Jyoti Unni
Odissi Performer
20+
Years of Experience
10+
Students Taught
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Jyoti Unni is a distinguished exponent of Odissi, an Indian classical dance form, known for her striking stage presence, precise dance techniques, and expressive abhinaya (facial expressions). Her journey into Odissi began at the age of ten under the tutelage of Guru Rabindra Kumar Swain in Odisha, the dance form's land of origin. She further honed her…
Journey Timeline
1987
Manchapravesh (debut in stage performance)
1989
Won first prize in Junior Category at Sageet Utsav — Organized by Steel Authority of India Ltd, Rourkela
2006
Began teaching at Global Indian Cultural Centre (GICC) — Singapore
2011
Received GICC long service award
2011
Performed at Odissi International -2011 — Bhubaneswar
2012
Collaborated on "Samvaada- Two Dance Traditions in Conversation" — With Siri Rama in Singapore
2014
Secretary of World Dance Alliance, Singapore Chapter
2015
Collaborated on "SILK ROOTS" production — With Chinese and Malay dance artistes in Singapore at Esplanade
2016
Choreographed "Sculpting Space: An Odissi Narrative" — At Alliance Francaise theatre in Singapore
2017
Concluded teaching at Global Indian Cultural Centre (GICC) — Singapore
2018
Moved to Dubai
2019
Showcased Odissi at "Music in the Park" series — Organized by Malhaar in Dubai
2020
Awarded International Natya Sarvabhouma Award — By Natyaranjini, Singapore, after performing at "Beyond Borders" online festival
2021
Showcased Odissi at Indian Consulate in Dubai — For "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" (75th anniversary of Indian Independence celebrations)
Present
Odissi faculty at Malhaar Centre for Performing Arts — JLT, Dubai
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Awards & Honors
- Sangeet Prabhakar degree — Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad
- 1989 · First prize in Junior Category — Steel Authority of India Ltd, Rourkela (Sageet Utsav)
- 2011 · GICC long service award — Global Indian Cultural Centre
- 2020 · International Natya Sarvabhouma Award — Natyaranjini, Singapore
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