Kalagriha School of performing arts

about the school

learn the grace & Elegance

Kalagriha (House of Art) School of Performing Arts was founded in 2020 by the Ottawa-based Bharatanatyam artiste Ms. Stuti Mukherjee, who serves as Kalagriha’s Artistic Director. “Kalagriha” is a Sanskrit word for “house of art” and was created to nourish Indian classical arts across Ottawa through Bharatanatyam dance classes, performances, workshops and lecture demonstrations.

kalagriha poster aug 2025

Preparing students to excel

imbibe culture

Students of Kalagriha School of Performing Arts performing Bharatanatyam items for Navya

Bharatanatyam is one the oldest dance form that Indian culture has to offer the world. At Kalagriha we are proud spread the knowledge of this rich dance art form to the next generation.

imbibe tradition

Student receiving salangai from Stuti

In the spirit of keeping tradition alive, Kalagriha has been conducting an annual Vidyaarambam ceremony on the auspicious day of Vijaydashami, every year since the school’s inception.

imbibe true form of thE art

Students on stage during ICA diwali

At Kalagriha we strive to teach all aspects of Bharatanatyam, in its highest standard, while keeping in mind that every student has different learning curve. 

events & performances

Gallery of various events by Kalagriha and performances by students of Kalagriha across Ottawa.