Sonali Mishra (Lara)
Odissi Performer
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Sonali Mishra, also known as Lara, is a prominent Odissi dancer, writer, and researcher, recognized as a "Global Ambassador" of Odissi dance. Born and raised in the United States, her parents emigrated from Odisha in the late 1960s. Mishra began her Odissi training in her early teens at Chitralekha Odissi Dance Creations in Toronto, under the tutelage of…
Journey Timeline
1995
Began traveling to Odisha for further training
2010
Solo choreographic work "JIban Jaatra" presented — At Chicago-based Kalapriya's "Flights" Festival
2011
Relocated to Odisha, India
2013
Received International Nritya-Shiromani Award
2014
Founded Global Rasika online quarterly magazine
2015
Received International Nritya-Shiromani Award
2015
Received Nrithya Vilasini award
2015
Part of 'India Quartet' lecture-demonstrations in Austria
2016
Received Natya Bharati award
2017
Felicitated by Monomanini — For commitment to promoting Odissi dance
2018
Received Aarya Award for Women Achievers
2019
Collaborated on 'Naari: Honouring the Feminine' production — With Pakistani-American poet Hinnah Mian
2019
Part of 'Transiting Traditions' lecture series in Lisbon
2020
Received Devi Award for Advancing Arts and Culture through Dance
2022
Began residing in Vrindavan
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Awards & Honors
- 2020 · Devi Award for Advancing Arts and Culture through Dance — New Indian Express Group
- 2018 · Aarya Award for Women Achievers in the field of Arts and Culture — Parichay Foundation
- 2017 · Award for Contribution to Odissi — Monomanini
- 2016 · Natya Bharati — Vishakha Dance and Art Association
- 2013 · International Nritya-Shiromani Award — Cuttack Mahotsav International Dance and Music Festival
- 2015 · International Nritya-Shiromani Award — Cuttack Mahotsav International Dance and Music Festival
- 2015 · Nrithya Vilasini — Nrithyathi Kalakshetram
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- Review by Gia Kourlas
New York Times
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