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Kaori Naka is a dedicated and dynamic Odissi dancer from Japan, known for her adherence to the Guru Debaprasad Das style. Her journey into Indian classical dance began in 2003, initially studying contemporary art and Butoh before being captivated by Odissi during her travels in India. She commenced her Odissi training with Miki Nonaka in Kyoto, Japan.…
Journey Timeline
2003
Began Odissi training — Started learning Odissi with Miki Nonaka in Kyoto.
2006
ICCR Scholarship — Awarded a scholarship from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations for an Odissi Dance course.
2006
Performance at The Orissa Utsav — Performed at The Orissa Utsav at Delhi Haat, New Delhi.
2007
Performance at international conference, Mumbai — Performed in a group at an international conference in Mumbai, India.
2007
Duet performance at Odissi Aasara — Performed a duet at Odissi Aasara, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, organized by Guru Kavita Dwibedi.
2007
Performance at international conference, Himachal Pradesh — Performed in a group at an international conference organized by the world environment organization at Himachal Pradesh, India.
2008
Awarded at Baliyatra Dance Utsav — Received an award at the Baliyatra Dance Utsav in Cuttack.
2008
Performance at Debadhara Festival — Performed at the Debadhara Festival at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar.
2008
Performance at Guru Debprasad Das 75th birth anniversary — Performed at the 75th birth anniversary celebration of Guru Debprasad Das in India.
2008
Taiwan performances and workshops — Performed and conducted workshops in Taipei, Taiwan.
2009
Performances in India and Japan — Performed at various festivals including National Dance and Music Festival (Bhubaneswar), Uday Shankar Festival (Kolkata), World Aids Day (Manipur), Indian Classical Dance and Music (Niigata, Japan), Namaste India (Tokyo, Japan), Dil Ki Jhonkara vol.2 (Yokohama, Japan), FM cocolo Asia-Pacific Festival (Osaka, Japan), and 48thKal Ke Kalkar Sangeet Sammelan (Mumbai).
2010
Debadhara Japan tour — Undertook a Debadhara Japan tour, performing at 27 places with Guru Gajendra K Panda.
2010
Performances in India and Japan — Performed at International Dance and Music festival (Cuttack), India Day (Nara, Japan), Eden (Tokyo, Japan), Deba Smruti (Bhubaneswar), Cuttack Mohotsav national Dance & Music Festival, Kala Utsav (Osaka, Japan), and Odissi Utsav (Osaka, Japan).
2011
Solo recital and international performances — Presented a solo recital in Delhi, India, and performed at Tri TATTVA (Osaka, Japan), Kala Mahotsav (Kobe, Japan), Legacy of the guru (Singapore), and Indian Mela in Japan (Osaka).
2012
Performances in Japan and Malaysia — Performed at World Heritage Gangouji Temple (Nara, Japan), Homage to Tagore (Kyoto, Japan), and undertook a Malaysia Tour.
2013
Settled in India and international performances — Settled in India and performed at Debadhara2013 Context & Continuity (Delhi), Uday Shankar Ballet & Dance Festival (Kolkata), Namaste India (Tokyo, Japan), and Odissi International Festival (Bhubaneswar).
2014
Performances in India and Japan — Performed at Chhandakotsav in Ujjain & Indore, India, and Kala Utsav in Osaka-Kobe, Japan.
2021
Digital Dance Series performance — Performed in the Digital Dance Series organized by the Indian Embassy of Japan.
2022
Performance at Guru Pranam Utsav — Performed at World Dance Day, Guru Pranam Utsav, Triveni Kala Sangam, Delhi.
2025
Scheduled performance at Delhi Odissi Utsav — Scheduled to perform at the Delhi Odissi Utsav (April 12-13).
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Awards & Honors
- 2008 · Baliyatra Dance Utsav Award
Media Coverage
- Odissi dancer from Japan enthralls Indore
The Times of India
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