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Raka Bandyo is an Odissi dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Born in the USA to Indian parents, she began her study of Odissi dance at the age of four, driven by her parents' desire for her to connect with her Indian heritage. Her initial training was under Guru Sangeeta Mohapatra Kar, a direct disciple of the esteemed Padma…
Journey Timeline
Age 4
Began Odissi Dance Training — Began studying with Guru Sangeeta Mohapatra Kar.
2003
Began Teaching Odissi Dance
2005
Moved to Madison, WI
2017
Became Certificated Ayurvedic Practitioner and Re-entered Dance Study — Re-entered dance study with the Kelucharan Parampara.
2017
Performed at Shakti Fest
2018
Re-entered study under various teachers in the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra lineage
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