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Arts in Context

Lift the Heart

Arts In Context is a documentary series that features in-depth, cinematic looks into the lives of artists and their art. Winner of 10 Lone Star Emmy awards.

Lift the Heart

Season 8 Episode 7 | 26m 46s | CC

Twenty five years ago, Anuradha Naimpally started Austin Dance India in her garage so that she should share her love of traditional Indian dance to her community. Now Austin Dance India is the preeminent performance company and school in Austin for Bharata Natyam dance. Naimpally and Austin Dance India empower girls and women and give them a strong, tangible connection to their culture.

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Support for Arts In Context is provided by: The Kodosky Foundation.

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