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ODISSI ACADEMY

Indian Classical Dance & Music; Pankaj Charan, Kelu Charan, & Gangadhar Style Of Odissi

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Mission And Vision Of Odissi Academy

Mission:

To cultivate an appreciation for the exquisite Indian classical dance form of Odissi within the United States through dedicated instruction, mentorship, and performance.
We endeavour to facilitate local dance education by employing the US Government Performing Artists VISA system to import seasoned instructors from Odisha—the cradle of Odissi—thereby elevating the classical dance acumen of American enthusiasts.

Vision:

To foster local talent to achieve international acclaim in the professional realm of dance.
We aspire to enrich the United States’ cultural mosaic by showcasing global talents and fostering a community of artistic exchange.
This institution is committed to operating as a non-profit entity, propelled by the altruistic support of community volunteers.

Lessons and Classes

Odissi Academy conducts weekly lessons as per following plans. The venue of class, day, and time of lessons may change depending on student population.

Venue

Class Venue		Class Days
Houston	Katy	Friday and Sunday
Houston	Heights	Saturday
Austin	To be decided	Weekdays and Friday
Austin	Sri Shiridi Sai Temple, Cedar Park	Sunday, 4:00 p.m.
San Antonio	Military Drive	Saturday

Fee Structure

Gurus	Session	Fee
Adya Prarambhika & Prarambhika	1 hour session/week	$150/month
Prabesika Prathama & Prabeshika Purna	1.5 hours session/week	$175/month
Bhushana Prathama & Bhushana Purna	2 hours session/week	$200/month

Our Videos

These free videos aim to introduce our audience to a wide range of esoteric disciplines, endemic to India’s shores. This is part of our pledge to revitalize the Indian classical ecosystem.

* All videos are of Odissi Academy dancers, please visit www.YouTube.com/OdissiAcademy for more videos.

Odissi Academy of Houston at Miller Outdoor Auditorium June 3, 2018

Odissi Academy – PanchaBhoota

Parameshwar Presented by Odissi Academy

Our Photos

These free videos aim to introduce our audience to a wide range of esoteric disciplines, endemic to India’s shores. This is part of our pledge to revitalize the Indian classical dance ecosystem.

* All photographs are students and performers of Odissi Academy.

Odissi dancers's poised figure performing at a cultural festival. — A festival of movements, where each step is a celebration.

A group of Odissi dancers performing with deep emotion. — In their heartfelt performance, they touches the soul of every viewer.

A synchronized group performance of Odissi dancers — A symphony of grace and rhythm unfolds in their perfect synchronization

A group of Odissi dancers performing in harmony — In their unity, the symphony of tradition plays on.

Odissi performance of traditional dance — Experience the elegance of Odissi dance at Odissi Academy’s latest performance.”

An Odissi dance performance in a historical setting — Bridging the past and present, odissi dancers are in a journey through time.

The silhouette of an Odissi dancer on stage — Their silhouette against the dark on stage captures the essence of Odissi.

An Odissi dance performance with guru in a historical setting. — Bridging the past and present, the odissi dance is a journey through time

Odissi dancers performing with their guru on a beautifully adorned stage in Austin — In Austin, under the watchful eyes of their guru, the dancers weave a tapestry of grace and devotion, a dance of divine connection and timeless tradition

Odissi dancers in traditional attire performing with grace and poise — The timeless elegance of Odissi dance, beautifully captured at the Odissi Academy, where tradition and artistry converge

Odissi dancers in traditional costumes performing synchronized movements — At Odissi Academy, the dancers embody the heartbeat of tradition, their movements a symphony of grace and devotion

The expressive face of Odissi dancers telling a story — Their faces are canvas of expressions, painting silent stories.

Odissi dancer in vibrant traditional attire, mid-performance — The radiance of Odissi shines through every graceful move, capturing the essence of elegance and tradition at Odissi Academy

The fluid movements of an Odissi dancers capturing poetry. — Movements are poetry in motion, a dance of lyrical beauty

Odissi dancers in traditional attire with intricate jewelry, expressing intense emotion — In a moment of soulful expression, the Odissi dancer captivates with their grace and the profound beauty of tradition.

Odissi dancers in traditional attire performing a synchronized dance — The harmony of tradition and grace unfolds as Odissi dancers move in perfect synchrony, a testament to the timeless beauty of this classical art form

Odissi dancers performing on an outdoor stage at night, illuminated by soft lights — Under the starry night sky, Odissi dancers enchant with their luminous grace, weaving stories of tradition and beauty in every movement.

