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Sonali Mishra (Lara)

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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…

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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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  • 2020 · Devi Award for Advancing Arts and Culture through DanceNew Indian Express Group
  • 2018 · Aarya Award for Women Achievers in the field of Arts and CultureParichay Foundation
  • 2017 · Award for Contribution to OdissiMonomanini
  • 2016 · Natya BharatiVishakha Dance and Art Association
  • 2013 · International Nritya-Shiromani AwardCuttack Mahotsav International Dance and Music Festival
  • 2015 · International Nritya-Shiromani AwardCuttack Mahotsav International Dance and Music Festival
  • 2015 · Nrithya VilasiniNrithyathi Kalakshetram

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