Kalapadma Dance Academy Chicago, established in 1992, is a timeless institution devoted to promoting classical Indian dances and training children and youth in the ancient art of Bharatanatyam Indian classical dance. Led by Natyacharya Shri Shankar Hombal, a disciple of the renowned Kalakshetra, Chennai, the academy has made commendable progress over the last 50 years, preparing students for various examinations in Bharatanatyam and staging notable dance dramas and performances.
Under the artistic direction of Smt. Ruth Parijata Varghese, a versatile classical dancer and innovative dance teacher, Kalapadma Dance Academy Chicago offers training in Bharatanatyam and Odissi styles of classical dancing. Ruth, a recipient of several awards and honors, has successfully choreographed and staged dance ballets, preserving and propagating the Indian cultural heritage. Supported by Mr. Santosh Varghese, who has been associated with Kalapadma for over 35 years, the academy has performed numerous successful dance recitals and ballets in the Chicagoland area, earning accolades and praises from various organizations and communities.
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