Samskriti Foundation - Academy of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi & Carnatic Music

Samskriti Foundation - Academy of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi & Carnatic Music Nurturing excellence in the arts through a holistic curriculum, performances, & community outreach.

Shoba Natarajan is an acclaimed dancer, musician, teacher, and choreographer. Shoba has played an active and important role in popularizing the two dance styles; Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi all over India, United States, Europe, and South East Asia. She is a leading disciple of the legendary teachers, Kamala Narayanan, Swamimalai Rajaratnam and Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. At Samskriti Foundation, we strive to:

· Enrich the cultural life of the community by presenting dance and music performances by both US based and visiting artists

· Preserve and propagate traditional Indian art forms through regular classes and summer camps

· Educate the public and encourage the awareness and enjoyment of the art forms by conducting workshops, seminars and lecture-demonstrations by renowned performers and scholars

· Promote cross-cultural sensitivity and exchange of ideas by forming a network of dance educators and artists

· Foster research in theoretical and historical aspects of dance and music and support new ventures

08/13/2026
SAVE THE DATE!!Join us for the Kuchipudi Rangapravesam of the young and talented Thejolakshmi Achari, disciple of Guru S...
06/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!

Join us for the Kuchipudi Rangapravesam of the young and talented Thejolakshmi Achari, disciple of Guru Smt. Shoba Natarajan.

📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM

📍 Goodwin Auditorium
Benedictine University
5700 College Road,
Lisle, IL 60532

Featuring a distinguished ensemble of accomplished musicians from India and the United States.

RSVP: www.samskriti.com/thejolakshmi

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you!

© Samskriti Foundation 2025 ​

Please join us for Samskriti student Mahathi Kandukuri's Bharatanatyam Arangetram on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Elgin C...
08/03/2025

Please join us for Samskriti student Mahathi Kandukuri's Bharatanatyam Arangetram on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater, Elgin, IL.

Mahathi brings a rare combination of calm, respect, and unwavering sincerity to everything she does. Whether she's learning a new piece, revisiting an old one, or helping coordinate group rehearsals, she approaches each task with quiet dedication and a smile. Watching her grow as a dancer has been such a joy, and it would mean a lot to have your presence at her arangetram. We have a wonderful team of musicians from India and the US joining us. All are most welcome!!

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater Building H - Arts Center - 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin IL 60123
RSVP Link: www.samskriti.com/mahathi

06/25/2025

✨ It’s arangetram season at Samskriti Foundation - Academy of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi & Carnatic Music ✨

So proud of our amazing students who will be taking the stage soon for their debut solo performances. Years of hard work, dedication, and a deep passion for Bharatanatyam are coming to life, in these beautiful milestones.

Can’t wait to share more details and invite you all to come support these young dancers as they bring tradition and passion to the spotlight.

Stay tuned!

Looking forward to see you all this evening - 4:00 PM @ Rosary High School, 901 North Edgelawn Drive, Aurora IL 60506Wha...
08/10/2024

Looking forward to see you all this evening - 4:00 PM @ Rosary High School, 901 North Edgelawn Drive, Aurora IL 60506

What can you expect today... A stellar team of musicians, a traditional and robust dance repertoire, a beautiful and cozy theater, warm and inviting hosts, and more... These are some of the highlights of today's arangetram performance!

ALL ARE WELCOME! 🙏

08/10/2024

Please join us tomorrow @ 4 pm at Rosary High School, Aurora IL for the Bharatanatyam arangetram of my student, Anjali Penamutcha.

We warmly invite you for 'SAMPRADAYA - A TIMELESS TRADITION' a vibrant dance performance featuring a full-length perform...
04/20/2024

We warmly invite you for 'SAMPRADAYA - A TIMELESS TRADITION' a vibrant dance performance featuring a full-length performance in Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi by the students of Shoba Natarajan.

Saturday May 11th, 2024 @ 4:30 PM at Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540

All are welcome. Please RSVP @ www.samskriti.com/sampradaya

02/10/2024

THANK YOU for the overwhelming response for 'Ganeshaaya Dhimahi' music video. Please like/comment/subscribe and share with your friends! 🙏

Link to music video:

Ayodhya is one among the seven cities that are collectively known as 'sapta mokshapuri.' Visiting these seven sacred pla...
01/21/2024

Ayodhya is one among the seven cities that are collectively known as 'sapta mokshapuri.' Visiting these seven sacred places is believed to provide moksha.

As the world celebrates the inauguration of the iconic Ayodhya Ram Mandir, join us tonight for a musical rendition of the 'Tyagaraja Pancharatnam' at the Rama sannidhi at The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago @ 8:30 PM.

A divine performance venue for Samskriti students at Trinity Datta Yoga Center, Chicago on Sunday Oct 29, 2023.
11/03/2023

A divine performance venue for Samskriti students at Trinity Datta Yoga Center, Chicago on Sunday Oct 29, 2023.

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