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Nandita Behera, born Nandita Pattnaik on August 29, 1957, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, is a highly respected Odissi dancer, teacher, choreographer, and the visionary founder of the Odissi Dance Circle in Cerritos, California. Her profound journey in Odissi began with rigorous training under two of the dance form's most revered masters, Guru Kelucharan…
Journey Timeline
1957
Born — Born Nandita Pattnaik in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
1991
Performance — Performed in Long Beach, California
2012
Book Publication — Authored 'Odissi: An Ancient Art Revived'
2012
Performance — Performed at the International Odissi Festival in Bhubaneswar
2020
Choreography — Choreographed for student Prasanna Karthik
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Awards & Honors
- Sringaramanai — Sur Singar Samsad Bombay
- National Scholarship for Dance — Government of India
Media Coverage
- The Divine Dance
Yoga Journal
- Inspired by Bharatiyar's works
The Hindu
- 'For any artiste, audience matters most'
The New Indian Express
- 7th international Odissi festival begins
The Times of India
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