ORISSA DANCE ACADEMY

Founded in 1975 Orissa Dance Academy (ODA) is an institution engaged in teaching and promoting Odissi dance, music and related art forms. It has played a prominent role in popularizing and propagating Odissi in India and abroad. Its exemplary training method and skilled teaching staff have produced young solo dancers and innovative group compositions. Odissi dance has been predominantly performed by female danseuse. However, this institution has made it a priority to produce some of the most talented and versatile male dancers in the field of Odissi. ODA s repertory group has enthralled audiences in the U.S., Canada, U.K, South America, France, Holland, Japan, etc. Their faculties have taught all across India and abroad, including the United States. , Our sole aim behind this project is to preserve, promote and popularize the art forms and cultural heritage at the national and international level.