Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 01:07AM 
One of the leading soloists of the country, Sujata is an accomplished and versatile Odissi artiste from Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. Disciple and daughter-in-law of the legendary Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra,
her interest in dance was nurtured at an early age by her parents and
she took to the stage even as a child.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 12:34AM 
"Dance is such a complete line with visuals, poetry, drama, music…you use your whole body to communicate all of this" says Priyadarsini Govind.
A graduate in commerce from the University of Madras, Chennai, Priyadarsini holds a diploma in Mass Communication, but Bharatanatyam has been her first love ever since she was six.
After initial grooming under Smt. Usha, Priyadarsini specialized in abhinaya under 'Padma Bhushan' Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan from the age of nine. Priyadarsini received advanced training in Bharatanatyam under Guru Swamimalai K. Rajaratnam, exponent of the Vazhvoor School from the age of ten. Priyadarsini imbibes the best of both her teachers.
Monday, September 5, 2011 at 11:54PM ABOUT CHHAU DANCE:
Chhau dance (Mayurbanj style) is indigenous to eastern India and originated as a martial art form of the Oriya paikas (warriors) who fought rhythmically to the accompaniment of local musical instruments. The dance form contains vigorous movements with enormous jumps and leaps often depicting birds, animals, and the day to day life of humans as its prominent feature.
Friday, September 2, 2011 at 10:47AM
About Leesa Mohanty
rich cultural traditions of India including its dance and music through innovative techniques.
Open House
