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Introduction to Odissi
Follow a spiritual aesthetic such that the theme is rooted in religion. Whether it be a painting, sculpture, musical composition, or dance, these styles like to depict a certain faith, morale, and/or religious story. All eight Indian classical dance (Odissi being one) forms focus on expressing devotion to the “Higher Being” through their dance repertoire.
History of Odissi
Not until recently, was the Odissi dance style created and organized into a dance repertoire. Its roots came from the Mahari Dance, the first traditional dance style of Odisha. The Mahari Dance was a ritualistic temple dance form performed by chaste women in front of Lord Jagannath in the ancient Puri Temples. This dance form […]
Exercises
Exercise is a very critical part of the Odissi dance training. We will go over the first three exercises a dancer must know in order to properly train/condition his/her body. For best results, practice once every day for body warm-up.