Invitation

3rd June, 2016

Gurukulam – IIPAIndian Institute for Performing Arts (IIPA), the premium institution for imparting Classical Music & Dance training, is the pioneering one of its kind in Kingdom of Bahrain. IIPA is one among the very few of this nature in the entire Gulf Region which provides classes at par with the level of University Degree/Post Graduation under the able guidance of its Principal,

Shri. Ambilikuttan. The five streams of IIPA i.e.: the Carnatic & Hindustani Vocals, Indian Classical Dances, Western & Eastern Instruments and Drawing & Painting are being headed by eminent and highly motivated faculty. The Institute is committed to propagate the real and constructive values of Music & Arts for the betterment of society without any barriers.

GURU – Smt. Shobha RamachandranSmt. Shobha Ramachandran is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer with 35 years of experience in classical dancing. She is accredited with post diploma in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi. In Bharatanatyam she initially took training in the Kalamandalam style and subsequently achieved perfection in Kalakshetram under the guidance of the famous Guru Smt. Kalakshetram Nalini Jayanthi. She learnt Kuchipudi dance under the training of Shri. Chinna Sathyam, a famous Guru cum artist from Tamil Nadu, India and received intensive coaching from Smt. Mohana Thulasi, Ernakulam for 8 years. She worked with famous Guru Shri. Chellappan and Smt. Bhavani Chellappan at Keralanadanam. In 1975, she joined Bharathiya Nrutya Kalalayam (Ballet Group) as an artist and performed all over India. As a teacher she worked with different dance schools and produced more than hundreds of prodigies to excel in classical dance. Smt. Shobha is now heading the South Indian section of IIPA since last 6 years.

With the Grace of Almighty and Blessings of Elders

We cordially solicit your gracious presence with family on the occasion of

By Rachita – Nidhi – Anshita – Bhavya – Pratishtha – Sneha(Disciples of Guru Smt. Shobha Ramachandran)

On Friday 3rd June, 2016 at 5:30 pm

At Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School, Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Please join us for dinner after the programme

With Best Compliments from

Sandeep DhummiAnupa Dhummi

Kailas WadkeSheela Wadke

Ashok KumarVijaya Ashok

Byju VijayarajMaya Byju

Muthu VAmudha Muthu

Anil P NairSwapna Anil

Chief Guest

Shri. Anand PrakashSecond Secretary, Embassy of India,

Kingdom of Bahrain

Guest of Honour

Shri. Radhakrishna PillaiPresident–BKSPBS Recipient

Rachita Dhummi

Rachita, daughter of Anupa and Sandeep Dhummi, a XII grade student at Indian School Bahrain is a blend of hard work, intelligence and has passion towards dance. She started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of 11. Pursued her initial training under Guru Smt. Rekha Babu and presently guided by well-known Guru Smt. Shobha Ramachandran.

Rachita an Indian cultural enthusiast, is keen on showcasing classical forms of art. She has participated in variety of dance competitions like Cinematic, Western and Arabic dance at the youth festival in Indian school. One of her major performance was for IIPA in “Lankaayanam” an extravagance dance drama, where she got lot of accolades.

Arangetram is a life time event for a dancer. Just not in dance but to grow in confidence to take the stage of art and life.

Nidhi, daughter of Sheela and Kailas Wadke, is a IX grade student at the Indian School, Bahrain. She started learning dance at the tender age of 6 under the guidance of Guru Smt. Rekha Babu at IIPA for 2 years and subsequently pursuing perfection in Bharatanatyam dance under the able guidance and well talented GuruSmt. Shobha Ramachandran. During her learning years, she had the privilege of performing at various prestigious events. Her passion for dance

continues to help shape and define her and she is constantly looking for

new opportunities to grow and showcase Indian classical dance

forms to the world. Nidhi aspires to pursue other dance forms in the near future.

Nidhi is a Gavelier and young speaker at MMI Gavels Club. She is also a Bal Vikas student at SSE, Bahrain.

Nidhi Wadke

Anshita Nair

Anshita, daughter of Vijaya and Ashok

Kumar, a IX grade student of Indian School

Bahrain.

She has always had a keen interest and passion

for dance. We parents encouraged

her to fulfil her dream.

