Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy & Performing Arts, led by Lavanya Panguluri and Shreelata Suresh, is proud to announce the upcoming Arangetram of Kum. Uma Rai. The performance will take place this Saturday, August 15th, 2026, at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, located at 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA.
Kum. Uma Rai, a disciple of Guru Smt. Shreelata Suresh, will showcase her dedication and training in the classical art form of Bharatanatyam. The doors for the event will open for seating at 3:30 PM, with the main program commencing at 4:00 PM.
The evening will feature a distinguished orchestra ensemble supporting the performance:
Nattuvangam: Guru Smt. Shreelata Suresh
Vocal: Smt. Ananya Ashok
Mridangam: Sri. Amit Ranganathan
Violin: Smt. Sandhya Srinath
Photography: Sri. Vijay Raghavendiran
Videography: Sri. Dheenu Neelamegam
Make Up Artist: Smt. Neeti Solanki
The academy cordially invites all dance enthusiasts and supporters of classical Indian arts to attend this momentous occasion and encourage the young artist.
