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KALA THE ARTS LATEST NEWSLETTER - WINTER 2020
Here are two links to Kala The Arts Latest Newsletter. You can read about some of the amazing things Kala has been doing and which it also has planned for the future. You can either :
(1) Just read it online by clicking here
https://mailchi.mp/52ae21b18f3c/kala-the-arts-december-2020-newsletter-3007118
(2) Or you can have the option to then download it as a pdf by clicking below.
(1) Just read it online by clicking here
https://mailchi.mp/52ae21b18f3c/kala-the-arts-december-2020-newsletter-3007118
(2) Or you can have the option to then download it as a pdf by clicking below.
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FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS IN INDIAN DANCE AND MUSIC !
Sunday 6th and Sunday 13th December 2020
BEING HUMAN FESTIVAL with Kala The Arts
Thurs 19th Nov 7.00 - 10.00pm UK Time.
Kala The Arts team in partnership with Merl, University and Reading, Being human national festival and Abbey Ruins are bringing this festival of light tomorow. Dr Shalini Sinha speaks on Philosophy of Diwali and many professors will speak topics include Transforming the countryside, Ancient Egyptians Solar Divinities, Lighten Our Darkness, The Darkside of the landscapes.
I have been invited as a guest to introduce Odissi and supported by two of my students who are Professors. There is talk on Mexican day of the dead, Diya making, Odissi dancing by Reading students, a brilliant display of Rangoli by my friend artist Bhajan Hunjan connecting the Sun its bright energy with Rangoli and its grains she has used and how insects feed during harvest. Finally with the film created by the Reading team at The Abbey Ruins . A festival of into the Light. Link for this event below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMsTdFnLI_0&feature=youtu.be
I have been invited as a guest to introduce Odissi and supported by two of my students who are Professors. There is talk on Mexican day of the dead, Diya making, Odissi dancing by Reading students, a brilliant display of Rangoli by my friend artist Bhajan Hunjan connecting the Sun its bright energy with Rangoli and its grains she has used and how insects feed during harvest. Finally with the film created by the Reading team at The Abbey Ruins . A festival of into the Light. Link for this event below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMsTdFnLI_0&feature=youtu.be
DEEPAM - LIGHT. FILM OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AND INTERVIEW
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DEEPAM - LIGHT. ONLINE PERFORMANCES OF CREATIVE INDIAN DANCE AND LIVE MUSIC
Sounds of the Earth
Thur 19th November 2020. Link and time to be advised
An exciting chance to see a film of a new work by Kala The Arts online. A newly created innovative piece by Kala The Arts during covid for both a virtual and live audiences.. This was performed live on. Sat 4th November 2020 at Reading Abbey Ruins & will be shown again online on Fri 19 Nov 2020. Photos of event below.
Featuring Dancers Kali Chandrasegaram,, Senjuti Das, Shyam Dattani and Sushmita Pati Featuring Musicians. Hiren Chate : Tabla - a north india drum very popular with Asian and western music events Avtar Singh Taus - a string instrument originated from Punjab also called Mayuri Veena in South Kaviraj Dhadyalla: Singer
Kudos on a brilliant job very well done! Cllr Karen Rowland. Lead Member for Culture, Heritage and Recreation. Reading Borough Council
Concept and research and Artistic Direction by Sushmita Pati. Choreography Sushmita Pati and Kali Chadrasegaram. Music arranger and scrores Pablo Sonnaillon Promoted by Kala The Arts. In partnership with Reading Museums
Featuring Dancers Kali Chandrasegaram,, Senjuti Das, Shyam Dattani and Sushmita Pati Featuring Musicians. Hiren Chate : Tabla - a north india drum very popular with Asian and western music events Avtar Singh Taus - a string instrument originated from Punjab also called Mayuri Veena in South Kaviraj Dhadyalla: Singer
Kudos on a brilliant job very well done! Cllr Karen Rowland. Lead Member for Culture, Heritage and Recreation. Reading Borough Council
Concept and research and Artistic Direction by Sushmita Pati. Choreography Sushmita Pati and Kali Chadrasegaram. Music arranger and scrores Pablo Sonnaillon Promoted by Kala The Arts. In partnership with Reading Museums
ONLINE IN CONVERSATION WITH PADMASHREE KUMKUM MOHANTY
18th September 6.00 - 7.30pm UK Time
AUTUMN CLASSES
New sessions in Bollywood, Kathak, Odissi, Hindustani vocals, yoga starting from 11th of September details coming up soon.
