Arangetram - The Gift by Ng Xinying (9 March 2013)
This is the debut performance in the Indian Classical style of bharatanatyam that announces the arrival of the dancer on the stage, achieving profession standards, after years of training.
Paadam: Theruvil Varano Raagam: Khamas Taalam: Roopakam
Choreograph by: Shankar Kandasamy
“That’s the sound of the Lord’s procession setting out from the Temple. Will my street be on his route? Will he turn to cast me a glance?”
“He who burnt Manmatha and the three worlds with his scorching glance - Will He not halt in front of my door and whisper love’s sweet nothings? Will I not win Cupid’s love shafts?”
“He is the Lord of space infinite in Chitambaram, the inner space of consciousness. In my love’s longing, time does not pass easily. Is there no one who will carry my message to Him?”