Leela

About

In 2008, the Chhandam Chitresh Das Dance Company (CCDDC), based in San Francisco, received a grant from the James Irvine Foundation to expand its work and programming to Los Angeles. Rukhmani Mehta (previously Rina Mehta), senior disciple of kathak master and guru Pandit Chitresh Das, led the expansion of CCDDC to Los Angeles. Between 2008 and 2014, CCDDC’s programming in Los Angeles expanded, and along with a dedicated community of students, audiences and patrons for kathak dance began to develop. Eventually it became clear that it was time for the work in Los Angeles to be grounded in the local community. In 2015 the program began operating under the fiscal sponsorship of Community Partners under the name The Leela Institute. One year later the organization received its 501(c)3 status. Today Leela is proud to serve not only communities in Los Angeles, but across the US and beyond. Read more about our Lineage Read more about our Approach Programs Leela Los Angeles is proud to bring world class kathak dance to students and audiences across Southern California and beyond. Since its founding, the organization has partnered with LA’s premier venues from The Broad Stage to The Ford to bring critically acclaimed productions such as SPEAK and Son of the Wind to diverse audiences. In addition, the organization serves students, families and communities across the city through its educational programs. Since the onset of the COVID pandemic in March 2020, Leela Los Angeles is proud to have expanded its online programs and offerings. For new and experienced dancers, the Leela Academy has a wide range of workshops and classes. Audience members looking for performances, artist talks and more can subscribe to the Leela Dance Collective YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on upcoming programs.

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