SASWAT JOSHI ODISSI DANCER Odissi is an ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the temples of Odisha and was performed predominantly by women. But a boy of five in the western part of Odisha was so fascinated and mesmerized by this dance form, that he put on anklets, and learned his first dance steps…
ARUNA MOHANTY ODISSI PERFORMER Nothing matched the techniques, choreography and sensitivity of her performance which held back her audience to their seats. She is a gifted Odissi dancer, excelling in the ‘abhinaya’ aspect of it. She has contributed greatly to internationalize Odissi both in India and abroad. Consequently, she is closely associated with several cultural…
