About Us

THE SCHOOL AND FOUNDER

Kalamandapam is a Gurukulam style school of music and dance based in Washington DC upon the vision of renowned Kuchipudi dancer and guru Smt. Mrinalini Sadananda. Smt. Mrinalini Sadananda is recognized internationally as an exceptionally talented dancer of Kuchipudi, an able illustrious teacher, and an excellent choreographer.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Kalamandapam is also a non-profit organization dedicated to the teaching and promotion of performing arts of India. The institution provides rigorous training to its students in Kuchipudi and Carnatic Music, adhering to the principles of guru-shishya tradition. Kalamandapam believes in imparting the classical art in its original form to its students in theory and practice. Kalamandapam performs in special fund-raising events to support the cause of many charity organizations around the world. In its mission to contribute to the community, Kalamandapam raised money for Chinmaya Mission, Hope for Humanity, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation and many more non-profit organizations.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Kalamandapam has staged numerous Kuchipudi ballets - Bharat Sambhavam, a popular ballet depicting the advent and glory of India was performed at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, in Washington DC. Other Kuchipudi ballets - Andal Kalyanam, Sarvam Vishnu Mayam, Ramayanam, Venkateswara Vaibhavam, Sambhavami Yuge Yuge, Sharanam Ayyappa, Cheyyetti Jai Kottu, and Bhaja Govindam were received with great applause and appreciation by diverse audiences.