Odissi dance is one of the Indian classical dances, originated from Odisha, East India. It can be traced back to the Sanskrit text "Natya Shastra" 2000 years ago. The word “Kaishiki” describes the elegant style of Odissi dance, the flow of body coupled strength and gentleness.
The movement of Indian classical dance emphasis on rhythmic coordination, usually with sound tips for teaching by using the unique rhythmic system (Tala) of India. Through auditory and visual imitation, the body parts are placed in space. Yet, perceiving the internal body with center weight shifting would be the core approaching elegance in Odissi dance.
This workshop will share Odissi dance technique. Chouka: balanced and grounded with strength. Tribhangi: focusing on the flow of our weight shifting with the use of the torso, which marks the coordination and connection of the spine and pelvis, upper and lower limbs.
Provide passages of traditional repertoire “Mangalacharan”. From Manch Pravesh (entering into the stage), Pushpanjali(offering flowers), Bhumi Pranam(paying homage to the earth), perceiving the kinesphere of Odissi movement system. Exploring different possibilities of our body, and allowing our body to resonate in the movement texture of different cultures.