Kalakshetra Foundation
Kalakshetra Foundation, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has 2 opportunities for children on WiWit, each checked before listing.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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:
What WiWit checked
- Identity and registration
- Contact details
- Location details
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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
- Sri Suresh Kumar Chikkala, Head of Visual Arts Department (Cultural Arts Academy)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Kalakshetra Foundation offer for children?
- Kalakshetra Foundation has 2 opportunities for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Kalakshetra Foundation opportunities?
- On Kalakshetra Foundation's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Kalakshetra Foundation directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Kalakshetra Foundation?
- Yes. WiWit checked Kalakshetra Foundation's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Kalakshetra Foundation's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Kalakshetra Foundation based?
- Kalakshetra Foundation is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about Kalakshetra Foundation deadlines?
- Save any Kalakshetra Foundation opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Government program
- Founded
- 1936
- Opportunities
- 2 on WiWit
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