Abhinaya Dance Academy

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY ✨❤️

Basanta Pallavi in Odissi is a pure dance piece that celebrates the spirit of spring (Basanta). Blossoming with melody and rhythm, it weaves intricate footwork, graceful movements, and sculptural poses.

Little dancers of Odissi bring Basanta Pallavi to life with freshness and joy. Like spring in bloom, their movements unfold with energy, rhythm, and innocence.

In their lively steps and bright expressions, the beauty of tradition blossoms anew—graceful, vibrant, and full of promise.

Performed by young dancers of Abhinaya Dance Academy at OSA GA Utkala Dibasa 2026

Choreography: Guru Srimati Bikhipta Panda

Jewelry .odissi

Costumes Bikram Singh Julajee International

Photography: Devashis Sarangi Pxl Photography

YouTube: https://youtu.be/jaJjIBI57rg?si=9nbxUYWDBBIV3Of8

© 2026 Abhinaya Dance Academy. All rights reserved. This material—including choreography, stage productions, photography, videography, and associated creative works—is protected under applicable copyright law, including the U.S. Copyright Act. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY ✨❤️

In Odissi, Sthai refers to the foundational stillness and stability of posture. Rooted in chowk and tribhangi, it reflects control, balance, and inner focus.

Little dancers of Odissi discover Sthai through stillness and strength. In their chowk and tribhangi, they learn balance, focus, and control—holding each posture with quiet determination.

In these steady moments, small dancers begin to embody the grace of sculpture and the discipline of tradition.

Performed by young dancers of Abhinaya Dance Academy at OSA GA Utkala Dibasa 2026

Choreography: Guru Srimati Bikhipta Panda

Jewelry

Costumes Bikram Singh Julajee International

Photography: Devashis Sarangi Pxl Photography

Youtube: https://youtu.be/65OEedGdRnw?si=GD0rSaMTZjg-aFkl

© 2026 Abhinaya Dance Academy. All rights reserved. This material—including choreography, stage productions, photography, videography, and associated creative works—is protected under applicable copyright law, including the U.S. Copyright Act. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY ✨❤️

Mangalacharan in Odissi marks an auspicious beginning, where the dancer offers salutations through “Namami.” It invokes Lord Ganesha, honors the Guru, and seeks blessings from Jagannath.

Little dancers of Odissi step onto the stage with innocence and grace, embodying tradition through every gesture. Guided by their Guru, they begin with Mangalacharan, offering their first “Namami” with pure devotion.

In their small steps and bright expressions lies the future of the art—where discipline meets joy, and tradition blooms anew.

Performed by budding dancers of Abhinaya Dance Academy at OSA GA Utkala Dibasa 2026

Choreography: Guru Srimati Bikhipta Panda

Jewelry .odissi

Costumes Bikram Singh Julajee International

Photography: Devashis Sarangi Pxl Photography

Youtube: https://youtu.be/jqQk7T9ujPI?feature=shared

© 2026 Abhinaya Dance Academy. All rights reserved. This material—including choreography, stage productions, photography, videography, and associated creative works—is protected under applicable copyright law, including the U.S. Copyright Act. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

“Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu,
Gurur Devo Maheshwara…
Guruh Sakshat Param Brahma,
Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah…”

Wishing you all…

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY! ❤️

On International Dance Day, we honor the timeless tradition of Odissi—where every ‘Mudra’ speaks, every step resonates, and every dancer becomes a storyteller. Guided by Guru, rooted in culture, we dance not just to perform—but to transform 🙏🏻

A Guru holds a sacred and irreplaceable role in the life of a student. More than a teacher, the Guru is a mentor, philosopher, and torchbearer of a centuries-old heritage. They do not merely instruct steps; they transmit a living tradition—one that carries the soul of Odisha’s temples, sculptures, music, and devotion.

“Na janma-siddham jñānam—Guru krupā vina na labhyate.”
Knowledge is not attained by birth; without the Guru’s grace, it is not realized.

Art may begin as an inner impulse, but it rarely reaches depth in isolation. Especially in traditions like Odissi, art is both independent and imparted—a balance of personal expression and guided learning.
One can acquire costumes, jewelry, accessories but there’s one thing all the money in the world can’t buy.
And that is TALENT which is achieved by the complete submission at the feet of your Guru and surrendering to the art!

