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About Odissi
Odissi is a classical dance form from the state of Odisha, India, with ancient roots traced back to temple sculptures. Dancers wear elaborate traditional costumes, featuring vibrant sarees and intricate jewelry. The dance incorporates expressive hand gestures (mudras), intricate footwork, and the distinctive tribhangi posture. Odissi often depicts Hindu mythological stories, particularly those of Lord Krishna. The music accompanying the dance is classical Odissi music, accompanied by instruments like the mandala, flute, and sitar. Prominent gurus, including Kelucharan Mohapatra, have contributed to the development of different styles within Odissi. Known for its graceful movements and storytelling through facial expressions, Odissi continues to be showcased in festivals such as the Konark Dance Festival, representing a captivating blend of tradition and artistry.
If you're enchanted by the rhythms of Odissi dance, ipassio offers a platform to immerse yourself in the captivating world of this ancient and graceful art form, guided by seasoned mentors. Specializing in Odissi techniques, our mentors lead you through the intricacies of expressive movements and storytelling, enriching your journey in this mesmerizing dance tradition. Your progression in mastering Odissi unfolds gradually, step by step.
Embark on online Odissi dance lessons led by mentors with decades of experience. Through ipassio, you gain exclusive access to a personalized curriculum, as our top-notch educators conduct live, one-on-one sessions to help you explore and refine your Odissi dance skills in an engaging online setting.
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Odissi is one of the classical dance forms of India. If you are planning to initiate your kid into this dance form, it is better to start between the age of 4-7 years. At this age, the body is very adaptable and flexible. It will be easier for them to pick up the nuances faster and better. Moreover, learning Odissi will also aid their physical development.
There is no age limit for learning anything. And Odissi dance is no exception. But make sure that you are physically fit to carry out the postures and body movements that will be taught in the class.
Learning Odissi dance offers physical benefits such as flexibility and cardiovascular health, promotes graceful posture and body awareness, and serves as an expressive art form. It contributes to cultural preservation, fosters discipline and focus, provides social engagement, and can be a therapeutic outlet for stress reduction.
Why not? You can certainly start learning again. You can interact with the teachers through the free meeting and discuss what you have learned earlier. They will recommend the right course for you. One prerequisite here though - please come with an open mind. You may have to unlearn what you learned earlier and re-learn in a new way as per the guidance of your new teacher at ipassio.
For practicing Odissi at home, women can wear comfortable leggings with a draped cotton saree and minimal jewelry. Men can opt for flexible pants and a fitted t-shirt, adding anklets for rhythmic foot movements. The emphasis is on comfort while maintaining a connection to the cultural aspects of Odissi.
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