Alaknanda Institute for Performing Arts (AIPA)

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200 + Students as CCRT (GOI) scholarship holders
Performances worldwide
Affiliated to the best Institutes in the country

The Institute has earned the reputation of being a devoted professional academy and also for training disciples into scholarship holders in the field of Kathak, Hindustani Vocal Music, Tabla, Guitar, Keyboard and Fine Arts. The institute is affiliated to Akhil Bharatiaya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai and also prides in being the examination centre for the East Delhi Zone. The performing arts section under the Gandharva degree include Kathak, Hindustani Vocal Music, Tabla and Keyboard. The Fine Arts department is affiliated to Bangiya Sangeeet Kala Kendra, Kolkata. The aim of the institute is not just to facilitate the students with the degrees but to give them the real essence of the art styles. The institute has since channeled out a choreographic troupe called ‘Alaknanda Sanskriti’ which has been successfully performing in India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Banaras,etc) and Abroad (S. Korea, Poland, UK, USA, Singapore, Maldives, Holland etc)
Promoting Guru-Shishya Parampara

The institute firmly believes in teaching the pure forms of art and infusing the culture of ’Guru-Shishya Parampara’. This tradition is an epitome of offering infinite gratitude to the guru and his / her efforts in moulding a student into a devoted and knowledgeable individual. Every year ‘Guru Purnima’ is celebrated, to appreciate, strengthen and formally recognize this relationship. Thus, following the institute’s vision of creating an environment focused on training with principles, which is the basis of learning any Indian art forms. Additionally, the institute provides a platform for all the students to showcase their talents.