In the olden days, after years of arduous training, students were identified by their Guru based on the years of dedication towards learning the artform and thus were staged for the first time in an event called Arangetram.
As ardent believers of Guru-Shishya parampara, NLD follows this concept of Arangetram to the fullest thus having accomplished 9 Arangetrams with such dedication and sincerity over a period of 5+ years.
Arangetram or "Maiden Performance" is when a student, after completion of basic training, presents a solo recital beginning with very basic to complicated pieces. This exhibits utmost dedication along with expressions that display maturity in understanding the core meaning of the pieces. The repertoire of the entire Arangetram is called a 'Maargam', which is the path to learning the intricacies of Bharatanatyam as an art form. The dancer is trained to complete the Maargam with minimal breaks showcasing his/her stamina by dancing for at least two hours with the able support of live accompaniment.
~ Dishaa Ramesh, 25th August 2018
~ Shrinidhi Gopal, 14th August 2021
~ Swara Krishnan, 22nd January 2022
~ Adhvika Sasikumar, 30th July 2022
~ Varsha Prasuna, 14th August 2022
~ Priya Akilesh, 3rd June 2023
~ Suhani Akilesh, 3rd June 2023
~ Nivedita Warrier, 29th July, 2023
~ Shriya Krishnan, 5th August, 2023
On Aug 3rd 2024, NLD will present its 10th student, Kum. Raksha Parakulam for an Arangetram.
When: Saturday, 3rd August 2024
Time: 4 PM PST onwards (seating begins at 3:30 PM PST)
Where: Center for Performing Arts and Education, 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA
Live streaming: www.YouTube.com/nrityalayadarpan