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Kala Sangam Spring 2013 Season

Dear Friends, Welcome to our Spring brochure. 2013 is a special year for celebrations. It is the Kala Sangam’s 20th birthday year, and also marks 100 years of Bollywood.

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Throughout 2013, Kala Sangam will be presenting a series of events to celebrate 100 years of Bollywood, starting this season with the popular Special Thaali show of Bollywood classic performances by Trishool Dance Academy.

And as we celebrate 20 years of Kala Sangam, we will also be looking back at some highlights. The origins of Kala Sangam began 20 years

and London! We are delighted, therefore, to now welcome the Northern Ballet to Kala Sangam as they perform Ugly Duckling, their

We are delighted to welcome back the renowned poet and painter Brian Lewis to launch his work responding to our season, bringing together poetry, dance and visual arts. We will also feature visual artist and photographer, Adele Jackson, with her digital imagery presentation.

Our good friends and neighbours, Freedom Studios, will be bringing Street Voices 4 to Kala Sangam Arts Centre; a collection of four works by new writers, created as part of a pioneering project that hasn’t been afraid to examine challenging issues.

We also welcome members of all communities to join us for Kala Jagran, a free evening of performances to mark Maha Shivaratri, in celebration of Shiva the Lord of Dance, with music and dance.

If you are interested in learning more about south Asian arts, please have a look at our ‘Things to Do & Learn’ section, which has details of all our classes.

We hope you can join us and look forward to welcoming you to Kala Sangam Arts Centre very soon.

Best wishes,

Ajit Singh Head of Programmes & Business Development Kala Sangam

Hire our VenueKala Sangam Arts Centre is a versatile venue that can host many types of events and functions, including weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, exhibitions, parties, theatre shows, formal dinners and launch events. The building includes a new studio theatre with stage lighting/sound systems, retractable seating and a fully sprung dance

meeting rooms, a bright and airy reception foyer and a large hall. Our rates are highly

preferential rates to arts and community organisations.

To enquire about venue hire, please call (01274) 303340 or email bookings@kalasangam.org

How to find usKala Sangam is situated within 5 minutes walk of both Forster Square Rail Station and Bradford Interchange. We are located in front of Bradford

Return Address:Kala Sangam Arts CentreSt Peter’s House, 1 Forster Square Bradford BD1 4TY

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Enquiries Tel: 01274 303340 Email: info@kalasangam.org

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on Burnett Street (pay & display, free after 6pm & at weekends). Alternative parking is available on Pine Street (pay & display) and along Bolton Road. For preferential rates, please book with us in advance.

Bharatanatyam Dance Weekly Saturdays from 12th Jan Pre-ISTD (Beginners): 9.30-10.30, £5/classISTD Grade 1 : 10.30-11.30, £7/class ISTD Grade 2 : 11.30-12.30, £9/classISTD Grade 4 : 12.30-1.30, £13/class Learn the beautiful and expressive classical South Indian Bharatanatyam style of dance, just for fun or to receive accreditation through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). All ages and abilities welcome. Free taster class then

joining + per class prices above.

Bollywood Dance10.30am – 11.30am (18+)11.30am – 12.30pm (under 18s)*2 x FREE taster classes 12th & 19th January*Weekly, Saturdays from 26th January (8 week course). £3.50 per class (introductory offer).

Bollywood classes with a touch of Bhangra and street dance. All ages and abilities welcome. Led by teachers from the Trishool Dance Academy.

Tabla Music 9.30am – 11.00amFortnightly, Saturdays from 12th JanLearn to play the tabla, a traditional Indian percussive instrument. Costs: Free taster class then one-

ACADEMY& CLASSESWeekly South Asian Arts Classes

Kala Sangam Classes Bookings & Enquiries:academy@kalasangam.org(01274) 303340

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classes for 2nd class and/or 2nd child in each family.

Zumba, Lishi, Drama, Street & Break Dancing classes also take place at Kala Sangam Arts Centre on Monday nights. These classes are booked through other organisations. Please call us on (01274) 303340 and we can refer you.

