Kalanjali, an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian classical dance and art forms, is a prominent institution in Bhopal. Kalanjali is a vision envisaged by its founder, director & president Shri. Pradeep Krishnan who is an eminent dancer himself and has been imparting training in Indian classical dance and music to children for the past two decades. Kalanjali annually organizes its dance and music festival "Kalanjali Kalotsav" to celebrate art and its diversity. The organization besides training of more than a thousand artists in Indian classical dance and carnatic music has not only provided a platform for them but is also contributing towards the promotion and preservation of Indian culture.

It is not just a dance school, but a well-conceived methodology, whereby, the unique curriculum allows the student to develop a thorough understanding of the art through the systematic study of technique, culture and representation of Indian classical dance and music to a global audience. The organization serves both Indian and American communities. Kalanjali over the last two and a half decades has trained more than 1000 students and over 200 students have successfully completed their graduation and a good number of them have become internationally acclaimed active performers.

Special summer camps and workshops:Summer camps and workshops are organized every year, to impart intensive training in the classical dance technique, music improvisation for serious learners.

Collaborative music and dance work with other cultural organizations:Kalanjali frequently collaborates with several cultural organizations whereby Kalanjali has been asked to provide training in Performing Arts to the students of these organizations on a regular basis and perform music work for their dance presentations and be an ambassador in representing the rich classical traditions of India.

Service Through Art’ is an ideal for which Kalanjali stands for and strongly encourages its students to actively integrate art within their community activities. The Kalanjali dancers also perform regularly at the Senior and Adult homes. Kalanjali is committed to children/youth education and outreach programs emphasizing the creative as well as the spiritual nature of our arts.

Kalanjali also conducts lecture demonstrations, workshops, and fusion concerts. In addition, every year Kalanjali strives to conduct “meet with artists” heritage camps, wherein a talented artist of popular standing is invited for a personal informal session with all its students, focusing on the cultural and educational goals of the organization. Kalanjali’s events showcase the best of Indian talents.