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SDM Kalavaibhava (Dance & Folk Arts Troupe)

Renowned student troupe performing Bharatanatyam, Yakshagana ballet, Kamsale, Chende, and folk dance.

SDM Campus, Ujire - 574240
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About SDM Kalavaibhava (Dance & Folk Arts Troupe)

SDM Kalavaibhava is the celebrated flagship cultural performing troupe of the SDM institutions at Ujire.

Students receive master training in diverse traditional disciplines including Classical Bharatanatyam, Yakshagana Ballet, Folk Dances, Mysore Kamsale, and high-energy coastal Chende percussion.

The troupe travels across Karnataka and national university youth festivals, repeatedly winning premier trophies.

At a glance
Managed by SDM Educational Society (R), Ujire
Genres Folk Dance, Bharatanatyam, Yakshagana Ballet, Kamsale, Chende
Achievements Champions at Inter-Collegiate & University Youth Festivals
Source SDM College & Society cultural archives
Admissions & Enrolment

Eligibility & How to Apply

Essential admission criteria, required credentials and step-by-step application guidance.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enrolled student of any SDM campus institution with an aptitude or passion for cultural heritage, theatre, or fine arts.
  • No prior Yakshagana experience required for the 40-hour beginner certificate course.
  • Performance audition required for induction into the touring Kalavaibhava / Yaksha Ninada troupes.

How to Apply (Steps)

1 Visit the SDM Cultural Centre office during the opening two weeks of the academic semester.
2 Choose desired discipline (Tenku Thittu, Badagu Thittu, Chende-Maddale, Folk Dance, Bharatanatyam).
3 Meet the resident Yakshagana Guru / Choreographer for skill appraisal and batch timing allocation.
4 Receive rehearsal schedule for regular 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM daily training sessions.
Administered by: SDM Educational Society (R), Ujire
Society Office: 08256 236225
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