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Odissi Sandhya - An Evening of Enchanting Odissi Dance
Odissi Sandhya - An Evening of Enchanting Odissi Dance
| Ticket Price: | ₹ 500 |
| Genre: | Indian Classical Dance |
| Language: | Multilingual |
| Duration: | 120 mins |
| Age: | 8 years and above |
| Cast: | Madhulita Mohapatra & her Nrityantar Dance Ensemble |
| Location: | JAGRITI, Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, 560066 |
A recipient of the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Odissi dance by the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi (New Delhi) and the Kempegowda Award, noted Odissi dancer, Madhulita Mohapatra and her acclaimed troupe, Nrityantar Dance Ensemble will present a full Odissi repertoire, comprising of some timeless dance pieces and newer choreographies. Performances will include a couple of solo and duet dance items along with ensemble group works.
Counted among the leading Odissi dancers and choreographers of the present younger generation, Madhulita Mohapatra is rightfully applauded for her inventive choreographic skills and her adeptness to keep her audiences engaged with imaginative use of movements and space and interesting themes. Her group choreographies with her Odissi dance troupe, Nrityantar Dance Ensemble, are always a visual delight. The event promises a delightful evening of enchanting Odissi dance. Where Madhulita Mohapatra will enthral viewers with clarity and precision of her dance and her deeply moving abhinaya, her Nrityantar Dance Ensemble is set to mesmerise audiences with their captivating moves, powerful imagery and seamless synchronicity.
Jagriti
Jagriti is a Performance Arts space dedicated to Theatre, Music, Dance and Comedy. Founded in 2011 by Arundhati and Jagdish Raja, the space has hosted several productions from India and around the world. A 200-seat theatre, built around a full-thrust stage, it is fully equipped to cater to both artistes and audience. The main stage is designed for intimate performances with adjoining spaces for informal lectures and gatherings. Jagriti is owned and operated by the not-for-profit ART Foundation, a registered charitable trust.
The Rooftop - above the main auditorium is an open-to-sky space with a staging area that can accommodate about 50 people. A raised and walled off platform can work as a perfect area for puppet theatre. The Rooftop has a restroom and a pantry.
The Terrace - alongside the auditorium, the Terrace can accommodate about 20 people as an informal gathering area.
Lumbini - extending out from the foyer, Lumbini has a stage and an open-to-sky terraced space for about 80 people.