Arts in Context

Lift The Heart

Anuradha Naimpally started Austin Dance India in her garage 25 years ago so that she should share her love of traditional Indian dance to her community. Extended: Twenty five years ago, Anuradha Naimpally started Austin Dance India in her garage so that she should share her love of traditional Indian dance to her community. Now Austin Dance India is the preeminent performance company and school in Austin for Bharata Natyam dance. From teaching young students to putting on big showcases, Naimpally and Austin Dance India empower girls and women and give them a strong, tangible connection to their culture.