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Monica Singh

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Melbourne, Australiasohamasmi.org

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About

Monica Singh Sangwan is a distinguished Odissi dancer, teacher, and the founder of the Sohamasmi Centre for Performing Arts. Her journey in classical dance began at the tender age of six, initially training in Bharatanatyam for twelve years under the tutelage of the renowned Guru Sonal Mansingh, with whom she also performed across India. Her artistic path…

Journey Timeline

Age 6

Began dancing — Started training in Bharatanatyam.

1988

Attracted to Odissi — Inspired by Smt. Madhavi Mudgal's ballet 'Sohamasmi'.

Age 11

Began exhibiting dance performances

1997-98

Awarded Sahitya Kala Parishad scholarship for Odissi

1999-2000

Awarded Ministry of Human Resource Development Scholarship for Odissi

2003

Established Sohamasmi Centre for Performing Arts in Gurgaon, India

2010

Immigrated to Australia — Re-established Sohamasmi Centre for Performing Arts in Melbourne.

2016

Started Gurukul style intensive residential workshops in India

2026

Disciples performed at Marvel Stadium — As part of the #melbournemeetsmodi program.

2026

Yuva Mahotsav 2026 audition callout — Organized by Sohamasmi Centre for Performing Arts.

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  • 1997 · Sahitya Kala Parishad scholarship for OdissiSahitya Kala Parishad
  • 1999 · Ministry of Human Resource Development Scholarship for OdissiMinistry of Human Resource Development

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