Zingaris was founded with the mission to create and stage
high-quality dance productions and events that showcase
India's rich and diverse tradition of dance, increase awareness
of Indian culture and in the process raise funds for worthy
charitable causes. We envisioned the idea of a multifaceted
organization that would serve as a broad platform. Zingaris
stands for Quality, Creativity, Tradition and Charity.
Quality
Every Zingaris event will have a certain baseline
quality and every person attending will go back with an
experience that is unique and unforgettable.
Creativity
Our productions are also about experimenting with dance.
Zingaris provides a forum where you can push the limits
of your imagination. We aim to channelize the energies for
many talented individuals, facilitate the process of creating
dance pieces that are one-of-a-kind and provide a platform
to choreographers, dancers, artists, set designers, production
to express their creativity and showcase their talents.
Tradition
We have a vast palette of dance forms to draw inspiration
from, and one of our biggest resources is our roots. Our
roots lie in India's vast tradition of dance forms, a lot
of which is still unexplored. We would like to showcase
to the world the wealth and diversity of India's cultural
traditions, as represented by the art form of dance and
thus celebrate our heritage. A multitude of dance styles
have evolved over time. In the past few decades a new phenomenon,
which fuses Western rhythms and modern moves with traditional
styles, has taken us by storm. Each of these forces has
exerted a unique influence on contemporary dance. Through
our creative endeavor, we wish to explore all these aspects,
promote an enhanced understanding of our rich tradition
and in the process help preserve it for posterity.
Charity
Zingaris productions are the vehicle that helps generate
funds for worthy causes. We believe in helping to make a
difference in the lives of people that are less fortunate
and do not have the opportunities that we do. Every Zingaris
production has been a fund raiser for many local NPOs like
Asha for Education, VIDE, AIF, Vibha etc., raising over
$20,000 to date. We feel privileged to be able to put our
talents to good use. Please click here for more information
on charities/projects that we have supported.
