MR NANDHA GOVENDER

To Guru Shrimati Sivakalay Pillay As I reflect on my Bharatanatyam journey, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my guru, my dance teacher, my source of guidance and support throughout my journey. Your dedication to this beautiful art form and your patience in teaching have been nothing short of

inspiring. Your belief in my abilities, even during moments when I doubted myself, has given me the strength to push forward. You’ve nurtured my love for this art form, leaving a lasting impact on me, and I am truly grateful for every correction, every encouragement, and every lesson you’ve imparted. They say a good teacher not only teaches but inspires a love for learning and passion for the subject, and I can proudly attest to this. Your openness to learn alongside your students displays your humility and shows that the pursuit of knowledge is an ever-unfolding path and that learning is a continuous process with no final destination in Bharatanatyam, as an Arangetram is just the start. Thank you for guiding me on this journey, for sharing your knowledge, and for being a constant source of support and for all our memorable conversations and moments. I am incredibly blessed to have you as my guru, and I carry your teachings and wisdom with immense pride and respect.