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Songs of Resistance and Freedom

A day of celebrating culture at Navatman


Immerse yourself in a day of art, culture, and inspiration at "The Echoes of Resistance & Freedom"!


Experience the profound beauty of Indian classical dance as Sahasra Sambamoorthy, the visionary founder of Navatman, takes the stage with spellbinding performances in Bharatanatyam and Kathak. These performances promise to be a mesmerizing journey through tradition, storytelling, and movement—embodying not only the timeless essence of these classical forms but also delving into powerful themes of womanhood, freedom, societal shifts, struggles, and the spirit of upliftment.  


Adding a vibrant twist, our artist residency partner, the Baila Society, will bring their dynamic salsa performances to the spotlight. This collaboration underscores the importance of supporting women-led schools and businesses while celebrating the universality of rhythm and the ways movement transcends cultural boundaries. Together, Navatman and Baila Society highlight the power of art to foster community and connection.  


The event will also feature heartfelt moments with the students of Navatman, who will share their personal journeys, expressing gratitude and reflecting on how the arts have shaped their lives and identities.  


Round off the day with interactive workshops:  

- Salsa: Dive into the energy and passion of this lively dance form.  

- Kathak & Bharatanatyam: Discover the grace and intricate storytelling of India’s classical traditions.  


The day concludes with an after-party, celebrating the diversity of art and culture in a joyous and inclusive space.  


Join us for this salon-style event—a vibrant celebration of tradition, empowerment, and the unifying power of dance and music. Be part of a journey where every beat tells a story, and every movement speaks to the soul.  

Navatman x Baila Society Winter Soiree

Join us for a winter soiree at Navatman! – a full-day celebration of art, culture, and empowerment! Experience the magic of Indian classical dance and the vibrancy of salsa together at Navatman.

In 2024, Navatman and Baila Society joined forces for a uniquely New York City experience: a place where two women led arts organizations based in cultural traditions of the Afro Cuban arts (salsa) and Indian arts (bharatanatyam, kathak, hindustani and carnatic music) come together.

The two spaces share how the force of artists and students working together can promote, define, and create a shared sense of stability, strength, safety, joy and love within communities at large - particularly through artistic expression and endeavors.

Leaders Sahasra Sambamoorthi and Ahtoy Juliana have been working in their fields for 30+ years, gathering experience and knowledge from the best of the best around the world with the hope that communities like Navatman and Baila Society can help create greater impact and change together than apart. Sahasra Sambamoorthi has been noted as a ""young trailblazer...on the crest of the wave leading us towards a new understanding of South Asian arts in the United States", and Ahtoy Juliana holds multiple world championship titles under her belt along and is responsible for helping shape the salsa scene in NYC for the last 15+ years.

Program details:

Part 1: Performances and speeches

World Premiere of Songs of Resistance and Songs of Freedom with Live Music (Sahasra Sambamoorthi) and Salon featuring demos by world champions Ahtoy Juliana and Edwin Tolentino:

Songs of Resistance: 3-3:40PM

Shared future vision with Baila Society, demo by Ahtoy and Edwin, and reflections from Navatman students: why we have come together and why it matters for you: 3:40 - 4PM

Songs of Freedom: 4-4:40PM

Part 2: Celebration

Salsa lesson + how salsa and kathak are more related than we realize  - 5:00 pm to 5:45  

A vibrant holiday party with live music featuring People of Earth and social to cap off the day!  6:00 pm to 9:00



Pricing and timings:

Full day: 

$150 solo ticket full day (3-9:0PM)

$410 group of 4 ticket full day (3 - 9:00PM)

$250 couples ticket full day (3-9:00PM)


Part 1 only: $100 sahi solo + salon only (3-4:40PM)

Part 2 only: $50 workshop + holiday soiree only (5 - 9:00PM)


Don’t miss this incredible journey of tradition, rhythm, and empowerment!  

Solo ticket (full day)


$150.00
  All Reserved
 

Couples ticket (full day)


Buy 1 & Come as 2

$250.00
  All Reserved
 

Group of 4 (full day)


Buy 1 and come as 4

$450.00
  All Reserved
 

Sahi Solo + Salon only


$100.00
  All Reserved
 

Holiday Party + Workshop only


$50.00
28 Available

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