Devanshi Das

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Devanshi Das is an accomplished Indian classical Odissi dancer who began her journey in dance at the age of three. She received her foundational training under Guru Meera Das at the Gunjan Dance Academy in Cuttack, Odisha. Throughout her career, Devanshi has had the opportunity to work with several eminent gurus, including Padma Vibhushan Guru Sonal Mansingh, Padma Shri Guru Geeta Chandran, Guru Santosh Nair, Guru Maitreyee Pahari, and Guru Jayaprabha Menon. She also acknowledges Guru Gaurishankar Das as an Odissi Dance Exponent. Academically, Devanshi completed her schooling from Lady Irwin Sr. Sec. School in New Delhi in 2018 and pursued a Bachelor's Degree in B.A. Program (Philosophy and Sanskrit) from Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, graduating in 2023. She holds PRARAMBHIK EXAMS 1 & 2 from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh (2005-2006), and a Bachelor's in Performing Arts VISHARAD PRATHAM EXAM from Gandharv Mahavidhyalay Mandal, Mumbai (2022). She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor of Performing Art (Odissi Dance). Devanshi is an Empanelled Doordarshan Odissi Dancer and a Graded Artiste in the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC). Her performances have graced various national and international platforms, including a Digital Dance Series organized by the Indian Embassy of Japan in 2021 and the India Mela in Kobe, Japan, in 2019. She has also performed at the Guru Pranam Utsav in Delhi and the Abhivyakti festival in Bangalore. Devanshi Das is the founder of the Devanshi Dance Academy. Awards & Honours: EMPANELLED DOORDARSHAN ODISSI DANCER, GRADED ARTISTE IN EASTERN ZONAL CULTURAL CENTRE (EZCC), The Doverlane Award, The Sanjukta Panigrahi Memorial Award, 1st runner up in Pashchim Banga Rajya Sangeet State Level Competition, Jugal Srimal Scholarship (2013), Jugal Srimal Scholarship (2014), Gopikrishna Award, Naveen Prativa Award, Odissi Prativa Award, All India and Global 3rd position in Odissi Dance (2020), Gold medal for Odissi Dance (2020), Chairman's award for 4th position in Global Odissi competition (2019), National Junior fellowship in Odissi Dance, Guru Debaprasad Sanskruti Kala Sammah Award (2020).