Bharatanatyam Arangetram  ·  18 July 2026

Nadana  Tharagaigal

"Where rhythm becomes prayer, and movement becomes devotion."
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Presenting
Nithila · Swetha · Neeha
Date
18-July-2026
Time
To Be Announced
Venue
Monroe Community College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
The Sacred Tradition — ✦ —
"Arangetram — the ascent to the stage —
is where years of devotion find their first voice."

Rooted in the Sanskrit traditions of the Natya Shastra, Bharatanatyam is among the oldest classical dance forms in the world. The Arangetram marks the dancer's first formal public performance after years of rigorous training under a guru. It is an offering — to the art, to the teacher, and to the divine.

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Tonight, three young dancers ascend the stage together, each carrying the light of this tradition forward into a new generation.

The Performers

Three Dancers, One Stage

Each has trained for years, learning not just steps but stories, not just postures but devotion.

Photo · Dancer One

Nithila Bharathirajan

Nritya Praveshika

A short bio about her journey, her years of training, and what this moment means to her. Write this in her own voice or yours.

Photo · Dancer Two

Swetha Ramakrishnan

Nritya Praveshika

A short bio about her journey, her years of training, and what this moment means to her. Write this in her own voice or yours.

Photo · Dancer Three

Neeharika Ramji

Nritya Praveshika

A short bio about her journey, her years of training, and what this moment means to her. Write this in her own voice or yours.

Photo · Guru
Natyacharya

Parvatha Chidambaram

A paragraph about the guru's parampara and lineage — the institution they represent and the tradition they carry. How many years of teaching? Who were their own gurus?

A second paragraph about their relationship with these three dancers — how long they have trained together, and what this Arangetram means in that journey.

"A quote from the guru, or a benediction for the dancers as they take the stage for the first time."
You Are Warmly Invited

The Evening

All are welcome to witness this sacred offering. Details will be confirmed as the date draws near.

Date
[Month XX, 2026]
Time
[X:XX PM]
Venue
[Venue Name]
City
[City, State]
The Programme

Margam

The classical sequence of Bharatanatyam — an unbroken arc from invocation to benediction.

I
PushpanjaliInvocation — an offering of flowers to the divine
II
AlarippuA blossoming — awakening of the body
Tisram
III
JathiswaramPure nritta set to rhythmic swaras
Raga TBD
IV
ShabdamThe introduction of expression and narrative
Raga TBD
V
VarnamThe centrepiece — a union of rhythm and emotion
Raga TBD
VI
PadamAbhinaya — the art of storytelling through expression
Raga TBD
VII
ThillanaJoyful finale of pure rhythm and exuberance
Raga TBD
VIII
MangalamThe closing benediction — a return to stillness
Join Us

We Request the Honour of Your Presence

Your blessings and presence on this auspicious evening would mean the world to these dancers and their families.

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