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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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Awards & Honors
- 1997 · Sahitya Kala Parishad scholarship for Odissi — Sahitya Kala Parishad
- 1999 · Ministry of Human Resource Development Scholarship for Odissi — Ministry of Human Resource Development
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