Tamil 11.30am – 12.30pmWeekly Saturdays from 12th JanFirst class is free. Beginners: One-off £5 registration fee on joining + £5/class thereafter.Spoken by the Tamil people of

Lanka, Tamil is one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world.

Kannada 11.30am – 12.30pmWeekly Saturdays from 12th JanFirst class is free. Beginners : One-off £5 registration fee on joining + £5/class thereafter.Learn Kannada, a great Dravidian language spoken predominantly by people from the state of Karnataka in south India.

Visual Arts First class is free. One-off £5 registration fee on joining + £5/class thereafter.Try your skills at painting and making crafty items to take home.

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THINGS TO SEE, DO & LEARN

Street Voices 4Friday 8th FebruaryVenue: Ganges Hall, Kala Sangam Time: 7.30pm – 9.15pmTickets*: £5 adults / £3 students with NUS card*Not suitable for under 16s Freedom Studios presents a showcase of four brand-new short plays by exciting Yorkshire writers: stories that are personal, passionate and provocative.

Ten new writers have been part of the Street Voices 4 writing programme led by screenwriter and playwright Mark Catley. They have been encouraged to create bold and brave drama in a safe and supportive environment, without borders, without fear, without compromise. Having explored contemporary stories – bank robberies, standing up to looters, estrangement and

dying girlfriend – only four writers will have their work chosen for this public performance. Who will it be?

“This is a great opportunity to see writers, in the early stages of their career, take it to the next level.”Mark Catley

Maha Shivaratri – Kala JagranTime: 9pm – 1am Saturday 9th March Venue: Kala Sangam Arts CentreTickets: FREE but booking is required Maha Shivaratri is a very auspicious day where artists all over India spend the whole night celebrating this special night by dedicating their art to Lord Shiva (the Lord of Dance). Through dance and music, artists seek the blessing of Lord Shiva.

presents a Kala Jagran night to mark Maha Shivaratri, on the theme of Lord Shiva. This night of music and dance will provide a unique opportunity for artists, students and audiences alike from the region and nationally to experience Maha Shivaratri, as celebrated in India.

Special ThaaliTime: 7pm – 9pmSaturday 20th AprilVenue: Ganges Hall, Kala Sangam Arts CentreTickets: £4/£6 early bird, £5/£8 standard, £6/£10 OTD

An evening of Bollywood, presented by the Trishool Dance Academy in Leeds.

Please join Kala Sangam for a lively night of performances to mark the 100th anniversary of Bollywood.

Focusing on signature aspects

the show includes many of the greatest songs from the past, as well as those from more recent times. Packed with tantalising live performances, show stopping

dance and drama – an insight into the wonderful world of Bollywood!

More information about all these events and artists is available at www.kalasangam.org

Ugly Duckling A Ballet for Children1.30pm & 6pmWednesday 20th MarchVenue: Ganges Hall, Kala Sangam Arts CentreTickets: £5 adults / £4 under 16s

A poor duckling is lonely and fed-up, shunned by those around her

as she overcomes her troubles and turns into a beautiful swan, beginning a happy new life. Retelling the famous Hans Christian

opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre.

Performed in the relaxed environment of Kala Sangam Arts Centre,

EXHIBITIONSAll exhibitions are free entry. Open 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday & 9.30am – 1pm Saturday.Venue: Foyer, Kala Sangam Arts Centre

NEW for Spring 2013

Shalwar Kameez Womenzone Nov 2012 – 1st Feb 2013

Nature Culture Adele Jackson Launch event (open to public): Thurs 7th Feb, 6.30pm Exhibition open: 8th Feb – end of April Adele began her career as a painter and muralist whilst travelling in Asia and Australia in 1994. Her early paintings use geometry to explore

the cosmos, while her later studies are concerned with the interrelationships between people, places, culture and ecology.

Cultural Connections Oriental Arts Nov 2012 – 1st Feb 2013

The Rhythms of Rivers Brian Lewis Launch event (open to public): Thurs 7th Feb, 6.30pm Exhibition open: 8th Feb – end of April In this new exhibition,

celebrates his love of India and its cultures with a collection of work that relates to his epics and to earlier collaborations with Kala Sangam and the company’s dancers.

More information about all these exhibitions and artists is available at www.kalasangam.org