She started pursuing the divine art of

Bharatanatyam at the age of nine from IIPA.

She has blossomed into a fine dancer under

the able guidance and blessings of Guru

Smt. Shobha Ramachandran.

She has performed at several functions

and competitions in School level. Besides

her passion to dancing and music, she

enjoys reading, drawing and painting.

Anshita aspires to pursue more dance

forms in her upcoming life. May god bless

her to fulfil all her ambitions.

Bhavya, daughter of Maya and Byju is very

passionate about Bharatanatyam. It is this

passion for dance and the able tutelage of

Guru Smt. Shobha Ramachandran at Indian

Institute of Performing Arts (IIPA) has

enabled Bhavya to blossom into a beautiful

and expressive dancer. Intense training, a

passion for this classical Indian dance form

and hours of disciplined practice under

her Guru, has today accumulated in the

form of this arangetram. She has been

learning this art from IIPA since the

age of seven.

A student of class IX at the New

Millennium School, Bahrain, Bhavya

always had an ear for music and

distinct love for dance. Her obedience,

dedication and commitment have

earned her opportunities to perform

in several group performances. Apart

from dance, she enjoys photography,

listening to music and reading.

Bhavya Byju

Pratishtha Muthu

Pratishtha, daughter of Amudha and Muthu is a grade VIII student from NMS-DPS. She has a cute little brother Rohan who is in grade VI. She passionately started learning Bharatanatyam at a tender age of 6 from Guru Smt. Sowmiya for 2 years and thereafter came under the tutelage of very experienced and well

talented Guru Smt. Shoba Ramachandran.

By performing Bharatanatyam she feels blessed to get connected to

the Cosmos and celebrates the eternal universe with

the Bharatanatyam dance.

Pratishtha is a mesmerizing and vivid young speaker, she is a Gavelier and

president of the MMI Gavel club. A very active participant of Chinmaya

mission’s Balvihar in Bahrain. Also, she learns karate (Budokan style)

passionately and currently holds a Brown belt.

Sneha S Nair

Sneha, daughter of Swapna Anil and

Anil P Nair is a VIII grade student at Indian

School Bahrain. She started learning

Bharatanatyam under Guru

Smt. Shobha Ramachandran

at IIPA for 4 years. Through

her learning years she has

participated in many dance

performances and competitions

at Indian School Bahrain, Youth Festival

and other organisations. Apart from

dance, she enjoys drawing and

painting.

Dance is an outlet for her

creativity and she wishes to

learn other forms of dance as

well. Please accept our respects

and regards to all of you.

Programme ScheduleItem Ragam Talam Participants

Ganesha Vanadanam Sreeranjini Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha Muthu Pushpanjali Amritha Varshini, Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Naatta & Revathi Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuAllaripu Hamasadhwani Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuJathiswaram Vasantha Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuShabdam Kambhoji Misra Chappu Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuKathakFolk DanceThodayam Naatta Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuDashavatharam Shanmukha Priya Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuKeerthanam Naatta Kurinchi Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuKrishna Padam Arabhi Adi Talam Anshita Nair & Nidhi WadkeVarnam Hindolam Adi Talam Rachita DhummiDevi Padam Saveri Adi Talam Sneha S Nair & Pratishtha MuthuVarnam Neelambari Adi Talam Bhavya ByjuPadam Kaappi Adi Talam Anshitha NairVarnam Mayamalavagaula Adi Talam Nidhi WadkeShiva padam Vasantha Adi Talam Rachita Dhummi & Bhavya ByjuVarnam Vachaspathi Adi Talam Sneha S NairPadam Addaana Adi Talam Pratishtha MuthuThillana Amritha Varshini Adi Talam Nidhi Wadke, Rachita Dhummi, Sneha S Nair, Bhavya Byju, Anshita Nair, Pratishtha MuthuFusion & Mangalam (Kathak, Folk & Bharatanatyam)

Pratishtha Bhavya Sneha Guru Anshita Rachita Nidhi

Location: Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School, Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain.Near Manazel & Danube Showroom.

Our special thanks to Shri. Ambilikuttan – Principal IIPA, Kingdom of Bahrain