| Medium of instruction: | English |
There are two performing unit. Senior Performing Unit, under the guidance of Guru Aruna Mohanty ,learn new choreographies and do group rehearsals for different productions and programmes.
The classes of Junior Performing Unit held five days a week and three hours each day. Students practice to perfect their skill to be presented as solo and group performers in the state and national level. At this stage personality development, good communication skill, interpretation of literature etc. are given due importance. For their over all development as an artiste we have incorporated music and rhythm sense.
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Orissa Dance Academy
Orissa Dance Academy, one of the premier cultural institution of Orissa, founded by Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, eminent Odissi dance exponent. Established in the year 1975, it has made major contributions in projecting and popularizing Odissi dance and music, as well as imparting intensive training to upcoming artistes both in India and abroad. ODA’s repertory group has enthralled audiences in the U.S., Canada, U.K, South America, France, Holland, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Germany and other countries of Asia and Europe. Their faculties have taught all across India and abroad, including the United States.
Upholding a rich cultural heritage the Academy has moved ahead with its noble and dynamic mission in embracing many artistes into its cultural fold, and aims at international culture amity and harmony.
It is a unique institution where studios are never silent. Training classes are conducted by eminent and experienced gurus in a scientific manner round the clock. It also organizes “Udaya Raga”- young solo dancers’ festival in March, and “Nrutyambada” - the annual festival of dance and music every year in the month of May every year.
It organises 'Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav' at Shanti Vihar, foothills of Dhauli, Bhubaneswar from 10th to 14th December every year to create cultural awareness among the people.
The dedication and devotion of our students to this art form has carved a special niche for the Academy in the cultural arena.
The organization is led and nurtured by Aruna Mohanty, one of the finest dancers in the field of Odissi.
