Celebrate - Velammal Educational Trust

A truly
Celebrate ………………
Delightful evening of
Immortal moments with
VELAMMAL’S
Swarabhishekam
by
Vel’s Ragas
&
Bharathanatya Arangetram
by
Vel’s Natyalaya
From the Chairman’s Desk . . . .
Nothing is more powerful than an idea. The impetus to start a ‘dance school’,
Vel’s Natyalaya in 2011 was just a spark. The school, a Centre for Performing
Arts was incepted to encourage and enhance fresh talents. Vels’ Natyalaya has
been active on campus, putting on numerous shows and presentations. The
3rd season of NRITHYA SANKALPAM, a dazzling Salangai Poojai with
180 graceful ensemble, was successfully organised amidst great expectations
in March 2014. Today I am truly delighted to host the first edition of
BHARATHANATYA ARANGETRAM, an exploration into authentic
artistic Indian dance form. The riveting performance of the promising pupils
is sure to leave every dance fan stunned and speechless.
Music is a magical gift and an incredible force. Vel’s Ragas was instituted in
June 2014 for youngsters to begin their musical initiation in rhythm and ragas.
We are excited to explore the first leg of the musical journey of
SWARABHISHEKAM, a repertoire of select devotional compositions
revered by musical connoisseurs. The distinct strain of music is sure to
transport the audience to a beautiful spiritual plane.
Let’s celebrate life through music and dance.
Dream it
Believe it
M.V.Muthuramalingam
Chairman
Velammal Educational Trust
Achieve it
Vel’s Ragas
a unit of
Velammal Matric. Hr. Sec. School
solicits your gracious presence with kith and kin
for the immortal moments of
Swarabhishekam
a live maiden Musical Concert
featuring a Rhapsody of Rhythm and Ragas
in the august presence of
Dr. Balamurali Krishna,
Indian Carnatic Vocalist, Padma Vibhushan
on 10th January, 2015 at 4.00 pm
in
Raja Annamalai Mandram
Vels’ Natyalaya
Centre for Performing Arts
a unit of
Velammal Matric. Hr. Sec. School
cordially invites you
with kith and kin to grace the grand occasion of their maiden
Bharathanatya
Arangetram
an unsurpassable dance feast by 22 graceful artistes
in the benign presence of
Kalaimamani Urmila Satyanarayana,
Indian Classical Dance Exponent
on 10th January, 2015 at 6.30 pm
in Raja
Annamalai Mandram
Kumari R. SUSHMITHA’s flair in
dancing was identified at the age of five.
Since then, she has been rocking with
her amazing and vibrating performances.
She, to her credit has been the best
performer in more than 50 programmes
in and around Tamilnadu.
Kumari THARANI PRIYA’s parents
are her guiding stars. Right from her
childhood her parents have been her
motivators. Her strengths are folk and
western dance forms.
Kumari S.Ra SHIVA RANJANI has
been on the pinnacle of success by the
best motivation from her mother at a
very tender age of 5. Enthusiastic,
dedicated and hardworking by nature,
she has been on a winning track for her
unbeatable ‘dance skills’.
Kumari S.SWATHY has been learning
Bharathanatyam, since Vel’s Natyalaya
was founded. She has completed her
Salangai Pooja at the age of ten. She
has taken active part in the special dance
programme twice in the seven hills
temple town, Thirupathi.
Kumari RAMYA V is an excellent
dancer. She has a fluent grasp of ‘art’
with zeal and enthusiasm. She has the
privilege of having performed in many
Sabas.
Kumari R.MEHASREE encouraged by
her mother joined classical dance and
carnatic music. She aspires to be a
classical dancer like Ms.Padma
Subramaniyam.
Kumari K. SHRIDHARSHINI has been
in the lime light for her wonderful artistic
skills. She has been learning dance for
the past five years and has the privilege of
showcasing her talents in many temples.
Kumari S. AKSHAYA has been learning
Bharathanatyam, since the age of three.
Her radius of interest has widened with
her interest to learn carnatic music. She
is passionate towards drawing, craft, and
rangoli.
Kumari KEERTHI started learning
Bharathanatyam at the tender age of 3.
She has staged more than 50
programmes on various important
occasions in and around Tamilnadu.
Noteworthy among these is All India
Dance Festival at Mamallapuram.
Kumari GOKULA PRIYA completed
her Salangai Pooja at the age of ten. She
is passionate about dancing but is also
enthusiastic towards painting, vegetable
carving, jewellery making and chess. She
is self motivated, energetic and dedicated
towards what she does.
Kumari SUBHA SHRI S is an ardent
student of Bharathanatyam at Vels
Natyalaya. She has brought many
laurels taking part in various Inter
School Competitions. Her performance
in Margazhi Utsavam at Srivilliputhur
was breathtaking.
Kumari DIVYA DHARSHINI started
learning Bharathanatyam at the tender
age of five. She completed her Salangai
Pooja in 2012-13. She has performed
many stage programmes.
Kumari VIDHYA LAKSHMI M is not
only excellent in academics but also
passionate towards karate, which fetched
her a Black Belt in TAEKWONDO
Federation. Her pastime is
photography. She is a good performer of
Yoga.
Kumari POOJA SRI has been learning
Bharathanatyam for the past four years.
Poojasri’s energy level and hard work are
always high in any field of activity she is
into as she participates in all her school
cultural events.
Kumari ISHWARYA L is excellent in
academics, sports and other cultural
activities. She has been learning
Bharathanatyam for the past seven
years. She has staged programmes at
Chengalpet and Chennai.
