Exciting 2015


A Recap of an EXCITING 2015

1) Our very first Meet-The-Parents session

Our very first Meet The Parents Session was successfully held on 2 Jan 16. Achievements for 2015 and the Plans & Objectives for 2016 were shared.

a) Achievements for 2015

  1. Successful launch of our very own Uniform
  2. Dance Examinations in June & November 2015
  3. Navarathiri Performances

b) Plans & Objectives for 2016

  1. Practice makes perfect

Parents were informed that they would be updated if their child needed extra practice. Such students would be encouraged to attend extra classes.

  1. Theory and practical examinations for 2016 would be held in November 2016
  2. No classes and examinations in June 2016
  3. Performances

Students were encouraged to participate actively in performances as opportunities were at times turned down.

 

Parents gathering for the session

Parents Gathering

Parents gathering before session

Parents and Students listening attentively

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Meet-The-Parents session in progress with Principal and Teacher

A group photo with our Naatyaanjali symbol (Anjali mudra) to mark the successful completion of our Session

Class Photo 2016 Naatyaanjali

Naatyaanjali Class Photo 2016

 

 

2) Dance Examinations November 2015

Naatyaanjali launched its first mid-year theory and practical dance examinations in June 2015.  Year-end theory and practical dance examinations were held in November 2015 for the students from the 9am & 11am Saturday classes.  For the first time, the beginners from the 10am Saturday class attempted the practical dance examinations.

Compared to the examinations in June 2015, students fared much better in November 2015.  Only two needed further attention for improvement.

Students answered open-ended questions during the theory examination.  For practical examination, students were individually tested on what they had learnt in class.

The examinations enabled the students and their Parents to better understand the areas of strengths and weaknesses.  The significant improvements noted in some students were notably due to the efforts put in by the Parents.  Thank you and Kudos Parents!

Parents and students were made to continue to work together to obtain the correct answers from www.naatyaanjali.com for the questions that were answered incorrectly.  Parents welcomed this idea as it provided an opportunity for Parents to better understand what their children were learning in class.

Best Students for November 2015

Saturday 9am class

      • Best in Theory: Nivetha
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Nivetha (Best in Theory-Nov 2015)

      • Best in Practical: Amrithaa (not in picture)

 

      • Most Consistent Student for 2015: Prsha
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Prsha (Most Consistent Student-2015)

      • Most Helpful Student for 2015: Tharani
Tharani (Most Helpful Student 2015)

Tharani (Most Helpful Student 2015)

 

Saturday 10am class

      • Best in Practical: Oveiya and Garishma
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Oveiya (Best in Practical-Nov 2015)

 

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Garishma (Best in Practical-Nov 2015)

 

Saturday 11am class

      • Best Performer for 2015 (identified during Navarathiri & by Parents): Aandaal
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Aandaal (Best Performer-2015)

Well done Naatyaanjalis! We are very proud of you!

The next theory and practical examinations would be held in November 2016.

Please continue to work hard and excel!

 

3) Navathiri 2015 cum Launch of Naatyaanjali Uniform

Students danced beautifully at the annual Navarathiri celebrations in Sri Mariamman Temple (13 Oct 15), Sri Ruthra Kaliamman Temple (17 Oct 15) and Sri Muneeswaran Temple (18 Oct 15).

Naatyaanjali took the opportunity to officially launch our Uniform during the performances which was very well received.

 

@ Sri Mariamman Temple

A pose before getting on stage
Ganesha Stuthi by Shanjini
Kaithala Niraigani by Abirami and Aandaal
Jaya Jaya Sura by Hema and Shanjini
Curtain call at Sri Mariamman Temple
Receiving blessings after performances

 

@ Sri Ruthra Kaliamman Temple

Preparations before the show
Senior students assisting in makeup
Thatinamaskaram before the performance
Awaiting for the commencement of the performance
Jaya Jaya Sura by Shanjini
Kaithala Niraigani by Abirami and Aandaal
Maadu Meikum by Sri Muneeswaran Temple Saturday 10am class
Maadu Meikum by Sri Muneeswaran Temple Saturday 10am class
Parents in awe by performance by the kids
Mooshika Vahana by Sri Muneeswaran Temple Saturday 9am class
Mooshika Vahana by Sri Muneeswaran Temple Saturday 9am class
First solo performance (Natesha Kautuvam) by Aandaal
Students enjoying the show by the seniors
Nenjil Uramumindri by Hema
Ganesha Stuthi by Shanjini, Hema and Megalai
Pranava Manthiram by Jeyanthi (Teacher and Choreographer of Naatyaanjali)
Receiving blessings after performances

 

@ Sri Muneeswaran Temple

Senior student assisting in makeup before the performance
Final walkthrough before performance
Awaiting start of performance
Awaiting start of performance
First solo performance (Natesha Kautuvam) by Abirami
Maadu Meikum by Sri Muneeswaran Temple Saturday 10am class
Mooshika Vahana by Sri Muneeswaran Temple Saturday 9am class
Pushpanjali by Abirami, Durkadashni and Aandaal
Boomi Mangalam by the Kunasekaran sisters (Shanjini & Sara Shamini)
Curtain call and Thatinamaskaram after the performance
Group photo of senior students with teacher
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