An Employee’s Passion Outside Of Intel!
Stefanie Wong, Employee Communications
September 2, 2008
Have you ever wondered what your fellow colleagues do outside of Intel?
While many of us juggle between work and personal life, the little glimmer of free time is used to indulge in the things we are passionate about.
In this new series launching today, we take a closer look at how some Intel employees indulge in their passions, outside their work hours.
September 2, 2008
Have you ever wondered what your fellow colleagues do outside of Intel?
While many of us juggle between work and personal life, the little glimmer of free time is used to indulge in the things we are passionate about.
In this new series launching today, we take a closer look at how some Intel employees indulge in their passions, outside their work hours.
One employee’s passion - dancing
This week, we interview Pavaani Thannimalai from Finance Application Service Desk on her passion for dancing. But this isn’t just any form of dance - she started dancing theBharathanatyam, an Indian classical dance since she was 8 years old.
The art and complexity of the dance intrigued Pavaani's interest towards it.
Despite her love for dancing, it came to a screeching halt after few years due to unforeseen circumstances, only to be reignited when she entered University.
During her these years hiatus, Pavaani never lost interest in the dance. She knew she would some day have the opportunity to dance the Bharathanatyam again.
The art and complexity of the dance intrigued Pavaani's interest towards it.
Despite her love for dancing, it came to a screeching halt after few years due to unforeseen circumstances, only to be reignited when she entered University.
During her these years hiatus, Pavaani never lost interest in the dance. She knew she would some day have the opportunity to dance the Bharathanatyam again.
Dancing plays an integral part of her life – she can relate every chapter of her life with dancing
The art of Bharathanatyam
Bharathanatyam is an Indian classical dance originated from Tamil Nadu, India.
Bharathanatyam is not just a dance but it requires the art of story dramatization, coordinating the facial expression to the movement of the body, all in the rhythmic flow of the music. Every movement portrays a character in a story.
Bharathanatyam is not just a dance but it requires the art of story dramatization, coordinating the facial expression to the movement of the body, all in the rhythmic flow of the music. Every movement portrays a character in a story.
Pavaani: “Dancing is my way of life”
Pavaani's love for the dance is amazing, she professed "I can't live without it, I just love it!"
With such admiration for this complex, yet beautiful dance, it is not surprising that it influences every aspect of her life. She applies the same focus, discipline and concentration in her work too.
Pavaani marvels at how one simple dance can convey a very strong message and yet done so gracefully. Her facial expression has to be flawless and most of all, the rhythm to the music playing must be perfect.
Her biggest challenge while dancing is to remember the dance sequence and keeping the audience's attention glued on her. In graduation performance, she goes through 9 songs continuously for about 2 hours in order to qualify herself as a professional dancer / teacher.
With such admiration for this complex, yet beautiful dance, it is not surprising that it influences every aspect of her life. She applies the same focus, discipline and concentration in her work too.
Pavaani marvels at how one simple dance can convey a very strong message and yet done so gracefully. Her facial expression has to be flawless and most of all, the rhythm to the music playing must be perfect.
Her biggest challenge while dancing is to remember the dance sequence and keeping the audience's attention glued on her. In graduation performance, she goes through 9 songs continuously for about 2 hours in order to qualify herself as a professional dancer / teacher.
In dance and in work, Discipline is key
For her, working in Intel gives her the flexibility to work, at the same time focus on her passion - dancing. During her off days, she would practice up to 7 hours a day. This is to ensure she has the stamina to last for a performance that might last up to 2-3 hours.
Dancing requires precision - while she executes perfect timing in all of her dances, she never fails it apply it in her work. For her, punctuality is everything when it comes to completing her ARs, attending meetings and chasing tight deadlines.
Dancing requires precision - while she executes perfect timing in all of her dances, she never fails it apply it in her work. For her, punctuality is everything when it comes to completing her ARs, attending meetings and chasing tight deadlines.
Pavaani with her family after one of her performance
On top of it, by doing what she is doing; she is applying one of the Intel Values into her life - discipline. She's an ardent fan of discipline and sticks by it at all times.
Besides dancing, she is an active member of the Intel Penang Toastmasters club and has since won many accolades for the club. It is the same passion and commitment she has for dancing that drives her to excel for her club.
Besides dancing, she is an active member of the Intel Penang Toastmasters club and has since won many accolades for the club. It is the same passion and commitment she has for dancing that drives her to excel for her club.
Performance, being a teacher and inspiring the younger generation
When it comes to dance performance, nothing in this world can stop Pavaani.
