Rangapravesam is a Sanskrit word meaning "debut." Ranga- means "stage" and –pravesam means "entry." This is the blossoming of a student into a full-fledged artist when he or she enters the stage for the first time. It normally takes several years of dedicated and practice to perform solo on the stage. Rangapravesam is not necessarily the pinnacle of the dancer's life, but rather a step towards further endeavors and future challenges in the dance world.