Chhandam School of Kathak

Chhandam School of Kathak is pleased to host this workshop in partnership with Leela Academy. Register today!

Chhandam School of Kathak is excited to present an Art of Kathak workshop for adults in partnership with our sister school Leela Academy! In this four week workshop, students learn rhythm, movement, and the fundamental basics of Kathak. October 29th - November 19th Every Thursday 6:30 - 8:00pm PST Cost: $70... To register, email us at [email protected] or call us at 310-987-7809. For more information on Chhandam School of Kathak, visit our website www.kathak.org See more

Chhandam School of Kathak is excited to present a Halloween themed workshop for kids! In this two day workshop for children (ages 5-8), students learn the fundamentals of kathak while dancing the stories of India's Gods and Demons. October 29th - October 30th Thursday and Friday 4:00 - 5:00pm PST... Cost: $40 To register, email us at [email protected] or call us at 310-987-7809. The Chhandam School of Kathak provides world class education and training in kathak dance to students. We are thrilled to host this workshop in partnership with our sister schools Leela Academy in Los Angeles, Sureela Academy in Denver and Leela NY in New York.

Interview #6 is up for our Exclusive Interview Series: The Making of the California Gharana! You are in for a real treat with this incredible interview of Noelle Barton - the most vivid storyteller of all our gurudidis! Read her many scintillating stories during her time in the 70s and 80s performing, organizing, and promoting the teachings of Pandit Das she so deeply imbibed. Read her interview at http://kathak.org/2020/09/blog-noelle-barton/

Interview #5 is up for our Exclusive Interview Series: The Making of the California Gharana! Learn about sarod artist Christopher Ris, student of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan since 1971 and Pandit Das’ primary accompanist for almost 2 decades. Learn about his journey studying in the early days of the Ali Akbar College of Music, touring w Pandit Das, and recording iconic pieces for the Chitresh Das Dance Company that remain part of fabric of Chhandam’s curriculum and repertoire for 40 years! Read his interview at http://kathak.org/2020/09/blog-christopher-ris/

Interview #4 is up for our Exclusive Interview Series: The Making of the California Gharana! Learn about firecracker Marni Ris, student of Pandit Das from 1976 and performer with the Chitresh Das Dance Company for 20 years. Learn about her journey touring alongside Pandit Das through the 80s and 90s and her powerful solo work on Goddess Kali! Read her interview at http://kathak.org/2020/09/blog-marni-ris/