Abu Dhabi: Clarissa an Emerging Talent is all set to perform Arangetram

Bellevision Media Network

Abu Dhabi, 16 Jan 2014: Miss. Clarissa Fernandes, 13-year old girl, the young teen all set to perform an Arangetram on 31. January 2014, at Indian Social Centre Abu Dhabi at 6.00 pm. A rare talent she is along with Madhav Menon, Riya.R, Preethi.J, Gayathri.S, Naima.N, Srinidhi.J entering the stage to perform after the years of dedication, commitment and determination.  Needless to say how grateful they are to their guru Smt. Asha Nair an icon of perfection, hard work, motivating and inspiring force and energy.

For those not familiar with the term ‘Arangetram’ a little description: It is the name given within the South Indian dance tradition Bharatnatayam to a dancer’s debut on-stage performance of classical dance. The term is derived from two Tamil words: Arangam and Erru, which together mean ‘to ascend the stage’. The Kannada word of it is ‘Rangapravesha’.  It refers to to the graduation ceremony where the Guru presents his or her Shishya (pupil) to the public. One can say that it is the culmination of many years of learning dance and marks the beginning of a dancer’s life, where one crosses the threshold from student to professional artist. As a first milestone in one’s journey as dancer, in Arangetram, he or she would depict Indian culture and traditions in rhythmic dance form and art.

 

 

A hard-earning achievement of Clarissa is a proud moment for Konkani speaking Mangaloreans. Ours is a society where children are fond of Western dance and parents are reluctant to encourage their children to venture into Indian classical dance.  But for parents of Clarissa, Dinesh and Cynthia who are in Abu Dhabi it is a different cup of tea.  They never hesitated to plunge their child into classical dance right from her childhood and were very supportive in her years of training, hours of practice, hard work and dedication. It’s an amazing moment of satisfaction for them as they bask in their daughter’s successful accomplishment.  For Clarissa music, painting, art and public speaking too are strong words.  As an emerging talent she looks forward to imbibing fresh ideas and exploring new platforms to perform big.

 

A brief intro on multi-talented Miss  Clarissa  Fernandis and her activities…
Clarissa Fernandis was born on 20th March 2000 in Abu Dhabi,  to a Konkani-speaking, Roman Catholic parents, Dinesh and  Cynthia Fernandis who are also very dynamic and sports personalities.  She is a student of Grade 8, at St. Joseph’s School Abu Dhabi.  She has a younger brother Sheldon.

 

 
Clarissa began training Bharatnatyam under the professional guidance of Smt.  Asha Nair. Trained by her for 8 years she is indebted to and thanks her guru, in making her the able dancer as she is today.

 

Alongside her dancing skills, Clarissa is an aspiring musician. She plays violin and has gloriously completed the 4th grade examination accredited by Trinity College London.  As hobby she pursues painting and art as well.  Her passion for travelling, to see new places, to know different cultures and food is quite unique.

Divinely blessed Clarissa has an excellent and outstanding record in the school and in academics. She for five consecutive years from Kindergarten to Grade 5 was awarded ‘student of the year’.  She too has received several other awards and earned and won prizes in different competitions. She is the Vice president (public relation) of Abu Dhabi Chapters Gavillors Club .
When asked what motivates her, she gratefully and graciously replies: ‘God’s blessings and constant and continuous encouragement and support of my parents”.

 

Bellevision Team wishes Clarissa Fernandis all the best for the Arangetram and success in her life and future endeavours.