Odissi Dance Intensive
About
This single day intensive is designed to give participants an introduction to the performing arts of India. This will include body conditioning with Rakesh Sai Babu through the medium of Mayurbhanj Chhau (martial art). The conditioning class will be followed by a performance and theory class by Odissi dancer and instructor Meghna Das. The afternoon will include technique class with Sangeeta and a session that will explore group composition using the tools we have gained from the day. Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and participate in as much or as little they feel comfortable participating in.
| Schedule – Odissi Intensive | |
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Arrive |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Class with Rakesh Sai Babu |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Performance and Theory class with Meghna Das |
| 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Class with Sangeeta |
| 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Group composition |
Meals
Participants will be served vegetarian South Indian breakfast and lunch. Please reach out to Sangeeta if you have food allergies.
Biographies
Meghna Das
Meghna Das is a Bangalore-based Odissi dancer with nearly 3 decades of training behind her. She began her training under her mother and guru, Dr. Sahana Das. Meghna continues her training under the mentorship of Guru Smt. Bijayini Satpathy.
Rakesh Sai Babu
Rakesh Sai Babu is a Mayurbhanj Chhau dancer based in New Delhi. Rakesh is a recipient of the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar in the field of chhau dance given by Sangeet Natak Academy in the year (2018-2019)
Cost
$30 for Chhau