Posted on 7 December 2025:
EXPERIENCE THE ENCHANTING BHARATANATYAM ARANGETRAM OF 10-YEAR-OLD NATANIA SAMUEL IN GURUGRAM. GUIDED BY GURU SMT. PRIYA VENKATARAMAN, THIS DEBUT BLENDS DEVOTION, DISCIPLINE, AND YOUTHFUL GRACE WITH A RICH MUSICAL ENSEMBLE. ENTRY OPEN FOR ALL.
Blossoming Grace: Natania Samuel’s Bharatanatyam Arangetram in Gurugram
On Sunday, 7th December at 6 pm, the Epicentre at Apparel House, Gurugram will open its doors to a truly special evening — the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of 10-year-old Natania Samuel. Guided by her esteemed Guru, Smt. Priya Venkataraman, this debut performance marks the beginning of Natania’s artistic journey, a celebration of devotion, discipline, and youthful joy.
In her debut, Natania will present the entire Margam in 120 minutes, a repertoire carefully designed for a young dancer yet rich in classical depth and rigor. Each piece reflects her dedication to the art form, balancing age-appropriate charm with the full integrity of Bharatanatyam. This Arangetram is more than a performance — it is a milestone that symbolizes the blossoming grace of a child stepping into the timeless tradition of Bharatanatyam.
Gurugram is set to experience an evening where tradition meets yout a vibrant journey of emotions — from the innocence of childhood and the playful charm of Krishna to the spirited elegance of the Kurathi. With natural sweetness, Natania embodies the serene stillness of Devi and the bold energy of Natesa, her firm footwork and clarity of movement reflecting maturity beyond her years. Her nritta passages, marked by rhythm and precision, reveal the fruits of dedicated training in dance, music and expressive arts.
Supporting her artistry is a distinguished ensemble of musicians: Smt. Priya Venkataraman on Nattuvangam, Shri Venkatesh Kuppuswamy on vocals, Shri Varun Rajashekar on ghatam, Shri Ragavendra Prasath on violin, Smt. Karaikudi Shyamala Bhaskar on veena, and Shri Manohar Balachandirane on mridangam. Together, they weave a rich musical tapestry that elevates the performance to new heights.
Natania Samuel: A Young Journey of Grace
Natania Samuel stepped into the world of art at just three, guided by Guru Smt. Priya Venkataraman. With discipline and devotion shaping her every move, she shines as a dancer whose grace speaks far beyond her years.
Her love for music is equally profound — trained in Carnatic vocal, Western classical vocal, and piano under Trinity College London, she also lends her voice to the Mozart Choir and Sargam Choir. Even as a toddler, she absorbed concerts with wonder, echoing rhythms and stepping into dance by four.
A Grade 5 student at HIXS Avenue, Gurugram, Natania excels in academics, especially Mathematics, while carrying tradition with joyful creativity. Beyond the stage, she explores figure skating, dreaming of blending Bharatanatyam’s timeless elegance with the fluid poetry of movement on ice — a vision that reflects her boundless imagination and dedication.
