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Natya UW is the University of Washington's premier Indian Classical dance team. It was initiated in 2009 by a few undergraduates who had been trained in the Indian classical dance style Bharatanatyam. Since then, members have come onto the team with training in various Indian classical dance styles such as Kuchipudi and Odissi.
Throughout the years, Natya’s mission has been to make Indian classical dance fun, exciting, and accessible to audience members by incorporating elements of the dance’s traditional styles as well as contemporary Western culture. Natya UW has been praised for invoking a sense of awe from the beauty of our intricate hand and foot movements while portraying ancient stories from Indian mythology. Natya UW has given over 100 performances that have ranged from talent competitions to cultural shows, and has won numerous national awards at collegiate dance competitions. We hope that our performance excites our audience and enables them to gain a greater appreciation for Indian classical dance, but most importantly, a greater sense of curiosity for the diverse world we live in. |