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'''Arangetram''' is the [[wikt:debut|debut]] (Arangetram - அரங்கேற்றம் in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], അരങ്ങേറ്റം in [[Malayalam]]) on-stage performance of a former student of [[Indian classical dance]] and [[Indian classical music|music]]. This first performance follows years of training and many Indian classical dance forms perform an arangetram once the time has come for a disciple. In [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]], Arangu means stage and Etram means ascent.<br />
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The word arangetram is from the [[Tamil language]] and means ascending the stage by a dancer on the completion of formal training. The dancer can now move forward and pass on the art form to other aspiring learners of the art. To perform an arangetram is an old tradition, which marks the pathway for a dancer to then perform alone or be able to give training to other dancers. Once a dancer has completed training they should have an understanding of classical music and the many aspects of dancing.{{fact|date=July 2020}}<br />
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==Criticism==<br />
In newer times, arangetrams have become popular in the US and Europe. Some evolve into lavish affairs rather than a celebration of the art. Like other activities that children pursue, arangetrams have been criticised for creating peer pressure. Although arangetrams used to be meant for students with intensive training (close to eight years) with an intent to pursue the art, many now use it for self gratification.<ref>{{cite news |title=How arangetrams have become lavish affairs |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/Much-ado-about-a-debut/article16777939.ece}}</ref><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
In [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ''Arangam'' means a stage and ''etram'' means ascent, thus arangetram literally means climbing the stage or reaching the stage. It refers to the graduation ceremony where the [[guru]] presents his or her pupil to the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01260/arangetram.html |title=Arangetram|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090513051757/http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01260/arangetram.html |date=13 May 2009|archive-date=13 May 2009|work=Think Quest}}</ref> It traces its origins to the [[devdasi]] (temple dancer) tradition.<ref>{{cite book |title=Bharata natyam: from temple to theatre|author=Anne-Marie Gaston|publisher=Manohar|year=1996|page=[https://archive.org/details/bharatanatyamfro00gast/page/225 225] |url=https://archive.org/details/bharatanatyamfro00gast|url-access=registration}}</ref> Arangetram can be done for other Indian classical dance styles such as [[Kathak]], [[Kuchipudi]], [[Manipuri dance|Manipuri]], [[Kathakali]], [[Bharatanatyam]], [[Mohiniyattam|Mohiniattam]] and vocal and instruments like [[Mridangam]], [[ghatam]], and [[violin]].{{fact|date=July 2020}}<br />
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==References==<br />
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* ''Arangetram (dance debut) in Bharathanatyam: a rite of passage for the court and temple dancers of India'', by Hira Harish Panth. State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1993.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100819144051/http://web.missouri.edu/~chandrasekharm/arangetram.html Planning an Arangetram]<br />
*[https://inviter.com/arangetram-video-invitations/ How to create & send Arangetram Video Invitations with RSVP]<br />
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