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Odissi Guide By Debanshi Chowdhury

Odissi Guide By Debanshi Chowdhury

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Tribhangi
Odissi Odissi Techniques

Tribhangi

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Theory
Odissi Odissi Theories

Theory

In Odissi, there is a lot of terminology, but lucky for you we have got you covered. We will go…

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Odissi Theories

Hand Gestures

There are two types of hand gestures also known as Mudras. Asanjukta Hasta Mudras (Single Hand Gestures) using one hand.Sanjukta…

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Feet Positions
Odissi Theories

Feet Positions

We use various feet positions (pada vedas) when performing Odissi steps. In this guide, we will focus on the first…

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Head Movement
Odissi Theories

Head Movement

Sama                                    Kampita Udvahita …

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Neck Movement
Odissi Theories

Neck Movement

Sundari Tirascina Parivartita Prakampita  

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Eye Movement
Odissi Theories

Eye Movement

Sama Dristi Alokita Dristi Sachi Dristi Pralokita Dristi Milita Dristi Ullokita Dristi Anubruta Dristi Abalokita Dristi  

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Torso Movement
Odissi Odissi Theories

Torso Movement

Dakshyachala – moving the torso to the right. Bamachala – moving the torso to the left. Agrachala – moving the…

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Meet The Team

Debanshi Chowdhury

Debanshi Chowdhury

Project Leader

Debanshi is a senior at Clarksburg High School in Maryland. She is very passionate about dance and promoting Odia culture in her American community through the Odisha Society of America’s Youth Group. She is President of her Bollywood dance team, a member of her school’s theater group – CHStage, a Girl Scout Ambassador, and a member of her Hip Hop dance team. She loves to watch Netflix in her free time.

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Manaswee Mishra

Manaswee Mishra

Odissi Content Developer

Manaswee Mishra, a senior at Marriotts Ridge High School is captain of the Marriotts Ridge Speech and Debate Team, president of the Bollywood Dance Team, and member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the National Honors Society Executive Board. Currently, she is the cultural coordinator of the Odisha Society of America’s Youth. Manaswee is an avid dancer, learning Ballet, Modern, and Odissi. In her spare time, she loves to sing, garden, and spend time with her family.

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