Upcoming Events & Workshops

Delving into the Kritya Technique: A Contemporary Approach to Kuchipudi

We’re beyond proud to announce that Arohi Dandawate, one of our talented students, assistant teachers, and Ensemble dancers, will be taking the stage with a solo Kuchipudi performance at the Indian Dance Festival, curated by Balance Arts Center in New York City! Arohi will perform the stunning piece

"We R Dancing," Traditionally a two-day event, this year we are excited to expand to a third day, specially curated by Aditi Dhruv and Bharathi Penneswaran. In This edition, Yamini is being featured as the Kuchipudi Dancer on Oct 4, 2024. Tix Link: https://www.aalokam.com/we-r-dancing

Join us for a world music series at Santa Monica’s iconic plant nursery, Merrihew’s Sunset Gardens. Merrihew's transforms into an intimate gathering space after hours, so come and enjoy a summer night of eclectic world music amongst the plants + under the stars. Tix here: http://grpm.us/alPHCQ

Thanks to our Kritya Community member, Nirvitaraka Patil for convening this workshop.

This Crossover Indian Classical Dance workshop happening at Halifax Dance will explore elements of Kuchipudi, Ballet, Modern, and Contemporary Dance, enriching your practice with new rhythms, spiritual insights, and dynamic movement.

Join our one week long Kuchipudi intensive to master your technique and place while we explore the choreography Brindavana Nilaye

Vijay Gupta leads a trio of violin, cello, and piano, while dancer Yamini Kalluri performs. Reena Esmail, composer-in-residence with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Seattle Symphony, writes music at the intersection of East Indian and Western Classical traditions. Her piano trio “Saans” and poig

Join us as we journey through the rich heritage and mesmerizing art of Kuchipudi dance.

Kritya Foundation's semester ends with a showcase to celebrate our student's accomplishments. Join us virtually on Zoom at 6 PM EST, June 28th, 2024, as students present their semester's works.

Join us as we celebrate the achievements and growth of Kritya’s hard-working students.

Learn and master customized body conditioning, technique, usage of space and Abhinaya routines designed by Yamini to tailor your great practice session. This workshop is a fundraising event to support local orphanages in Hyderabad in Collaboration w/Vaitalika Foundation.

Learn and master customized body conditioning, technique and abhinaya routines designed by Yamini to tailor your great practice session.

Music Worcester’s 2023 Artist-In-Residence, Vijay Gupta, directs this final public performance of his residency: a breathtaking collaboration of choral, instrumental, and dance ensembles.

Darshan Trio will present a new mosaic program at historic Tuckerman Hall in collaboration with dancer Yamini Kalluri as Music Worcester’s Opening Night of the 2023-2024 Season.

Join us for a wonderful perfomance by the Kritya Dance Ensemble and help us raise funds to support our community outreach programs.

A private Kuchipudi workshop for BFA students at Adelphi University.