Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance School

Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance School Established in 1966. 'Longest operating dance school in Malaysia' - Malaysia Book of Records. Kamala and Ms. Indira. Mr.

The Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance School, pioneers of Indian classical dance schools and the most popular school of the Tanjavur style of Bharathanatyam in Malaysia, was established in 1966 by two sisters, Ms. Azhli Arul Dass, a famous dramatist, known as the “Protector of Drama”, officially inaugurated the school on the 2nd of September 1966. The school initially had its classes at Thambusamy Pilla

i Tamil School, Sentul and gradually spread its wings to Gombak, Jalan lpoh, Brickfields, Petaling Jaya, Kepong, Klang, Kajang, UPM Serdang, Seremban and Johor. Due to the growing number of students and adherence to quality training, classes are currently conducted at the Main centre- Jalan Ipoh, Kajang and Sungai Buloh. TKI Dance School is undoubtedly the first Indian classical dance school in Malaysia to introduce and emphasize the importance of Salangai Poojai, in regards to motivate students and encourage more people to pursue this divine art during the 1960’s. To date, the school has conducted Salangai Poojai for more than 1000 students, 58 Arangetram, 23 thematic production and numerous dance recitals. The school continues to generate excellent dancers and choreographers. Some graduates from the school are now conducting their own dance classes successfully all over the country and overseas. The school has carved a niche in the annals of Indian classical dance institutions in Malaysia by being the longest established Indian classical dance academy spanning 55 years in propagating this ancient form of dance. TKI Dance School received the Malaysia Book of Records award for 'Longest Operating Dance Training School in Malaysia' during its Golden Jubilee Celebration on 10th of June 2016.

10/05/2026

Last night’s event was such a joy, we thank all that attended ✨🪔

Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance School graciously invites you to the Arangetram of our student, Shubatra Nahenthara Raj.Shub...
08/05/2026

Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance School graciously invites you to the Arangetram of our student, Shubatra Nahenthara Raj.

Shubatra is the disciple of ‘Nattuva Thilagam’ Guru Smt. Indira Manikam, principal and founder of TKI.

Date: 9th May 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m (Sat)
Venue: Auditorium Muzium Negara
Entrance: Admission is free

Shubatra’s Arangetram is tomorrow! Date: 9th May 2026, SaturdayTime: 6:00 pmVenue: Auditorium Muzium NegaraEntrance: Adm...
08/05/2026

Shubatra’s Arangetram is tomorrow!

Date: 9th May 2026, Saturday
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Auditorium Muzium Negara
Entrance: Admission is free

Shubatra’s Arangetram is in two days! 🪔Date: 9th May 2026, SaturdayTime: 6:00 p.mVenue: Auditorium Muzium NegaraEntrance...
07/05/2026

Shubatra’s Arangetram is in two days! 🪔

Date: 9th May 2026, Saturday
Time: 6:00 p.m
Venue: Auditorium Muzium Negara
Entrance: Admission is free

19/04/2026

Rathnaanjali was a joyful celebration of legacy, one of many this year for TKI’s 60th anniversary.

Here’s the view from backstage!

03/04/2026
03/04/2026

💎*RATHNAANJALI: The Diamond Legacy of Dance*💎

For *60 years*… a flame was lit.
Passed from Guru… to student… to generations.

Across time, this legacy has grown into five generations of dancers —
a living lineage of devotion, discipline, and artistry.

That flame now returns to one sacred stage…
through the direct descendants of this lineage, and the students they now nurture.

What you will witness is not just performance —
but the continuation of a sacred _Parampara_,
where each generation becomes both student and Guru.

Every step carries memory.
Every movement carries legacy.
Every dancer carries a story that began long before them.

🗓 *18th April 2026|Saturday*
🕕 *6:00 PM*
📍 *Auditorium Muzium Negara*
🎟️ *Admission Free*

Come and witness…
💫 *60 years of legacy* — flowing through generations, and alive on stage today.

FromGuruToGenerations

💎*RATHNAANJALI: The Diamond Legacy of Dance*💎For *60 years*… a flame was lit.Passed from Guru… to student… to generation...
31/03/2026

💎*RATHNAANJALI: The Diamond Legacy of Dance*💎

For *60 years*… a flame was lit.
Passed from Guru… to student… to generations.

Across time, this legacy has grown into five generations of dancers —
a living lineage of devotion, discipline, and artistry.

That flame now returns to one sacred stage…
through the direct descendants of this lineage, and the students they now nurture.

What you will witness is not just performance —
but the continuation of a sacred _Parampara_,
where each generation becomes both student and Guru.

Every step carries memory.
Every movement carries legacy.
Every dancer carries a story that began long before them.

🗓 *18th April 2026|Saturday*
🕕 *6:00 PM*
📍 *Auditorium Muzium Negara*
🎟️ *Admission Free*

Come and witness…
💫 *60 years of legacy* — flowing through generations, and alive on stage today.

Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance School, the pioneers of Bharatanatyam in Malaysia, celebrated the launch of their official 6...
17/03/2026

Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance School, the pioneers of Bharatanatyam in Malaysia, celebrated the launch of their official 60th Anniversary logo on 14 March 2026 at our alma mater, marking the beginning of their Diamond Jubilee celebration.

The school was inaugurated in 1966 by sisters Mrs. Indira Manikam and Mrs. Kamalaa Ramachandran which has since then grown into a nourishing platform teaching the Tanjavur style of bharathantyam to over 1000’s of students all over Malaysia.

Our Chief Guest of Honour, Datuk Sahadevan, Managing Director of NLFCS launched the event and a snippet of the school’s newest dance drama production, “Krishnayanam - From Birth to Beyond” was presented by our students. This dance drama is exclusively staged for the 60th anniversary celebration.

To commemorate this momentous year, the school has also scheduled a series of programs and productions. Stay tuned to our page for updates on the upcoming events.


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No. 9, Jalan Cumarasami, Batu 3 1/2, Jalan Ipoh
Kuala Lumpur
51100

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+60126065570

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