| Kala Arts
Kala the Arts workshops and performances of Indian dance, music and visual arts. Kala the Arts works mainly with primary and middle schools in south and south western regions. The work is mainly workshops and residencies, which raise an awareness and understanding of Asian Culture and Arts. The schools are offered workshops leading to performances where the pupils dress up in costumes brought by the company members. There are currently Sushmita Patel, the artistic director, Gudrun Martins and Gitanjali Praharaj leading the dance sessions. Ashok Patel works on the visual arts section making back-drops and sculptures with pupils. Surjit Singh brings a whole range of Indian musical instruments, which he teaches the children to play and perform. The company also offers performances by tutors where the pupils get to see professional dancers and musicians. | ||
| Cost per day: | £158 - £660 per week | |
| Additional Costs: | Travel from Basingstoke | |
| Materials: | Hall space for the dance workshop, a CD player, flip chart for the visual arts workshops; an art room with sink, poster paint and old newspapers. | |
| Age Range: | Infants (5-7)Junior (7-11),KS3 (11-14) | |
| Contact: | Kala the Arts | |
| Address: | 45 St. Thomas' Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 5NW | |
| Telephone: | 01256 346699 | |
| Fax: | - | |
| Email: | admin@kalathearts.co.uk | |
| Web: | www.kalathearts.dial.pipex.com | |
| Art Forms: | Dance, Music, Painting | |