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Sharanya Mukhopadhyay Sekhri is a prominent Odissi dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Orange County, California, USA. She began her extensive training in Odissi dance at the age of five in Cerritos, California, under the tutelage of Srimati Nandita Behera. Her dedication to the art form led her to make frequent visits to Bhubaneshwar, India, where…
Journey Timeline
Age 5
Began Odissi training — Started training under Srimati Nandita Behera in Cerritos, CA.
Age 13
Ranga Pravesham (Solo Dance Debut) — Chief guest was Pandit Ravi Shankar.
2000
Princess Grace Award — Received the Princess Grace Award for excellence in dance from the Princess Grace Foundation-USA.
2008
Graduated from UCLA — Received a dance degree.
2010
Miss California Sweetheart — Won the scholarship pageant title under the Miss America Organization.
2017
Became Director of Ishwara Dance Academy — Founded and began leading her own Odissi dance school in Orange County, California.
2017
Performed at Smaran Dance Festival
2021
Performed at 12th Biswa Odissi Utsav (Odissi International)
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Awards & Honors
- 2000 · Princess Grace Award for excellence in dance — Princess Grace Foundation-USA
- J'nae Fincannon Talent Award
- 2010 · Miss California Sweetheart — Miss America Organization
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- Spreading Joy through Dance
Hinduism Today
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