Founded in 2002, Natyasangam Dance Academy imparts sound training in the technique of classical Indian dances such as Bharatanatyam and Sattriya as well as Indian folk dances. Indian literature, sculpture, music and religion encompass the essence of these dance styles. The Academy focuses on dance as a communicative device that recreates and articulates rich Indian culture and mythology. The Acade
my encourages students to think and express ideas through this medium. The Natyasangam Dance Academy consists of students ranging from the ages of 5 to adults. Natyasangam follows the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam instruction. The training gives equal importance to movement and communicative aspects of the classical and folk dances. The end of the academic year is marked by the annual recital performed by the students. The recitals consist of Bharatanatyam ballets based on Hindu literature and mythology. During the course of the year, students are given an opportunity to perform at different local events and venues. The most important motive and aim of the Academy is to maintain the purity and tradition of the dance forms and encourage its students to think and express ideas through different dance mediums.
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Bonmayuri Kalita is the founder and director of the Natyasangam Dance Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As an acclaimed artist, choreographer and an active philanthropist, Bonmayuri has performed at charitable events and prestigious venues worldwide. Her fundraising events include:
2003 The Republican Party in Denver, Colorado
2003 ASHA for Education
2004 Urban League
2005 Denver Tsunami Relief Fundraising Concert
2006 Peace Officers’ Memorial
2007 Red Cross
2008 Colorado College
2009 Care and Share
2010 Colorado College Scholarship Fund
2011 Memorial Children’s Hospital Fund
Bonmayuri is dedicated to promoting and preserving the ancient dance forms of Sattriya and Bharatanatyam. Bora of Assam and Padmashri Guru Adyar K. Lakshman of Chennai. Both Gurus are disciples of Rukmini Devi Arundale, the founder of the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam. Rukmini Devi was featured in India Today’s list of ‘100 People Who Shaped India’. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956.
