Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai was established in 1936. Kalakshetra Foundation is a statutory body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It operates as an autonomous institution, governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the government.
Kalakshetra Foundation offers 5 courses at the diploma level in the stream of Media, Mass Communication and Journalism. Courses that are offered at Kalakshetra Foundation include Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam, Post Diploma in Carnatic music, Diploma in Visual Arts and Diploma in Dance and Diploma in Music. Admission to the Kalakshetra Foundation can be assessed through auditions, portfolio submissions, or interviews. Previous training or experience in the respective discipline may be preferred.
Kalakshetra actively promotes cultural exchange by hosting performances, workshops, and seminars featuring eminent artists and scholars from India and abroad. Kalakshetra serves as a hub for research and documentation of Indian performing arts. It houses a vast repository of archival materials, including manuscripts, recordings, and artefacts.
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Kalakshetra Foundation Chennai Location
Kalakshetra Foundation is located at Kalakshetra Rd, Radhakrishnan Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The nearest railway station to Kalakshetra Foundation is the Thiruvanmiyur Railway Station, located approximately 2.5 kilometres away.
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Diploma in Dance
Upper age limit: 25 years
educational qualification
Std. XII pass from any recognized Educational Board or equivalent
For foreign students: Education equivalent to Std. XII
Medical fitness (only for dance students)
The candidate will be tested for physical fitness by a Physician engaged by Kalakshetra Foundation. The stamina of the student and whether the student is physically fit to take up the rigorous training in Dance will be assessed by the doctor and only on certification by the doctor as to the fitness of the candidate will he/she will be considered for admission.
Psychological Test
A specially engaged psychologist will observe the student and certify whether he/she is psychologically suitable to take up the course.
Diploma in Visual Arts
Upper age limit: 30 years
educational qualification
Std. XII pass from any recognized Educational Board or equivalent
For foreign students: Education equivalent to Std. XII
Psychological Test
A specially engaged psychologist will observe the student and certify whether he/she is psychologically suitable to take up the course.
Diploma in Music
Upper age limit: 25 years
educational qualification
Std. XII pass from any recognized Educational Board or equivalent
For foreign students: Education equivalent to Std. XII
Psychological Test
A specially engaged psychologist will observe the student and certify whether he/she is psychologically suitable to take up the course.
Post Diploma in Bharatanatyam
- Upper age limit: 25 years
- educational qualification
- Std. XII pass from any recognized Educational Board or equivalent
- For foreign students: Education equivalent to Std. XII
Post Diploma in Carnatic Music
- Upper age limit: 25 years
- educational qualification
- Std. XII pass from any recognized Educational Board or equivalent
- For foreign students: Education equivalent to Std. XII
Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, Kalakshetra Rd, Radhakrishnan Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur-600041, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: 044-24520836 , 044-24524057
Email: [email protected],
Website: https://www.kalakshetra.in/