NEW ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY KALA THE ARTS !
ODISSI JOURNEY EXHIBITION IN LONDON !
Exhibition Sun 13th and Mon 14th Oct 11.00am to 8.00pm
We are very pleased to report that Kala The Arts exciting Odissi Journey Exhibition, which toured round Hampshire earlier this year, is going to be shown in London at The Bhavan on Sun 13th & Mon 14th October. Odissi Journey celebrates the heritage of Odissi dance, and the work of Sushmita Pati and Kala the Arts promoting Odissi Dance over the past 20 Years in the UK.
It consists of 17 free-standing illustrated panels and visual displays including a documentary film featuring the Executive Director of Bhavan Dr Nandakumar, Odissi teachers/dancers from U.K and Europe, Arts Managers, and a Museum Head in Hampshire. There is also a specially commissioned panel to honour the legacy of There is also a specially commissioned panel to honour the legacies of Padmashri Sanjukta Panigrahi and Surmani Padmashri Raghunath Panigrahi.
The exhibition is researched and produced by Kala The Arts, with the support of Heritage Lottery Fund.
Event Talks & Performance Sun 13th Oct 6.00 to 7.30pm
There will also be a performance and a number of short speeches by very prestigious Guest Speakers on the 13th of October from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Guest speakers include the Executive Director of Bhavan Dr Nandakumar, Dr Ann David the Head of Dance at
Roehampton, Padmashri Shayama Charan Pati, renowned Odissi Artist And Editor of Pulse Sanjeevani Dutta, and other speakers tbc. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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If you would like to attend the event, please email us at office@kalathearts.co.uk by 10th October.
The Bhavan is at 4A Castletown Rd, West Kensington, London W14 9HE.
We are very pleased to report that Kala The Arts exciting Odissi Journey Exhibition, which toured round Hampshire earlier this year, is going to be shown in London at The Bhavan on Sun 13th & Mon 14th October. Odissi Journey celebrates the heritage of Odissi dance, and the work of Sushmita Pati and Kala the Arts promoting Odissi Dance over the past 20 Years in the UK.
It consists of 17 free-standing illustrated panels and visual displays including a documentary film featuring the Executive Director of Bhavan Dr Nandakumar, Odissi teachers/dancers from U.K and Europe, Arts Managers, and a Museum Head in Hampshire. There is also a specially commissioned panel to honour the legacy of There is also a specially commissioned panel to honour the legacies of Padmashri Sanjukta Panigrahi and Surmani Padmashri Raghunath Panigrahi.
The exhibition is researched and produced by Kala The Arts, with the support of Heritage Lottery Fund.
Event Talks & Performance Sun 13th Oct 6.00 to 7.30pm
There will also be a performance and a number of short speeches by very prestigious Guest Speakers on the 13th of October from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Guest speakers include the Executive Director of Bhavan Dr Nandakumar, Dr Ann David the Head of Dance at
Roehampton, Padmashri Shayama Charan Pati, renowned Odissi Artist And Editor of Pulse Sanjeevani Dutta, and other speakers tbc. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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If you would like to attend the event, please email us at office@kalathearts.co.uk by 10th October.
The Bhavan is at 4A Castletown Rd, West Kensington, London W14 9HE.
NEW AUTUMN CLASSES 2019 !
B A S I N G S T O K E V A R I E T Y S H O W
Sat 5th Oct 2019 7.30pm at The Anvil
Kala is pleased to be invited to support the Mayor's Charity Appeal at The Anvil. Although we will only be performing for seven minutes at it we are pleased to support this fundraising event. Tickets are available from The Anvil Box Office.
G E T I N V O L V E D W I T H K A L A !
VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
Would you like to get involved in a small charity and help with Kala The Arts? Kala is looking for volunteers to help out, and also including volunteer Board Members.
For possible Board members we are looking for people who may be able to bring something to the organisation, eg development and fundraising, etc. PS: You do not need to know anything about South Indian Dance.
To find out more please just email sushmita@kalathearts.co.uk and we will be happy to go through it with you.
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
Would you like to get involved in a small charity and help with Kala The Arts? Kala is looking for volunteers to help out, and also including volunteer Board Members.
For possible Board members we are looking for people who may be able to bring something to the organisation, eg development and fundraising, etc. PS: You do not need to know anything about South Indian Dance.
To find out more please just email sushmita@kalathearts.co.uk and we will be happy to go through it with you.
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
M A H O T S A V
Sun 24th Feb 2019 4pm Haymarket Theatre
Mahotsav is a special festival of South Asian dance and music celebrating the company’s 20 years of work in the U. K. There will be internationally acclaimed and leading performers performing in Indian classical forms of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Mohiniattam and Chhau styles.
A specially commissioned breath-taking newly created performance by Kala’s Lasya dancers a quartet with music live with Tabla drums, Ghatam an earthen pot drumming, vocal music and western string quartet. This is choreographed by Sushmita Pati Artistic Director and a guest Choreographer.
