Celebrating 30 Years in 2020

Kalapeetham

Our main focus is to spread the art of the divine, dance and music.

Kalapeetham offers instruction in theory and dance performance in the Kalakshetra style and tradition.
We strive to maintain the high standard of excellence established by Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale.

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"The highlight solo was presented by the guru's daughter Tharini Shanmugarajah.  In a pleasing exhibition of abhinaya to the lyrics and deft footwork to several intricate an challenging rhythmic phrases she kept the viewers entertained for close to a half hour." 
- India Journal, Metro
"The single item by Anjana Pathmarajah and Tharini Shanmugarajah of the Kalapeetham Dance Company drew attention.  Playing Lord Shiva and Nandi the two created a playful and pleasant dialogue on stage."  
-Nimmi Raghunathan - India Journal, Metro
"The senior students also combined at the end to conclude the program with a thrilling Thillana which was met with a huge appreciative response from the audience." 
- India Journal, Metro

Upcoming Performance For Kalapeetham School of Dance

People everywhere are loving Kalapeetham and we look forward to seeing you at our next performance.

Kalapeetham School of Dance presents its 28th annual student performance on
Sunday, May 13th (Mother’s Day).

Please join us and support our students of all ages from all our locations.
DEDICATED IN LOVING MEMORY

This year we dedicate our annual performance to two beautiful souls whom we lost this past year.
Kalapeetham’s Founder Sri. Bhagavatalu Seetarama Sarma, and a very beloved member of our Kalapeetham family, Vasundra Pathmarajah.

 

BE THE MATCH

A3M & Kalapeetham will be conducting a Be the Match bone marrow drive on the day of the performance in honor of Vasundra Pathmarajah, whom we lost to her fight with acute myeloid leukemia in January. Please support our drive by joining the registry on the day of the performance and help save a life.

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