She has performed in a mind-boggling array of dances - Mega Star Night (Concert of India Drama Series Stars), Intel IT Annual Dinner, Intel 35th Anniversary, launching of Intel KM5 and KM6 - just to name a few. She is a natural born performer and never fails to captivate the crowd with her dancing.
She has performed in a mind-boggling array of dances - Mega Star Night (Concert of India Drama Series Stars), Intel IT Annual Dinner, Intel 35th Anniversary, launching of Intel KM5 and KM6 - just to name a few. She is a natural born performer and never fails to captivate the crowd with her dancing.
Pavaani performing during Intel Malaysia 35th Anniversary celebration
In the future, Pavaani would like to be a dance teacher during her free time because she believes in sharing her dance knowledge to the younger generation. Like many classical dance out there, Bharathanatyam is slowly losing its popularity amongst the younger generation.
“I would like to be known as an exceptionally great Bharathanatyam Dancer!” she exclaimed.
In the future, Pavaani would like to be a dance teacher during her free time because she believes in sharing her dance knowledge to the younger generation. Like many classical dance out there, Bharathanatyam is slowly losing its popularity amongst the younger generation.
“I would like to be known as an exceptionally great Bharathanatyam Dancer!” she exclaimed.
Metro
Thursday March 11, 2010
Encore for Pavaani as she thrills crowd with her classical Indian dancing
DURING her primary school days, T. Pavaani regularly mimicked the dance routines she saw in Indian movies on television. Two decades later, her interest in Indian dance has since grown into a lifelong passion.
While holding down a full-time job as an IT support specialist, the 30-year-old spends her free time indulging herself in the graceful art form – routinely practising at home, holding performances and even grooming youngsters.
She credits her success to the support of her parents who initially encouraged her to take up classes and deve-lop her talent.
While holding down a full-time job as an IT support specialist, the 30-year-old spends her free time indulging herself in the graceful art form – routinely practising at home, holding performances and even grooming youngsters.
She credits her success to the support of her parents who initially encouraged her to take up classes and deve-lop her talent.
Passion-driven: Pavaani rendering one of the three classical Indian routines at the Little Penang Street Market.
Skilled in classical, semi classical and contemporary Indian dances, Pavaani said the most rewarding aspect of her hobby is having people approach her and complement her for a good performance.
“It’s up to the audience to judge me, and when the feedback is positive, it’s a very satisfying feeling and great reward for all the hard work I’ve put in,” she added.
According to her, one needs at least five years of practice to be of sufficient standard to hold performances, although fast learners may need slightly less time.
She currently trains young, aspiring dancers at Sai Baba centres in Penang.
“Someday, when I reach a certain age and can’t perform anymore, my students will take over and continue this art form.
“I can see myself involved in this field in some way or another, forever,” Pavaani said, adding that it was her way of contributing to society.
She was among a host of performers that graced The Space — a stage for performing arts —at the Little Penang Street Market on Upper Penang Road in Penang last Sunday.
Performing three routines, she garnered rapturous applause and had the audience clamouring for an encore.
Among the other performers at the market — held every last Sunday of the month — were Japanese opera singer Ranko Kurano who deli-vered several numbers by Offenbach and Puccini, as well as musical groups Andy And The Band and the De Leon Trio And Friends.
Later in the day, Johnny and The Nyonya Belles thrilled the crowd with traditional dan-ces while there was also poetry reading in conjunction with World Poetry Day this Sunday.
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“It’s up to the audience to judge me, and when the feedback is positive, it’s a very satisfying feeling and great reward for all the hard work I’ve put in,” she added.
According to her, one needs at least five years of practice to be of sufficient standard to hold performances, although fast learners may need slightly less time.
She currently trains young, aspiring dancers at Sai Baba centres in Penang.
“Someday, when I reach a certain age and can’t perform anymore, my students will take over and continue this art form.
“I can see myself involved in this field in some way or another, forever,” Pavaani said, adding that it was her way of contributing to society.
She was among a host of performers that graced The Space — a stage for performing arts —at the Little Penang Street Market on Upper Penang Road in Penang last Sunday.
Performing three routines, she garnered rapturous applause and had the audience clamouring for an encore.
Among the other performers at the market — held every last Sunday of the month — were Japanese opera singer Ranko Kurano who deli-vered several numbers by Offenbach and Puccini, as well as musical groups Andy And The Band and the De Leon Trio And Friends.
Later in the day, Johnny and The Nyonya Belles thrilled the crowd with traditional dan-ces while there was also poetry reading in conjunction with World Poetry Day this Sunday.
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/3/11/north/5778396&sec=North