Experience the lyrical charm, spirituality, sculpturesque grace, and haunting music of an ancient Indian art form by a prominent disciple of the legendary Odissi master,
Late Padmabibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

Niharika Mohanty Presents:

Two Free Events for Bay Area's National Dance Week
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Odissi Dance: The Art Form & Its Spirituality

A Lecture/Demonstration
Sunday April 22nd
11am-12:30pm
At Cultural Integration Fellowship
2650 Fulton Street @ 3rd Avenue

Niharika Mohanty presents the Odissi repertoire in succession as a spiritual journey in the way it is learnt beginning with the Bhumi Pranam, a salutation to Mother Earth, especially of interest in the celebration of Earth Day. She also will present the history of Odissi dance as it evolved from a devotional form of worship performed by women to the present day form. Niharika will be assisted by her students and Odissi dancer, Shalini Patnaik.

Please contact Niharika for more information: nmohanty@gmail.com

A Taste of Odissi Dance

A Beginners Workshop
Sunday April 22nd
1:30-3:30pm
At Cultural Integration Fellowship
2650 Fulton Street @ 3rd Avenue
Please be in attire that is loose and comfortable to move in.

Experience:
• An ancient tradition
• A legendary Guru's vision of beauty
• A dedicated disciple's teaching style
• Odissi dance

Those seriously interested are invited to join beginner classes in May in San Francisco or ongoing beginner classes in Cupertino and Union City (please see below).

Please contact Niharika for more information: nmohanty@gmail.com