Also new performance dates, Webinars coming in Autumn look out for these sessions......
Also new performance dates, Webinars coming in Autumn look out for these sessions......
TEACHERS ONLINE SOUTH ASIAN ARTS WORKSHOPS
Thurs 24th Sept 2020 from 4.00 - 5.30pm
Featuring international musicians and dancers celebrating South Asian culture, heritage and stories. As ever for enquiries and bookings admin@kalathearts.co.uk or phone 07725 838419.
Featuring international musicians and dancers celebrating South Asian culture, heritage and stories. As ever for enquiries and bookings admin@kalathearts.co.uk or phone 07725 838419.
KAHANI - Online Story Telling Sessions
Saturday 27th August 9.30am to 10.30am
Saturday 5th September 9.30am to 10.30am
Saturday 5th September 9.30am to 10.30am
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Thursdays 2.00pm to 3.00 pm on the 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th August
Saturdays 9.30am to 10.15am on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August
Saturdays 9.30am to 10.15am on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August
ONLINE SESSION WITH PADMASHRI KUMKUM MOHANTY - The Legendary Odissi Artist
Friday the 17th of July 2020 at 6 pm
Saturday the 18th of July 2020 at 11 am
With distinguished Guest Dinesh Patnaik Director General of ICCR.
In conversation with Sushmita Pati Artistic Director of Kala The Arts
Saturday the 18th of July 2020 at 11 am
With distinguished Guest Dinesh Patnaik Director General of ICCR.
In conversation with Sushmita Pati Artistic Director of Kala The Arts
ONLINE WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS
23rd and 27th July 2020
NEW ONLINE ODISSI, KATHAK AND MUSIC CLASSES !
SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS
Starting 4th July to 16th August 2020
Starting 4th July to 16th August 2020
TWO NEW ONLINE BOLLYWOOD CLASSES !
BOLLYWOOD FOR FAMILIES AND BOLLYWOOD FOR ADULTS
Staringt Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2020
Staringt Sat 4th and Sun 5th July 2020
Webinar Session :
In conversation the Legendary Padmashree Kumkum Mohanty
(-ex Director Of Odissi Research Centre)
Webinar Session :
Dr Sangita Gosain - Vocalist
Dhaneshwar Swain- Mardala Guru
Debrabrata Pal -Visual artist Patachitra art from Odisha
Dr Adriana Molina-Monaz -Sanskrit Scholar
Mrs Sushmita Pati - Artistic Director of Kala The Arts
Dhaneshwar Swain- Mardala Guru
Debrabrata Pal -Visual artist Patachitra art from Odisha
Dr Adriana Molina-Monaz -Sanskrit Scholar
Mrs Sushmita Pati - Artistic Director of Kala The Arts
NEW SUMMER TERM CLASSES !
Due to demand all classes are available online from the 25th of April please contact admin@kalathearts.co.uk for more details
"Thank you for the session it was very productive" Madushani Amarsinghe
"I enjoyed your kathak class" Louise
VOLUNTEERS and TRUSTEES WANTED
Interested in the Arts? Want to support a local charity? Read on...
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Kala the Arts is growing! And we are looking for passionate and energetic volunteers to help expand and deliver our exciting programme of activities within the Basingstoke community and beyond! We are all about South Asian Dance and music , but as long as you have an interest in the arts and can spare a few hours a week, we want to hear from you! Kala is an award winning the only professional South Asian dance organisation in North Hampshire and an Education in Arts charit. We have been delivering South Asian Dance creative performances, classes, performances, workshops and exhibitions across Hampshire for over 20 years. We have some great new opportunities to further develop the work we do but we need extra hands on deck to help deliver on our ultimate aim of bringing communities together through the arts.
