Arangetram (dance)

Arangetram in Tamil and Malayalam, known as "Rangapravesha" in Kannada and "Rangapravesham" in Telugu is the debut on-stage performance of a former student of Indian classical dance and music that follows years of training in classical music and dancing.

Many Indian classical dance forms require their followers to perform an arangetram.

Once a student has done so, they are thereafter allowed to perform dances on their own and to teach aspiring dancers.

In the context of dance, the word refers to the graduation ceremony in which the guru presents his or her pupil to the public.

[2] Arangetram can be performed for other Indian classical dance styles such as Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, and Mohiniattam as well as vocal and instrument recitals like Mridangam, ghatam, and violin.