Founded by well known dancer Ananda Shankar Jayant, Shankarananda Kalakshetra is a premier institution for Music & Dance in the twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad. Shankar and is dedicated to the memory of Smt. The institution is a center nurturing excellence, where budding talents are trained in the classical art forms of Bharatanatyam & Carnatic music. The institution is a renowned center
for learning where students are taught dance theory, music, yoga, Kalari, Nattuvangam, costume, stage, sound & light techniques providing a holistic training in the arts . Shankarananda Kalakshetra is particularly known for exacting standards, split second tala precision, body kinetics, group dynamics and aesthetic subtlety. The Shankarananda Kalakshetra ensemble is widely known for high standards, discipline, and symmetry. The group choreographies are marked by intricate, complicated footwork, and nuanced Abhinaya, all contributing to a visual of aesthetic brilliance. The ensemble is invited to perform in the major festivals in India and overseas and also tours regularly, with a rare selection of ensemble and solo productions
Twenty-eight students of the institution have staged stunning debuts, and have grown to be brilliant performers.
