The shishya

Meet
Aadhya Sharma.

Aadhya's journey with dance began at the age of five. While growing up in Arizona, she learned from Anitha, Preeti Anand, and Nitha Malya. Each teacher helped shape her early years in dance and encouraged the love for Bharatanatyam that has stayed with her ever since.

Her family moved from Arizona to Frisco in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as classes and performances moved online, Aadhya's passion never faded. She continued learning from a distance for nearly a year, showing the same discipline and dedication from home that she brought to the studio.

After settling in North Texas, she joined Arohana Academy of Performing Arts under Guru Smt. Deepa Kamath. For the past five years, she has continued her training with patience and commitment, growing in technique, expression, and confidence with her guru's guidance.

Along the way, Aadhya has performed and competed at national events, earning several prizes for her dance. Her creativity also reaches beyond the stage: she has a deep love for art and has received several state-level awards for her artwork.

This Arangetram marks a meaningful milestone in her artistic and personal growth—both as a dancer and as a young woman. Aadhya recognizes how special this opportunity is and that none of it would have been possible without the immense support of her family and guru.

Thank you for being here on this special occasion. We hope you enjoy her performance and continue to shower her with your blessings and support.