About AMAYAA

Art with roots.
Expression with purpose.

AMAYAA – An Art Society is a cultural platform in Guwahati dedicated to learning, practising and presenting Sattriya dance while creating meaningful connections between heritage, artists and the next generation.

AMAYAA Sattriya dance performance
AMAYAAAn Art Society · Guwahati
Our Story

A home for disciplined learning and living tradition.

AMAYAA was established by Sattriya dancer Antara Goswami to make Assam’s classical heritage approachable, meaningful and enduring for young people.

Through regular training, focused workshops, cultural programmes and stage presentations, AMAYAA encourages every learner to develop technique, confidence and respect for tradition.

“We preserve an art form by helping a new generation live it.”

Mission & Vision

What guides our work.

Honour the integrity of Sattriya, nurture committed learners and create spaces where Assam’s cultural expressions can be experienced with depth.

01 · PRESENTM

Our Mission

To provide thoughtful Sattriya dance education, artistic mentorship and performance opportunities that build skill, discipline and cultural awareness.

02 · FUTUREV

Our Vision

To carry Sattriya and Assam’s artistic heritage forward through education, collaboration and meaningful public presentation.

01Authenticity

Respecting the discipline and cultural foundation of the form.

02Learning

Creating a patient environment for technical and personal growth.

03Expression

Helping each learner discover confidence and stage presence.

04Community

Connecting artists, students, families and audiences through culture.

Antara Goswami, founder of AMAYAA
Antara GoswamiSattriya Dancer · Teacher · Founder
About the Founder

A practitioner shaped by learning, performance and teaching.

Antara Goswami is a Sattriya dancer and the founder of AMAYAA – An Art Society. She completed her Visarad through Asom Satra Mahasabha under Ustad Bismillah Khan Awardee Smti. Seujpriya Borthakur and continues her training under Shri Pravakar Dev Goswami.

A Graded Artiste of Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan Kendra, Guwahati), she carries forward the legacy of her grandfather, the late Dr. Jagannath Mahanta. Through workshops such as Angahar and cultural events, she creates space for younger generations to learn and celebrate Sattriya.

VisaradSattriya · Asom Satra Mahasabha
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Training & Experience

A continuing artistic journey.

Key learning experiences that have contributed to Antara’s artistic development.

Training

Visarad in Sattriya Dance

Completed through Asom Satra Mahasabha under Ustad Bismillah Khan Awardee Smti. Seujpriya Borthakur.

Guidance

Shri Pravakar Dev Goswami

Continues her Sattriya training under his guidance.

Teaching

Training the Next Generation

Serves as a dance teacher at AMAYAA and conducts workshops for learners.

Achievements & Performances

Recognition earned through committed practice.

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Graded Artiste of Prasar BharatiDoordarshan Kendra, Guwahati
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Nritya ParvaSangeet Natak Akademi · 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025
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Festival of Performing ArtsSangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi
AMAYAA Sattriya dance performance
From rigorous training to recognised stagesA journey of practice and presentation
Connect with AMAYAA

Become part of a living artistic tradition.

Enquire about Sattriya classes, workshops, cultural collaborations or performance invitations in Guwahati and beyond. Email: amayaaartsociety@gmail.com.

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