Odissi Dance Four Week Introductory Course

Experience the grace, beauty and culture of Odissi Indian classical dance



4 x 1.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $100 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Have you ever wanted to try Indian classical dance? Join us for a welcoming 4-week journey into the graceful and expressive art of Odissi.
Experience the beauty, grace, and rhythm of Odissi, one of India's oldest classical dance traditions.
This 4-week introductory course offers a structured and supportive introduction to the foundations of Odissi dance. Designed for complete beginners, the course will guide students through the essential movements, postures, rhythms, gestures, and expressive elements that form the basis of this rich and captivating art form.
No prior dance experience is required. All ages 12+ are welcome.
Throughout the course, students will learn:
Week 1 – Rhythm & Posture
Introduction to Odissi and the traditional Namaskar (salutation)
The two foundational Odissi postures: Chauka and Tribhaṅgī
Basic footwork and the Odissi walk
Warm-up and cool-down exercises
Week 2 – Movement & Expression
Continued learning of dance steps incorporating hands, torso, and eye movements
Introduction to a simple Odissi spin
Basic hasta mudrās (hand gestures)
Learning of a simple Sanskrit verse with hand gestures (śloka)
Eye and hand exercises
Week 3 – Refinement & Musicality
Refinement of movements in Chauka and Tribhaṅgī
Continued learning of the śloka with coordinated hands and feet
Dancing the verse with music
Neck, eye, and head movement exercises
Week 4 – Bringing It Together
Revision and refinement of all steps and techniques learned
Practice of the completed śloka
Introduction to a short Odissi composition (Ekatālī)
Dancing with music and developing confidence in performance
This course is ideal for anyone curious about Indian classical dance, whether you are completely new to dance or have experience in other movement traditions. Along the way, you'll develop coordination, rhythm, balance, expressive skills, and a deeper appreciation for the artistry of Odissi.
Come and discover the joy, discipline, and elegance of Odissi in a welcoming and supportive environment.
What to bring: Comfortable clothing you can move in and a water bottle. Dance is performed barefoot.
What you'll get
An introduction to Odissi movement and traditional storytelling through the language of gesture in Indian classical dance.
Knowledge required
No experience needed! Completely beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Water bottle and clothes you can move comfortably in
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

188 Ballinger Road, Buderim QLD

Odissi Dance Four Week Introductory Course location
Your teacher

Tattvamasi Odissi
Tattvamasi Odissi

female Women-owned

I have always loved dance and have been dancing classical dance styles since the age of four. I fell in love with the enchanting melodies and grace of Odissi dance and music when I was 22. I began intensive Odissi dance training in 2011 in India and later moved to Melbourne to study with my Odissi dance teacher Monica Singh Sangwan.
I am an Odissi dance soloist and have performed Odissi dance throughout Australia and internationally in India and South Africa. I have previously taught and trained at Sohamasmi Centre for Performing Arts in Melbourne. I now live on the Sunshine Coast with my family where I continue to teach and perform Odissi dance.
I love sharing Odissi dance with others because it gives them the gift to go on this journey of self discovery through dance. Everyone's journey is different, and so it is a gift to share in the student's journey as a guide on the path.

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