Saturday, June 16, 2012

Odissi

Odissi, also known as Orissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Orissa, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences.It is particularly distinguished from other classical Indian dance forms by the importance it places upon the Tribhangi (literally: three parts break), the independent movement of head, chest and pelvis and upon the basic square stance known as Chauka or Chouka that symbolizes Lord Jagannath. This dance is characterized by various Bhangas.which involves stamping of the foot and striking various postures as seen in Indian sculptures. The common Bhangas are Bhanga, Abanga, Atibhanga and Tribhanga.

As I mentioned in my earlier post, I performed at Global Indian Festival 2012..... I have some pictures for you.....Oh ... I just remembered ... I have even got photos from the Nachniya dance too.

Global Indian Festival

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Me Fully Dressed

PIO fest

We danced for an Orissa folk dance called Nachniya.Nachniya is the folk dance of the Sambalpur women with their handkerchiefs. It is a highly, energetic, fun filled dance.


 Me and Prithika


 My group , Adults , and Teacher Geetha


 Sangametra and Me 


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1 comment:

  1. u went 2 the global indian festival with prithika
    and went 2 disneyland?
    lucky

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