Arangetram – Apoorva Kanneganti

University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center Theater University of Minnesota, 2017 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

Kala Vandanam is pleased to present Apoorva Kanneganti in her Bharatanatyam solo debut performance. Read about Apoorva’s Arangetam preparations in the Woodbury Bulletin, “Woodbury resident to make debut in Indian-style dance”     With live music by: Nattuvangam – Suchitra Sairam Vocal – P. Ramaa Mridangam – P. Janardhana Rao Rhythm Pads – Soraba Gopalakrishnachar […]

“Samarpanam” – Fundraiser to benefit the Hindu Society of Minnesota

Hindu Mandir of MN 10530 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN, United States

Suchitra Sairam joins several local artists to present “Samarpanam”, and evening of Indian classical dances. The Hindu Society of Minnesota’s annual event to celebrate the classical dance traditions of India will feature solo and group performances. Suchitra will debut two new choreographies specifically created for this event. All proceeds benefit the Hindu Society of Minnesota.

$15

Bharatanatyam Workshop by Lavanya Ananth

Pangea World Theater 711 W Lake St # 101, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Enjoy the opportunity to enhance your skills and learn from one of India’s rising stars of Bharatanatyam, Lavanya Ananth. The workshop will have 2 sessions, Intermediate-Advanced Nritta and Advanced Abhinaya. Due to the limited time available, the learning pace will be fast and focused. Advanced Abhinaya Workshop – 9:00am – 12:00pm Dancers of any style […]

$100 – $175

Nritya Samarchita – Bharatanatyam by Lavanya Ananth

Woman’s Club of Minneapolis Theater 410 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Kala Vandanam is pleased to present a grand Bharatanatyam concert by one of India’s leading young exponents Accompanied by acclaimed musicians Nattuvangam  – S. Srilata Vocal – Murali Parthasarathy Mridangam  – M.S. Sukhi Violin – R. Kalaiarasan Performing for the first time in the Twin Cities Experience an exquisite evening of Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of South […]

$10 – $25

International Foundation of Carnatic Music (ICFM) – Oothakaadu Venkatakavi Aradhana

Hindu Mandir of MN 10530 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN, United States

Suchitra Sairam has the privilege of presenting a piece in the first Oothakaadu Venkatakavi Aradhana in Minnesota. The one day festival celebrating the compositions of Sri Oothakaadu Venkatakavi is organized by the Minnesota chapter of famed chitraveena artist Ravikiran’s organization, International Foundation of Carnatic Music. Free admission, donations to ICFM are welcome

Free

Vijayadasami – Natya Sadhana 2010

Kala Vandanam celebrates a year of learning in its annual Vijayadasami event. Vijayadasami is the most auspicious day of the year to celebrate learning, and to honor ones teachers.