Suchitra Sairam is pleased to present her student Meena Nanjundeswar in her first public solo performance. Traditionally, the Salangai Pooja (prayer for the bells) is conducted after the dancer achieves a base level of competency, and is the first occasion on which a dancer wears his or her bells in public performance. The brief prayer […]
Suchitra Sairam of Kala Vandanam and Tara Weatherly of Sendero Flamenco are delighted to share their work "Red Sun" at the final "Sample Night Live" show of 2017. Come join us and several Sample Night Live favorites for a fantastic taste of performing and visual arts, all in one evening!
Dance Informance - Informal. Informational. Performance. Bharatanatyam is a beautifully rich art form, but can be a little complex and overwhelming to understand at first. Let us help demystify it - Learn more at our "Dance Informance." Try your hands, eyes and feet at some of the signature aspects of Bharatanatyam. Join us for our […]
Dance Informance - Informal. Informational. Performance. Bharatanatyam is a beautifully rich art form, but can be a little complex and overwhelming to understand at first. Let us help demystify it - Learn more at our "Dance Informance." Try your hands, eyes and feet at some of the signature aspects of Bharatanatyam. Join us for our […]
Kala Vandanam is honored to present an excerpt of Ritu - The Seasons at the 2017 Midwest Melharmony Festival presented by the Melharmony Foundation in Madison, WI I bow to the wheel of six seasons Cycles of birth and death Each season bestows gifts Enchanting our hearts Bringing abundance to our earth Inspired by Kalidasa's 4th century […]
Suchitra Sairam is pleased to present a lecture-demonstration on Bharatanatyam as a part of the Midwest Melharmony Festival. Sponsored by the Wayzata Education Fund, the Melharmony Foundation, and the Wayzata Orchestra Boosters, this event is an opportunity to celebrate and better understand the rich artistic traditions of Southern India and experience the innovation of Melharmony, […]
Kala Vandanam is proud to be a part of Minnesota Dance Festival 2024, presented by Ballet Minnesota, and looks forward to sharing the stage with many wonderful Minnesota dance groups. Join us on Friday 5/10 at 10am and 7pm, and Saturday 5/13 at 2pm and 7pm Tickets and more information - https://balletminnesota.org/minnesota-dance-festival/
Kala Vandanam is proud to be a part of Minnesota Dance Festival 2024, presented by Ballet Minnesota, and looks forward to sharing the stage with many wonderful Minnesota dance groups. Join us on Friday 5/10 at 10am and 7pm, and Saturday 5/13 at 2pm and 7pm Tickets and more information - https://balletminnesota.org/minnesota-dance-festival/