![]() The classrooms, meditation rooms, practice halls and amphitheatre of the Kalashram reflect a rural setup in an urban area. The natural atmosphere, with numerous trees, pond and serene surrounding, Kalashram is an extremely inspiring school for performing arts that attracts hundreds of aspiring dancers from all parts of India and abroad. The dancers dwell in simple, unassuming, but rich heritage of Kathak dance. The institute is run on entirely charitable basis with no tuition fees from the students. The objective of the Kalashram is primarily to produce highly talented students who would not only prove worthy of the training that they receive, but also live a modest, humble and disciplined life in today's society. Kalashram aims to become a symbol of such that 'Kala' is worshipped through the effort and honesty of the students and teachers. Duty, dedication and devotion then become the necessities of Dharma in the Kalashram. This socio-religious outlook lifts performing art to the level of a prayer and each student performs with utmost dedication not for himself but for society at large. The individual interests are then superimposed by a naive approach, where art is taught and learnt for the advantage of the masses and an understanding develops between art, the artiste and the primeval teacher 'Prakriti'. ![]() ![]() The faculty of Kalashram feels their responsibility to guide their students towards the right path and inculcate in them some moral values of life. Special care is taken to help the young students to develop a proper attitude and approach towards performing arts and a final commitment to society, thereby developing a good artistic taste and harmony in life through music. The activities in Kalashram are primarily regular classes and training in Kathak, instrumental music, vocal music, painting and the fine arts. Also, weekly classes in Sanskrit yoga, ancient and modem literature and dance theory. Sometimes, periodic lectures and demonstrations are also given in dramatics, stagecraft, presentation, and Natyashastra. Lectures on nature and environment; the Vedas and the Puranas; Indian heritage; other dance forms and genres and choreography form a section of the curriculum. Several seminars and discourses on various other arts related issues, monthly baithaks with intimate performance sessions, audio and visual reproductions; recording, archiving, and discussions are also a part of activities in Kalashram.With its uniqueness Kalashram remains as one of the promising institutes of Kathak. (Last Updated on : 02-09-2014) |
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