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Aasritha's Arangetram
June 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
About the Dancer
Aasritha began her journey in Bharatanatyam at the age of 4, training under the expert guidance of her gurus Smt. Padmaja Kelam and Shri. Siddarth Kelam at Kalaivani Dance Academy.
As part of the Academy, Aasritha has performed at various cultural events including the Festival of India, Culture and Spirit Festival Smyrna, ATA (American Telugu Association), CoHNA Atlanta Mayor’s Diwali, and the All Indian Dance Festival at Carnegie Hall in 2023.
Having graduated from Innovation Academy High School, she will now be pursuing the 7-year BS/DMD program at Augusta University in the fall.
In her free time, Aasritha enjoys painting her nails and watching movies.
Aasritha Suma Reddy Remala
What is Bharatnatyam?
Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest and most prominent classical dance forms of India, with origins in Tamil Nadu over 2,000 years ago. Originally performed as a form of devotion, it combines graceful movement, intricate footwork, mudras (expressive hand gestures), and abhinaya (detailed facial expressions) to convey stories, often from Hindu mythology. The name "Bharatanatyam" is traditionally broken down into “Bha” for bhava (emotion), “Ra” for raga (melody), “Ta” for tala (rhythm), and “Natyam,” meaning dance in Sanskrit.
What is an Arangetram?
An Arangetram is a Bharatanatyam dancer’s debut solo performance, marking the culmination of years of dedicated training under a guru. The word means “ascending the stage” in Tamil, symbolizing the dancer’s readiness to perform independently. The Arangetram showcases the dancer’s mastery of technique, rhythm, and expression. It is both a cultural celebration and a significant milestone in a dancer’s journey.
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