 Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi. | |
| Abbreviation | SBKK |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1952 |
| Purpose | music and performing arts education, theatre |
| Headquarters | 1 Copernicus Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 |
Director | Shobha Deepak Singh |
| Website | www |
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) [1] is an Indian cultural institution which runs a school for music, dance and performing arts in New Delhi. It was founded by Sumitra Charat Ram in 1952, and imparts training in Indian classical dance styles and music, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Chhau, Hindustani Classical music, both Vocal and Instrumental. Its associated organisation is the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts at Safdar Hasmi Marg, in the Mandi House area, the cultural hub of Delhi,[2] the centre includes a theater for the performing arts, a theatre repertory company and an acting school.[3]
Often referred as Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Its current director is Shobha Deepak Singh, daughter of its founder, Sumitra Charat Ram. Today, it is known for its annual Ramlila, the enactment of the life of Rama which takes place during the 10-day Dussehra festival. First begun at the center in 1957, the Ramlila has, over the years, used different choreographers and style to include both folk and Indian classical dance to produce fresh choreographies.[4][5]
- ^ (English: Shriram Bhartiya Centre for Arts)
- ^ "Mandi House". The Times of India. 25 September 2002.
- ^ "Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra". India9. 7 June 2005. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Ram in Special Effects". The Pioneer. 8 November 2010.
- ^ Chaitanya, Krishna (1987). Arts of India. Abhinav Publications. p. 85. ISBN 8170172098.