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ADMISSION FORM – 2025 - All Branches

INTRODUCTION

 

Kalamandalam was founded in 1968 and has remained as the pioneering organisation for the Indian Classical Dances in the eastern region of India promoting the dance forms-Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kathakali – thus educating the art lovers of the region and beyond.

The founders of the school, Dr. Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty and Guru Govindan Kutty have been contributing to the subjects by composing several new items enriching the repertoire of the dance forms and by choreographing many dance dramas in those styles.

The pupils and the alumni of the institution feature regularly in all important and reputable dance platforms in India and abroad alike and their performances are well applauded by critics, connoisseurs and lovers of the arts. 

Numerous students are recipients of the junior and senior scholarship from C.C.R.T., Govt. of India & Human Resource Ministry, Govt. of India.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS & ACCOLADES

 

The school established in 1968  has grown today into one of the leading Indian classical dance institutes of the country with six branches all over Calcutta. Kalamandalam has performed all over India and for all the major televisions and dance festivals of the country.

The Kalamandalam Performing Wing, one of the leading classical dance troupes of the country presents Tagore’s Dance Dramas, Groupe Choreographies in Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi dance forms. The groupe also presents Kathakali Ballets and ballets in contemporary subjects. The troupe has toured all over Middle East, Far East, Europe, America, Asia, Australia and the U.S.A. Kalamandalam has also recorded with the B.B.C. and East Anglia Television.

 

KALAMANDALAM PERFORMING ARTS & RESEARCH CENTRE

 

Kalamandalam has formed a Society under Societies Registration Act, 1961 and set up an Institute with the facilities –

The society also enjoyed 80G Exemption U/S 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961

 

THE OFFICE BEARERS

 

Today, the school runs with Dr. Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty as the Director, Sri Somnath G. Kutty as the Secretary and Sri Soumit Kutty as the Assistant Secretary.

The Branches :

 

  • Kalamandalam – Main Branch & Accounts Office

P-20, C.I.T. Scheme No. 118, Prince Golam Md. Shah Road,

Golf Gardens, Tollygunge,

Kolkata – 700 033

Phone : 033-40669236, 7003601796

 

  • Jodhpur Gardens Branch

212, Jodhpur Gardens,

Opposite of  South City Mall

Kolkata – 700 045.

Phone ; 7003601796

 

  • Garden High Branch

318, Prantik Pally Road,

Rajdanga, Kasba,

Kolkata - 700 107

Phone ; 7003601796

 

  • Salt  Lake Branch

HB-244, Sector-III, Salt Lake City, HB Island, Opposite Bijon Bhaban,

Kolkata – 700 106,

Phone : 7003601796

 

  • Sukhia Row Branch

1, Sukhia Row,

Chalta Bagan

Kolkata – 700 006

Phone : 9143293957, 7003601796

 

  • Behala Branch

4/1, Sisir Bagan Road,

Near Guru Mandir, James Long Sarani,

Kolkata – 700 034

Phone :  9874050570, 7003601796

 

  • Howrah Branch

P-14, Dani Ghosh Sarani,

Howrah – 711 101

Phone : 7003601796 , 033-40669236

 

 

Kindly Note:  A student on admission will continue to have the same teacher, class, day and time

unless unavoidable situation demands, throughout the course.

 

 

COURSES OFFERED

The courses offered by the school :

 

1. BASIC COURSE in Bharatanatyam for students of the age 6 years and above.

 

Postures, Movements, Hand Gestures, Feet Positions, Slokams, Stotrams, Pushpanjali, Thodayam, Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Sabdam, Kavitwam, Thodayamangalam, Thillana – in this order.

 

2.  CERIFICATE COURSE

(MARGAM – I)

 

Alarippu (variety), Jatiswaram (variety), Sabdam (variety), Varnam, Padam, Keertanam, Thillana (variety), Slokam (variety), Sivashtakam.

 

    (MARGAM – II)

 

Varnams (variety), Thillanas, Keertanams, Padams, Javalis 

 

3. ADVANCED COURSE

(Only for those who have completed the basic and certificate courses.)

