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.
Kala Vandanam is honored to co-present with Isha Foundation, "Nadi" by Spanda Dance Company. This concert is in support of "Rally for Rivers," an Isha Foundation initiative to raise awareness about the dying rivers in India. VIDEO PREVIEW of NADI ABOUT NADI The river has been the very source of life. From Sufi fakirs in […]
Enjoy the opportunity to learn from one of the world’s most distinguished Bharatanatyam artists, Leela Samson, in a professional setting. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and spend time with this master artist during her visit to the Twin Cities with her company, Spanda Dance Company. Due to the limited time available, the […]
Join us for an intimate conversation with one of India's premier artists, Leela Samson, as she reflects on a nearly five decade long career as a soloist, ensemble choreographer, teacher, arts administrator and arts advocate. TICKETS - Pay As Able - Suggested $10 Artist Talk by Leela Samson Pay As Able $10.00 USD Pay As […]
Kala Vandanam is honored to present an excerpt of Ritu - The Seasons at the 14th Fall Festival of Indian Dance presented by Dakshina Dance Company in Washington D.C. 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 […]
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 Kala Vandanam is pleased to present Ritu - The Seasons at the iconic O'Shaughnessey Auditorium at St. Catherine University. This will be the final performance as a part of our 2015 Knight […]
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, […]