You’re invited to an Arangetram
Bhumi & Prajna
An Evening of Bharatanatyam
March 13, 2027 · 4:00 PM · Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
Seating begins 3:30 PM · Indian / semi-formal attire · Dinner to follow
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Meet
The Dancers
Bhumi
[X] years of Bharatanatyam
Bhumi has been learning Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Guru Aparna Matange at Nrityasurabhi School of Dance since the age of [age]. Over the years, dance has become one of her greatest passions — a way to express herself through storytelling, rhythm, and movement.
[Add a line or two about performances, competitions, or cultural events she’s been part of.]
Outside of dance, Bhumi is [a sentence or two about school, hobbies, interests, or aspirations].
“[A short personal message from Bhumi about what this Arangetram means to her.]”
Prajna
[X] years of Bharatanatyam
Prajna has been learning Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Guru Aparna Matange at Nrityasurabhi School of Dance since the age of [age]. Through years of dedicated practice, she has come to see dance as a meaningful connection to her heritage and a form of personal expression.
[Add a line or two about performances, competitions, or cultural events she’s been part of.]
Outside of dance, Prajna is [a sentence or two about school, hobbies, interests, or aspirations].
“[A short personal message from Prajna about what this Arangetram means to her.]”
The Path Here
Our Journey
A look back at the years of practice, patience, and passion that brought Bhumi and Prajna to this moment.
[Start year]
[Bhumi and/or Prajna] first began learning Bharatanatyam under Guru Aparna Matange at Nrityasurabhi School of Dance.
[Year]
[Add a memorable early performance or milestone.]
[Year]
[Add a note on advancing training or a turning point.]
2026
Arangetram preparation begins in earnest — months of rehearsals and fittings alongside Guru Aparna Matange.
2027
Bhumi and Prajna’s Arangetram — marking years of dedication, and the start of the next chapter.
An Evening of Bharatanatyam
The Program
Stuti
Prayer Song
The evening opens with an invocation, setting a devotional tone before the performance begins.
1
Pushpanjali & Alaripu
Pushpanjali is a symbolic offering of flowers to Lord Nataraja, the God of Dance. Alaripu that follows is a pure dance piece in which the dancer offers salutations to the divine, to the guru, and to the audience.
2
Jatiswaram
A pure-dance piece built entirely on rhythm and geometry, weaving intricate footwork sequences together with the melodic notes of the raga.
3
Kautukam & Kriti — Shree Vighnarajam Bhaje
A composition by Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi honoring Lord Vinayaka, the remover of obstacles.
4
Varnam
The centerpiece of the recital, blending pure dance with expressive storytelling — a devotee seeking blessings at the Chidambaram Temple.
5
Rajarajeshwari Ashtakam
An eight-stanza hymn in praise of the Divine Mother, Rajarajeshwari.
6
Padam — Sangati Khotey
Drawn from Geet Gopal by G. D. Madgulkar, capturing young Krishna’s playful innocence.
7
Padam — Ksheerasagar Sayana
A composition by Saint Thyagaraja, a devotee’s plea to Lord Vishnu for protection.
8
Thillana
A vibrant, rhythmic finale piece, celebrated for its footwork and sculptural poses.
9
Bhajan — Shreeranga Vitthala
Written by Sarang Kulkarni, capturing the joy of glimpsing Lord Vitthal after the Pandharpur Vari pilgrimage.
Meet
Our Guru
Aparna Matange
Nrityasurabhi School of Dance
Guru Aparna Matange has spent over four decades immersed in Bharatanatyam as a performer, choreographer, and teacher. She trained under the celebrated Dr. Sucheta Chapekar, becoming one of her senior-most disciples, and today leads her own school, Nrityasurabhi School of Dance.
Her career has taken her across prestigious stages in both India and the United States, and her lecture-demonstrations have introduced audiences at universities throughout Europe and the U.S. to the depth of Indian classical dance.
Her contributions have been widely recognized: a dance scholarship from the Government of India, the title of “Singaar Mani,” and the Outstanding Leadership Award from Miss Bharat, Florida in 2024.
Beyond the studio, she is deeply active in South Florida’s Indian community as President of the Maharashtra Mandal of South Florida, and many of her students have gone on to complete their own Arangetrams.
Accompanying Artists
Musicians
Every Bharatanatyam performance is a collaboration — the dance brought to life by a live ensemble.
Guru Aparna Matange
Choreography & Nattuvangam
Madhu Chandrasekaran
Vocal
S. Shankaranarayanan
Mridangam
Kalpana Prasad
Violin
Prashanth Kallur
Flute
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Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
3800 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill, FL 33311
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