Events & Performances
Shehnaaz Dance Academy proudly represents and showcases South Asian/ Indian culture and performing arts on momentous occasions throughout the year. Since its inception, SDA has initiated and facilitated several culturally significant and family-friendly events in Jersey City/ NJ. Some of the popular programs we host include Diwali Dhoom (Diwali Celebration for Jersey City), Holi Book reading and Semi Annual Recitals to showcase our students.
Additionally, SDA students perform our signature choreographed sets at community events in NJ (and NYC). Our team of dancers frequently participates in popular community events like India Day Parade -NYC, International Night at local schools, South Street Seaport Diwali, Diversity Festivals and JCAST Week Closing Event in Jersey City.
Contact Us to collaborate for a show or event performance.
We’re rolling out the band, baaja, and full-on wedding fun for an unforgettable Indian Wedding Themed SDA Winter Showcase.
PAST EVENTS
Experience the magic of Diwali - A celebration of Culture, Fun & Festivities! Come join the festival of lights at our fun filled for kids and families. Read more.....
Hit the refresh button on your memories..revisit the classics with a ‘twist’ with SDA Rewind!
Bringing you our super fun Kids Holi Bash for a second year in a row at Art House Productions this Spring on May 17th, 2024
Come watch our SDA students showcase their talent and hard work at our SDA Utsav 2024. Read more…
SDA is proud to perform at the official Diwali celebration at NYC City Hall and cannot wait to showcase the talent and hard work of its kids and adult company dancers.
SDA is excited to be performing at NYC City Hall….
Come watch us perform our team perform a medley of Folk and Bollywood dance routines at the Diwali fest in Maplewood and indulge in an interactive segment with our instructors. Read more
SDA is proud to announce the premiere performance of their Company Kids Division 2023 at Diwali at Times Square this year. Read more
Come join our Waterfront Garba Class…
Come join us for an exciting morning celebrating Holi with a Puppet show, Holi crafts and Dance…
The ONLY Kids’ Holi event in Jersey City. Buy your child’s ticket now…..
Come watch our SDA students create magic on stage through a mesmerizing journey across India!
Come join us for a Diwali Celebration where we share knowledge our culture and traditions. Read More…
Join us for our first ever Pop Up class in Hoboken Tuesday October 11th. Read more…
Join us as we teached Kathak Fusion choreography under the stars and against the backdrop of the NYC Skyline to the lilting Bollywood track Rang Saari.
We are so excited to be bringing back outdoor dance workshops for our patrons. Join us in the first of our series of choreography workshops with Ravi.
Come join our first Guest Teacher of the year for a graceful, traditional Bharatanatyam based choreography.
Come watch our SDA stars shine on stage at the Nimbus Theatre while displaying their talent and showcasing their efforts.
SDA is excited to bring to you it’s first ever Garba for kids outdoor workshop on Oct 14th at 6pm at the Exchange Place Waterfront.
Don’t Miss out on our Annual Outdoor Garba workshop on Ocotober 13th at 7pm!
Come join JCAST, LCCS and SDA as we create the first ever Garba Flashmob in Jersey City to celebrate the inclusivity of diverse arts, music and dance in the Jersey City Community,
Come watch us perform and cheer us on at the JC Families 7th Annual Diversity Festival on October 2nd at 12:45pm.
Come join us for our Hip Hop choreography workshop by our versatile and energetic Hip Hop teacher Mr. Ravi on Thursday September 23rd at 7:00pm.
Come join us for our first Pop Up choreography class of Summer 2021. This class is open to ages 8+ years.
After the success of our Holi event, Team SDA is excited to bring you a Virtual celebration to honor all you lovely Moms this Mother’s Day! Sign up here to save a spot for your child/children for our Mother’s Day Event 2021!
Come celebrate Holi 2021 with Shehnaaz Dance Academy, author Shoumi Sen and TangleTime With Anushya on Saturday March 27th at 11:30am.
SDA is hosting a family BollyHIIT Virtual class filled with dance, fitness and loads of fun. All funds raised would help support the kids and families at York Street Project over the holidays.
Renowned Kathak expert and Choreographer extraordinaire, Lalita Soni, will be taking over SDA’s Instagram page on Saturday September 26th at noon.
SDA Company Dancers will be performing and conducting a family friendly Bollywood Dance workshop at the Hudson Yards Diwali Celebration this year.