Aarti took her training in Bharatanatyam under Smt. Chhaya P Khanvate in Mumbai.  Her arangetram was held on Nov. 21, 1994 at Karnataka Sangha Hall, Mumbai.  After moving to Chennai, she continued her training in Bharatanatyam under Shri. A. Lakshman.  

Currently she is a disciple of Smt. Sudharani Raghupathy.  Her tutelage in Modern Dance has been under Ms. Anita Ratnam of Arangham Trust, Chennai. She is the Director of "Aum Creations", a dance school in Kilpauk, Chennai.

 
 
Workshop's undergone  
*  Jaan Freeman - training in Modern dance technique (in workshop)   
*  George Thomas - Taichi    
*  Birohini - Manipuri Folk dance   
*  Prof. Patrick Gleyse - French classical ballet   
*  Prof. Bachansuri & Prof. Rohington Waccha - North Indian folk dance
 
Performances   
*  "Sri Siddi Vinayaka"    
*  "Narakasura Moksham"    
*  "Basmasura Mohini"    
*  "Ramanujar" (lead role)    

 In      
Anita Ratnam's productions -    
*  "Floor Play"    
*  "Purush"    
*  "Fire and Ice"    
*  "Gajaanana"    
*  "Movements and Monuments"    
*  "Daughters of the Ocean"    

In       
Meenakshi Seshadri's productions at -     
*  Veerasyamanam in Mumbai    
*  Dweep Festival in Port Blair    
*  Dec/Jan Festival in Chennai    
*  Alha Festival in Mahoba    
*  Navchandidham Festival in Khandwa

  
  
  
  
  
  

  

   

 

 
Aarti has also performed for the Indian Cancer Society, Nateshwar Nritya Kala Mandir, Nritya Ranga Trust , various corporate functions as part of Arangham Dance Troupe, on board the ship - Royal Viking Sun and at various festivals such as the 25th National festival - Spirit of Unity Concerts, Perur Dance Festival for Natyanjali Trust, Soorya Festival at Trivandrum, 16th Natya Kala Conference, Mamallapuram Dance Festival, Basant Utsav 2000, Centenary Celebrations of Guru late Kuppiah Pillai. 

Her many creative pursuits have taken her for performances to the United States of America where she has even been involved in creative movement workshops for dance students. 
   
Aarti choreographs & also organizes sangeet celebrations for marriages in the community. 

 

Aarti M Bodani
"Aum Creations"
C/o Chainani
889, Shantiniketan
Flat # 7, 2nd Floor, 2nd Block
Poonamalee High Rd
Chennai 600084
Ph: 91 - 44 - 6420431
e-mail: aumcreations@rediffmail.com