Leela Los Angeles

05/08/2026

We had an incredible time performing at the 5th Annual Valley Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival! Heartfelt thanks to for hosting the event and for organizing the Indian cultural performances!

03/09/2026

Be sure to catch the youth company performing at this upcoming event!

10/13/2025

Leela Youth Dance Company is getting ready to light up Los Angeles with a series of performances celebrating Diwali and more! Catch us sharing the joy of dance at:

Cedars-Sinai’s Diwali Celebration 10/16

Medea Creek celebrates Diwali 10/16

South Asian Bar Association of Southern California’s Mentorship Reception 10/22

Sumac Elementary School’s Diwali Celebration 10/24

We can’t wait to celebrate with our community! 💛

09/24/2025

Check out this Interview with written by our very own members of the Leela Youth Dance Company! In this interview and bhat talk about their Dance journey and experience in the Youth Company.

🔗Link to the interview in bio🔗

09/10/2025

08/06/2025

Footwork and turns make the dream work ✨ Last week we witnessed our older students take on challenges, working on their natwari tihais. Watch as they pay attention to the beat, and precisely turn in rhythm!

06/20/2025

We’re excited to announce that our handle is officially changing to Leela Youth Dance Company! As we embrace this new chapter, we look forward to continuing to share meaningful updates about our community and inspiring Kathak content. Be sure to follow us and turn on notifications to stay connected with our latest news and daily updates!

05/09/2025

The Future of the Arts is at Risk!

The National Endowment for the Arts is facing devastating cuts - including cancelled grants and a 50% staff reduction and is at risk of being eliminated altogether. This is devastating for artists and communities around the country.

These cuts undermine our collective creative expression, the diverse cultural and artistic traditions that shape our society and local creative economies.

Art is vital and we are asking our friends, colleagues, and supporters to stand up for the arts.

Here are some ways that you can take action:

Contact your local government representative and express how the arts are essential to you and your community

Show up for local performances and artistic events

Donate money, time or resources to help artists and arts organizations

Be vocal about your support for the arts in your community and on social media.

As always thank you for your engagement with and support of the arts!

04/23/2025

The Leela Youth Dance Company warmed up the audience at the pre-show event ’s world premiere of Encounters with Beauty at this past weekend. Heartfelt thanks to the audience for their enthusiasm and warm reception!

Thank you for the gorgeous photos!
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03/13/2025

Throwback Thursday! We’re reliving the magic of Kathak Utsav, a stunning winter showcase brought to life by dancers Seema Barua and Sasha Salvi. Swipe to see photos of the evening!

This unforgettable performance wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible contributions of our talented musicians Chirag Dixit and Ravindra Deo, our remarkable youth company members Varnika Bhat and Shriya Patel for their heartfelt vocals and recitations, and, of course, our parents, student community, and audience for their unwavering support.

A heartfelt thank you to Rukhmani Mehta and Seibi Lee for their invaluable mentorship, and training, and guidance ❤️

01/14/2025

We offer our hearts and prayers to those affected by the fires and to the firefighters and volunteers working tirelessly to contain them. We pray for the winds to ease and the fires to subside. And we pray for our community’s recovery and healing.