My varnam.

I was randomly looking at Leela Samson's dances and ran across this video: If you listen closely, she is dancing for Swaamiyai Azhaithodi vaa -- my varnam :)

11 days remaining!

It's been a crazy time with my job change and the Arangetram. Costumes fixed and ready. I contacted a tailor here to alter my blouses (since I lost so much weight) and to redo one of my fans to a velcro (instead of hooks which kept coming off). Brochure is edited and on its way from India. Orchestra practice should start on Aug 1st! Accomodation for the artists from India -- done. Hall -- done. We need to arrange for food for the orchestra. MCs selected.

Each practice now is the whole repertoire from start to finish! Tiring but fun!

The countdown begins!

Affirmation: I am calm and looking forward to the day.

Timetable.

Given that I only have a month left (the last week is not counted :) I think I'll practise better with a black and white timetable. For now, I am going to practise the following twice and then move on to Maadu mekkum since I am still learning that:
Pushpanjali, Ananda Narthana, Muralidhara Kavuthuvum, Varnam, Thirupavai, Thillana.

That's 6 pieces one after another. And then practise the Padam.

Let's see how this goes. Will check back tomorrow after practise. So July 2nd is Day 1.

Affirmation: I will dance all the items I know twice everyday. Period.