Bharatanatyam Arangetram

Ananya Sharma

A debut solo recital — the blossoming of ten years of sādhana

SaturdayDay
18 July 2026Date
3:30 PMTime

New Horizon College of Engineering Auditorium, Bengaluru

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Ananya Sharma in a dynamic Bharatanatyam pose amid ancient temple ruins
Portrait of Ananya Sharma in traditional Bharatanatyam costume and jewellery

The Dancer

About Ananya


Ananya Sharma began her Bharatanatyam journey at the age of 7. She received her foundational training under Smt. Aishwarya and has since been honing her artistry under the guidance of Guru Smt. Abhinayaa Natarajan at Natarajarangam School of Dance.

Over the last ten years, Ananya has performed at several prestigious venues across Bengaluru, including multiple appearances at Ravindra Kalakshetra, and has had the honour of presenting Bharatanatyam in celebrated temples and before large audiences during Maha Shivaratri and Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Her commitment and perseverance have earned her the proud completion of the Karnataka Junior Examination for Bharatanatyam, conducted by Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University.

A passionate learner beyond the stage, Ananya is an enthusiastic reader with a keen interest in Computer Science and technology. She is developing a mobile application that helps Bharatanatyam students analyse and improve their posture (mudra), facial expressions (abhinaya), rhythm (laya), and overall performance through intelligent feedback and personalised recommendations. She is currently pursuing Grade XII at GEAR Innovative International School, Bengaluru.

Ananya believes that while Bharatanatyam is rooted in timeless tradition, technology can play a meaningful role in making its learning more accessible, engaging, and effective for future generations.

Behind the scenes of Ananya's photoshoot Behind the Scenes▶ 250K+ views

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Behind the Scenes


Step behind the camera and watch the making of this photoshoot — the temple ruins, the costumes, and the countless takes behind every perfect pose.

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The Loving Circle

Family

Behind every arangetram stands a family — cheering through every rehearsal, every costume fitting, and every step of the journey.

Ananya with her parents and little sister at the temple The family gathered close around Ananya The family together on the old stone steps Ananya with her little sister

The Occasion

Arangetram

Smt. Chhaya Sharma & Sri Anindya Sharma

along with

Guru Smt. Abhinayaa Natarajan

from Natarajarangam School of Dance

cordially invite you for the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of their daughter

Kum. Ananya Sharma

Saturday, 18 July 2026 · 3:30 PMYour gracious presence and blessings are requested

New Horizon College of Engineering Auditorium

Main Rd, near Marathahalli, Kaverappa Layout, Kadubeesanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560103

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Chief Guest

Guru Smt. Kamakshi

Founder & Director, Nrityadegula School of Dance at Indian Heritage Academy and Mahila Samaj

Chief Guest

Lipi Praagne Y. K. Sandhya Sharma

Renowned Author, Columnist, Theatre Activist, Dance–Drama Critic

Chief Guest

Dr. A. P. Bharath

MBBS, MD — Pediatrics

The Ensemble

Credits

An arangetram is carried by many hands and hearts — with deepest gratitude to:

NattuvangamGuru Smt. Abhinayaa Natarajan
VocalSmt. Jayashri Ajaykumar
MridangamSri Prithvi Krishna
FluteSri H. S. Venugopal
ViolinSri Arjun M. D.
RhythmSri D. V. Prasanna Kumar
CostumesPrarthana Costumes, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
Stage LightingSri Nitin Shakthii S
Stills & VideoUniversal Rasikaas
Invitation DesignUniversal Rasikaas
AnchoringKum. Janaki Subramaniam