SIDRA
The Sutradhar Institute of Dance and Related Arts (SIDRA) is a 501C3 non profit arts organization that offers classes in Indian classical dance, martial arts and yoga.  



The institute brings together individuals and communities who possess a desire for classical dance, music and literature at the highest level, as well as a sojourn of the self. 


Surtradhar's technically perfectible, elegant art, is an audience empowering experience and joyous learning for everyone from ages 5 and beyond.  



Resident dance company, Devi Dance Theater brings a rich tapestry of cross-training, yoga, story telling and martial arts to the classroom and stage. 


Founder and Director Nilimma Devi acclaimed artist, educator and choreographer has made the Silver Spring based institute into a community touchstone of classical art and culture.


Sutradhar strives to transcend cultural and gender barriers with re-imagined myth and choreography giving ancient wisdom a new relevance today. Its mission is to nurture art, artists and community. 

The Sutradhar Institute of Dance and Related Arts (SIDRA) is a 501C3 non profit arts organization located in Silver Spring Maryland that offers classes in Indian dance, martial arts and yoga. The institute introduces dance through a blend of yoga, creative writing, story-telling and music--all links in the chain of Kuchipudi aesthetics. Sutradhar's mission is to transcend cultural and gender barriers with re-imagined, innovative and cross-cultural choreographies and to nurture dancers and artists to overcome language and cultural boundaries through dance. 


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