The Sutradhar Institute of Dance and Related Arts (SIDRA) is a 501C3 non profit arts organization that offers classes in Indian dance, martial arts and yoga.
With Kuchipudi classical dance as a foundation Sutradhar's resident dance company Devi Dance Theater bring a rich tapestry of cross-training, yoga, story telling and martial arts to the classroom and stage.
Surtradhar's technically perfectible, elegant art, is an audience empowering experience and joyous classroom learning for everyone from ages 5 and beyond.
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.
Associate Director Anila Kumari, choreographer, and author leads dancers to think and be passionate.
Khilton Nongmaithem, instructor of Thang-Ta martial arts (sword & spear) is a superb athlete, versatile and readily communicative, explains the intricacies of his technique and its embedded history of Manipur.
The Sutradhar 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.
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 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.
