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``APAI is a Jewel of Our Community``

Scott Miller – Dean, Academic Pathway Arts, Humanities & Design, Broward College

Fostering the Living Heritage of Indian Performing Arts….

The Association of Performing Arts of India (APAI) is dedicated to preserving and promoting India*s Classical Music and Dance and educating people of all ages in South Florida, including young people of Indian descent, about Indian traditional arts and culture as a living heritage for all.

The mission of the Association of Performing Arts of India (APAI) is to preserve and promote Indian classical music and dance through concerts, classes, lecture-demonstrations, and formal education in schools, colleges, universities, and the community at large.

APAI has been the sole organization in the South Florida region to host artists consistently of major international stature within the realm of Indian Classical music and dance, while also serving the needs of the local community through educational outreach.

APAI*s first performance in November 1998 featured Ustad Rashid Khan, a leading Hindustani vocal artist, and his accompanists on tabla (Indian drums) and harmonium. Since that time, APAI has brought dozens of award-winning instrumentalists, vocalists, and dancers from India and the United States to South Florida.

APAI Upcoming Events

Tribute to Vidushi Manju N. Mehta

COSMIC SOUNDS OF DHRUPAD

A vocal performance featuring Pt. Umakant Gundecha ,Anant Gundecha,Dhani Gundecha accompanied on Pakhavaj (percussion) by Pt. Akhilesh Gundecha

25 Years of Community Service

For the last 25 years, APAI is dedicated to working toward its only goal of promoting India Arts and Culture by bringing India’s finest performing arts and culture, music, and musicians for all these years to the wonderful audiences of Ft. Lauderdale in Florida.

Viji Prakash and the Shakti Dance Company, Los Angeles

Congratulations to the amazing organization APAI and its founders- drivers Bharati and Choksibhai ! Shakti had the honor to present almost all our productions for APAI for almost 2 decades.

Dr. Andrea M. Seidel

Dear Bharti:

It is with great pleasure that I extend my deep appreciation and congratulations to the Association of Performing Arts of India, Bharti Chokshi, and the Board of Directors on the 25th Anniversary of APAI.

Peter Lavezzoli

Author of ‘The Dawn of Indian Music in the West’ Bhairavi

“It is with profound gratitude and love that I congratulate our dear Bhartiji and the entire board of directors, as we celebrate 25 years of APAI

Ustad Irshad Khan

Congratulations to you and all at APAI. We appreciate your dedicated hard work and sincerity to promote our Indian Classical arts for the last 25 years. Good luck and I wish you the best.

APAI Accolades

``Music & Dance have no Boundries``

Support the Living Heritage of India...

The primary purpose of APAI is to present this art in its various modes in the U.S. The secondary purpose is to educate the South Florida community, young and old, about Indian music and dance through lecture demonstrations, classes, and concerts. Approximately 100,000 people of Indian or Indian/Caribbean origin reside in South Florida. Many of these have a strong interest in their cultural heritage. Also, many Westerners have a growing interest in multi-cultures and world music. Our work is a pioneering effort that we hope will lead to enriching the cultural scope of all residents of Southern Florida.

APAI Press Coverage

APAI Long Term Vision includes:

To present an annual series of Indian classical music concerts for the general public.
To present educational programs for schoolchildren and to acquaint them with the artistry and cultural traditions of Indian classical music.
To provide opportunities for South Florida residents of Indian heritage to come together to promote and express their cultural heritage.
To offer workshops for musicians (both Indian and Non-Indian) to learn Classical Indian musical repertoire and techniques.
To develop a financial support base to sustain and expand APAI activities.