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

FALL SESSION

Music - Carnatic Vocal

VOC 000 - Theory of Carnatic Music (free and compulsory with other courses)

Content: History of Carnatic music & technical fundamentals.

Wednesdays 6pm - 6:30pm CST

VOC 101 - Introduction to Carnatic music I (Section1)

Content: 1-7 Sarali with talam, understanding shruthi, songs

Age Group: 4 years to 6 years old

Saturdays 6pm - 6:30pm CST

VOC 101 - Introduction to Carnatic music I (Section2)

Content: 1-7 Sarali with talam, understanding shruthi, songs

Age Group: 7 years to 10 years old

Tuesdays 6pm - 6:30pm

VOC 102 - Introduction to Carnatic music II

Content: 1-14 Sarali with talam, introduction to Jandai, songs

Wednesdays 7pm - 7:30pm CST

VOC 103 - Carnatic Basics I

Content: 1-14 Sarali with talam in three speeds, Jandai varisai, songs

Saturdays 7pm - 7:30pm CST

Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or

$125/ family

$120 / Session/Student

30 mins weekly group classes

Instructor:

Vijayashri Vittal

Instrumental - Carnatic Violin

INV 000 - Prerequisite to learn VOC 101 and 102 for all new students to Carnatic Violin

Content: Students will take VOC 101 and 102 in Fall and start violin classes in Spring. When you register for this class, you will be automatically registered for both the VOC classes. Please check the timings for these classes and register accordingly. Payment will be according to two classes.

Violin classes will be taught by Kartik Balachandran starting Spring 2021.

Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or

$125/ family

$240 / Session/ Student

Two 30 mins weekly group classes

Instructor:

Vijayashri Vittal

Dance - Kathak

DAK 101 - Introduction to Kathak

Tuesdays 7pm - 7:30pm CST

Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or

$125/ family

$120 Session/ Student

30 mins weekly group classes

Instructor:

TBD

Music - Hindustani Vocal

VOH 101 - Introduction to Hindustani Music

Content: Understanding Shruthi with Tampura, The main - S,P,S Achal Swaras, Octaves / Stayi, Paltas - Set one in different speeds, Understanding each note with breath, Pronunciations

Saturdays 10am - 10:30am CST

Annual Registration fee: $75/ one student or

$125/ family

$120 / Session/ Student

30 mins weekly group classes

Instructor:

Vijayashri Vittal

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

Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts

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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

FALL SESSION

Music - Carnatic Vocal

Instrumental - Carnatic Violin

Dance - Kathak

Music - Hindustani Vocal

Schedule

Fall session - September 1st to November 30th

Spring session - January 1st to March 31st

Summer Session - May 1st to July 31st