NEW ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY KALA THE ARTS !
NEW SUMMER CLASSES 2019 !
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.
SPRING SEASON CLASSES BOOKING NOW
Basingstoke starts Sat 12 Jan, Reading starts Fri 11th, Fleet Sun 13th Jan
KHYAL FESTIVAL
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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.
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
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.
