EESHANI'S ARANGETRAM
The word ‘Arangetram’ is derived from the Tamil and Malayalam languages meaning ‘ascending the stage’ by a Bharatnatyam dancer on the completion of training. Subsequently, the dancer becomes eligible to teach the art form to other aspiring dancers. Accompanied by a singer, instrumentalists, and the Guru, the performer uses the stage as a sacred temple and dance as her devotion as she depicts legends from Hindu mythology and folk tales.
Bharatanatyam (Sanskrit: “Bharata’s dancing”) is the oldest classical dance tradition in India, the others being Kuchipudi, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Sattriya, and Odissi. Its techniques and terminology have been traced back to ancient treatises first compiled into the Natyashastra by the Sage Bharata between 200 BCE and 200 CE.
Bharatanatyam is characterized by precise and powerful footwork, sophisticated hand gestures, and expressive eye movements, demanding discipline and dedication. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by Devadasis or temple dancers and brought to the stage for public performance in the 1940s after India regained independence from the British colonial rule.
INVITATION
AUM PERFORMING ARTS
cordially invites you to the
Bharatanatyam Arangetram/graduation of
Eeshani Ramya Buddi
(Daughter of Smt Sridevi Buddi and Dr Rajeev Buddi)
Disciple of Guru Smt Lavanyaa Surendar
Founder Director of Aum Performing Arts and
ZikSA
Due to CoVid restrictions, the Arangetram will be a virtual pre-recorded event.
Screening at Marcus Valley Grand Cinema
Address: W3091 Van Roy Rd
Appleton, WI 54915, United States
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 7:00pm
Preshow meet and greet starts at 6:30pm. Seating starts at 6:45pm
RSVP for screening: sribuddi5@gmail.com
Youtube Premiering
Date: July 11 Sunday 3:00pm
With blessings and best wishes of Grandparents, family, teachers & friends
Our honored guests
Ms. Karen Nelson
Served as Diversity Coordinator of City of Appleton
Dr. Brian Pertl
Dean, Lawrence Conservatory of Music
Dr. Leila Ramgopal Pertl
Music Education Curator
RSVP: sribuddi5@gmail.com
With blessings and best wishes of Grandparents, family, teachers & friends
Program
The title of the program is "The Embodied Universe" where Eeshani will depict stories from some of Lord Vishnu’s avatara like Kurma, Rama, Krishna, Narayana, Hayagriva and Narasimha. This along with a description of the completeness of Vishnu and every individual aspect of Vishnu avataras as described in the literary works of Srimad Bhagavatham and Narayana Bhattathiri’s "Srimad Narayaneeyam” focussing on the 100th dasakam Keshadi Pada Varnanam.
Programme | Song | Ragam | Thalam | Composed by |
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Pushpanjali/Invocation | Jem Thakita | Kedaram | Aadhi | Sri. Rajkumar Bharathi |
Pasuram/Hymn | Amalan Aadhi Piran | Hindolam | Aadhi | Sri. Thiruppan Alwar |
Ahalya Moksham | Kodhandaramam | Kokilaravam | Aadhi | Sri. Muthuswami Dikshitar |
Birth of Urvasi | Stree Ratna Karanam | Hamsanadam& Gambeeranatai | Aadhi | Smt. Devanayaka |
Sri Krishna Leela | Ennam Thavam | Kaapi | Aadhi | Sri. Papanasam Sivan |
Alwar Prabhandhanam | Sri Ranganatha | Ragamalikai | Aadhi | Sri. Thiruppan Alwar |
Stuti:Narayaneeyam | Murali Krishna | Mohanakalyani | Aadhi | Sri. Narayana Bhatadri |
Lord Narasimha & Prahlada story | Nakha Stuti | Simhendra Madhyamam | Aadhi | Sri. Madhvacharya |
Kriti | Bhavaye Ratnamala | Rasika Priya | Aadhi | Sri. Melapathur Narayana Bhattathiri |
Tyagaraja Pancharatna krithi | Kana kana Ruchira | Varali | Aadhi | Sri. Tyagaraja |
Thillana | Geeta Dhwaniku Thaka | Dhanasree | Aadhi | Smt. Swati Thirunal |
credits
- Concept, Choreography, & Nattuvangam:
- Smt. Lavanyaa Surendar
- Script
- Sri. Dushyanth Sridhar
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dushyanth_Sridhar
- Music
- Sri. Raj Kumar Bharathi
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkumar_Bharathi
- Recording & Sound Engineering
- Sri. Sai Shravanam
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Shravanam
- Videography
- Ashley Schmit, Debbie Daanen Photography
- Video mixing
- Shawn Williams Creatives and Harish Studios, Chennai
- Lighting
- Andrew, EPS
- Studio
- Resound India
- Photography
- Ms. Trinity Rosenow Photography
- Ms. Ashley Schmitt at Debbie Daanen
- Makeup
- Ms. Dia Thao
- Costume & Set design
- Sri Buddi
- Branding,Web and Designing Concept
- Sri YK Naidu, Envizon Studio,
- www.envizonstudio.com