Friday, 1 November 2019

Registrations Open for 14th year “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav” - 2020.


Greetings!

On behalf of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekaran Memorial Foundation, we are delighted to extend a FREE PLATFORM to Talented Artists in Indian Classical Dances –  Bharatanatyam / Kathak / Kuchipudi / Manipuri / Mohiniyattam / Odissi etc... (above 18 years of Age) Solo / Duo / Group - from the large Indian Diaspora, to showcase their skills in the 14th Year International Art Festival – “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav”, which will be held from 1st to 3rd February, 2020, (Evenings) at Narada Gana Sabha – Mini Hall (A/C), Alwarpet, Chennai, during the hugely popular Music and Dance Season in Chennai. It aims to attract endowed Artists from India and Abroad, specializing in Indian Classical Dances. The Event promises an intellectual and spiritual experience for the Participants and Spectators. All of these will happen in the temperate and cool Chennai climate during the Season.

            We, the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan (Founders of SRMF – Kalakshetra Alumni & Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore) conduct “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav” from our own hard earned resources (without any Sponsorship), in memory of Our Foster Parents & Philanthropists Sri. Rajasekharan and Smt. Sumukhi & Patron – Grand Mother Smt. Nagammal, to promote Artists and Art Forms.

            Travel, Boarding & Lodging, Incidental & Miscellaneous Expenditure must be borne by the Artists and Remuneration will not be given by the Foundation. If the Terms are agreeable to the Artists, they are welcome to Apply.

Registrations from 1st November to 15th December, 2019.

Applications will be Reviewed and  Finalized by the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan and the 6 Shortlisted Performers will alone be intimated before 31st December, 2019. One-hour time slot will be allotted to the selected Artists. For Dance - Solo / Duo / Group - Max.6 Numbers. CD preferred. (Live Orchestra at your expense).

Interested Artists must Email the details only in the APPLICATION FORMAT given below
(Hardcopies will not be entertained)

APPLICATION FORMAT (Sample given below)

Sub: – 
Application for the 14th year “VISESHA KALA POSHAKAM UTSAV” 2020.

To,                      
Shri. Sugathan
THE SECRETARY
SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, CHENNAI.

1.   A Request Letter addressed to the Secretary.
2.   Name of the Artist – Solo / Duo / Group
3.   Name of the Art Form – Mention your Dance form
4.   Date of Birth, Bio-data along with Academic Qualification & Dance Profile (Only in MS-Word Format)
5.   Address – India / Abroad. (Both Addresses if applicable)
6.   Contact Mobile Numbers – India / Abroad. (Both Nos. if applicable)
7.   Recent Performance Photos with High Resolution (Only JPEG Format)
8.   Recent Video clippings or YouTube Links
9.   Guru’s Name, Address & Contact Number
10. Recommendation Letter / Testimonial from your Guru

Applications without the above mentioned Details & Format will be Rejected.

·         Applications will be Reviewed and Finalized by the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan and shortlisted Performers will alone be intimated.

·         A Free Slot of One-hour will be provided to the selected Artists.

·         Two Slots per Evening.

·     First Slot - 5.30pm to 6.30pm & Second Slot - 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

·     For Dance Concert - Solo / Duo / Group. Recorded Music preferred. (Live Orchestra at your expense).

·         Travel, Boarding & Lodging, Incidental & Miscellaneous Expenditure must be borne by the Artists and Remuneration will not be given by the Foundation.

·         If the Terms are agreeable to the Artists, they are welcome to Apply.

We look forward to your participation.

Founders of SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.

“The Mylapore Trio” - (Kalakshetra Alumni & Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore)
President - S. Surendranath, MFA., - Creative Director. (Mobile: 9382698811)
Vice-President - S. Amarnath, Ph.D., - Professor of History. (Mobile: 9381038385)
Treasurer - S. Aparna, ACA., - Chartered Accountant. (Mobile: 9380698811)
Secretary - M. Sugathan, MA., - Classical Dancer & Journalist. (Mobile: 9791127255)

Our Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in
Social Networking Site - Facebook: srimylaporetrio
Links…..

Foundation Address:

New No. 5, Old No. 3, 1st Floor, Third Trust Link Street,
Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028. Tamil Nadu, India.
(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office)

APPLICATION FORMAT - Sample


4 comments:

  1. Hi,Iam perinikumar M.A.(ph.d)you are never include AndhraNatyam,it is temple and court dance of Telugu region,and also Perinishivatandavam,classical male dance of Telugu region,if you include these dances will apply

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    1. If you are ok with the Rules & Regulations furnished above... you can apply.
      Earlier we have given opportunities for Vilasini Natyam & Kerala Nadanam too...

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  2. Hi I am Rekha, I learnt Andhranatyam from my childhood and I finished M.A. I am teaching Andhranatyam from 7 years.
    Yes what perinikumar sir told that is currect if you include this art form we will apply

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    1. If you are ok with the Rules & Regulations furnished above... you can apply.
      Earlier we have given opportunities for Vilasini Natyam & Kerala Nadanam too...

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