Audience Membership

Founded in 2004, NrityArpana School of Performing Arts (NSPA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and was initially envisioned as a space where Indian American youth and the immigrant Indian population could share their rich heritage with the broader community.  Today, NSPA has evolved into a dynamic cultural arts center and a leader in multicultural education, celebration, and collaboration in the Greater Cincinnati Area.  With a budget under $100,000, it has seen more than 400 students through its doors and served at least 40,000 in Greater Cincinnati, bringing Indian art closer to them. Platforms like World Dance Cincinnati and Indian Rhythms help NSPA serve underserved minority communities and strengthen the city's fabric through powerful cross-cultural collaborations locally and regionally. NSPA students have won accolades at the national and international levels.NSPA benchmarks its quality and curriculum with cutting-edge programs in India, developing the next generation of