Arangetram: Vaishnavi Pillai
by Amrutha Ananth
An arangetram is never just a debut; it is a dialogue between dancer and deity, between body and bhava, between rhythm and rasa. For Vaishnavi Pillai, this evening was not merely about stamina or memory, but about the courage to embody gods in their many moods. Across the performance, she moved fluidly from Krishna’s impish leelas to Hanuman’s loyal strength, from Shiva’s compassionate majesty to the goddess’s quiet radiance, before circling back to Krishna as the cosmic protector.
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Post Arangetram Performance: Sharanya Baradwaj
by Suman Adisesh
I attended the arangetram of Sharanya's a few years ago and also was fortunate to see her post arangetram performance recently. Sharanya has been very strong in her emotive skills with a good training in Nritta. She has a good foundation from her Guru, Sunanda, who has spared no efforts in installing the Parampara (tradition) of the Vazhuvoor Bani, which Guru Sunanda herself has so beautifully pursued as imparted by her revered Guru Rhadha. I could see the lineage of the Vazhuvoor bani for three generations which is a rarity these days.
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Arangetram: Ananya N. Chandramurthy
by Meena Subramanyam
Recently I had the privilege of attending the stellar debutante performance of Ananya Chandramurthy, all of 11 years of age, at the Norwood High School Auditorium in Massachusetts. What captivated my attention about the young dancer on stage was her impeccable araimandi (half-sitting) posture, her well-coordinated hand and eye movements, her angha shuddam (placement of limbs), and the graceful execution of the adavus (steps) with precision.
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Arangetram: Shriya Dave
Shriya Dave's Arangetram was a radiant celebration of tradition, devotion, and blossoming artistry, a culmination of a decade-long journey marked by grace, rigor, and reverence. As a disciple of Guru Smt. Preethi Ramesh, Shriya graced the stage with elegance, poise, and a radiance that captivated the audience from the very first moment.
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Arangetram: Diya Sriram & Rhea Avari
by Manasa Jayanthi
In their Arangetram, presented under the guidance of Nrithyapooja Dance Academy founded and directed by Smt. Pooja Kumar Shyam, Diya Sriram and Rhea Avari entered this tradition with poise, composure, and heartfelt sincerity.
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Arangetram – Priscilla Srikanth
On the evening of Saturday, October 4th, 2025, Priscilla Srikanth, disciple of guru Smt. Kalpana Balachundhar, united the collective heartbeat of her captivated audience in a dazzling display of skill, elegance and culture. Through her movements, expressions, and passion, Priscilla left her heart on stage and etched her personal rhythm into the stories she told.
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