Electrifying dance recital by students of Kalapadma Academy

Chicago, IL: Kalapadma Dance Academy Chicago celebrated their 17th Annual day Event with students and their families, friends and prominent leaders of our community on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Niles West High School Auditorium, 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL . Students of Kalapadma, ranging in ages from 3 to 50 yrs, adorned in colorful costumes, dazzled the audience of about 600 art lovers of Greater Chicago land area. It was 3 hours of pure entertainment that consisted of Indian classical as well as folk, Gujarati and Hindi Bhajans, Bollywood, tribal and fusion dances which were presented by more than 105 students. Such a grand show was made available to the audience at no cost. Dr. Jayashree Raju was the Chief guest. Many other dignitaries and VIPs who graced the show were Mr. Narendra Patel, president and CEO of MedStar Labs, his wife Mrs. Sumitra Patel, Mr. and Mrs. Dixit, Beena Patel, Mr. and Mrs. Om and Usha Kamaria, Mr. Rohit Joshi, Mr. Raja Krishnamoorthy, and many other community leaders and business leaders. The event marked the sheer celebration of Indian heritage, culture, dance and music. The students, the Artistic Director, Ruth Varghese, the President, Santosh Varghese, and all those […]

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