Celebrating Community

February 9, 2012 | Blog, News

The location of Ananya Dance Theatre within the hearts of our community is a source of strength and celebration for us. A steady source of support and guidance for us–that grand lady of purple, a dancer at heart, a facilitator of the life-choreographies of many people, an ardent lover and enthusiast for the arts—is Jean [...]

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Thank you for your support on Give to the MAX Day!

November 24, 2011 | Blog, News

On behalf of Ananya, the dancers, staff and Board of Directors, we want to thank everyone that participated in helping ADT exceed the goal set for Give to the Max Day.  A very special thanks also goes out to one of our most devoted donors who offered to match dollar for dollar up to $1000 [...]

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ANANYA DANCE THEATRE SEEKS 2 NEW DANCERS TO JOIN OUR COMPANY

October 31, 2011 | Events, Menu, Footer, News

Ananya Dance Theatre Fall Audition November 5th 2011 (Callbacks November 6th) 10:30am – 1:30pm Barbara Barker Center for Dance; Studio 200 500 21st Ave S, Mpls, 55455     ANANYA DANCE THEATRE SEEKS 2 NEW DANCERS TO JOIN OUR COMPANY   About the Company: ADT dancers work at the intersection of artistic excellence and social [...]

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Tushaanal: A 2nd Sneak-Peak

August 23, 2011 | Blog, News

A second preview of the upcoming prermier of Tushaanal: Fires of Dry Grass September 8-11th at the Southern Theater Choreography by Ananya Chatterjea. Video by Helena Osswald, 2011.

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Tushaanal: A Sneak Peak

August 11, 2011 | Blog, News

Check out a preview of the upcoming prermier of Tushaanal: Fires of Dry Grass September 8-11th at the Southern Theater Choreography by Ananya Chatterjea. Video by Helena Osswald, 2011.

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Tickets for Tushaanal: Fires of Dry Grass on sale NOW!

July 26, 2011 | Events, News

Ananya Dance Theatre (ADT) will present the world premiere of Tushaanal: Fires of Dry Grass, September 8-11 at the Southern Theater. The piece is the second in a four-part, anti-violence series exploring how women in global communities of color experience and resist violence. Tushaanal (“fires of dry grass” in Bengali) revolves around stories of gold, [...]

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HOT off the Press…Ananya Chatterjea awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for Choreography

April 8, 2011 | News

Minneapolis, Minnesota-Ananya Chatterjea, founder of Ananya Dance Theatre (ADT), has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for Choreography from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. According to the foundation’s website,  ”The Fellowships are awarded to men and women who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts.” Chatterjea will [...]

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Support ADT!

March 12, 2011 | News

Join us for a dynamic preview of “Tushaanal: Fires of Dry Grass” A Fundraiser for Ananya Dance Theatre Monday, April 11 6 – 8 p.m. Southern Theater 1420 Washington Avenue S. Minneapolis Engage in lively conversation with Ananya and the dancers. Admission: $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $750, $1000 or more! Price includes food, wine, [...]

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