Arangetram

Arangetram is a graduation performance that is part of the traditional format – the Margam (path). It reflects the different stages of the dancer’s consciousness. In Tamil, Aranga means ‘raised stage’ and etram means ‘climbing’. Arangetram is a test for the Sishya (student) as well as the Guru (teacher) as the Guru’s knowledge and the Sishya’s talent are judged by the public. So the Arangetram is done only when the Guru feels that the Sishya is capable and talented enough to excel in a solo performance.