At Nava Dance Theatre, we commit to using art to engage and continue conversations around racism with our audiences, now more than ever. Every month we will introduce programming (video art, talks, panels, or live performances) that explore racism and casteism in the South Asian community. 

Watch this space or navadance.org/socialjustice for details.

Date: Sept 30

Time: 6 pm PDT

Panelists: Joti Singh (SF), Ananya Chatterjea (Minneapolis), Hari Krishnan (Toronto), Rachna Nivas (SF)

Moderator: Bhumi Patel (SF)

Do dancers use their art to engage or process the political upheaval around them? How does what is happening in the world directly or indirectly impact their individual practice, art-making, or teaching? What are the most pressing social issues interfering with or influencing their outlook right now? How do we engage the greater South Asian community around us at this moment? Do you have advice/lessons learned in engaging in these topic areas when it is not necessarily welcomed with open arms in the South Asian diaspora?