Kids in the Rotunda

Kalaanjali Indian Dance Company

Six dancers in traditional Indian attire perform a synchronized pose on stage.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

9:30am, 11am & 1pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

Experience breathtaking stories of the East through the graceful postures, percussive feet, vibrant costumes and dynamic expressions of the Kalaanjali dancers. Dancers of all ages, some as young as five, captivate with the beauty and elegance of Bharatanatyam-style dancing from southern India. Enjoy melodious music, expressive hand gestures and the enchanting sound of bells on their feet!

The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.

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Join us for our free series designed to captivate families of all ages! Our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family. 

A livestream option will be available once a month. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates on livestreamed performances.

Meet the Artist

Six dancers performing on the Rotunda Stage wearing pink and yellow traditional Indian clothing and gold head ornaments.

Kalaanjali Indian Dance Company

Guru Meenakshi Ganesan is the founder and artistic director of Kalaanjali Dance Company since 2003. She started her training at the tender age of six under Guru Prema Nagasundaram and Guru Padmini Radhakrishnan and has more than 2,500 performances to her credit in various countries like the UK, India, Canada and the US. She was conferred the prestigious title of Nritya Mayuri (“Dancing Peacock”) by the Ministry of Education. She has performed at several prestigious events and venues, such as the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana and the World Music Festival, and she continues to have the privilege of working, learning, curating and leading various productions with Stalwarts in the field of music and dance. She currently trains numerous students both in Wisconsin and California and has successfully conducted 38 Arangetrams (student graduation recitals) under Kalaanjali. She has been recognized as a Master Artist and is the recipient of the Folk Apprenticeship Grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board 2015-2021 and has also served on the board in 2022. During the pandemic, she was instrumental in curating the virtual platform, NatyAkademi, by providing a forum for students, Gurus and senior artists in the field of Bharatanatyam and classical Indian dance. She continues to train her students in Wisconsin and in San Francisco.

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