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Kali Futnani

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Kali Futnani is a prominent Indian classical dancer and teacher specializing in Bharatanatyam, with a career spanning over 40 years. She began her extensive training at Kalanjali Dances of India in Berkeley, California, an institution known for teaching the authentic classical form of Bharatanatyam in the tradition of Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts.…

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1975 or later

Began training at Kalanjali Dances of India in Berkeley — Kalanjali was founded in 1975.

Graduated with BFA in Dance and Choreography from Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts, Chennai

Joined Chennai branch of Kalanjali — Spent ten years in Chennai.

Returned to San Francisco Bay Area

Began teaching and performing with Kalanjali Dances of India — Has been learning, performing, and teaching for 40 years.

2017

Featured dancer at Ashkenaz in 'Passage to India' concert

2022

Youth dancers featured in Making History Concert

Founded Kali Dance Academy — Started 'last year' relative to source [1] publication.

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