Kumari M.PREETHIYANGA has
been learning Bharathnatyam since the
age of four. She has brought many
laurels to the institution thro’ her
performance in dance.
Kumari S. LAISA’s indomitable spirit’ in
pursuing art makes her take up new
challenges and emerge victorious. She
carves her niche in every talent hunt in
school, solo dance, inter-school
competitions, Kiddies sports, dance
festival, and many more………….
Kumari THARANYAA has been
learning Bharathanatyam since Vel’s
Natyalaya’s inception in the year 2011
and completed her Salangai Pooja in the
same year. She has started learning
carnatic music too. She is passionate
about drawing, painting and rangoli.
Kumari K.S. SUBASHINI’s, passion in
‘dance’ is still empowered by her Guru.
She has had her vibrant performance in
almost all abodes of God like
Chidambaram, Madurai, Palani, Vellore
and Chennai.
Kumari GAYATHRI has been learning
Bharathnatyam since the age of five. Her
hobbies are gardening, painting and
drawing.
Kumari ROSE PRIYANKA M picked
up the nuances of this age old classical
dance right from her tender age. This
young, strong and expressive dancer
performed various dance events at Inter
School levels.
Kumari S.J. ARYA PRADOSHA is a
talented Bharathanatya Dancer, besides a
good volleyball player. She has brought
laurels participating in many inter school
folk and western dance competitions. Her
hobby is listening to music and jewellery
making.
Natya Visharadh Smt. Indirani Ganesan is a well known, talented, professional dancer. She had her initial
training in Bharathanatyam under the tutelage of Shri Sangappa Attvar (Disciple of Shri Mangudi Duraraja
Iyer) and Smt. Chitra Muralidaran. Later she completed her advanced courses in classical dance under Smt.
Kavitha Charles and Dr.A. Sumathi Sundar. She has established Thiruveni Natyapalli in the year 2006.
She has staged various programmes in Kutralam, Kodaikanal, Thirukovilur, Thiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai and
Orissa. She has been conferred with many titles like Bharathanatya Chelvam, Bharathanatya Issai Chelvam,
Adarvalaimani and Nattuvanga Kalaimani.
Sevartatna Selvi R. Gayathri is a partisan of Smt.Usha Ramakrishnan, Smt. Kanchana, Kalaimamani Smt.
Dhanasundari, Kalaimamani Thiru.Hemanath and Selvi Shobana. She has presented many Tamil Nadu
Tourism programmes in Kallakurichi, Mahabalipuram Dance Festival and Kuttralam (Saral Vizha). She is
bestowed with titles such as Aadarkalaimani and Sevaratna. She successfully prompts Bharathanatyam in all
its grandeur and trains students to perfection.
Abinaya Sironmani, Kalaivalarmani Smt.D.Sowmya Rajesh emerged as a creative exponent of the ancient
dance form Bharathanatyam under the abled guidance of Natya Perarasu Sri Madurai R. Muralidaran,
R.Manimegalai Sharma, Smt. Kavitha Charles, Kalaimamani Smt.Indira Rajan, Kalaimamani Smt.Uma Anand
(daughter of Dhandhayuthapani Pillai), Smt.Esther Pratheepa and Smt.Dr.A.Sumathi Sundar. Her dances
project a rich variety of dance composition and scintillating rhythm patterns. She has staged various India
Tourism programmes. She has performed a number of Tamilnadu Tourism programmes and Natyanjali
programmes. She is a proud recipient of CCRT (Centre for Cultural Resources and Training) Scholarship
Award from New Delhi. The collector of Thiruvalluvar district honoured her with “Kalaivalarmani” award. She
is bestowed with titles “Aadarkalaimani”, Abinaya Sironmani, Nattuvanga Kalaimani and Kalaivalarmani.
Thirvandram S Anand Sharma, grandson of Vaikam S. Shadhasiva Iyer, well known classical dancer. He
was honoured with “Isai Kalaimani” award from Government of Tamilnadu in the year 2008. He has
performed vocal concerts in many T.V. shows, Sabha’s concert – Naradha Gana Sabha, Krishna Gana
Sabha, Delhi Tamil Sangam at Delhi, Music Academy, All India Radio. Being a Mridangist, he has accompanied many popular artistes in stage performances in popular T.V. Channels and All India Radio. He has
tutored many students for T.V. shows and All India Radio Programmes
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Achievements
The inauguration of the Extra Curricular Activities Year
Long Programme by Padma Shri Smt.P.Susheela, a
legendary Indian playback singer marked the birth of the
Golden Era in music and dance at Velammal.
The victorious young musical prodigies coveted the title in
the ‘Aachi Sing the Season 2014, Christmas Carol Contest’
along with a cash award of ` 50,000 and a gift voucher for
`2,500/- outshining 400 reputed schools in Tamil Nadu.
The triumphant choralists were crowned ‘Winners’ and
presented with a cash award of ` 25,000/- in Chiming
Bells Choral Contest organized by Velammal Knowledge
Park, Ponneri.
The pupils of Vels’ Natyalaya on the grand occasion of
Marghazhi Maha Utsavam gave a special dance performance
in Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore.
The young talented skylarks proved unbeaten by seizing the
title in the Christmas Carol Competition organized by
St.Johns School.
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Vel’s Natyalaya
Velammal Matric. Hr. Sec. School
‘Velammal Gardens’, T.S. Krishna Nagar,
Mugappair, Chennai - 600 037.