Saraswati is the goddess of education and art. It is usually celebrated sometime in MArch or February. This year, Nikita had her maiden performance on the stage with her Indian dance to a Bengali song. Natasha had 2 dances this year. There were 27 kids who put up 5 dances and they ranged from something 3 years to 12 years or so. It was a great show put up by our personal friend – Mayuri Ray

Nikita’s maiden performance – “Aay Re Chhute Aay”

Natasha’s first dance – “O Alor Pathajatri”

Natasha’s second dance – “Dhitang Dhitang Boley”

Natasha’s Fall Piano Recital – Snowflake Rag

Natasha’s Summer Piano Recital – Lunar Eclipse

Natasha’s dance at the Poila Baisakh (New Year) Festival in Atlanta in April, 2008. Bengalis celebrate their New Year around mid April every year.

This was Tasha’s second dance in Atlanta. She and her friends were tutored and the choreography done by Ruchi Lodh. The beautiful pictures during the credits in the beginning and the end were taken by my highly talented photographer friend Samaresh.

This was Tasha’s first dance in Atlanta. She and her friends were trained and the choreography done by Indrani Kar. I am superbly impressed by her talent and ability to bring the best out of the kids.