About Soham Dance Space

Soham Dance Space is a pioneering studio that seeks to uphold the practice, appreciation, and development of the bharatanatyam art form. Founded by dance artist Anjal Chande, an accomplished bharatanatyam practitioner and passionate advocate for arts education, Soham Dance Space is dedicated to nurturing culture, creativity, and well-being. Offering a long-term curriculum for children as well as an inviting forum for adults, Soham Dance Space aims to meaningfully engage a broader community with this art through educational and artistic initiatives.

 

MISSION

Through excellence in bharatanatyam dance education and performance, Soham Dance Space seeks to empower students, artists, and audiences with the tools to be creative, inquisitive, confident, and compassionate in their daily interaction with the world.

MEANING OF "SOHAM"

The Sanskrit word soham is derived from the words sah, meaning Him, and aham, meaning I am. Translated, “I am Him” suggests that our true nature is none other than satchidananda, that all pervading Truth-Consciousness-Bliss. Ultimately, a dance space is where one can experience inner happiness through the medium of dance contemplation.

PHILOSOPHY

Soham Dance Space revolves around the value for respect. Through the process of practicing, perfecting, and performing, a dancer nurtures self-respect. The teaching and learning process cultivates the sacred, respectful relationship between teacher and student. And cultural education fosters respect and reverence for the world, nature, and people around us. With this attitude, Soham Dance Space pursues its mission.