Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Divya Vijayalakshmi Dharmarajan will be held on Sunday, 22nd January, 2023 from 06:00 pm onwards at JSS Auditorium 38th Cross, 1st Main, 8th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560070. Bharatanatyam tradition has a notable ritual in its training system called Arangetram. Arangetram means ‘ascent to the stage’, marks a dancer’s graduation to a professional performer on stage. The ceremony is a student’s first-ever complete solo performance on stage, followed by years of training.
Divya says, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul ” These lines have never felt more real than today. The beginning is a blur, and the thought of it makes me nervous, but all the more excited. I still remember a 5 year old in a new atmosphere fighting for pots while learning the dance taarakka bindige. It’s been 10years now living in this world of dance, I cherish every memory I have made since. Dance has made me travel to parts of the country, taught me stories of mythology culture, but most importantly to be a better person. I’m happy and proud to be the person I am right now. I only have dance and Raksha maam to thank for this. Dance for me is not a destination but a journey. I carry with me a motto for life. ” Never stop dancing “
Venue: JSS Auditorium 38th Cross, 1st Main, 8th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560070
Date: Sunday, 22nd January, 2023
Time: 06:00 pm onwards
About Divya Vijayalakshmi Dharmarajan
Divya is a 15 year old Bharatanatyam enthusiast, studying in Grade 9 at Auro Mirra International School. She has been dancing from the age of 5 under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Dr Raksha Karthik. Bharatanatyam holds a special place in her heart and she devotedly tries to consume and reproduce the ADAVUS and ABHINAYA that she is taught and wants to dance ever gracefully. Divya is also interested in drawing, coloring and music. She attends art classes and workshops and keenly enhances her skills. She also has special interest towards Nature, Sanskrit and Maths. Divya has won prizes and titles in international online and onstage competitions. Bhaarat Natya Vyasa Award, Kala Kishora Title, Shukla Jyoti Nritya Sammaan, Natarajan Siromani Award and Nritya Kala Ratnam in Nritya Kinkini Kalotsava, Natya Tarigai are a few of the awards and accolades received by Divya.
