Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
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ArangetramsAbout KKM
Kalyani Kala Mandir welcomes you to be a part of its extraordinary journey, where tradition meets innovation and artistry knows no bounds. Whether you are an enthusiast, an aspiring artist, a parent looking for a dance class, music or nattuvangam for your child, or a patron of arts, we invite you to explore our performances, join our classes, witness our Arangetrams, undertake our workshops and become a part of the legacy of Kalyani Kala Mandir. KKM is associated with the World University of Design, Sonepat offering opportunities to the students to pursue Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in performing arts.
About Rashmi Khanna
Rashmi Khanna, a prominent Bharatnatyam exponent, is acknowledged as an adept dancer, guru, choreographer and a special educator. Director and the founding member of Kalyani Kala Mandir, she started her training in the Dandayudapanipillai style of Bharatnatyam from Guru Smt Kalyani Shekar at age seven. Her achievement in the precision of technique, form and abhinaya in the field of Bharatnatyam as well as creative Indian dance is unparalleled.
Upcoming Events
27th April 2024
Bharatnatyam Arangetram of Aadya Narula at India International Centre, New Delhi
Time-6:30 pm onwards
13th July 2024
Bharatnatyam performance by the senior disciples of Kalyani Kala Mandir at Triveni Kala Sangam, Mandi House, New Delhi.
1st December, 2024
Bharatnatyam Arangetram of Sanjana Kumar at India International Centre.
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The Natyasastra
The art of Music and Dance, which was well developed during Vedic age itself, has been systematized by Bharata in his Natyashastra. He condensed and codified the necessary laws which govern music, dance and drama. Not only these three but all that are essential to the authors and actors like the knowledge of grammar, prosody, […]
Banis or Styles in Bharatnatyam
All the different styles of Bharatnatyam stem from the Natya Sastra and follow the prescribed pattern of the Sadir Katcheri evolved in the 18th century starting with the Alaripu and concluding with the Tillana. The differences, if any, are very slight and purely regional in flavour depend upon the environmental conditioning of that particular area […]