ANANYA DANCE THEATRE
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Ananya Dance Theatre is a nonprofit ensemble company of BIPOC women and femme dance artists dedicated to creating original contemporary dance theater that intersects artistic excellence and social justice. With a focus on dismantling hierarchies and promoting liberation, the organization develops its unique dance form, Yorchha, which draws from traditional South Asian movement practices while challenging conventional narratives. Operating with a budget of $582.6K and total revenue of $688.8K, Ananya Dance Theatre does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue and will celebrate its 20th season in 2025. For more information, visit their website at www.ananyadancetheatre.org.
Mission Statement
ANANYA DANCE THEATER IS AN ENSEMBLE COMPANY OF BIPOC WOMEN AND FEMME PROFESSIONAL DANCE ARTISTS. WE CREATE ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WE WORK TO DISMANTLE HIERARCHIES AND BUILD LIBERATION, INSPIRED BY THE LIVES AND DREAMS OF BIPOC WOMEN AND FEMMES AROUND THE GLOBE. WE WILL CELEBRATE OUR 20TH SEASON IN 2025. OUR ARTISTRY UNFOLDS THROUGH YORCHHA, OUR DEVISED CONTEMPORARY FEMINIST DANCE FORM, WHICH EMBODIES OUR RESPONSE TO THE WESTERN/EURO-AMERICAN MOVEMENT PRACTICES THAT DOMINATE THE CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORLD. YORCHHA PROUDLY CLAIMS THE DESCRIPTORS "CONTEMPORARY- AND "INNOVATIVE" EVEN AS IT CELEBRATES ITS CREATION FROM AN INTENTIONAL DECONSTRUCTION AND REASSEMBLY OF TRADITIONAL ODISSI, VINYASA YOGA, AND THE MARTIAL ART CHHAU. WHILE YORCHHA IS ROOTED IN PRINCIPLES OF SOUTH ASIAN MOVEMENT FORMS, WE SHAPE ITS EXPRESSION TO MOVE BEYOND AN AFFILIATION WITH "INDIAN CULTURE" THAT OFFERS CONSTRICTIVE UNDERSTANDINGS OF "HINDU"
Cause Areas
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Dance
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
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IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ANANYA DANCE THEATRE’s budget?
In 2024, ANANYA DANCE THEATRE reported an annual operating budget of around $583 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does ANANYA DANCE THEATRE support?
ANANYA DANCE THEATRE supports work in Dance.
Where does ANANYA DANCE THEATRE operate?
ANANYA DANCE THEATRE is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.
Who funded ANANYA DANCE THEATRE recently?
In 2024, ANANYA DANCE THEATRE received grants from The McKnight Foundation, Jerome Foundation Inc, and FR BIGELOW FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant ANANYA DANCE THEATRE received in 2024?
The largest grant to ANANYA DANCE THEATRE in 2024 exceeds $75 thousand.
What is ANANYA DANCE THEATRE’s reliance on government grants?
ANANYA DANCE THEATRE relied on government grants for more than 20% of their total revenue in 2024.