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Ellora Patnaik, born on September 5, 1968, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a distinguished Canadian actress and an internationally acclaimed Odissi dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Her parents, Promod and Chitralekha Patnaik, immigrated to Canada from Odisha, India, in the 1960s. Ellora's primary dance guru was her mother, Chitralekha Patnaik, who began…
Journey Timeline
1968
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada — September 5
1980
Began teaching dance and performing professionally
1986
Selected for training by Kelucharan Mohapatra — At the Odissi Research Centre in Orissa, India
1988-1989
Received direct instruction from Kelucharan Mohapatra — At the Odissi Research Centre
Early 1990s
Took over as Executive Director of the Chitralekha Dance Academy
1994
Co-founded Chitralekha Odissi Dance Creations Incorporated (CODC)
1995
Danced leading role in her directorial debut, 'Glaanisanghaar' — Odissi dance drama on November 11
1999
Received the Kalashri Award — From the Orissa Society of Americas
2005
Performed the World Premiere of the 31-minute solo Abhinaya, Shiva Naba Rasa
2006
Presented a 20-minute fusion work of her choreography — At the 'Wall of Peace' event of the Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization
2009
Choreographed and performed 'Timescape' with Devraj Patnaik
2012
Directed dance and performed at the Konark Dance and Music Festival in India and toured North America with Devraj
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- 1999 · Kalashri Award — Orissa Society of Americas
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