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arangetram (indian classical dance graduation)
arangetram (indian classical dance graduation)
Arangetram, “ascending the stage”, is a dancer’s solo debut performance marking the culmination of initial training and beginning of their journey as an artist. It showcases the utmost discipline of the mind, body and soul of the dancer.
Completed my Arangetram after 10 year of rigorous study on Sept 9, 2023 under the guidance of my Guru, Smt. Sivagami Vanka
Involved over hundreds of hours of practice in a 3-hour live performance to a full capacity auditorium (400+ people)
repertoire
repertoire
arputha narthanam
arputha narthanam
Ragam: Gambheera Nattai
Talam: Adi
Composer: Madurai Muralidharan
An invocation to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God who is the remover of all obstacles. The dancer admires his beautiful and energetic dance while seeking his blessings.
jatiswaram
jatiswaram
Ragam: Sri
Talam: Khanda Chapu
Composer: Mysore Sadashiva Rao
A pure nritta item composed of complex dance patterns (jathis) set to melodious notes (swaras). This rhythmic piece showcases combinations of basic steps (adavus) and hand gestures (mudras) to complement the swaras.
varnam
varnam
Ragam: Ragamalika
Talam: Adi
Composer: Tulasidas
The centerpiece and most intricate item of the repertoire (margam), demonstrates the dancer’s endurance and ability to skillfully juxtapose all facets of the dance form - Nritta, Nritya, and Natya.
This varnam takes excerpts from the Hanuman Chalisa - a timeless devotional hymn about Lord Hanuman, an embodiment of strength, wisdom, and knowledge. He symbolizes the life-force in all of us and is venerated for his single-minded devotion to Lord Rama.
keerthanam -
jaganmohanane krishna
keerthanam -
jaganmohanane krishna
Ragam: Ragamalika
Talam: Adi
Composer: Purandara Dasa
Lord Krishna is universally adored for his enchanting qualities and selfless compassion. The Supreme Lord Vishnu had taken ten incarnations to restore Dharma. This Daasar Kriti depicts the interaction between Vamana and Mahabali exemplifying the power of humility to conquer ego, as a path to liberation.
padam -
shankarabharanam
padam -
shankarabharanam
Ragam: Ragamalika
Talam: Talamalika
Composer: Srivathsa Debur
In this Padam, Parvati is the Virahotkanthita Nayika (one distressed by separation). She implores the ornaments (aabharanas) of Lord Shiva to convey her state of sadness as she is separated from him.
thillana
thillana
Ragam: Thillang
Talam: Adi
Composer: Lalgudi Jayaraman
The culminating piece of the margam is a pure Nritta item that celebrates the joy of dance. It consists of fast-paced and complex footwork, rich melody, and striking poses, with lyrics dedicated to Lord Murugan.
mangalam
mangalam
The dancer ends the recital with a Mangalam, an auspicious conclusion offering heartfelt gratitude to God, the guru, the orchestra, and the audience.
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