International Summer School 2006

organised by Kadam and Milapfest

15th to 25th August 2005
Venue: The Lowry, Salford Quays, Salford

International Summer School 2006 held at Lowry Salford Quays 15th -25th August was the largest gathering of south Asian dancers and tutors outside India. 105 participants 15 tutors from 8 countries, including Birju Maharajji, Prof C.V Chandrasekhar and Sujata Mohapatra.

A montage of all three dances styles taught at this years summer school

Comments from the summer school organisers

“The International Summer School was the largest gathering of the Indian dance community, under one roof for ten days of intense learning, mind expanding experiences and shared passion for dance.”
Sanjeevini Dutta, Artistic Director, Kadam Asian Dance and Music

“We look forward to the Summer School gaining in strength year on year, as it has already become one of the most important dates in the south Asian dance calendar”.
Prashant Nayak, Director, Milapfest

“2007 will be a very special year for us, as it it’s the tenth anniversary of the Summer School. We will celebrate it appropriately”
Sujata Banerjee Course Director

Feedback from the participants of International Summer School 2006

Wonderful time with a great teacher, extraordinary performances and kindness of organisers.
Laurence le Bail, Montpellier, France

 Exceeded expectations- inspirational teachers and the performance series was fantastic.
Rekha Chandrababu, London

Challenging, enjoyable, intensive learning in our chosen style
Karan Pangali, Slough, UK

The dance techniques were very accurate and sharp. I learnt to feel emotion inside my body.
Bhavini Mistry,Preston

Photographs taken by Simon Richardson and Vipul Sangoi.

Our Faculty in 2007

Professor C.V Chandrasekhar leads the spontaneous garba break out at post student’s performance on 25th August 2006.

Professor C.V Chandrasekhar leads the spontaneous garba break out at post student’s performance on 25th August 2006.

The Dance Faculty is all smiles.

The Dance Faculty is all smiles - Saswati Sen, Jaya Chandrasekhar, Anusha Subranamyam, Sujata Mohapatra, Pushkala Gopal, Birju Maharajji

Saswati Sen, Jaya Chandrasekhar, Anusha Subranamyam, Sujata Mohapatra, Pushkala Gopal, Birju Maharajji

Styles and Tutors:

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Bharatanatyam

  • Advance: Prof C.V Chandrasekhar assisted by Jaya Chandrasekhar
  • Intermediate: Pushkala Gopal
  • Beginners: Anusha Subramanyam

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Kathak

  • Advanced: Pandit Birju Maharajji
  • Intermediate: Saswati Sen
  • Beginners: Mahua Shankar

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Odissi

  • Advanced and Intermediate: Sujata Mohapatra
  • Beginners: Shankar Beheral

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