Memories of Bharata Kalanjali,
Anna & Akka
Aparna Ramaswamy
What did
I learn from my teachers, Shanta Akka and Dhananjayan Anna?Their influence
on my values and beliefs can be evidenced on an ongoing basis. The behavior
they modeled for me still remains my target - be it professional or personal.
I think of Akka's cleanliness and organization when I am housekeeping.
I think of Anna's discipline and creativity when I am teaching and dancing.
I think of Akka's kindness and disposition when interracting with families.
I think of Anna's integrity and honesty when I teach their values to my
sons. I think of their equal yet dynamic relationship between them, when
I relate with my husband.
As teachers,
they taught me all that I know about dance. As dancers, they taught me
the art of performing.They taught me to question concepts; have to courage
to be creative; had an answer for all the arguments that I still pose to
them. I feel God's blessings when I see Anna and Akka by my side and feel
the warmth of their love for me and mine.
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