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.
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Theory
In Odissi, there is a lot of terminology, but lucky for you we have got you covered. We will go over: Hand Gestures (Mudras) Feet Positions Head Movement Neck Movement Eye Movement Torso Movement
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.
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 […]