Odissi

Odissi is a traditional Indian dance. It is one of the seven leading Indian classical dance forms. The pictures of this dance (sculptures ) Go back to the 1st century BC A well-known example is the temple sculptures at Surya Temple at Konark.

History

Odissi is originally a temple dance that was danced by the Mahari in the temples Odishas. Later this form of dance performance from the temples to the rulers yards and then "on the streets " among the people, where it was performed by women dressed as men arrived. However, the present form of the performance of Odissi is a product of the revival of dance in the 20th century from the study of stone sculptures and writings. The dance is now celebrated by women and men.

Description

Odissi is characterized by flowing movements, statuesque poses, aesthetic beauty and grace. The revival as an active dance and its spread through newly established dance schools in particular Kelucharan Mohapatra (1926-2004), the master of modern Odissi due. Renowned dancer (without rating of importance) are or were: Sanjukta Panigrahi ( 1944-1997 ), Kumkum Mohanty, Sonal Mansingh, Protima Bedi ( 1949-1998 ), Nandini Ghosal and Sharmila Biswas.