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Dr. Praveena Vajja is the owner and director of Natyom Dance Academy. She specializes in Bharatanatyam and has extensive training in Kuchipudi and Kathak. She has trained, performed, and taught dance for over forty years. Natyom Dance Academy's core curriculum develops a foundation of Bharatanatyam for all students. The basis allows students to easily pick up other forms of Indian Classical and Modern Dance. Dr. Praveena's core belief is, "It should not matter whether a student is five years old or fifty years old, all students should be able to approach the art form with discipline. This will allow them to strengthen their bodies, minds, and have fun learning."
Thaarika Shanmugam is currently a sophomore at Uplift North Hills Prep School. She started learning Bharatnatyam from the age of five and has grown to appreciate this art over the years. She now enjoys assisting Natyom teachers in teaching Bharatnatyam to beginners. Thaarika has a black belt in karate. She enjoys reading and hanging out with her friends. Thaarika loves dancing with her friends be it Bharatnatyam, Folk or Bollywood.
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Margam/ Repertoire
Pushpanjali
Alarippu
Natesha Kauthuvam
Varnam: Roopamu Chuchi
Keerthanam: Devi Neeye Thunai
Kavadi Chindu: Azhagu Deivamaga
Azhage Azhage
Thillana
Mangalam
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