SyroMalabar CULTURAL ACADEMY

Cultural Academy is a place where children receive meaningful experience through study and appreciation of the arts, sports, and academics based on Christian values. Classes are taught by qualifi ed and committed professionals. Classes are held at SyroMalabar Cathedral on Saturdays.

Director Board Members

Lincy Vadakumchery Nibu Nicklavose Raji Thomas 224 234 6742 313 445 5763 630 340 2126

Classes Start on Sept.7th

Uinmesh Mathew Lissa Roy 630 835 1422 773 727 5023

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Liji Shabu Mathew Juby Vallikalam 630 730 6221 312 685 5829

SyroMalabar Cultural Academy 5000 St. Charles Rd., Bellwood, IL 60104 Email: [email protected] Find us on Face Book Page : Offering Classes St.Thomas Syro Malabar Cultural Academy In cultural & Register online:

Chennikkara.com 773 842 9149 Educational Stream http://smchicago.org/article/cultural-academy-registration SCHOOL OF DANCE Piano: Jon Studtmann ACADEMICS/SPECIALITIES Bollywood/Cinematic/Western: Chinu Thottam • Does piano instruction in addition to sessions work and Drawing/Painting: Rose Vadakara • Founder and Director of Shingari’s School of performance • Versatile artist who is passionate about art and teaching Rhythm in Chicago • Performed alongside Kenny Roger and Paul Freeman and • Her artwork has been displayed at many • Well known dancer, choreographer, dance teacher the Chicago Symphony at Orchestra Hall events and occasions in Cathedral. • Trained in Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, • Professional guitarist, teacher, and orchestrator • Won many prizes for various competitions in Mohiniyatam, Folk and Bollywood / Cinematic dance styles Violin/English Music: Sharon Garvey Cohen Public speaking session: Jojo Vellanickal • Offering consistent classes with professional • Sharon Garvey Cohen is a soprano in the Lyric opera • Offers insights on various aspects of public speaking choreography of Chicago Chorus. from a prismatic perspective. • She holds a K-12 Music Education Certifi cate in Illinois. • The lecture - demonstrations take the form of an Sreevidya Vijayan/Varsha Vijayan • She has her bachelor’s in music education and her interactive discussion, with audio-visual examples (Classical/Cinematic/Devotional) Masters in voice performance from Northwestern on each topic • Born dancers - dancing since age 5 University. • Trained in Bharatnatym, & Kuchipudi • She teaches voice at Fenton High School in Bensenville Science for Children: • Choreograph and Perform in all dance styles and also teaches violin and piano in a home studio, • Hands on Science to captivate our children’s imagination • Winners of various competitions in Muscat, using mainly the Suzuki method. • Learning scientifi c concepts through hands-on activity Oman, Kerala and USA to trigger curiosity in young minds and directing them • Winner of American Natya Idol 2016 CHENDA to ponder the science behind it. • Offering classes with vibrant choreography Chenda Instructor: Ajikumar Bhaskaran • Providing 10 weeks session of science program in the • Instructor from Kalakshetra, winter. Western: Shevin Ellickal • A renowned chenda artist from Kerala who • Great Performer and Passionate Dancer teaches and performs chenda for 25 plus years • Several years of experience as South Asian Fusion Dancer SCHOOL OF SPORTS • Danced with various dance teams including Badminton: John Scaria (Sanu) Chicago Dhamaal,Hip Hop Connexion Primo • Playing badminton for the last 12 years and Mod Project • Teacher for the last fi ve years • Champion in many tournaments in USA. SCHOOL OF MUSIC • Experienced Badminton teacher Classical/Light Music: Jessy Kurian Classical Dance(Will be Announced Soon) • Bachelor’s in Music & well qualifi ed teacher Chess: Arjun Vishnuvardhan • Studied under G. Radhakrishna Iyer and • International master of chess by 16 Dr. K. Omanakutty • Youngest ever Keralite to be a chess master • Was an artist on All India Radio • Youngest Indian to get international rating at the age of 9 PROGRAM FOR WOMEN • Well known stage artist and play back singer Many years of teaching experience with kids Dance & Fitness For Women : Mike Semerau of all ages and levels • Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance fi tness program that • Owner of Chicago’s #1 lessons combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workouts • Has been drumming for 35 years Basketball: Dylan Kuncheria with upbeat music from Bollywood. • Appeared on TV for his instruction methods • A multi-sport athlete in basketball, football, • No prior dance experience is required just a positive attitude and the • Has been endorsed by major drum companies volleyball and track desire to unleash your inner swagger! Building Life Skills for Women Guitar: Cherian Vazhapally • Has experience from various basketball camps Empower yourself with your hidden talents and hobbies • Professional guitarist, teacher and orchestrator and teams, including high school basketball team • Enhance yourself and tap into your inner creativity Opportunities to • 35 years of experience in teaching • An energetic and responsible sportsman from our learn something new every week • Expertise includes Guitar, , Drums, community who loves to teach others to become (including stitching, cooking/baking interior decorations, and Harmonica. better players and teammates fl ower arrangements, Fashion/Design Tips etc...) • Guitar Player in Kalasadan and Voice of Music, Trichur SMCA-Making life long connection between our church and our children!!! Come learn, relax and tone your mind and body......