ADI STUDENTS
We have had many students pass through our doors over the years. Some of them are :
Renusha Manilall is yet another the first- the 1st South African to receive
a scholarship from the Indian Consul For Cultural relations for Kathak. 
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Surana Sarjoo was in the same group as
Renusha and they performed beautifully together. Surana was one of the Institute’s youngest
enrolments, and grew with grace and beauty- she was born to dance! Her grace and warm personality is palpable in
all that she does. She has participated in most of ADI’s major Durban Events
and the 1995 tour of Mauritius.
Nitasha Ramnath is an incredible human being,
and an equally brilliant student and dancer.
She performed for Queen Elizabeth II; Pepsi Cola concerts, and several
other prestigious events. She continues
to make her mark in the world as she grew up to be a Medical Doctor and is
currently studying toward her MBA.
A
high achiever all-round, she excels at everything she does- and was no
different as our student.
Rivashnee Haripersadh, can be described as a
consummate artist, and we are proud to announce that she has continued with her
performances both locally and internationally.
She has a deep and abiding love and respect for the artform of
Dance. She is also a Pharmacist by
profession.
Manisha Pillay has always been as cute as a
button – it is no wonder that she was crowned 2nd princess at Miss
South Africa 2008. Always articulate as
sharp as a razor- she exudes the humility and confidence that is synonymous
with the deeply cultural Badal family that she hails from. She is currently
studying towards obtaining her Masters
Degree in Science with the University of Johannesburg.
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Thandiwe
Princess Mzobe became ADI’s first non-Indian
pro-bono student after expressing an interest in the Artform in 1992. She studied Kathak, a North Indian Classical
Dance style and folk dance, for 8 years since she was six years old. She was taken- all expenses paid on both of
the Institute’s International tours, and profiled in the “True Love” Magazine
in 2000, as a young achiever. Her
parents could otherwise not afford this kind of experience for their daughter. Rani and Anusia, together with the staff of
Cato Manor Technical College, and later the institute were constantly involved
in fundraising efforts to ensure Princess’ success. Later, a few of her friends, as well as, her
brother Leon joined the Institute
Nerisha Maharaj holds a B Compt degree; SAIPA and SAICA
complete. She has completed her articles
and is a qualified CPA ( Charetered Professional Accountant). Currently busy with Honours CTA B Compt. She also
serves as the Institute’s Accountant.
Amongst some of her performances were the Telkom Charity Cup at FNB Stadium
and TATA “Cliffrider” launch at NASREC, Gauteng. She is deeply passionate about all things
cultural and goes on record as stating that :
“I simply love kathak; the
classes were fantastic; I learnt and met so many people; kept me in touch with
my heritage- each person has to experience that!”
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