Ramya Kapadia’s Arangetram
Classic dance excellence
Classic dance excellence
| Heidi M. Pascual* Publisher & Editor * 2006 Journalist of the Year for the State of Wisconsin (U.S.-SBA) |
From the moment Ramya Kapadia
entered the stage to the moment she took
her final bow, I was in awe, and so was
the rest of her audience. Ramya’s elegant
presence and world-class dancing was
nothing short of excellent. In Laya
Kavitai, Ramya showed that she has fully
imbibed the poetry in rhythm created by
the nadabrahmam (primordial sound). In
the Varnam, the central piece of her
recital, Ramya’s outstanding skill in nrita
(pure dance) and in abhinaya (mime and
expression) was at its height. In the
Padam, Ramya was very expressive of
love and devotion to God and other loved
ones.
The sweetness and grace of the
dance was in contrast to the brisk spins
and energetic moves of the previous
number. Ramya’s version of the Tillana
brought forth her extraordinary skill at
executing rhythmic footwork and truly
beautiful staturesque poses.
Accompanied by accomplished
musicians led by her Guru, Kripa
Baskaran, Ramya’s arangetram, for the
record, was one of the very best I have
entered the stage to the moment she took
her final bow, I was in awe, and so was
the rest of her audience. Ramya’s elegant
presence and world-class dancing was
nothing short of excellent. In Laya
Kavitai, Ramya showed that she has fully
imbibed the poetry in rhythm created by
the nadabrahmam (primordial sound). In
the Varnam, the central piece of her
recital, Ramya’s outstanding skill in nrita
(pure dance) and in abhinaya (mime and
expression) was at its height. In the
Padam, Ramya was very expressive of
love and devotion to God and other loved
ones.
The sweetness and grace of the
dance was in contrast to the brisk spins
and energetic moves of the previous
number. Ramya’s version of the Tillana
brought forth her extraordinary skill at
executing rhythmic footwork and truly
beautiful staturesque poses.
Accompanied by accomplished
musicians led by her Guru, Kripa
Baskaran, Ramya’s arangetram, for the
record, was one of the very best I have
Physics and Neuroscience from UW-Madison. Truly a “brains and beauty”
of the Indian American community!
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of the Indian American community!
Watch Ramya’s Arangetram video at www.asianwisconzine.com.
ever seen in Wisconsin.
Ramya is a senior
member of Natyarpana's
performing troupe and has
performed in several dance
productions all over the
United States and several
local plays. Not only does
she excel in dance; she
also is tops in singing
Carnatic songs. Ramya now
heads Natyarpana's music
department and she also
teaches music in the
Division of Continuing
Studies at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. Plus,
Ramya has master's
degrees in Medical
Ramya is a senior
member of Natyarpana's
performing troupe and has
performed in several dance
productions all over the
United States and several
local plays. Not only does
she excel in dance; she
also is tops in singing
Carnatic songs. Ramya now
heads Natyarpana's music
department and she also
teaches music in the
Division of Continuing
Studies at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. Plus,
Ramya has master's
degrees in Medical
| (Counterclockwise from top left) Ramya Kapadia shows the form, beauty and skill that place her way ahead of many Bharatnatyam dancers in Wisconsin, during her Arangetram at the Oregon Performing Arts Center on June 28; a world- class orchestra; Natyarpana Dance Company’s “Crew”; guests in line to congratulate the Star of the Night; beloved guru, Kripa Baskaran hugs her outstanding student, Ramya. |