Brown Women Collective

Find your voice in a safe space with like-minded women

This is the place to support and listen to each other without judging, while we learn how to trust our instincts, together!

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What is Brown Women Collective?

We are a support group for women of color in our 50s, 60s and beyond. We are finding our voices, learning to trust our instincts, and figuring out how we want to take charge of our lives.

We’re going through a lot of changes in our lives: helping our kids get settled and planning their weddings, retired parents that need our support, and much more.

We encourage each other to follow our passions and dreams with resources, tools and tips, not only if you want to launch a business in your 50s, but to be prepared to make financial decisions on our own for the very first time.

We create a safe space to share our ideas and explore what our next move in life will be. We learn together and support each other. Judgement is not something we want to continue passing on.

Why join our meet ups?

Here you’ll find a group of sisters who understand what you’ve been through, not only as a woman of color but also as a first or second-generation immigrant.

When's the next meeting?

You’ll have people who will listen to you and help you unravel your thoughts when you’re feeling a little lost. You’ll improve your goal setting and planning skills.

You’ll have the tools, resources and referrals to launch the project you’ve always dreamed of but were too afraid to start because we’ll encourage you to follow your own wants and dreams -or at least figure out what those are for you.

You’ll start prioritizing and feeling more in tune with yourself, because you’ll have a deeper understanding of the importance of self-care. You’ll find your way back to you!

I want to join you, ladies!

Leave your details here and I’ll send you the info about the next meet up!

We’re excited to have you!

2025 Upcoming Event

Where: Hindu Temple of the Eastern Shore

When: Dec 13th 3pm

Click here to RSVP.

2026 Dance Class Winter Semester

Where: Hindu Temple of the Eastern Shore

When: Jan 11th - Mar 29th

Timings: Sundays

Beginners 12pm to 12:45 pm

Intermediate: 1 pm to 2 pm

Adults: 2 pm to 3 pm

Fees: Starting at $300/semester

Payment due on or before Jan 10th

Payments available via PayPal or Zelle (@sarmadancer@gmail.com).

Click here to submit payment and register.

2025 Past Events

January 5th - 12 pm - 3 pm first day of class for the new semester @ Salisbury Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore

February 26th - @ 5:30 pm Shivaratri program at Salisbury Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore

April 4th - @6:30 pm Rama Navami program at Salisbury Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore

April 26th - 3 pm to 4 pm Mudras in Motion, a Bharatnatyam Fitness class at Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore ($20). Click here to register and pay.

August 16 - @ 9 pm Janmashtami program at Salisbury Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore

August 26 - @ 6 pm Ganesh Chaturthi program at Salisbury Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore

Sept 12 - 6:30 pm Showcase of Excellence Wor Wic Community College 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Sept 21 - 3 pm Maryland Folk Festival, Plaza Stage, Audience Interactive Program

Oct 4 - 5 pm Durga Puja celebrations at Salisbury Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore

Oct 18th - 3 pm to 4:15 pm Movement & Storytelling, the Bharatnatyam way. Room 8 at the Paul Sarbanes Library in downtown Salisbury ($20). Click here to register and pay.

Oct 20 - 6 pm Diwali celebration program at Salisbury Hindu Temple of Eastern Shore

Dec 13 - 3 pm Annual year end show

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is it?

Bharatanatyam - is a 5000 year old Indian dance form that originated in the south of India.

How does it work?

These sessions are designed to learn a complete margam (course) as part of the Bharatanatyam curriculum. If you start at Grade 1, you will have completed a margam by grade 8 at which time you can decide if you want to pursue the arangetram (graduation) route, which requires additional specialized training.

Who all can join?

Anyone who is interested in learning this dance form are invited to join.

Children, both boys and girls can join as long as they can tell the difference between right and left.

Adults of all ages are welcome to join.

How do the classes work?

The curriculum is broken into groups 1 to 10. The level of difficulty increases as you move from one group to the next.

It takes an average of 3 to 6 months to be proficient in each group. Tests will be given to determine proficiency.

Advancement from one group to the next is based on skill. The more you practice, the faster you move up. You are encouraged to perform.

As part of your curriculum you will be learning items to perform for various festivals/occasions - the goal will be to have you perform at least once every semester.

Classes will be held once a week for 45 minutes for groups 1 to 3.

Groups 4 and up will require at least 2 hours of instruction a week.

Advanced lessons will require additional instruction.

How often are there performances?

There will be plenty of opportunities to perform for the community.

There is a year end show in December for which all students will be expected to perform.

There is a $50 participation fee that will pay for trophies/video streaming etc. that is due by Nov 15th.

Students are encouraged to perform for functions at the temple and for the community which will require additional practice time.

Expectations

1. Please wear leggings/salwar with a long T-shirt or long top with a tie for the waist.

2. No Sleeveless allowed. Wear a Tshirt underneath if required.

3. All hair must be tied, wear a bindi.

4. Bring a book and pencil - you will be required to take notes.

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