Adyasha Foundation

Wishing you all a Happy International Dance Day! ✨

For us, dance is something we hold close, shaped over time through practice, patience, and quiet commitment. It is not always seen, but always felt. To everyone who continues to pursue this path with sincerity and dedication, today is a celebration of that journey.

Presenting moments from our recent performance at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

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Adyasha Foundation presented an Odissi dance performance at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, engaging with a vibrant academic audience.

Here are a few moments from the stage, featuring our Creative Director, Guru Smt. Sarita Mishra.

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The Chowka represents a perfect balance of weight and geometry. In this session, our students explore the transition through different Layas (tempos).

Increasing speed is not just about moving faster, it is about maintaining the clarity of the square stance (Chowka), precision of the hand and torso movements, and the overall aesthetics of the art form.

These steppings enable the dancer to develop intricate footwork and choreographic awareness as they begin learning pieces from the Odissi repertoire.

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Presenting “Dheera Sameera”, an Ashtapadi from the timeless Gita Govindam — performed by our Creative Director, Smt. Sarita Mishra, at the 24th Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav, Bhubaneswar.

Through abhinaya, she brings alive the delicate poetry of longing — where every gesture breathes the ache and tenderness of Radha’s wait for Krishna.

Video Courtesy: Manas Babu

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A sneak peek into our Guru Smt. Sarita Mishra’s rehearsal for an upcoming performance at IIM, Bengaluru.

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As we gear up for a special evening at IIM Bangalore, here’s a glimpse of our dance rehearsal.

Presenting a snippet of ‘Tamburi Meethi Dava’ by Purandara Dasa, a composition that portrays the soul’s journey through devotion to Krishna, showing faith, surrender, and the path of dharma.

The music is by Guru Srinibas Satpathy, rhythm by Guru Bijay Kumar Bark, and choreography by Guru Smt. Sarita Mishra.

Every movement and note brings this story to life, celebrating tradition, artistry, and devotion.

Date: Thursday, 9th April 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Venue: IIM, Bengaluru

(Entry restricted to delegates only)

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A glimpse into our practice sessions as students work on Sthayi, which comes under the second category of the Odissi repertoire.

Through focused repetition, attention to detail, and guided learning, students continue to deepen their understanding of rhythm, movement, and form.

Moments from within the learning space, where each movement is refined and internalised over time.

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