About Kala Vandanam
Suchitra’s artistic work has been received with appreciation, and is noted for its adherence to her gurus’ exacting standards and depth in both abstract and expressional dance. Suchitra’s performances as a soloist, a lead dancer in several of Nritya’s productions, and as a guest artist in productions by Monica Cooley have been received with appreciation. Her solo performances over her career have supported fundraising activities for a variety of worthy causes in several cities in the US, and she has participated in local cultural outreach through Geetmala TV on TPT-MN, and the St. Paul Art Crawl. Suchitra is a skilled nattuvangam (vocal percussion and hand cymbals) artist, accompanying soloists and dance companies.
Entries by Kala Vandanam
Vijayadasami – Celebrating Learning, Art and Life
October 22, 2015 in Blog /by Kala VandanamIn some ways, Vijayadasami is like New Year’s Day – an opportunity to re-energize what we love to do, rededicate ourselves to a path of wisdom, and to start new things with humble hopes of success. It is a day to honor those who have guided and invested in our knowledge, learning and art, and […]
Bharatanatyam Salangai Pooja – Swetha Ganeshkumar – 2015
October 15, 2015 in Gallery, Salangai Pooja /by Kala VandanamKala Vandanam – Recipient of a Knight Arts Challenge 2015 Grant
October 7, 2015 in Blog /by Kala VandanamKala Vandanam is thrilled to be the recipient of a Knight Arts Challenge 2015 grant! We are humbled to be among such great company. We are looking forward to creating a new original dance work called “Ritu-The Seasons,” inspired by beautiful diverse works of literature and music from 4th century India and 18th century Italy. […]
Bharatanatyam Arangetram – Archana Murali – 2015
September 30, 2015 in Arangetram, Gallery /by Kala VandanamDancing is beautiful. Dancing is hard.
September 15, 2015 in Blog /by Kala VandanamAs I have helped several students prepare for milestone solo performances in 2015, I’ve had to come up with more creative pep talks than ever before. Some people call it advice, some call it inspiration – for me, it is just some simple things to keep in mind to help with the journey, and to […]
Bharatanatyam Salangai Pooja – Shreya Mohan – 2015
August 31, 2015 in Gallery, Salangai Pooja /by Kala VandanamRed Sun
May 1, 2015 in Video /by Kala VandanamBharatanatyam-Flamenco collaboration by Suchitra Sairam and Tara Weatherly