Ananya Dance Theater


A Guggenheim fellow for 2011, Ananya Chatterjea heads a dance company of women artists, primarily of color, who work at the intersection of artistic excellence and social justice.  The company creates original works inspired by the commitment and passion that infuse women's movements worldwide.  Their choreography reflects women's lives, fosters strong communities, addresses social-justice issues while conveying power and beauty. This is dance that articulates ideas and expresses women's lives to mobilize social change.