Suchitra Sairam, Author at Kala Vandanam

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Entries by Suchitra Sairam

#natyamnaatak – “Why Don’t We Have Class?”

November 27, 2023 in #natyamnaatak, Blog /by Suchitra Sairam

I recently took a weekend off for wedding anniversary travel, and caught a lot of flack from some students. S1 – “Why don’t we have class next week?” T – […]

#natyamnaatak – “Stage Anxiety (Not to the Max)”

October 27, 2023 in #natyamnaatak, Blog /by Suchitra Sairam

Stage Anxiety (Not to the Max) Kala Vandanam’s annual Natya Sadhana celebration for Vijayadasami day just passed… our 21st time celebrating together! As much as this teacher wants […]

It’s Not a Teacher’s Job to Teach. It is a Student’s Job to Learn.

October 4, 2023 in Blog /by Suchitra Sairam

By Suchitra Sairam “A teacher never teaches. A student learns.” -Zakir Hussain Internationally acclaimed Indian music maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is the pre-eminent tabla virtuoso of our times. He’s also […]

#natyamnaatak – “APOLOGIES, APOLOGIES…”

September 29, 2023 in #natyamnaatak, Blog /by Suchitra Sairam

Often, parents apologize to me on behalf of their children. Most often, it’s about: Class behavior Lack of practice Schedule conflicts Forgetting to bring something Some of it is definitely […]

#natyamnaatak – “IT SMELLS LIKE…”

August 24, 2023 in #natyamnaatak, Blog /by Suchitra Sairam

Dancers sweat. A lot. What naturally follows? B.O. (body odor). No one is immune, even the littlest dancers. After awhile, we all smell. After long sessions (or short sessions when […]

Salangai Pooja – Saadhana Krishnamurthy – 2023

August 23, 2023 in Gallery, Salangai Pooja /by Suchitra Sairam

Natya Gurukulam 2023 – Highlights

August 18, 2023 in Video, Workshops/Residencies /by Suchitra Sairam

Kala Vandanam’s annual residential camp, Natya Gurukulam, was conducted July 23-29, 2023 at the beautiful Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center in Marine-on-St. Croix, MN Attendees filled their days immersed in […]

Salangai Pooja – Advika Sachidanandhan – 2023

August 14, 2023 in Gallery, Salangai Pooja /by Suchitra Sairam

When Collaborating with a Team, There’s a 1-Word “Rose” That Smells the Sweetest of All

July 10, 2023 in Blog /by Suchitra Sairam

By Suchitra Sairam What’s one the best roses in life? When something you dream about and aspire to becomes reality. I love the arts, and the positive impact it has […]

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