Kalakshetra Foundation
Kalakshetra Foundation runs 2 checked opportunities for children on WiWit, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
About
Kalakshetra Foundation is a cultural institution based in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale and George Arundale. The foundation preserves and propagates traditional Indian art forms with a focus on Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music. The institution serves students from across India and abroad through its Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School, Besant Theosophical Higher Secondary School, and Craft Education and Research Centre. It offers full-time diploma and post-diploma programmes alongside part-time courses for younger learners. Kalakshetra is recognised as an Institution of National Importance under an Act of the Indian Parliament passed in 1993 and functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The foundation is known for the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam (Kalakshetra bani) shaped by Rukmini Devi. Its annual December festival, alumni network, and structured syllabus make it a reference point for classical Indian dance education and research worldwide.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Diploma and Post-Diploma in Bharatanatyam
- Diploma and Post-Diploma in Carnatic Music (Vocal and Instrumental)
- Visual Arts programmes (Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts)
- Part-Time Junior and Senior Bharatanatyam Courses
- Craft Education and Research Centre programmes (Traditional Indian Crafts)
- Advanced Diploma in Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal and Instrumental)
- Certificate Course in Folk Dance Forms of India
Achievements
- Recipient of the National Award for Excellence in Cultural Education
- Recognized as a Centre of Excellence for Traditional Indian Arts by the Government of India
- Produced numerous acclaimed artists and performers who have contributed significantly to Indian and global cultural heritage
- Organized international cultural exchange programs promoting Indian arts and culture
- Pioneered research and documentation in various classical Indian art forms
Leadership
- Shri Rajesh Kumar , Head of Visual Arts Department (Cultural Arts Academy)
Opportunities from Kalakshetra Foundation
Kalakshetra Part-Time Bharatanatyam Course
by Kalakshetra Foundation
Part-time Bharatanatyam course at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai for younger learners, leading to the Pratama level examination in the Kalakshetra bani.
What your child could gain:
Kalakshetra Part-Time Carnatic Vocal Music Course
by Kalakshetra Foundation
A six-year part-time Carnatic music course for children at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, with vocal and instrumental streams and evening classes.
What your child could gain:
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Government Institute
- Founded
- 1936
- Opportunities
- 2 on WiWit
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