Grantee Database

NAKA Dance Theater

Application ID

GEN-22-17417

Application Type

Arts and Cultural Organizations General Operating Relief

Approved Grant Amount

28500

Project Description

Founded in 2001, NAKA Dance Theater creates interdisciplinary performance works that explore ritual, cultural studies, and contemporary socio-political and environmental issues. Through dance, storytelling, multimedia installations and site-specific environments, NAKA builds deep partnerships with communities, engages people’s histories and folklore and expresses experiences through accessible performances that challenge the viewer to think critically about social justice issues. NAKA brings together and creates rapport among diverse populations, encouraging dialogue and civic participation.

Organization Summary

Founded in 2001, NAKA Dance Theater creates interdisciplinary performance works that explore ritual, cultural studies, and contemporary socio-political and environmental issues. Through dance, storytelling, multimedia installations and site-specific environments, NAKA builds deep partnerships with communities, engages people’s histories and folklore and expresses experiences through accessible performances that challenge the viewer to think critically about social justice issues. NAKA brings together and creates rapport among diverse populations, encouraging dialogue and civic participation.

Organization

NAKA Dance Theater

Address

44 Gough St. Suite 201

San Francisco

Phone

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