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Bharatanatyam Performance Portraits & Photoshoots

byPreetha ArunStudio in Whitefield & travels to venues across BengaluruStarts from₹8,000 per participant / eventView full gallery

Before the stage lights turn on, we capture the poise and character of our dancers. These portraits mark the transformation from student to performer.

This is Aditi, who completed her Arangetram this year. This pose is from the piece 'Bho Shambho', a powerful ode to Lord Shiva, and her expression captures the devotion of the piece.

This is Aditri after her makeup. We often find that the transformation for the stage brings out a new confidence in the students, and she reminded us of a film actress here.

Tanmayi Manivannan, our 50th Arangetram student. Her innocence and grace shone through in her photos, a beautiful memory of this landmark event for our academy.

This is Nikitha Vasudevan, a few years after her Arangetram. I encourage all my students to stay in touch with the art form, even as they pursue higher studies and careers.

Presenting Anagha from her solo recital. A photoshoot helps us capture the character of each dance piece, and here she embodies the grace of her chosen performance.

Manasvi looks like a joyful Krishna in this pose, complete with an imagined flute and peacock feather. Portraying different characters is a key part of a dancer's training.

Here are a few photos from Deekshitha’s Arangetram held in Coimbatore. Her expressive face, or abhinaya, was a highlight of her performance and it comes through beautifully in these pictures.

Niyati, another one of my students who completed her Arangetram this year. Each dancer brings their own unique energy to the stage, and photoshoots are a great way to capture that.

This is Visakha, pictured before her Arangetram. The traditional temple jewelry and silk saree are essential elements of the Bharatanatyam costume, completing the dancer's transformation.

A portrait of Tara Arigela. The confidence and poise a dancer develops through years of training are so evident in moments of stillness like this.

About Our Dancers: Portraits & Photoshoots

The stage is bright and fast, but the photoshoot is where we stop time to admire the dancer's growth. It is often the first time parents truly see their child transform into a performer. They step into the traditional silk costume and temple jewelry, apply the stage makeup, and suddenly, the shy student I see in class every day has a different, confident presence. It is a powerful moment for both of us.

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Preetha Arun

Studio in Whitefield & travels to venues across BengaluruStarts from ₹8,000 per participant / event

I am Preetha, and I believe dance is a long-term commitment that changes you. I do not just teach steps; I mentor students through the discipline required for their Arangetram and beyond. My job is to ensure you feel ready, both mentally and artistically, before you face your audience.

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