The shishya

Meet
Aadhya Sharma.

Aadhya is commemorating her Rangapravesam, the fruition of her decade-long Bharatanatyam journey, in your presence. An avid learner with an intrinsic passion for fine arts, she began dance at the age of five under the guidance of her first guru, Smt. Shobitha Arun of Arudhrasai Natyashala. What started as a small venture with a group of friends blossomed into years of hard work cultivating herself as an artist.

Four years ago, she began training under her current guru, Smt. Deepa Kamath of Arohana Academy of Performing Arts, whose guidance has been deeply transformative. With her encouragement, Aadhya has grown into a more refined dancer and dedicated artist.

Aadhya is a senior at Independence High School. Apart from dance, she has pursued many international writing endeavors and was commended by the prestigious John Locke Institute. She has participated in debate competitions for her school, placing in a district-wide tournament, and volunteers with LearnToBe to support underprivileged youth in their educational experiences.

This Arangetram marks a meaningful milestone in her artistic and personal growth—both as a dancer and as a young woman. Aadhya recognizes how special this opportunity is and that none of it would have been possible without the immense support of her family and guru.

Thank you for being here on this special occasion. We hope you enjoy her performance and continue to shower her with your blessings and support.