Swagatanjali 2026: A Tribute to Guru Smt. Sarada Hoffman
Sarada Teacher joined Kalakshetra in 1939 as one of Rukmini Devi Arundale's early students. She stayed with the institution for nearly six decades as a dancer, teacher and costume in-charge, until she retired in 1996. Known for her uncompromising perfectionism, she brought distinction to every role she danced, from the heroine to the humblest sakhi, and shaped generations of dancers. Her honours include the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Sangeeta Kala Acharya title from the Music Academy.
This December, we pay homage to her legacy with a repertoire of her distinctive choreographies, performed by her direct Kalakshetra disciples Archita Mehta and Tripti Bhupen, along with Gayatri Mahadevan, Mridula Saju, Nalini Joshi and Vinita Pradeep.
An evening of Bharatanatyam, remembrance and gratitude.
Swagatanjali is our annual tribute to the memory of Swagata Sen Pillai, a Kalakshetra alumna of the 1990 batch, whose students and dear friends bring this evening to the stage.
Event venue
Samarthanam Auditorium-TheatreNama: Bengaluru, CA: 39, 16th Main Road, 15th Cross Road, Sector 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102, India, Bangalore
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