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Rovaco is a NYC based contemporary dance company founded in 2015 by Artistic Director Rohan Bhargava. Rovaco Dance was founded in June, 2015 in New York City.

It operates under the artistic direction of Rohan Bhargava and produces a unique hybrid of contemporary dance, immersive theater, and cultural experiences.

05/06/2026

MEET OUR 2026 FUNDERS!

Rovaco is a recipient of a "Support for Organizations" grant from New York State Council on the Arts!

We are honored to be an inaugural recipient of Brooklyn Org’s Microgrants initiative, a program funding 38 community-based organizations across the borough!

For the 6th consecutive year, Rovaco is pleased to receive funding from Brooklyn Arts Council’s Brooklyn Arts Fund! This program is supported, in part, by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

What does this mean for our 2026 Season? STAY TUNED.

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04/15/2026

The Devil's Advocate | A raw and visceral exploration of capitalistic greed, addiction, and stifled q***rness returns to the stage next week! Catch it live on Mon, April 20 and Tue, April 21 at 7pm at for the ECS 2026 - Highlights Festival produced by - link in bio!

Featuring choreography by .dance and performance by

Photos by Julie Lemberger from the The Dancing Lotus performance in 2022, presented by at Molloy University's

04/10/2026

The Devil's Advocate returns for two performances on Mon, April 20th & Tue, April 21st at 7pm at ! Join us for the Emerging Choreographer Series 2026 - Highlights Festival, a dynamic evening of contemporary dance produced by ! Grab $20 early bird tickets until April 18th through the link in our bio ❤️

We are excited to present work alongside choreographers , , , .j.iskra, & Laura Peralta!

Choreography by .dance featuring dancer . Performance video from at Judson Church in 2023!

04/03/2026

Rovaco is looking to hire two contemporary dancers and a marketing manager for our 2026 season! All details, required commitments, and application links are in our bio, apply by Sunday, April 26th to work with us! This year we are expanding our operations and we can't wait to share more details soon. Stay tuned!

Photos by featuring dancers and

09/23/2025

BARAAT | Our current work-in-progress "Baraat" returns this Sat, Sep 27th at Rovaco Dance Party 2025! This piece of dance, music, and theater critiques Indian marriage traditions through a q***r lens. It highlights the sexism, colorism, and casteism perpetuated by South-Asian ideals of love and relationships. Ticket link in bio!

Still in awe of these wonderful photos by from Rovaco Dance Party 2024 at

Choreography / Direction: .dance
Dramaturgy:
Music: .guanipa
Performers: , .23, , , and

09/15/2025

INTRODUCING SANZO | We are excited to announce a partnership with at Rovaco Dance Party 2025, taking place on Sat, Sep 27th in Williamsburg! Enjoy sparkling waters by Sanzo during our pre-show social, followed by contemporary performances and a DJ party. Ticket link is in our bio!

With a mission of bridging cultures and highlighting authentic Asian flavors, Sanzo uses juice from iconic Asian fruits, harvested with care. It is crafted with 100% all-natural ingredients, rooted in the belief that real flavor comes from real fruit!

09/10/2025

Introducing: Folk Rebels | Our second music act at Rovaco Dance Party 2025 is by Galen Passen () and Simona Smirnova () who will perform a unique blend of Sitar, Kanklés, and vocals! Catch them live on Sat, Sep 27th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cpr-rovaco-dance-party-2025-tickets-1617399057119

The music of Folk Rebels draws primarily from Hindustani classical music and Eastern European folk music. Both traditions follow an innate connection with the natural cycles of our environment: days, nights, seasons, and solstices. As two artists who follow their own innate and authentic rhythms, Simona and Galen readapt these timeless melodies into their own sound, utilizing complex harmonies, improvisation and experimentation.

09/05/2025

INTRODUCING | Neel Murgai - guest music artist at Rovaco Dance Party 2025! Catch his solo sitar and looping set on Sat, Sep 27th in Williamsburg. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cpr-rovaco-dance-party-2025-tickets-1617399057119

Neel Murgai () is a sitarist, overtone singer, daf player, composer and teacher. He is a co-artistic director of the South Asian music collective, Brooklyn Raga Massive (). Neel’s work with the raga/rock/jazz group, Quadrature (), showcases his effects laden sitar sound. Their debut album releases in fall 2025.

06/24/2025

It was such a pleasure to present our work at the 2025 Brooklyn Arts Awards Ceremony, hosted by at !

Thank you to all who came to watch and support! We are excited to continue developing our work "Baraat" and will present an updated version at Rovaco Dance Party 2025 on Saturday, September 27th in Brooklyn. Save the date! 🙏🏽 🗓️

Performance by and .23, choreography by .dance, and original music by .guanipa!

Photography by - Redens Desrosiers / Réx Camera

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12/27/2024

That's a wrap on Rovaco's 2024! Thank you to all the artists, audience members, and donors for making this possible. This is a reel of the company's NYC performances!

Consider making an end-of-year tax-deductible donation to Rovaco to support our future! Link below.

https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/rovaco-dance-company

Featuring choreography by Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with performers Nico Gonzalez, Devika Chandnani, Siddharth Dutta, Isabele Rosso, Karma Chuki, and Jihyun Kim

Special shout out to our in-house composer Saúl Guanipa Music and resident dramaturg Mahima Saigal

We can't wait for 2025! Stay tuned ❤️

Videography: Melissa Wu / 828 Media at CPR, Milan Miskos / Miskos Productions at Gibney Dance, and NYU Production Lab at CBA NYU.

Music: Choli Ke Peeche Remix by DJ Manish

10/14/2024

FIRST LOOK | Thank you to all the artists, collaborators, staff, and audience members for making Rovaco Dance Party 2024 such a huge success! We are still reeling from all the love and warmth and can't wait to do it again next year.

Photos by

This couldn't have been possible without funding from , The Danse Mirage Foundation, and

A huge shout-out to our alcohol sponsor and the subsidized space provided by !

Congrats to all these talented artists for what they brought to the stage and beyond: dance - Choreographer / MC
- Resident Composer
- Voice & Guitar
- Viola
- Chef
- DJ
- Theater Consultant
- Performer
- Performer 23 - Performer
- Performer
- Performer
- Performed

Many thanks to the staff and volunteers for making the event run so smoothly:
- Decor & Event Manager
- Stage Manager
- Usher
- Bartender
- Stage Crew

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+17326820621

Website

http://linktr.ee/rovacodance

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