Annual Festival
The Rukmini Devi Arundale Festival of Fine Arts, a major showcase of classical performance held each February.
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Kalakshetra Foundation
A premier institution dedicated to the preservation of classical Indian dance and music traditions.
About
Kalakshetra Foundation is one of India's most respected institutions for classical dance and music, founded in 1936 in Chennai. It is dedicated to the preservation, teaching and presentation of Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music.
Set on a sprawling campus in Tiruvanmiyur, Kalakshetra's training programmes combine rigorous artistic practice with traditional teaching methods, producing some of India's finest performers.
Members can reach out through the contact tab to enquire about performances, workshops or collaborative programmes.
Events & Programmes
Training Programmes
Accredited courses in Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, kuchipudi and related traditions for students of all ages.
Workshops
Short-form masterclasses and intensives with senior faculty, open to practitioners from around the world.
Guest Performances
Regular performance evenings featuring both Kalakshetra students and visiting classical artists.
Gallery
Rukmini Arangam
The open-air performance space at Kalakshetra, renowned for its atmosphere and intimate connection with nature.
Heritage Campus
Kalakshetra's traditional campus of palm-shaded paths, studios and classrooms designed for focused artistic practice.
Student Performances
Documentation of annual Arangetrams and graduation performances marking students' professional debuts.
- info@kalakshetra.in
- +91 44 2491 1169
- Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Official website
- Monday to Saturday, 9:00 – 17:00 local time
COMMUNITY VOICES
What members say
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Within three months I had two long-term clients, a co-counsel in London and an invitation to speak at a community summit.
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Kolkata, India
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