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Devasmita Patnaik is a distinguished Odissi dancer and cultural ambassador, recognized for her pioneering efforts in promoting the Indian classical dance form in France. Born in Puri, India, she spent her formative years and received her schooling at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry. Her classical Odissi training began under the tutelage of renowned…
Journey Timeline
1986
Moved to Paris, France — Became the first Odissi dancer to settle in the French capital.
2010
Hosted the first Odissi Utsav in France — Coincided with the silver jubilee celebration of her dance institution.
2013
Performed Odissi for Bangladeshi Consul — Presented in Kritashraya in Pondicherry.
2014
Performed Odissi by Trio Patnaik — On the stage of Shubham; performed 'NAARI' image of the woman in Pondicherry and Auroville; performed for Television 'D D Bharati'.
2015
Performed Odissi for 'Utkal Day' — Performed in Kalpagam and on the stage of Shubham Pondicherry; conducted Odissi internship in Nice, France.
2016
Performed Odissi in Pondicherry and Auroville — Performed for a group of French; performed 'Nachanti Tribhange' in Kalpagam; performed 'Nupura Baaje' at Unity Pavilion in Auroville; conducted Odissi internship in Nice, France; toured Orissa.
2017
Performed Odissi for Taiwanese delegates — Performed in Auroville; performed 'Sambhavami Yuge Yuge' ballet in Auroville; conducted Mudras internship; performed 'Rythms of Joy'; performed for Women's Day in Auroville; toured France; performed in Bangalore; conducted internship, conference and dance show in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
2018
Performed 'Dance and Poems of Sri Aurobindo' — Performed at Unity Pavilion, Auroville.
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