Orissa Dance Academy

Orissa Dance Academy Upholding a rich cultural heritage, the Academy has moved ahead with its noble and dynamic mission to embrace many artistes into its cultural fold.

Orissa Dance Academy, one of the premier cultural institutions of Orissa, runs under the guidance of Guru Aruna Mohanty, a reknowned educator, performer and choreagrapher of Odissi dance Orissa Dance Academy, one of the premier cultural institutions of Orissa, runs under the guidance of Guru Aruna Mohanty, a renowned educator, performer and choreographer of Odissi dance. Established in the year 19

75, it has made major contributions in projecting and popularizing Odissi dance and music, as well as imparting intensive training to artistes both in India and abroad. It maintains a close association with several cultural institutions in India, Canada, Holland, Japan, France, Netherland, Korea and the United States of America. Through its multifaceted activities it aims at international cultural amity and harmony. It is a unique institution where studios are never silent. Training classes are conducted by eminent and experienced gurus (teachers) in a scientific manner round the clock. It also organises cultural evenings, Odissi Sandhya and Annual festival of dance and music every year at difference places inside the country and abroad. The most significant milestone of Orissa Dance Academy was Konark Dance & Music Festival started in 1986, which was nurtured by ODA till 2008. ODA is the harbinger of true festival spirit by organising Cultural Festivals for the first time in later part of 1980's. Academy also organises 'Dhauli Mahotsav' at Shanti Vihar, foothills of Dhauli, Bhubaneswar from 12th to 14th December every year to create cultural awareness among the people. Another important feature of our cultural calendar is the Annual Festival in San Diego in collaboration with the Center for World Music.

Happy Janmashtami folks :) Have a gr8 day..!!
28/08/2013

Happy Janmashtami folks :) Have a gr8 day..!!

A snapshot of performance of Group ODA during the Successful Odissi Tour By Orissa Dance Academy in America.
27/08/2013

A snapshot of performance of Group ODA during the Successful Odissi Tour By Orissa Dance Academy in America.

Guru Gangadhar Pradhan - One of the foremost exponents of Odissi Dance - is one of the Founders of Orissa Dance Academy....
22/08/2013

Guru Gangadhar Pradhan - One of the foremost exponents of Odissi Dance - is one of the Founders of Orissa Dance Academy. He recieved of the State Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1993, the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998 and the Padmashree award from President of India in 2008.

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'Abhinaya' literally means to act, therefore it is an expressional dance. Here the songs are interpreted with hand gestu...
21/08/2013

'Abhinaya' literally means to act, therefore it is an expressional dance. Here the songs are interpreted with hand gesture (mudra) and facial expressions depicting the emotions.

A thread that Binds...Happy Raksha Bandhan :)
20/08/2013

A thread that Binds...Happy Raksha Bandhan :)

Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance.
16/08/2013

Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance.

The saffron color in the flag stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white, for purity and tr...
15/08/2013

The saffron color in the flag stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white, for purity and truth; and the green for faith and fertility.
Live like a true INDIAN, Happy Independence Day

Taking Odissi beyond Odisha
12/08/2013

Taking Odissi beyond Odisha

Hardwork and Determination that takes it all to give a dazzling performance like this ~
10/08/2013

Hardwork and Determination that takes it all to give a dazzling performance like this ~

Orissa Dance Academy a institution not driven by money but by a passion and spirit to learn & perform ~soulfulodissi
09/08/2013

Orissa Dance Academy a institution not driven by money but by a passion and spirit to learn & perform ~soulfulodissi

Odissi dance has been predominantly performed by female danseuse. However, ODA feels humble and proud to produce maximum...
07/08/2013

Odissi dance has been predominantly performed by female danseuse. However, ODA feels humble and proud to produce maximum number and best male Odissi dancers of the country.

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