Guru in Residence Series
Art stays relevant only when it becomes easily accessible and enjoyable. But for some, music and dance is not just a tool for entertainment, but a viable career option. Being a country of the youth, there are countless budding minds looking to take the first step towards becoming artists. We believe shiksha should not become a hurdle for these rough-cut diamonds, but rather a sacred pathway to reaching their dreams.
In that vein, RFPA has established its Guru in Residence Series (Master Class series). It is a focused initiative started with the intention of training and shaping young students who have a passion for getting into the performing arts.
Key Associations of Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts
Shankar Mahadevan Academy
RFPA is associated with the Shankar Mahadevan Academy since 2018 and looks forward to working together in future. The Shankar Mahadevan Academy is now open at the Rithwik Foundation headquarters in Pune.
Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy
The Rujuta Soman Cultural Academy (division of RFPA since year 2019) was founded in the year 2000 by Smt. Rujuta Soman. The academy trains students of all ages from different cities in pure classical Kathak.
Swarateerth
Swarateerth, an initiative by Shri Jayateerth Mevundi, eminent vocalist of the Kirana Gharana was launched in 2010. Swarateerth works to encourage the younger generation, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds, to provide opportunities to young artists to build their skills in complementary industries enabling them to continue their artistic pathways. It seeks to foster a vibrant art culture with an enriched sense of aesthetics.
Pancham Nishad
RFPA, as a partner, has started supporting ‘Pratah Swar’ from the year 2020. The tagline says ‘’every concert, new artiste” and staying true to the words, this event has till now showcased various talented artistes through a total of 109 shows of ‘Pratah Swar’ till date.
Svarit
Svarit, with the support of RFPA, celebrated the 10th year of its annual festival, Dinarang Smriti. This festival, which is held in the memory of the stalwart performer Pandit Dinkar Kaikini, celebrates his legacy through performances of living legends of Hindustani music. This year, the festival was held in three sessions at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chowpatty, Mumbai, receiving an overwhelming audience response on all days.
Join Our Community
Interested in Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts? Become a part of our team! Currently we are open to collaborations from artists and volunteers, each collaboration packaged with lots of exciting opportunities. We also offer four types of special memberships, each with its own plethora of benefits.