To book tickets online in advance click here. Tickets: £15; Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
M A H O T S A V R E H E A R S A L
Sun 17th February 2019
And performers and helpers, please note the rehearsal date above. More info to follow.
A specially commissioned breath-taking newly created performance by Kala’s Lasya dancers a quartet with music live with Tabla drums, Ghatam an earthen pot drumming, vocal music and western string quartet. This is choreographed by Sushmita Pati Artistic Director and a guest Choreographer.
To book tickets online in advance click here. Tickets: £15; Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
M A H O T S A V R E H E A R S A L
Sun 17th February 2019
And performers and helpers, please note the rehearsal date above. More info to follow.
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.
KALA PERFORMANCE FOR MAYOR'S CHARITY
SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
Four dancers from Kala The Arts, three of whom are shown above, will be performing at the prestigious event for the Mayor's Charity of Elmbridge Council. Tickets are only £70 including a meal.
KALA BOLLYWOOD FUSION DANCE
FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER
Sanjuti and Sonia Guest Artists with Kala The Arts performing Bollywood Fusion celebrating contributions of BAME staff in Healthcare for Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust with Alok Sharma MP and other dignitaries.
ODISSI DANCE WORKSHOP WITH SUSHMITA PATI
SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2018 2.00 - 3.30PM ALDERSHOT MUSEUM
KUCHIPUDI DANCE WORKSHOP WITH ARUNIMA KUMAR
SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2018 2.00 - 3.30PM ALDERSHOT MUSEUM
These workshops are rare and wonderful opportunities which are open to everyone - total beginners or with some experience and are fun family friendly activities for all ages 8 or over. Admission Free.
Contact Kirsty on 01252 314 598, or email kirsty.hoyle@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk to book your place.
Supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, Hampshire Cultural Trust, and Rushmore Borough Council.
Aldershot Military Museum, Queen's Ave, Aldershot GU11 2LG ( Photo of Arunima Kumar by Simon Richardson)
FREE INDIAN DANCE & MUSIC CLASSES IN ALDERSHOT
KATHAK, BOLLYWOOD, KUCHIPUDI, ODISSI, BHARATANATYAM
15th Sept Kathak and Bollywood Dance. 22st Sept Odissi vocal singing and storytelling.
29th Sept Kuchipudi Dance. 6th Oct Odissi Dance. 13th Oct Bharatnatyam Dance
To accompany the exhibition 'Odissi Journey' at Aldershot Military Museum. Kala The Arts are running a series of six different workshops in Indian dance and music. These is a rare and wonderful chance which is open to everyone - total beginners or with some experience and are fun family friendly activities for all ages 8 or over. Admission Free.
Contact Kirsty on 01252 314 598, or email kirsty.hoyle@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk to book your place.
Supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, Hampshire Cultural Trust, and Rushmore Borough Council
Aldershot Military Museum, Queen's Ave, Aldershot GU11 2LG
29th Sept Kuchipudi Dance. 6th Oct Odissi Dance. 13th Oct Bharatnatyam Dance
To accompany the exhibition 'Odissi Journey' at Aldershot Military Museum. Kala The Arts are running a series of six different workshops in Indian dance and music. These is a rare and wonderful chance which is open to everyone - total beginners or with some experience and are fun family friendly activities for all ages 8 or over. Admission Free.
Contact Kirsty on 01252 314 598, or email kirsty.hoyle@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk to book your place.
Supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, Hampshire Cultural Trust, and Rushmore Borough Council
Aldershot Military Museum, Queen's Ave, Aldershot GU11 2LG
KALA THE ARTS VISIT TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Date POSTPONED and is now on 22nd Sept
A free guided tour to the British Museum, learning from experts about Sculptures related to Indian classical dance, Odissi, paintings, musical instruments, Gods and Goddesses. Morton Coach leaves from Vyne School, Vyne Road, Basingstoke at 11am and gets back 4.30 -5.00 pm. Limited space, if interested please contact us office@kalathearts.co.uk or 07725838419 and register your interest because it is almost full up now. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
ODIISSI JOURNEY EXHIBITION IN ALDERSHOT
Sat 1st September to Sat 13th October 2018
The exhibition follows and celebrates Sushmita Pati, other artists, and Kala The Arts’ 20 Year Story and Heritage of introducing, promoting and developing Odissi Dance in the UK. Produced by Kala The Arts, the exhibition consists of 17 illustrated panels, including a documentary film which features the Executive Director of Bhavan, Odissi teachers/dancers, Contemporary artists, Festival Director Eckhard Thiemann, and costume. There will also be an accompanying website which is in progress. www.odissijourney.co.uk Supported by Heritage Lottery Fund. Aldershot Military Museum, Queen's Ave, Aldershot, GU11 2LG. Monday - Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday - Friday: 10: 00am - 5: 00pm. Saturday - Sunday: 11: 00am - 4: 00pm. ADMISSION FREE.
