TRUST
“Kalavaahini” is an arts Trust created with the purpose of fostering excellence in classical dance. The activities of the Trust engage a multi-dimensional approach ranging from practice of art techniques to inter-disciplinary dialogue, archiving and dissemination of creative processes.
The pursuit of excellence in dance requires dedication over several years and is sustained and nourished by the passion and commitment of the artist. The platforms available to present meaningful work in the classical genre are few. To ensure art and artists create an enduring legacy we need the informed support of philanthropists and well-wishers.
PEOPLE
Ms. Malavika Sarukkai
MANAGING TRUSTEE
Ms. Nitya Narayan
SECRETARY CUM TREASURER
Mr. Ashok Gupta
TRUSTEE
Mr. Sumantra Ghosal
MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Ms. Latha Reddy
MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUPPORTERS
We are grateful to private and public donors who have pledged and continue their generous support towards the Trust’s initiatives.
TATA TRUST
MEENAKSHI MEDICAL MISSION
- All /
- 2021 /
- Current Events /
- Fellowship Recepient /
- Initiatives /
- Past Events /
- Performance /
- Productions /
- Pursuing Excellence /
- Workshops /
- YouTube Videos /
SUPPORT
All donations made to “Kalavaahini” will be eligible for 80G deduction under the Income Tax Act 1961.
For further information please email kalavaahinitrust@gmail.com
ALL FOR DANCE
DANCE FOR DANCE
DANCE IMMERSION PROGRAM
FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
DANCE SERIES - PURSUING EXCELLENCE
K. Sarveshan
Recipient of Junior Fellowship Award, 2021
K Sarveshan is a Bharatanatyam artist of South African Indian origin. His artistic path is one that traverses tradition and diversity, creating a niche for himself as a talented gen-next dancer. His understanding of Bharatanatyam and movement practice is inspired by exemplary Gurus, Savitri Naidoo and Darshana Rama from Cape Town and The Dhananjayans in Chennai.
Awards:
• The Madras Music Academy “Gutty Vasu Endowment Prize” for being the “Best Performer” at the Spirit of Youth Festival 2017
• Bharata Kalanjali “Natya Purna”
• Bharat Kalachar “Yuva Kalaa Bhaarathi”
Sreelakshmy Govardhanan
Recipient of Senior Fellowship Award, 2021
Sreelakshmy Govardhanan is an accomplished Indian classical dancer of Kuchipudi. Based in Kerala, she has made her mark in Kuchipudi by the dint of her immense talent and unrelenting hard work. She is the disciple of Pasumarthy Rattaiha Sarma, a maestro in Kuchipudi Yakshagana. He has been the guiding light in her journey to master the fine traits of the pure form of Kuchipudi.
Sreelakshmy Govardhanan is a creative dancer, choreographer and teacher of Kuchipudi. Her ongoing study includes active research and documenting of Kuchipudi Yakshagana.
Founder and Artistic Director of the Avantika Space for Dance, a centre for learning, performance and research, her dance activity includes workshops, classes, seminars and lecture demonstrations.
Click hereCheck out all the Fellowship Award recepients
2019 | FELLOWSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
2018 | FELLOWSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
2017 | FELLOWSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
K. SARVESHAN
SREELAKSHMY GOVARDHANAN
