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Vancouver SangeetoPasana Sabha

Vancouver Sangeetopasana Sabha (Vancouver SaPaSa) is a volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to promoting Carnatic music and dance. Our focus is on showcasing local talent from the Pacific Northwest and fostering a supportive space for emerging artists. We are committed to honouring tradition and building a vibrant, culturally connected community.

Vancouver SaPaSa is sincerely grateful to Layaa Rhythmic Arts for their generous support in organizing this Free Bharathnatyam Workshop and for partnering with us to promote our rich cultural heritage.
Participants of this workshop will have the opportunity to be part of a group Bharathnatyam performance on September 12, 2026.
All donations received through the workshop will be donated to Vancouver SaPaSa in support of Tyagaraja Aradhana 2026.
We warmly invite everyone to join this wonderful initiative—learn Bharathnatyam, perform on stage, and support a community celebration of Saint Tyagaraja's legacy.

This year we are bringing a unique workshop for kids, where they will learn to render Shri Tyagaraja’s compositions in Gamaka style. Gamaka is musical way of rendering poems and literature, while explaining its meaning. It is going to be a storytelling experience for kids.Register here!

Tyagaraja Aradhana 2026

Registration is now closed for Tyagaraja Aradhana 2026. Thank you for your overwhelming response! Please stay tuned for further information.

Our History

Vancouver Sangeetopasana Sabha (Vancouver SaPaSa) is a volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to promoting Carnatic music and dance. Our focus is on showcasing local talent from the Pacific Northwest and fostering a supportive space for emerging artists. We are committed to honoring tradition and building a vibrant, culturally connected community.In 1999, Vancouver SaPaSa launched its first Sangeeta Trimurti Aradhana — a professional concert series that provided a much-needed platform for local Carnatic artists to share their art. Soon after in 2000, we organized our first annual Tyagaraja Aradhana, creating an open and inclusive space for community members to present their talents. Every year since, this beloved event has brought together musicians, dancers, and audiences to celebrate our shared cultural heritage.Over the years, Vancouver SaPaSa has presented numerous performances by professional artists, collaborative programs with local organizations, intimate chamber music sessions and dance showcases. These events highlight the depth and diversity of South Indian classical arts and continue to strengthen the cultural fabric of our community.

We're proudly volunteer-run and deeply grateful to our dedicated board for their time, passion, and leadership.

President: Hima Vankayala
Vice President: Rohan Devraj
Secretary: Vidyasagar Vankayala
Director of Finance: Srinivas Krishnamurthy
Director of Development: Daveena Ambalawarner
Director of Logistics: David Ambalawarner
Director of Marketing: Harshini Seetharam
Director of Public Relations: Sharvari Somayaji
Advisor: Jared Burrows
Advisor: Lasya Vankayala
Member at Large: Jaya Devraj
Member at Large: Geetha Ambalawarner
Member at Large: Karthik Bharadwaj
Member at Large: Sindhu Venugopal