Chitrakala Arts

Nritya Sangamam- Perform with Purpose, the annual performance of Odissi and Bharatanatyam by students of Chitrakala Arts is an event very dear to everyone in the Chitrakala Arts family. What started out in 2012 as a small dream has grown leaps and bounds. So much so that for the first time in all these years the program had to be split into two sessions to accommodate all the students. Our special thanks to our Chief Guests for the two sessions- Mr Venkat Padmanabhan and Ms Aparna Temurnikar for gracing the occasion with their presence. Very proud of our assistant teachers Parvathy Varma, Abirami Ramesh, Neeharika Bodepudi and Kryisha Anjali Rajan for their invaluable contribution. Our gratitude to a wonderful audience who helped us raise funds for Hastha Foundation, Chennai which was the beneficiary for this year’s Nrityasangamam-Perform with Purpose.
Photo Credits: Tanmay Shankar
Stage Lighting: Tanvi Shankar

Over the years we’ve attended many music concerts and come back feeling happy and the memories of that evening linger on for a couple of hours and then we carry on. But listening to Ranjani-Gayatri at the Esplanade Theatre as part of SIFAS Festival was a whole new experience. They transported us to different level which in my thinking can be achieved only with total dedication & submission to the art that they practice. Their calm demeanor only added to this divinity. And we came back feeling elated, calm and the feeling is surreal and persistent. Thank you Ranjani-Gayatri for giving us such a beautiful evening that it is etched in our memory and we cherish it.

Shri Gurubhyo Namaha 🙏With the blessings my Gurus, Chitrakala Arts presents it’s 25th Arangetram in its 25th year of existence on Saturday 27th January at University Cultural Centre, NUS.

With the festive season in full swing, it’s the time of the year for Temple performances. Students at Chitrakala Arts are super excited and busy with rehearsals preparing for performances at the various temples across Singapore. We welcome you to these performances and support the young dancers.

My Guru, mentor, role model and much more all rolled into one—my dear Guruji Saroja Vaidhyanathan. You gave me the biggest gift, the gift of dance that I cherish every day. You’re the best teacher I’ve known—sincere, patient, totally committed to your students and I’ve always aspired to be like you. It’s hard to accept that I won’t get to see you or hear your voice again. It’s the end of an era and we as your students will keep your legacy going🙏🙏

Chitrakala Arts presented Vandanam-Bharatanatyam Arangetram of its students Vinuta Ramkumar and Taniya Pande on 9th September at University Cultural Centre, NUS.
Specially curated items were rendered immaculately by the duo leaving the audience spellbound. In complete harmony with each other, Vinuta and Taniya executed every piece with passion & perfect technique.
Special thanks to all members of Chitrakala family who have worked tirelessly to make this event a grand success.

Photo Credits: Lijesh Karunakaran

Very pleased to invite all our dear friends and art lovers to an Odissi performance by students of Chitrakala Arts at Sri Mariamman Temple Mandalabhishegam on Monday 20th March at 7pm. Look forward to welcoming you all to this beautiful historic temple.

Inviting all friends, well wishers and art lovers to an Odissi performance by our students at Kala Utsavam’22. Look forward to seeing you at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre.