Salangai Pooja – Apoorva Kanneganti

Suchitra Sairam is pleased to present her student Apoorva Kanneganti 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 her bells in public performance. The brief prayer will be followed […]

“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“, an evening of Indian classical dances. The program will feature solo and group performances in several of the classical dance traditions of India, including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohini Attam, Kathak and Odissi. All of the proceeds benefit the Hindu Mandir of Minnesota.

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Geetmala – “An Exploration of South Asian Dance & Music”

Kala Vandanam is pleased to be a part of Season 9 on Geetmala, a Twin Cities cultural program created and produced by dedicated volunteers. Full season schedule available at http://www.geetmalatv.com – Saturdays at 9pm from March 5 – May 29, 2010, with repeats on the following Sunday mornings. Program is aired on TPT MN.   […]

Arudra Darshanam

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

Kala Vandanam students participate in the annual natyam offering at the Hindu Mandir of MN in celebration of Arudra Darshanam

Vijayadasami – Natya Sadhana 2009

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.

“Dakshina” – An Offering

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N Hackberry, San Antonio, TX, United States

Suchitra Sairam is pleased to collaborate with Samanvaya Arts to present “Dakshina” – An Offering. Suchitra will present signature choreographies from some of India’s leading Bharatanatyam masters to honor her gurus and the community to mark the 20th Anniversary of her Arangetram. All proceeds from the performance benefit the Bexar County Family Justice Center With […]