We are looking for volunteers to help specifically with fundraising, marketing and communications, events planning, and digital/social expertise. Also if you would like to explore your artistic talent please join us. Email marketing@kalathearts.co.uk
Looking for New TRUSTEES to join us!
Kala the Arts is growing! And we are looking for passionate and experienced volunteer trustees to join our Board. Based in Basingstoke, Kala is an award winning Education in Arts charity and we’ve been delivering South Asian Dance classes, performances, workshops and exhibitions across Hampshire for over 20 years.
Now we are looking to expand and deliver our exciting programme of activities within the Basingstoke community and North Hampshire; bring communities together through the arts! We are looking for experienced volunteer trustees who can help drive forward the vision and passion of Kala. We are particularly looking for trustees with a background in fundraising, organisational planning, governance and events management.
If you are a ‘hands-on’ person, willing to put in a few hours a week, and have confidence in promoting and working with charities, we want to hear from you.
If these sounds like you, please call 07725838419 or email office@kalathearts.co.uk for more information.
Deadline: Friday 17th April 2020
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Kala the Arts is growing! And we are looking for passionate and energetic volunteers to help expand and deliver our exciting programme of activities within the Basingstoke community and beyond! We are all about South Asian Dance and music , but as long as you have an interest in the arts and can spare a few hours a week, we want to hear from you! Kala is an award winning the only professional South Asian dance organisation in North Hampshire and an Education in Arts charit. We have been delivering South Asian Dance creative performances, classes, performances, workshops and exhibitions across Hampshire for over 20 years. We have some great new opportunities to further develop the work we do but we need extra hands on deck to help deliver on our ultimate aim of bringing communities together through the arts.
We are looking for volunteers to help specifically with fundraising, marketing and communications, events planning, and digital/social expertise. Also if you would like to explore your artistic talent please join us. Email marketing@kalathearts.co.uk
Looking for New TRUSTEES to join us!
Kala the Arts is growing! And we are looking for passionate and experienced volunteer trustees to join our Board. Based in Basingstoke, Kala is an award winning Education in Arts charity and we’ve been delivering South Asian Dance classes, performances, workshops and exhibitions across Hampshire for over 20 years.
Now we are looking to expand and deliver our exciting programme of activities within the Basingstoke community and North Hampshire; bring communities together through the arts! We are looking for experienced volunteer trustees who can help drive forward the vision and passion of Kala. We are particularly looking for trustees with a background in fundraising, organisational planning, governance and events management.
If you are a ‘hands-on’ person, willing to put in a few hours a week, and have confidence in promoting and working with charities, we want to hear from you.
If these sounds like you, please call 07725838419 or email office@kalathearts.co.uk for more information.
Deadline: Friday 17th April 2020
KALA'S LATEST NEWSLETTER
G E T I N V O L V E D W I T H K A L A !
FRIENDS OF KALA
We are looking at launching a new 'Friends of Kala The Arts' So if you would like to become a friend of Kala The Arts, it is free to do so. We are just looking for people who might like to be a part of Kala, help if we have a social event, or at events, or in some other way that interests them. To find out more contact admin@kalathearts.co.uk
We are looking at launching a new 'Friends of Kala The Arts' So if you would like to become a friend of Kala The Arts, it is free to do so. We are just looking for people who might like to be a part of Kala, help if we have a social event, or at events, or in some other way that interests them. To find out more contact admin@kalathearts.co.uk
DANCERS WANTED
We are recruiting dancers or our next show. If you are interested and have some experience please get in touch with admin@kalathearts.co.uk.
ARCHIVE
Kala the Arts houses the only Odissi archive of it's kind in the UK compiled by our specially trained volunteers accredited by the OCN. To visit or know more about the archive please contact our collector Jini at admin@kalathearts.co.uk.
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LEARN HERITAGE INTERVIEW SKILLS FREE TRAINING
A wonderful FREE training course in heritage skills in oral history interviewing, which will also give you an accredited certificate from the Open College network. To find out more, or to book your place on this traninig course, or for general enquiries about volunteering, just contact admin@kalathearts.co.uk or call 07725 838419.
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