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The 3K Dance Competition

The 3K Dance Competition is a grand tribute to the legendary choreographer Kala Master, marking her incredible 40 years in South Indian cinema.

Spanning all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu and reaching dancers from across the globe, 3K is more than a competition — it’s a movement.

Over 1,000 dancers, solo and group, classical and contemporary, battled through five intense audition rounds. Now, the top 40 semi-finalists are set to compete at the semi-finals and the Grand Finale in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The grand finale takes place at the spectacular Idea Live Arena on August 3, 2025 — with a galaxy of South Indian stars set to attend and perform.

This is not just a dance contest. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of talent, legacy, and culture

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About Kalamaster
‘Every beat tunes to her rhythm of dance’

Kala Master (@kalamaster_official, 348K followers) is a renowned Indian choreographer and television personality celebrated for her vast contributions to Indian cinema and dance. Trained in classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak, she began her career at just 12 years old and gained early recognition through her choreography in Punnagai Mannan (1986) and Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989).

With a portfolio spanning over 4,000 songs in various Indian and international languages, Kala has received prestigious accolades including the National Film Award for Best Choreography for Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Chandramukhi. She pioneered the cinematic dance school Kala’s Kalalaya in Chennai and is credited with popularizing a unique fusion dance style blending classical, folk, bhangra, and western elements.

In addition to film choreography, she has made a mark on television as the creator and judge of reality dance shows such as Maanada Mayilada, which ran for nine seasons. Kala comes from a prominent dance family, with her sister Brinda and niece Gayathri Raghuram also being successful choreographers.