 

New choreographies, Teacher’s Training..Training for participating in public or stage performance of the Institutes Performing Wing.

 

 

CLASSES :

 

Class of one hour duration is held once a week for each group. The class timings and branch is decided according to the availability of space. Students should bring the text book, fee card and an exercise book everyday to the class. Fee card should be submitted with the teacher prior to the class and taken back before leaving.

 

The school also provides training to outstation students and their class hours are tailor made  depending on the duration of their stay. The school on request helps in finding accommodation also.

 

 

TEACHERS :

 

All  teachers are alumni of the institution and are under the supervision of our Director, Dr. Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty. Requests of preference for any particular teacher is not entertained under any circumstance.

 

 

ATTENDANCE & PROGRESS  ASSESSMENT :

 

A minimum of 80% of the classes should be attended every year to achieve the Certificate at the end of the course. Students’ progress is assessed by the teachers and their superiors throughout the training period.

 

 

 

THE ANNUAL PROGRAMME

 

It is mandatory on the part of a student to participate in the annual festival of the institution as it is an evaluation of their performance. It also gives the parents the opportunity to see their ward’s progress. One should also attend on all the days of the festival and other performances of their peers.  Usually annual festival is held at Guru Govindan Kutty Auditorium at Kalamandalam Performing Arts & Research Centre, Golf Gardens.

 

Students participation in the annual festival is entirely at the discretion of the management.

 

The school organises an annual programme every year against a fee which has to be paid on announcement. At present the programme fee is Rs. 1000/=. per student to meet the expenses of the festival.

 

The costume (hire costume available), ornaments (Imitation Jewellery) and anklet bells (Ghungru) as prescribed by the school for the programme.will be charged separately.

 

ARANGETRAM :

 

The school assists in Arangetram of a student against a fee. Those deserving students appearing for Arangetram should approach the Secretary, whose contact are given below : Somnath G. Kutty, Secretary, Phone : 98311638491

 

 

ADMISSIONS :

 

The last page of this abstract is the admission form. At the time of admission the student should be accompanied by parent/guardian (if candidate is and a minor) and if selected should pay the fees through online ( UPI ) or Bank Transfer which is always on display at the Branch Reception.

 

Admissions are usually held in January and the forms are distributed during the same time. Admission is strictly at the discretion of the school authorities.

 

 

ADMISSION  - 2025           

 

For :  GOLF GARDENS ( main Branch ) and  SALT LAKE  

 

ADMISSION FEE                               1,000              

TUITION FEES ( 2 MONTHS)          3,000                  

SESSION CHARGES (YEARLY)        500              

                                                ------------------                                                                     

                                                          4,500                                                                                

             

 

For : JODHPUR PARK and  GARDEN HIGH

 

ADMISSION FEE                               1,000              

TUITION FEES ( 2 MONTHS)           2400      

 SESSION CHARGES (YEARLY)      500              

                                                ------------------                                                                     

                                                          3900

                                                                            

For : SUKIA ROW,  HOWRAH  and  BEHALA

 

 

 ADMISSION FEE                              1,000              

 TUITION FEES ( 2 MONTHS)         1,400                  

 SESSION CHARGES (YEARLY)       500              

                                                ------------------                                                                     

                                                          2,900                                                                                

 

 (All Fees subject to change with prior notification)

 

 

TUITION FEES & MODE OF PAYMENT :

 

All Fees are accepted by Online ( UPI or Bank Transfer )

 

  • During Admission Parents should pay through UPI or QR Code which is always on display at the Branch Reception.

 

  • Regular fees only through QR Code

 

  • Fees for the months of May & June should be paid in May before the summer vacation.

 

  • Fees for the month of summer and puja vacations have to be paid in advance.

 

  • A late fee of Rs.100/= will be charge for every faltering month irrespective of the student’s attendance.

 

 

THE UNIFORM

 

The school prescribes an uniform for a particular batch on the completion of 8 months. Tailor appointed by the school will provide uniforms for the students at a cost. Till then students should wear loose fitting Salwar Kameez along with a Dupatta. No Bells are required for classes. Students should also carry a single lined exercise book and the text book to every class. The school provides drinking water. However, students are being advised to carry their own water bottle to the class.

