Invitation for Uditha's Bharata Natya Arangetram from Thiagu

1. B H A R AT H A N AT Y A M A R A N G E T R A M
UDITHA THIAGARAJAN

2. THE GURU
Annapoorna Murali began training in Bharatanatyam at a very
early age under versatile Gurus and completed her Post
graduation in Bharatanatyam from KALAKSHETRA
FOUNDATION, CHENNAI. She was awarded the National
scholarshipfor Dance in 1992 for 2 years,participating in dance
drama productions and solo performances in India and abroad.
She was the maiden recipient of BHAWA KALASHRESHTA
award in Dubai and had the privilege of participating in World
Dance Day in Dubai.
She is currently the artistic director of Nrithyopasana,Dubai
and is so passionate about teaching this traditional and ancient
dance form to young children.
She trains her students as per their individual ability & inspires
them to learn more.

3. THE SHISHYA
Initiated to the world of Bharathanatyam, at the age of 6 by
Smt.Lakshmi Venkatesh of Narthaki Dance Academy,
Dubai, Uditha Thiagarajan continued her learning to
harness the finer skills under the skillful training of
Smt.Annapoorna Murali.
Uditha has performed Karagattam, Kavadi Dance, Snake
Dance, Bommalattam, Contemporary Dances, Bhangra
Dance etc over the years. She has been a regular
performer in the Dubai Shopping Festival. She has also
taken part in the prestigious World Dance Day, Dubai in
2008. She has also participated in the Inter school Spring
Fiesta competition where she secured the 2nd position and
the dance drama Sambhavami Yuge Yuge, besides being a
regular dancer in all school years in DPS Sharjah.
Brought up in true Indian tradition and yet not staying
away from the modern world, Uditha is versatile, loving,
affectionate and highly talented. She excels in the field of
academics, drawing, painting, carnatic music and more
interestingly in a variety of dance forms.
Uditha Thiagarajan, a bundle of joy to her parents,
Smt.Radha and Sri.Thiagarajan, is now 17 years, and has
completed her schooling in Dubai. She is now set for
higher education in Christ University, Bengaluru.

4. PRIVILEGE
Smt. Radha Thiagarajan & Sri. V Thiagarajan
take privilege in inviting you
for the
Bharathanatyam Arangetram
of their daughter
Uditha Thiagarajan
at 6.00pm on Friday, the 31st May 2013
at the Wellington Theatre,
Wellington International School, Dubai, UAE.
GUEST OF HONOUR
Smt. Lakshmi Venkatesh

5. MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Choreography and
Nattuvangam : Smt. Annapoorna Murali
Vocal : Smt. Visalakshi Shankar
Mridangam : Sri. S. Krishnarajan
Violin : Sri.G.K. Venkateswaran
Flute : Sri.Priyesh Kanhangad
ITEMS RAGAM TALAM
Alarippu Tisra Ekam
Jathiswaram Aarabhi Aadhi
Sabdam Ragamaalika Misra chapu
Varnam Thodi Aadhi
Kanchadalaya Daakshi Kamalaa Manohari Aadhi
Kaavadi Chindu Tisra nadai
Abang
Thillana Brindaavana Saaranga Aadhi
natya arpanam

6. GRATITUDE
The true world of Natya awaits me ahead.
My special thanks to my dear parents for
guiding me through the right spirit without fail
on my every attempt to achieve.
My sincere gratitude to all my teachers,
specifically Smt.Annapoorna Murali (aunty as
i would call her, always) for identifying my
mistakes and correcting them to perfection
like my mother, and to keep on improving
every step of my learning and performance.
To my wellwishing GOD, friends and all
relatives - what I am today is all because of
you. Thank you.

7. BHARATHANATYAM ARANGETRAM
6.00PM, 31ST MAY 2013,
WELLINGTON THEATRE,
WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, DUBAI, UAE.
UDITHA THIAGARAJAN