This is Hemangi Patel or Hemu as most of us call her. After seven years of studying, Hemu took to the stage with two other girls who were also graduating from their dance studies. The dance being performed is called Varnam. Varnam is the longest and most complex dance of the performance and is considered the centerpiece. This dance is challenging in both footwork and interpretation of the lyrics. Not that I know all that much about how the recitation should be performed but Hemu appeared to have learned her material to perfection.