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Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts
Welcome to Kalaloka - the world of art, represented by a banyan tree that spreads it roots through its branches. Kalaloka will be our hub for all things Indian dance, music and theater. Be it classes, performances, workshops or just jamming sessions to bring artists together - it is all happening here at Kalaloka. Join us by registering for a class or attending a performance.
Classes are held starting September through July over three sessions of three months each - Fall, Winter and Spring. Payment is made for the whole session of three months. Check the FAQ section for more details.
Available Programs
SPRING SESSION
Music - Carnatic Vocal
*Note: you may be required to take a 6 day prerequisite course [Dec. 14-16 & 21-23, 6pm - 6:30pm CST. Cost: $60] when you register for VOC 102A or B. The instructor will speak with you regarding whether you are required to or not.
VOC 102A - Introduction to Carnatic music II
Content: 1-9 sarali varisai, selective janta varisai, introduction to adi talam, introduction to upper octove, song - varashiva balam
Ages: 4-6
Saturdays 6pm - 6:30pm CST
VOC 102B - Introduction to Carnatic music II
Content: All sarali varisai, selective janta varisai, attempt to sing some of them with talam, upper stayi, understanding speeds, song - Shyamale meenakshi, Shakthi sahitha
Ages: 7-10
Tuesdays 6pm - 6:30pm CST
Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or
$125/ family
$120 Session/Student
One 30 min weekly group class
Instructor:
Music - Hindustani Vocal
*Note: you may be required to take a 6 day prerequisite course [Dec. 14-16 & 21-23, 5pm - 5:30pm CST. Cost: $60] when you register for VOH 102. The instructor will speak with you regarding whether you are required to or not.
VOH 102
Content: Understanding Shruthi better, paltas - Set two in two speeds, octaves/ Sthayi, base notes, learning speeds and voice culture
Saturdays 7pm - 7:30pm CST
Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or
$125/ family
$120 Session/ Student
One 30 min weekly group class
Instructor:
Instrumental - Carnatic Violin
*Note: you may be required to take a 6 day prerequisite course [Dec. 14-16 & 21-23, 6pm - 6:30pm CST. Cost: $60] when you register for INV 101. The instructor will speak with you regarding whether you are required to or not.
INV 101
Content: introduction to violin, tuning, bowing, sarali varisai, and introduction to jantai
Wednesdays 6pm - 6:30pm CST
Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or
$125/ family
$120 Session/ Student
One 30 min weekly group class
Instructor:
Instrumental - Tabla
INT 101
Content: Introduction to Tabla and other Indian Classical drums, various parts of Tabla (Chaanti, Maidan, Shyahi, kinaar, etc), tabla syllables (Na, Dha, TeTe, all simple ones ), definitions of- Matra, Taali, Khaali, Teehai, Avartan
Mondays 6pm - 6:30pm CST
Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or
$125/ family
$120 Session/ Student
One 30 min weekly group class
Intern:
Schedule
Fall session - September 1st to November 30th
Spring session - January 1st to March 31st
Summer Session - May 1st to July 31st
Note: Kalaloka will be closed for the following Annual holidays:
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Winter Break
New Year’s day
Spring Break (Bentonville School District)
Memorial Day
Independence Day