Step into the world of Bollywood Dance with Devi Performing Arts
Devi Performing Arts has launched a new series of dance workshops, starting on Wednesday, January 21 with a Retro Bollywood Dance Workshop. Other workshops include a sari wearing tutorial and dance workshop and a Valentine’s Silk Fan Dance Workshop.
UB Career Design Studio -Gaitrie Subryan
Gaitrie Subryan is a performing artist, Founder & Artistic Director of Devi Performing Arts and a Teaching Artist. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Psychology and Communication in 2006. What do you do as a Performing Artist and Artistic Director? As a performing artist and artistic director, I focus on creating dynamic performances that […]
Spark Awards
The Spark Awards is ASI’s annual awards celebration where outstanding individuals and organizations in the Western New York arts community are recognized for their dedication, talent, and impact on the sector. Arts Organization of the Year: Finalists Buffalo Opera Unlimited, CEPA Gallery, Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes Artist of the Year: Finalists Chantal Calato, Jalen A. Law, Stephen Solook Arts Integration Thembi […]
An Inspired Chat with Gaitrie Subryan of Buffalo, NY
Gaitrie Subryan, founder and artistic director of Devi Performing Arts, is highlighted for her work bringing Indo-Caribbean and Indian dance to the Buffalo community. She blends classical and contemporary styles to tell stories about heritage, identity, and resilience, while creating inclusive spaces for dancers of all ages. Beyond performance, she focuses on education, community building, […]
The Story Behind My Name
The Story Behind My Name For most of my childhood, my name was just a name—Gaitrie Ramnarine—something my family called me with love and familiarity. But when I entered high school, it became something else entirely. It became a challenge, an obstacle, something that set me apart in a way that I wasn’t always comfortable […]
From Rhythm to Resilience: My Journey as a Dance Entrepreneur
From Rhythm to Resilience: My Journey as a Dance Entrepreneur The path from dancer to entrepreneur hasn’t always been clear or easy, but it has always been rooted in one thing—movement. My journey began with a simple yet powerful desire: to share the joy and richness of Indian dance while creating a space for healing, […]
Film centered on “movement, music and dance” draws attention to domestic violence
Film centered on “movement, music and dance” draws attention to domestic violence Gaitrie Subryan appeared on Wake Up! Friday morning to discuss her movie that focused on domestic violence called Speak Up, Speak Out. The film tells “a story through movement, music and dance.” Read More >
Bollywood dance class brings Indian heritage to life in Western NY
“My family is originally from India. We came from Bihar as indentured servants, and so during that time, it was really just your religion and your culture that you really held onto,” she said.” Read More >
Bridging Cultures Through Dance: Why My Classes Attract a Diverse Community
Bridging Cultures Through Dance: Why My Classes Attract a Diverse Community Growing up in the Bronx, I was surrounded by a melting pot of cultures—a place where languages, traditions, and music blended effortlessly. Though I was born in Guyana, my upbringing in New York exposed me to a world of diversity that shaped who I […]
What’s New with ChoreoLab?
ChoreoLab is a performance and choreographic research laboratory for faculty, graduate and undergraduate dance students, and guest artists. Gaitrie Subryan created a very special piece for this show titled “Agni (Fire Within)