Nayanika Vyas
New York,NY
Summary
Arts administrator with 5+ years of experience leading public programs, artist engagement, community partnerships, and operations across NYC cultural organizations. Experienced supporting Asian diasporic and multicultural arts communities through collaborative programming, events, and outreach. Proven success managing teams, coordinating complex logistics, and building inclusive mission-driven programs.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Programs Coordinator / Manager
Dancewave
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed residencies, performances, and movement programs with schools and community partners across NYC.
- Oversaw scheduling, payroll, onboarding, and communications for 80+ teaching artists.
- Coordinated multiple concurrent programs, timelines, staffing, and site logistics.
- Conducted site visits, evaluations, and stakeholder follow-up to improve programs.
- Maintained records, documentation, and systems for reporting and planning.
Full-Time Dance Educator
Achievement First Charter Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and led year-round arts education programming for K–12 students.
- Managed curriculum planning, performances, family communications, and operations.
- Built inclusive classrooms centered on creativity and collaboration.
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Mare Nostrum Elements
- 2022
- Led promotional strategy for the Emerging Choreographer Series.
- Produced campaigns, content, and assets to increase artist visibility and attendance.
- Managed timelines and cross-team execution for marketing deliverables.
Front Desk Administrator
Ballet Academy East
01.2021
- Managed front desk operations, registration, scheduling, and customer relations.
- Supported daily facility needs in a high-volume arts environment.
Arts Program Associate
Jiva Performing Arts
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported programming, event logistics, artist communications, and administration for a classical Indian dance organization.
- Helped produce collaborative programs featuring Asian American artists across disciplines.
- Coordinated outreach, scheduling, rehearsals, and partnership communications.
- Led marketing and fundraising outreach for a NYC premiere production.
- Produced newsletters, press materials, and audience communications.
Social Media Intern
Eryc Taylor Dance
01.2019
- Managed content calendars, social media channels, and digital promotions.
Social Media & Communications Assistant
DMF Youth
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Wrote communications copy, built social campaigns, and supported outreach efforts.
Social Media Intern
Iperdesign, Inc.
01.2018
- Created content and increased audience traffic/followership by 25%.
Education
M.A. - Dance Education
Hunter College
New York, NY2026
Master of Science - Dance, Minor in Business Studies
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA2019
Skills
- Program Management
- Event Production
- Community Partnerships
- Artist Relations
- Program Evaluation
- Scheduling
- Team Supervision
- Communications
- Fundraising Support
- CRM/Data Management
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Mailchimp
- WordPress
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional performer and teaching artist with collaborations including New York City Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Notes in Motion. Published in U.S. and Indian arts media.
Timeline
Community Programs Coordinator / Manager
Dancewave
01.2023 - 01.2024
Full-Time Dance Educator
Achievement First Charter Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Front Desk Administrator
Ballet Academy East
01.2021
Arts Program Associate
Jiva Performing Arts
01.2020 - 01.2021
Social Media & Communications Assistant
DMF Youth
01.2020 - 01.2021
Social Media Intern
Eryc Taylor Dance
01.2019
Social Media Intern
Iperdesign, Inc.
01.2018
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Mare Nostrum Elements
- 2022
M.A. - Dance Education
Hunter College
Master of Science - Dance, Minor in Business Studies
University of the Arts