As a non-profit organization committed to both entertainment and education, Mandala has three primary areas of focus: the Company, the Academy, and Outreach.
Each focus allows Mandala staff and artists to craft exceptional experiences and to champion values that reflect our core beliefs, including:
the Arts can bring the world to our front door,
stories and music have the power to transcend most differences,
cultural identity must be recognized and supported, and
striving for excellence and fun are not mutually exclusive.
Our Company is a group of enchanting dancers and musicians skilled in a variety of South Asian performance styles. From Bharata Natyam to Bollywood, they offer a window onto the timeless forms of Indian dance. They're available for solo productions, festivals, and private events.
Our Academy offers classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults at various locations across Chicagoland.
Our Outreach takes the power of Mandala to school and community destinations for longer-term residencies, lecture-demonstrations, and performances.