What is Odissi?
Learn about the history/origination and the distinction between Odissi and the other Indian Classical Dance Forms: Quick Tip: Learn in…
Introduction to Odissi
Follow a spiritual aesthetic such that the theme is rooted in religion. Whether it be a painting, sculpture, musical composition,…
Indian Classical Dance Forms
The eight Indian Classical Dance forms originate from the Natya Shastra (written between 200 B.C.E. and 200 C.E.). This is a treatise…
History of Odissi
Not until recently, was the Odissi dance style created and organized into a dance repertoire. Its roots came from the…
How is Odissi Different?
Odissi is known for its soft and graceful style. It is a very sculpturesque enhanced dance form where the focus…
Dance Repertoire
Before we dive into the parts of the dance repertoire, we must be able to differentiate between the three types…
Odissi Techniques
Welcome to the Techniques of Odissi dance. Here we will focus on: Bhumi Pranam – steppings a dancer learns to give…
Bhumi Pranam
Bhumi Pranam means Salutation to Mother Earth. Learn the steppings of Bhumi Pranam in this video.
Exercises
Exercise is a very critical part of the Odissi dance training. We will go over the first three exercises a…
Chouka
Like the second and third Chouka steppings, Chanukah #1 also follows the same first, second, and third-speed tempos.