Odissi dancer in traditional attire striking a graceful pose with intricate jewelry and vibrant costume. — With elegance and poise, the Odissi dancers embodies the timeless beauty of this classical art form, their movements a dance of tradition and grace.

Group of Odissi dancers in traditional attire performing a synchronized dance on a decorated stage. — In perfect harmony, the Odissi dancers move as one, their graceful performance a captivating display of elegance and tradition

Odissi dancers in traditional attire with intricate jewelry, captured mid-performance on a decorated stage — With every graceful movement, the Odissi dancers embodies the elegance and poise of this timeless art form, a true testament to tradition and artistry.

Odissi dancers in traditional attire striking an elegant pose with their hands framed — A captivating scene of Odissi dancers in traditional attire, striking an elegant pose with her hands beautifully framed, against a vibrant, richly decorated backdrop.

Odissi dancers in traditional attire, gracefully poised with expressive hand gestures and intricate jewelry — In a graceful symphony of movement and tradition, the Odissi dancer tells a timeless tale, their every gesture a note in the melody of cultural elegance

Odissi dancers in traditional attire and jewelry, gracefully poised with hands in expressive gestures — In the dance of divine elegance, each gesture of the Odissi dancer speaks of ancient tales and timeless beauty, a symphony of grace and devotion.

Odissi dancers in traditional attire, mid-performance with expressive hands and eyes — In a moment of ethereal grace, the Odissi dancers weave a tapestry of emotion and tradition, their movements a poetic dance of timeless beauty.

Odissi dancer in vibrant traditional attire and intricate jewelry, striking a graceful pose on a decorated stage — Amidst the adorned stage, the Odissi dancer’s every movement is a testament to the timeless beauty and cultural richness of this ancient dance form, enchanting hearts with its elegance and grace

Odissi dancer in traditional attire with intricate hand gestures and exquisite jewelry — With timeless elegance, the Odissi dancer breathes life into ancient traditions, her every gesture a dance of poetic grace and cultural heritage.

Sacred idol of Lord Jagannath on a decorated stage with flowers and ceremonial offerings — In the divine presence of Lord Jagannath, the stage is set for an Odissi performance, where every movement becomes a prayer and every gesture a hymn of devotion.

Odissi dancer in traditional attire with hands raised gracefully, adorned with intricate jewelry. — With hands raised in poised elegance, the Odissi dancer embodies the ascendant grace of this timeless art form, each movement a lyrical expression of tradition and beauty

Odissi dancer in vibrant traditional attire with one hand elegantly raised, adorned with intricate jewelry — In a dance of reverence and grace, the Odissi dancer lifts her hand in a timeless gesture, weaving stories of devotion and beauty with every move

Odissi dancer in traditional attire and intricate jewelry performing a graceful movement on a decorated stage — In a symphony of movement and tradition, the Odissi dancer embodies grace and elegance, her every gesture weaving tales of cultural heritage and artistic brilliance

Three Odissi dancers in traditional attire offering flowers on a decorated stage — With flowers in hand, the Odissi dancers weave a tapestry of harmony and devotion, their movements a dance of unity and grace, honoring tradition with each delicate gesture.

Odissi dancers in traditional attire performing with expressive hand gestures on a decorated stage. — Each hand gesture in Odissi dance tells a story, a tale of love, devotion, and cultural heritage, weaving a melody of grace and tradition that resonates through time.

Testimonials

The mission of the distinctive dance school Odissi Academy in Texas is to promote Odissi via instruction and performance. It brings skilled Gurus from Odisha to teach exquisite styles of classical Indian dance. I was involved in their dance performance, Oh! Odissi, One-World for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. I heartily endorse this educational establishment.

Mrs. Jayashree Kar MohapatraFounder & Odissi Guru at Noopur Dance Academy, Boston, USA
Alumni of Kala Vikas Kendra (KVK) studied under Gurus Raghunath Dutta and Keluchanran Mohapatra in the 1970s and 1980s

I've spent the last few years getting to know Odissi Academy. We applaud their efforts in bringing Odissi to this far-off region. Offering pupils instruction in Odissi dance through qualified Indian teachers is a special route. I hope the academy stays in this endeavor for a very long time.

Guru Rabindra AtibudhiFounder & Director of Odissi Kala Kshetra, Mumbai, India Alumni of Kala Vikas Kendra and Joyantika in Orissa Bombay’s first Odissi teacher in 1958, 2020 National Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee