Elena Kynazeva
Odissi Performer • Teacher
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Elena Knyazeva is a prominent Odissi dancer and teacher based in Moscow, Russia, dedicated to the classical Indian dance form for over two decades. She commenced her Odissi training in 2003, completing a nine-year course at the J.N. Nehru Cultural Center (JNCC) at the Indian Embassy in Moscow under the tutelage of Vitalina Lobach. In 2008, she became a…
Journey Timeline
2003
Began Odissi training — Started a 9-year course at J.N. Nehru Cultural Center (JNCC) in Moscow under Vitalina Lobach.
2006
Began stage performances
2008
Became a student of Sujata Mohapatra — Started annual intensive training at Srjan Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
2008
Began teaching dance
2010
Performed at National Festival of Odissi Dance and Music — Bhubaneswar.
2011
Performed at International Odissi Dance Festival — Bhubaneswar.
2011
Performed at International Dance and Music Festival Cuttack Mahotsav — Cuttack, Odisha.
2011
Performed at Odissi International Festival — Bhubaneswar (continued until 2014).
2012
Performed at International Odissi Dance Festival — Bhubaneswar.
2012
Performed at International Dance and Music Festival Cuttack Mahotsav — Cuttack, Odisha.
2013
Performed at Mukteshwar Festival
2014
Performed at Pragjyoti International Dance Festival — Assam.
2014
Performed 'Patadeep Pallavi' with Anisha Sahoo
2015
Performed at Girnar Mahotsav — Gujarat.
2016
Performed at VI Rudra Dhara Sanman — Rourkela, Odisha.
2016
Performed at Devadasi Festival — Bhubaneswar.
2017
Performed at International Indian Dance Festival 'Rasa Rangini' — Bangalore (also in 2018).
2018
Performed 'Ardhanarishwara' with Debasish Pattnaik — Moscow.
2018
Performed at International Odissi Dance Festival — Bhubaneswar.
2019
Performed at International Indian Dance Festival 'Meru' — Kuchinda, Odisha.
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- Odissi: Sanatani Rombola (Italy) and Elena Knyazeva (Russia)
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