Staff Reporter –
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When Rachel Ravi goes on stage to present her Arangetram in Auckland next fortnight, she would not only gratify her Guru, parents, family, peers and friends, but also demonstrate the high level of discipline and dedication that Bharata Natyam demands out of its performers.
The teenager is getting ready to reach the milestone on Saturday, February 18,
2017 at Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls Grammar School, Howe Street, Newton, in the process of which two persons would play an important role – her Guru Renuka Ketheesan, who runs ‘Sai Natyalaya,’ and Dance Master, Producer, Director and Music Director Madurai R Muralidharan in particular.
The progamme would commence at 530 pm and guests have been requested to be seated by 515 pm.
Young Achiever
A Year-13 student at Epsom Girls Grammar School, Rachel began her dance journey when she was three years old.
She regularly participates in dance programmes and school competitions.
She is an award-winning student and a keen participant in Chess matches held at school and regional tournaments.
Her mother Anusooya Gnanavinthan said that Rachel takes her studies seriously and is aware of the challenges and opportunities.
“She is a student of Physics, Mathematics, Visual arts and Print making. Analytical thinking, strategic planning and time management are some of her key skills through which she copes with her studies with extra-curricular activities including Piano Lessons (Grade 4) and Speech and Drama (Grade 8).
Amazing Girl
Ms Ketheesan described Rachel as ‘an enegetic and amazing girl with passion for Bharatha Natyam.’
“She is a hard-working, talented girl with many potentials. She amazes me many times. I am very proud of having Rachel as my Shishya,” she said.
