Shanti Kala Nikketan Academy of Fine Arts presents Udaan 2025 & Arangetram – A Celebration of Dedication, Discipline & Dreams

Shanti Kala Nikketan (SKN), a Chennai-based institution passionate about classical Bharatanatyam, is proud to present two landmark events at Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.
Udaan 2025

Date: 21st June 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation
Free & Open to All

Udaan – meaning “flight”- resonates with the spirit of Shanti Kala Nikketan. It’s a celebration of dancers’ journeys from their first adavu to their growing expression, creativity, discipline, and confidence- with the loving guidance of their gurus. Over 40 performers, from children to adults, will take the stage- proving classical art knows no age or barrier. This annual event brings together the SKN community – students, parents, and dedicated team members – alongside Satguru Sri Gyan Deepak ji, our Chief Guest.

Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Kumari Jahnavi Sivasubramanyam

Date: 22nd June 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation
Free & Open to All

Jahnavi – a Class 10 student of Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School – is a devoted dancer, trained vocalist, veena player, and silambam enthusiast. Her Arangetram marks not the end, but the beginning of her artistic journey under the guidance of Smt. Sunitta Menghanaani, Co-Founder & Artistic Director of SKN, and a Kalakshetra alumna, recognized by the Exemplar and Best Performer Awards.

The event will be graced by Smt. Ambika Buch, Legendary Senior Alumna of Kalakshetra, and Sri R.K. Sriramkumar, renowned Violinist.

We warmly invite you to a testament to classical arts’ ability to unite, empower, and transform.

For further information or media inquiries, please contact: Sunitta Menghanaani (Co-Founder & Director) Ph No: +91 9884022306 E-Mail: [email protected]