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Kalakshetra, as the name suggests, is a centre for artistic endeavour. Founded in 1936 by the vibrant visionary Rukmini Devi Arundale, the Institution stands testimony to her dream of creating a space where the essence of Indian thought would find expression through artistic education. An institution she established with the vision “of ...
Kalakshetra Foundation, formerly simply Kalakshetra, is an arts and cultural academy dedicated to the preservation of traditional values in Indian art and crafts, especially in the field of Bharatanatyam dance and Gandharvaveda music. Based in Chennai, India, the academy was founded in January 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale and her husband George Arundale.Under Arundale's guidance, the institution achieved national and international recognition for its unique style and perfectionism.
True to the aspirations of the founder Smt. Rukmini Devi, Kalakshetra was founded “in order that India may once again revive and develop its ancient culture and set a standard of true Art in its new life after freedom”.
After the death of her father, the family grew close to Dr. George Arundale, a distinguished Theosophist and an associate of Dr.Annie Besant. But when Dr. Arundale, her senior by 24 years, proposed marriage to the stunningly beautiful and charismatic 16 year old Rukmini, the orthodoxy of Madras was shocked and vehement in their protest.
Kalakshetra Foundation. Records Available In: English, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam and Grantham. Introduction. Kalakshetra, as the name suggests, is a centre for artistic endeavour. Founded in 1936 by the vibrant visionary Rukmini Devi Arundale, the institution stands testimony to her dream of creating a space where the essence of Indian thought would find expression through artistic education, an institution she established with the vision “of imparting to the young ...
Official Channel of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai Kalakshetra is an institution not merely for the development of art. It exists in order that youth may be educated, not to become artists alone ...
Kalakshetra Foundation, சென்னை, இந்தியா. 32,202 likes · 20 talking about this · 14,717 were here. Official FB page of Kalakshetra Foundation
Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai aims to provide training to young and talented people by masters of art, with the background of a religious spirit. Information about Kalakshetra, its history, founder, administration, facilities, etc. is given. Users can get details related to courses, programmes, performance spaces, repertory company, etc.
Dec 20, 2023 · Foundation Chairman S. Ramadorai said that the Kalakshetra Foundation had played a significant role in creating a global footprint of Indian classical dance and music. Rukmini Devi Arundale was a ...
Jun 17, 2024 · Kalakshetra Foundation formerly known as Kalakshetra located in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai was established in 1936 by the visionary Rukmini Devi Arundale and her husband, Dr. George Arundale. Kalakshetra is a place to develop artistic talents that includes education, performance and research in classical dance, music, arts and other cultural expressions. Kalakshetra Foundation is a statutory body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Kalakshetra Foundation. Founded in 1936, Kalakshetra is a leading serious school of Tamil classical dance and music (sponsoring many students from disadvantaged backgrounds), set in beautiful, shady grounds in south Chennai. During morning class times visitors can (quietly) wander the complex. Across the road is the Kalakshetra Craft Centre ...
The Kalakshetra dancer is renowned for his/her impeccable form. One of Rukmini Devi’s most far-sighted inputs to the dance was in the method of teaching the basic steps or adavus of Bharatanatyam. She classified the various adavus, and refined many of the movements, giving them a geometric precision and grace based on some principles of the ...
Kalakshetra Foundation, formerly simply Kalakshetra, [3] is an arts and cultural academy dedicated to the preservation of traditional values in Indian art and crafts, especially in the field of Bharatanatyam dance and Gandharvaveda music. Based in Chennai, India, the academy was founded in January 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale and her husband ...
The 99-acre (40-hectare) Kalakshetra Foundation campus is open to visitors who’d like to explore the grounds, observe classes in session, or participate in morning prayer around the campus’s banyan tree. Academy staff offer guided tours, allowing visitors to learn more about the foundation’s history and illustrious alumni. Also of interest is the campus’s Rukmini Devi Museum, which displays the collection of art and artifacts donated to the academy by its benefactress. ...
Founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale in 1936, the Kalakshetra Foundation was established as a space for artistic expression, education and discovery. Stretching out over almost 100 acres, it is one of the most important centres for studying fine arts in South India with a focus on developing Indian values through Bharatnatyam dance and Gandharva Veda music. Students who come to the Kalakshetra Foundation get to learn dance, music, art along with being part of the Theosophical School. Fun ...
Kalakshetra Foundation celebrates 10th International Day of Yoga - Yoga for Self and Society at Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation. @ministryofculturegoi @amritmahotsav @yoga @meditationsecrets @__yogaforlife @yoga_for_life2020 @yogaforallagegroups
The Kalakshetra Foundation, in the middle of a storm of sexual harassment complaints against its teachers has set up an independent inquiry committee headed by justice K Kannan, a retired judge of ...
Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer laid the foundation stone of Kalakshetra on the 27th of December1961. By the 7th of May 1962, Kalakshetra had moved into its new home, a campus with a unique identity that reflected its founder’s dream. Rukmini Devi’s vision spread like the roots of the banyan tree, and at present, continues to grow, imparting the ...
Apr 16, 2023 · Seven students of Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts run by the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai have filed a joint writ petition in the Madras High Court for formulation of a proper safety policy ...
An enchanting day celebrating the spirit of Women's Day at Kalakshetra Foundation's Rukmini Arangam as we honour Ms. L. Maithili Mehta, Advocate, Member of IC committee and Ms. Neeraja ...
Mar 26, 2023 · Chennai’s famous Kalakshetra Foundation, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has been accused of enabling a culture of sexual abuse by several former students ...
Welcome To Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts. What dance is in movement, music is in sound, painting is in colour, sculpture and architecture are in form. They are essentially one… the influence of spirit upon matter. The Kalakshetra educational experience is a hallmark of excellence, marked by simplicity, elegance, and formal rigour. Known ...
Apr 12, 2023 · The Kalakshetra Foundation has moved the Madras High Court, seeking a direction to the State government to act upon a recommendation made by the Commissioner of Land Administration in 2010, to ...
Jun 21, 2024 · MDR Centennial Celebration. 01 July 2024 - 6:00PM. 02 July 2024 - 6:00PM.
3 days ago · A faculty member at Kalakshetra Foundation says the termination has been enforced because of the recommendations of the Justice Kannan Committee, constituted last year to probe the allegations of sexual harassment at the college. The committee’s report had recommended “major punishment” for Padman and described him as a “delinquent”.
