Arangetram 2015 PART 1

ARANGETRAM of Larisa Podskochaya, took place on September 12, 2015 at the House of Latvian Culture Society in Riga (Latvia) Translated from Sanskrit, ‘Aranga’ means ‘stage’ and ‘Etram’ means ‘ascension’. Arangetram is organized when a guru, that is teacher, decides that a dancer is ready to face the audience as an artiste. The structure of the Arangetram has developed over many centuries and its origins go far back in antiquity. The performance took place in accordance with all the necessary rituals, some of which took place behind the scenes, but some were included during the program. The content of the performance consists of ancient choreographies of temple repertoires, arranged in a regulated order, in the presence of dancing gurus and guests of honor.