K-12 Programs

In Kalapriya’s newest program, students will embark on a cross-cultural journey through the dynamic and complex rhythms of South Asian and West African percussion. Students will be introduced to the various drums of both regions and learn fundamental rhythmic patterns and short songs through traditional call-and-response methods. The program will conclude with a live performance at the school.

Grades:  5-12

Curriculum Links: Music, Math, Social Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, and World Languages.

Our longstanding program introduces students of all ages to the vibrant movements of Bollywood dance as seen in India’s movies. Bollywood dance and music uniquely draw upon South Asian classical and folk traditions along with global contemporary influences ranging from Hip Hop to Salsa and Flamenco! This program can include a live performance at the school at the end of the program. It can also be adapted as single-session family workshops to engage the greater school community in a fun, high-energy activity together.

Grades:  K-12

Curriculum Links: Dance, Physical Development & Health, Social Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, and World Languages.

Kalapriya’s signature program introduces students to various South Asian classical and folk dances including Bharatanatyam, Garba, Bhangra, and much more! Known for intricate rhythmic footwork, hand gestures, and expressive storytelling, South Asian dance has been shown to help bolster memory, pattern recognition, focus, and mind-body coordination in students of all ages and abilities. This program can include a live performance at the school at the end of the program. It can also be adapted as single-session family workshops to engage the greater school community in a fun, high-energy activity together.

Grades:  K-12

Curriculum Links: Dance, Physical Development & Health, Social Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, and World Languages.

Kalapriya’s early childhood program takes our youngest learners on a fascinating and fun-filled journey through South Asia. Students will learn and enact exciting traditional tales, fables, and mythology along with contemporary fiction from various regions of South Asia using classical and folk music, movement, and art. This multidisciplinary program can also be presented as an interactive live performance assembly.

Grades:  Pre-K-2

Curriculum Links: Dance, Music, Theater, Physical Development
& Health, Social Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, and World Languages.

Kalapriya’s theater program introduces students to creative tools and techniques from South Asian theater and empowers them to use their unique voices to highlight relevant social justice issues through acting, playwriting, and improvisation. This program can culminate with a live performance of student work and/or an original, scripted play at the school. 

Grades:  5-12

Curriculum Links: Theater, Social Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, English Language Arts, and World Languages.

Trailer - Ahimsa for Freedom 

Kalapriya’s new program introduces students to the vibrant world of South Asian visual art. Students will explore different traditional arts and crafts including:  Block Printing, Warli, Kalamkari, Mirror Work, Rangoli, bus art, and much more! This residency program can culminate in a student exhibition at the school. This residency program can also be adapted as single-session family workshops to engage the greater school community in creative artmaking together. 

Grades:  K-12 Curriculum Links: Visual Arts, Social Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, and World Languages.

Student health, wellness, and well-being for social-emotional growth are the key goals of Kalapriya’s holistic yoga program. In addition to yoga philosophy and history, students will be taught specific breathing techniques and sequences of postures to further build strength, flexibility, concentration, and coordination. This residency program can also be adapted as single-session family workshops to engage the greater school community in a meditative and uplifting practice together. 

Grades:  K-12

Curriculum Links: Physical Development & Health, Social
Sciences, Social Emotional Learning,
and World Languages.