Sanjana Chauhan's Kuchipudi debut on-stage

Sixteen-year-old Sanjana Chauhan, a disciple of the legends of Kuchipudi dance, Padma Bhushan awardees Dr Raja Reddy, Dr Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy, marked a major milestone in her artistic journey with her Rangapravesham, at the Kamani Auditorium in the Capital.

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Rangapravesham, which translates to 'ascending the stage' in Sanskrit, marks a classical dancer's culmination of years of dedication as a disciple. Beginning at the age of six years, the ten years of rigorous training under her Gurus, has instilled in Sanjana not only the technical mastery of Kuchipudi but also the values of perseverance and humility. "Dance for me is meditation — it helps me look inward and strive to be a better version of myself. Having such perfectionist Gurus is always demanding on a student, but that is the key to excelling. I have been able to translate the values of hard work and discipline they have instilled in me to everything I do," Sanjana