 

 

HOLIDAYS

 

The school remains closed on :

Republic Day, Saraswati Puja, Doljatra, Bengali New Years Day, May Day, Independence Day, Mahalaya, Kali Puja, Diwali & Bhai Phota and Christmas and New Year.

 

The summer holidays begin from 2nd week of May and the school re-opens in the 2nd week of June or as will be announced.

 

The Durga Puja holidays begin from Chaturthi and the school re-opens the day after the Lakshmi Puja or as announced.

 

The Christmas holidays are from 25th December to 1st January.(Both days inclusive).

 

However, all are requested to refer to the notice board for the actual holiday dates.

 

 

POINTS TO PONDER

 

This is not a slimming or a physical fitness centre. Only students interested in learning the dance form and understanding the same are expected to enroll.

 

Practice songs in MP3 Format are given to student through Whatsapp or Pendrive.

 

Song/Music for programme are also available against a fees. The school also offers assistance by organising or providing recorded music to deserving students for a fee. Students wishing to perform on stage or television should take prior written permission from the Director/Secretary and should be routed through the respective class teacher. Assistance is provided in arranging live music against payment of the required remunerations.

 

Students missing classes for consecutive 2 classes or more should give written explanation to the class teacher mentioning the cause of leave during re-attendance.

 

All application to the school should be addressed to the Director/Secretary in duplicate and keep a receipt copy of the same for future reference. All correspondence should have the students Name, Roll No and Contact Number mentioned.

 

Those students who desire to change their branch, should inform the school at least in writing two months in advance.

 

Students having fees due above three months consecutively or being absent without notice will have their names struck off the register. To rejoin classes the students should have to be readmitted by paying the admission fees. The student in this case may be asked to join another group as decided by the class teacher.

 

All are requested to go through the notice board as announcements regarding programmes, reviews and other necessary information for students are displayed regularly.

 

The school is not bound to provide waiting rooms for parents. Parents are required to maintain silence if they are waiting in the school premises while their children attend class.

 

A parent should not enter the class room while the class is in progress in any circumstance. They should wait and talk to the teacher at the end of the class with permission of the front office.

 

 

YOUR SUGGETIONS AND COMPLAINTS

 

Parents are requested to give their suggestions and complaints in writing by Email : kalacal@gmail.com addressed to the Secretary, Kalamandalam. In case of urgency kindly contact Office Phone No. 033-40669236 ( 11 AM to 7 PM, except Wednesday).  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Receipt No…………….                               Form No. ………………….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

(Make sure to fill up all the columns in block letters. Please tick where necessary)

                        

Course of study : BHARATANATYAM / KATHAKALI / MOHINIYATTAM / KATHAK / KUCHIPUDI        

 

Centre : Golf Gardens, Jodhpur Park, Garden High, Salt Lake, Sukhia Row, Howrah, Behala

Name of the Applicant ………………………..………………………..………………………………………..

Date of Birth ………………………..………..………Age ……………………..  Sex……….………………..

Residence Address ………..………………………..………………………..…………………………..……..

………………………..…………..……Phone ……………..………………Mobile …………………………...

Email address : …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Candidate’s Parents details :

Father’s name ……………………………………………………………………Mobile …….………….…….

Details of Profession………………………Name of Firm ………………………………………...…………..

Address of Firm ………………………..………………………..………………………..…………….…..……

Designation…………………. Mobile ………………………………Email.……………………..…….........…

Mother’s name ……………………………………………………………………Mobile ……...…………..….

Details of Profession………………………Name of Firm ………………………………………………...…..

Address of Firm ………………………..………………………..………………………..……………...………

Designation…………………. Mobile ………………………………Email.………………………………....…

I apply for admission for my ward into the course of study mentioned above. I have gone through the rules and regulations and I agree to abide by the same.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  __________________________

Date ………………………..                                                                         Signature of            

                                                                            Mother / Father / Candidate( for 21 years and above)

………………………..……………………….. Office Use Only ………………………..……………

Registration No. ………………….. Branch ……………………….. Day……….  Time ………………….

 

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