alapana - your home of Indian Music and Dance

Classical music & dance have given a special identity to Indian culture. alapana endeavours to bequeath the Indian cultural heritage through music and dance.

     Sangita Kalanidhi Dr S.Ramanathan had committed himself for the sole mission of exchanging his profound musical knowledge with the whole world, irrspective of caste, creed or nationality. It was his vision that the people all over the globe would appreciate the potential, beauty & impact of this great melodic tradition in the years to come. True to his vision, the Indian classical carnatic music  has already started soaking the hearts of millions of people all over the world.     

Sangita Kalanidhi Dr S.Ramanathan's daughter & disciple, Mrs R.Banumathy carries the baton and has been continuing the mission at  alapana arts, Singapore.

alapana arts, popularly known as  alapana, was founded in Singapore in 1999 by Mrs R.Banumathy. Over the years, alapana has established itself as a premiere institution teaching and performing Indian classical Carnatic music in Singapore.

alapana offers lessons in classical music - Vocal, Veena, Violin, Mridangam & the Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam.  Examinations are conducted and certificates are awarded. Students get plenty of opportunities to perform.

Music and Dance performances of  alapana are known for their special blend of education and entertainment. 

alapana is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Quality and variety ~ the hallmark  of alapana