School of Indian Languages & Performing Arts

A little bit about SILPA...

The School of (East) Indian Languages & Performing Arts was incorporated in 1981 to provide a suitable means to the citizens of Calgary to study the languages and culture of the Indian sub-continent in a classroom setting and thereby promote and preserve Indian languages culture.  The School is a non-religious, non-profit organization operated by volunteers. Striving to be one of the largest Indian Performing Arts School in Calgary, we aim to educate the minds of youth here in this community.in Calgary.a

SILPA offers courses in Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Marathi, Bharat Natyam, Bollywood Dance, Hindustani Vocal and Carnatic Vocal. As well as the above, there is also Flute (Bansuri), Guitar, Keyboard, Mridangam, Sitar, Tabla, Violin, Ashtanga Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. 

Sports like Badminton & Volleyball are also available.  In the past, SILPA has also offered courses in Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada & Bhangra.

Why we do what we do...

Passion for Community

• With a sense of community amongst our entire School, we accept all individuals and families looking for a welcoming place to learn and play. 

Universal Language & Education

• Music, Sport and Dance are just some of the many languages that are universal across the world. At SILPA, we strive to educate the minds of our students and coach them on music, dance, language, sport and more. 

Our Volunteers

• SILPA wouldn’t be where it is today without the generosity of our volunteers. The people who dedicate their time to SILPA all work towards the same vision and want to make it their mission to educate the young minds of SILPA.