Throughout the year, special cultural programs are arranged for the benefit of the students, so that they may learn to appreciate true art and the ancient culture of India. From its inception the College's faculty has included teachers of repute. M.D.Ramanathan, the distinguished musician and former pupil of Tiger Varadacharya is the present Principal. The curriculam of the dance students includes classes on dance theory which is based on the work Abhinaya Darpana, and selected portions of other ancient texts on art and literature. The traditional form of dance in all its purity and dignity is the trademark of Kalakshetra.
Music is a subsidiary subject for all dance students.
They are encouraged as far as possible to learn vocal music. In cases where this does not apply, students leard instrumental music. The art of Indian make-up,traditional costumes, and theatre craft are learnt gradually by the advanced and post graduate students trough participation in the various Kalakshetra productions and in their preparation.