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, […]
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 >
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)
Creative Mornings

Gaitrie’s creative process stems from a number of things; in the past, it has been from love, family, friends and now as a mom of three it is influenced by her children and the journey of being an entrepreneur. A lot of her newer creations have focused on courage, resilience, and strength, all of which […]
Devi Bollywood Performing Arts presents “Find Your Beat”

Devi Bollywood Performing Arts was founded in 2013 by choreographer and performer Gaitrie Subryan – you can find her story here. Now, Gaitrie has produced a show that tells the story of a young immigrant girl’s yearning to learn more about her ancestors’ voyage from Bihar, India to Guyana, South America. Read More >
Interview with Canvas Rebel

Is there mission driving your creative journey? My goal is to keep my culture and tradition alive and to have my children know more about who they are and where they come from. How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives? If you do this for us, you will […]