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Devraj Patnaik is a distinguished Odissi dancer, teacher, performer, choreographer, music composer, musician, and percussionist, widely recognized for his significant contributions to Indian classical dance in North America and India. Born on October 28, 1975, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, he is the son of renowned Odissi exponent Chitralekha Patnaik and…
Journey Timeline
1975
Born — Born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada on October 28.
1983
Began tabla lessons
1986
Began teaching Odissi dance
1988
Began performing professionally
1991
Began teaching tabla
1993
Took over as Managing Director of Chitralekha Dance Academy
1994
Received scholarship from Shastri-Indo Canadian Institute — To study music in India for one year.
1994
Co-founded Chitralekha Odissi Dance Creations — With his mother and sister.
1995
Inaugurated presentation of major Odissi works — With 'Glaanisanghaar', a dance drama.
1996
Directorial debut 'Konark Lasya Lila'
1997
Starred in Rasik Arts' production of Girish Karnad's 'Naga Mandala'
1998
Presented 'Tandava/Lasya'
1999
Presented 'Shringaar'
2001
Presented 'Panchadeva' — Original dance choreography and music composition.
2002
Began creation of the Mahabharata Quadrilogy — From the Kurukshetra Chronicles.
2003
Performed 'Bhishma' from Mahabharata series
2003
Presented 'Pallavi Science' — Commissioned by the CanAsian Dance Festival.
2004
Performed 'Drona' from Mahabharata series
2005
Performed 'Karna' from Mahabharata series
2005
Presented 'Shiva Naba Rasa' — A landmark Odissi abhinaya.
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- It's the snake who is the charmer in Naga Mandala
The Toronto Star
- Chitralekha torchbearers Ellora Patnaik and brother Devraj
The Hamilton Spectator
- Ellora and Devraj Patnaik of Burlington are a brother and sister team
South Asian Outlook
- Devraj Patnaik May Be Tomorrow's Uday Shankar
The Weekly Voice
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