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What is Odissi?
Learn about the history/origination and the distinction between Odissi and the other Indian Classical Dance Forms: Quick Tip: Learn in this order before advancing to the Techniques and Theory part of the guidebook. Introduction Indian Classical Dance Forms History How is Odissi Different? Dance Repertoire
Torso Movement
Dakshyachala – moving the torso to the right. Bamachala – moving the torso to the left. Agrachala – moving the torso to the front. Prusthachala – moving the torso to the back Prachala – moving the torso all around.
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 […]