Devashri Odissi Dance & Hatha Yoga

THE DANCE:
The Classical Indian Dance style of Odissi, is from the eastern province of Odisha, India. Some say it dates back thousands of years and many of its postures can be found in temple sculptures across Eastern India.
Known for its flowing circular movements, beautiful feminine aesthetics and rhythmic footwork Odissi dance can bring deep expression, physical embodiment, strength and joy.

WORKSHOP/CLASSES:
I am currently looking into a solid venue to offer regular classes in beginner Odissi Dance with Hatha Yoga in the South Norwood area, TBA

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT:
Brief history of the dance
Opening with Surya Namaskaram, Hatha Yoga
Introduction to Odissi Dance, movements of the feet, hands & body
Closing with Surya Namaskaram

COST:
Regular Classes - (Sept 2017) TBA

VENUE & DATE:
Regular Classes – Day/time/venue TBA
please email your interest to deviproductions7@gmail.com

THE TEACHER:
I began my studies in Classical Indian dance at the age of 5, in Seattle USA, under Ratna Roy, continued in my early teens under Nimi Bali in Vancouver, Canada, furthered studies in my 20’s under Alka Goel also in Vancouver and for the past 6 years and currently study under Urbi Basu, disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra & Smt Paoushali Mukherjee. I obtained a Diploma in Odissi Dance from her at The Bhavan London in 2015.
I founded and directed a Bharatanatyam Dance School, Devi Dasi Dance Co, in the Okanagan in BC, Canada from 1998 – 2010. One of my students, Melanie Piorecky, now operates her own school in the region, Ananda School of Dance.
I obtained a 200hour Hatha Yoga teacher training certification in Varkala, India in 2015 from the Abhijna School of Yoga, recognized by Yoga Alliance UK.
I studied a BA in Education at Okanagan University in 1994 and completed a BA (Hons) Education, Culture & Society at Goldsmiths University in 2016. I am currently enrolled in an MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths University.
I taught a recent Odissi/Hatha intensive workshop in Yukon, Canada in June 2017 and received numerous testimonials as to the excellence of delivery and content and pleasure the participants gained from discovering this beautiful art-form.
I seek to share my knowledge and passion for this dance style with interested participants and aim to connect through the dance, to bring a sense of well-being, release and wonderment.


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