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Founded in 2013 by Gaitrie Subryan, Devi Performing Arts is dedicated to promoting Indian dance to all audiences and educating people about the rich culture and traditions of this art form. Specializing in a unique blend of Indian Classical Dance, Folk Dance, and Bollywood Dance, Devi Performing Arts also incorporates elements of Western dance forms into their work. This fusion, characterized by intricate footwork and fluid movement, makes their performances and choreography distinct and captivating.
At the core of Devi Performing Arts is a mission to build strong communities, celebrate diversity, and foster inclusion through dance. By engaging in collaborative practices with a wide range of artists and aesthetics, the group demonstrates how music and dance can transcend cultural boundaries, uniting individuals from all walks of life.
Devi Performing Arts has performed at prestigious venues such as Shea’s Theater and Ujima Theater, and has participated in notable Western New York events like the Elmwood Festival of the Arts, Buffalo Without Borders, Dance Days of Buffalo, and Taste of Diversity. Each member of the troupe is committed to their craft, actively contributing as educators, workshop leaders, performers, and choreographers in various studios and events. This dedication not only enhances their collective stage presence but also amplifies their mission to educate, entertain, and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Devi Performing Arts has showcased their talent at prominent cultural venues including Ujima Theater, Shea’s Smith Theater, Babeville, The Burchfield Penney Art Center, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Through these performances, they continue to make Indian dance accessible and engaging, fostering cultural appreciation and promoting artistic excellence within the community.
Buffalo-based entertainer Holli began her dance journey at the age of three at Barb Denny’s Studio of Dance Arts. She studied various styles including tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, and musical theater. After graduating high school, Holli continued her education in dance at University at Buffalo where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2014. While in school she was fortunate to learn much from her professors, and took residencies and master classes such as Lehrer dance, Limon Dance Company, Pilobolus, River North Dance Chicago, and Doug Varone and Dancers. She was also a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company, Zodiaque Dance Ensemble, and performed in Dancer’s Workshop and Digital Poetry and Dancers.
Holli began performing with Devi Bollywood Performing Arts in 2017 after taking class with Gaitrie at local dance festival Dance Days of Buffalo. She also currently performs with Showstarters Entertainment, and can be seen as a live Disney princess actor for A Dream Is A Wish Entertainment. Along with dance and character work, Holli also has been practicing fire spinning for the past three years. Other past performances include work with Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Torn Space Theater, The Bird’s Nest Circus Arts, Foxy Diamondz, and the Slyboots Circus.
For the past eleven years, Holli has been teaching dance and is currently an instructor at Barb Denny’s Studio of Dance Arts and Performing Arts Dance Academy. Her dance and choreography has even taken her around the world to Dalian, China, where she taught abroad at Rainbow Painting Arts Theater in 2018. After returning home from China, Holli went back to school and received her Certificate of Massage from Trocaire College in 2020. She is now a licensed massage therapist in the State of New York and runs her practice at Tupelo Honey Spa in Elma, New York.
Born and raised in Buffalo, Krystal’s dance journey began with rigorous training in jazz, tap, and contemporary styles. Her artistic evolution took a thrilling turn when she joined Devi Bollywood Performing Arts in 2017. Despite not being originally trained in Indian dance, Krystal embraced the challenge and quickly became captivated by the richness and vibrancy of Bollywood dance and its cultural heritage.
Her passion for this new style is matched by her commitment to education. Krystal is a dedicated full-time student at Buffalo State College, where she is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. With a graduation date set for May 2022, she is distinguished by her academic excellence and will be graduating with honors. Her educational journey continues as she plans to embark on a master’s program in education in the summer of 2022.
Krystal aspires to blend her love for movement and diverse cultural experiences into her future teaching career. Her goal is to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments where dance and cultural appreciation play a central role in shaping young minds. Her dedication to both her academic pursuits and her passion for dance make her a vibrant and inspirational figure in both fields
