Help CMU Abhinaya Grow!
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Support CMU Abhinaya – Celebrate Culture, Spark Creativity!
We are CMU Abhinaya, Carnegie Mellon’s only Indian classical dance team, and we’re reaching out as we take the next big step in our artistic journey.
Through classical Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, and Odissi, we channel centuries of tradition, storytelling, and expression. Our mission is to honor these art forms while creating spaces for cultural connection, learning, and celebration. Thanks to your incredible support, we brought Taalam to life — CMU’s first-ever Indian classical dance showcase, featuring performers from across the region. This production celebrated the elegance and depth of Indian classical dance while building a vibrant community around it.
Now, we’re dreaming bigger. What we’re fundraising for:
- TAALAM 2025 – Our flagship classical showcase, returning with even more performances, storytelling, and cultural impact.
- Exhibition Performances & Competitions – We're expanding our reach by participating in events and competitions across the country, where we’ll represent CMU and share the beauty of Indian classical dance on new stages. Your support helps us cover costumes, travel, rehearsal spaces, and production costs — essentials that allow us to continue dancing, growing, and sharing our art with the world.
If you believe in cultural storytelling, in the power of dance to connect people, and in uplifting young artists — we’d be so grateful for your support.
Fuel our passion. Fund our future. Be part of our story.
With love and gratitude,
CMU Abhinaya
Organizer
CMU Abhinaya
Organizer
Pittsburgh, PA