separated off into 3 separate branches:
Navatman Events
Navatman will host events specifically designed to increase interest
in the South Asian arts, as well as produce shows that are accessible
and easy to understand for newcomers while maintaining diversity and
complexity for others.
Navatman Dance
What came before tradition? There was only innovation...These ideas
propel the dance company, which brings boundary pushing productions
to the stage, constantly challenging both old and new ideas of dance.
Navatman Conservatory
Navatman also seeks to create a pre-professional school for the arts,
a studio where quality reigns, not just a school, but a conservatory,
not simply to teach but to instill, not only a place to dance but one
that strives for the perfection of dance. |