Archive · 12 Aug 2025
NYC Dance Festival Celebrates India's Independence Day
The Battery Dance Festival in New York City is throwing a party to celebrate India's Independence Day!
It's a long-running dance festival that brings together performers from all over.
This year, they are honoring the power of women, calling it 'Shakti'.
There will be many different types of dances and performances on a special day called India Day.
It is a chance for people to come together and enjoy the art of movement, celebrating what they have in common and forgetting about their worries for a bit.
The Battery Dance Festival in NYC will celebrate India's Independence Day.
The festival runs from August 12-16, featuring diverse dance companies.
India Day on August 15 will focus on 'Shakti - Divine Energy' and the female essence.
Performances will be by artists from India and the U.S.
The event is supported by the Consulate General of India and State Bank of India.
- Who
- The Battery Dance Festival, various dance companies and artists from India and the U.S.
- What
- The Battery Dance Festival will celebrate India's Independence Day with dance performances focused on 'Shakti - Divine Energy'.
- When
- August 12-16, with a special 'India Day' on August 15.
- Where
- New York City.
- Why
- To celebrate India's Independence Day, honor the feminine principle, and offer a sense of community.
- Festival Name
- Battery Dance Festival
- Event Duration
- August 12-16
- India Day
- August 15
- Theme
- 'Shakti - Divine Energy'
- Funding
- Consulate General of India in New York, State Bank of India
- Attendance
- 12,000 in-person + 10,000 virtual viewers annually
