Odissi
Odissi is the most ancient of the classical dance traditions of the sub-continent, tracing its origins to the Indus Valley civilization. The famous statuette of the dancing girl of Mohenjodaro, as well as a number of the seals from both Harappa and Mohenjodaro, depict postures and poses that remain a part of the present form of Odissi dance we know today.

This two-year course seeks to introduce students to the fundamentals of the Odissi dance technique focusing on the basic postures, steps, footwork and hand gestures. Students will begin to explore creative expression and choreography with an introduction to the concepts of musical and rhythmic structure in our tradition.