Our Story
The Kalavant Center for Music and Dance is a vibrant non-profit cultural organization founded in June 1997. With a mission to promote and preserve the rich traditions of South Asian music and dance, particularly Indian classical music, the center opened its doors on September 12, 1998, with a spectacular inaugural concert featuring renowned musicians. Under the guidance of founder-director Ustad Kadar Khan, a passionate traditional Indian musician based in New York City, the center brings together community leaders to harness the healing power of music.