A Guru’s guidance shapes that raw expression into something refined and meaningful. A Guru provides structure, technique, discipline, and cultural context. They teach not just how to perform, but why—grounding the artist in tradition, aesthetics, and philosophy. Without this foundation, expression can lack clarity and depth.

The Guru–Shishya relationship in Odissi is built on trust, surrender, and lifelong learning. A Guru shapes not only the dancer’s artistry but also their character—instilling patience, humility, dedication, and respect for tradition. They teach the importance of “SADHANA” (consistent practice) and guide the student through both artistic growth and personal evolution.

Blessed to have been a part of this tradition and guided by my Gurus in this lifetime. Will be forever be grateful and indebted till the last breath on this earth! Those who ignore and refuse to accept this, sadly will never understand the depth of learning and lack the ability to acknowledge the importance of this pious journey!! 🙏🏻

On this day I thank all my Gurus, fellow dancers and students of Abhinaya Dance Academy as they bear the testimony to the Guru-Shishya Parampara! ✨ I can only hope for them to continue upholding this tradition even after I am gone!

“RAMAYANA- EPIC IN MOTION”
A masterpiece composed by my esteemed Guru Sri Niranjan Rout.

A complete summary of the epic, blending nritya (pure dance) and abhinaya (expression) to narrate episodes from the Ramayana. The storytelling relies on mudras, facial expression, and graceful torso movement (tribhangi)—turning each moment into living poetry.

Performed by students of Abhinaya Dance Academy at Osa GA Utkala Dibasa

Costumes by Bikram Singh of Julajee International

Props by my darling niece Mohita Mohapatra

Jewelry by Traditional Odissi

Photography by Debashis Sarangi Pxl Photography and Siddharth Pankaj

YouTube: https://youtu.be/CHWo5dQwXDU?si=aQ8ybpmkmpAM4NQp

© 2026 Abhinaya Dance Academy. All rights reserved. This material—including choreography, stage productions, photography, videography, and associated creative works—is protected under applicable copyright law, including the U.S. Copyright Act. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

“Guru Bandana” 🙏🏻✨

IACA Festival of India 2025

In our mythology the Guru (Guide/ Master) is given the highest position. Who guides his/her disciples in every situation of life and also able to give them salvation. So it is said in our scriptures and holy books that The Root of Meditation is the Form of the Guru,the Root of Worship is the Feet of the Guru,the Root of Mantra is the Word of the Guru,
the Root of Liberation is the Grace of the Guru.

Music composed by- Guru K. Rama Rao Patra.
Raag- Raag Malika
Taal - Taal Malika
Composed by-Guru Shri Niranjan Rout
Choreographed by - Bikhipta Panda

Abhinaya Dance Academy presents:
“GURU BANDANA”
Artistic Director: Guru Bikhipta Panda

YOUTUBE LINK:

https://youtu.be/nHRJh7C3JzU?si=v92PIacRh2uLtbNW

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Odissi showcase by kids of at .ga.chapter Utkala Dibasa ✨

“KAHIN GALE MURALI PHUNKA” 🦚🪷🪈

Odissi showcase by dancers at .ga.chapter Utkala Dibasa celebrations ✨

“SARASWATI VANDANA” 🦢🪷

Odissi showcase by students of at .ga.chapter Utkala Dibasa celebrations ✨

“SRITA KAMALA KUCHA MANDALA” 🪷🦚

GURU-SHISYA PARAMPARA
The tradition of bonding between teacher and student.

Om gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ, guruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ.

“The Guru-Shishya Parampara is the heart and soul of India’s artistic and cultural legacy.
It is the foundation of our nation’s rich heritage.
It serves as the bridge connecting our past, present, and future.
A tradition that embodies the essence of our values” ~ Nita Ambani

From ancient times, a teacher is placed at a great respectable height in a disciple’s heart.The bonding between a teacher and a student is a divine, eternal link of great beauty, which is noted and experienced even in our ancient scriptures, as Guru- Shishya Parampara.
The concept of Guru- Shishya Parampara is not just a system of transfer of knowledge, but it is also the bonding of love and respect between a teacher and a disciple.

“MANCHA PRAVESH” ~ Ascending of Stage

COMING SOON!

Everyday I count my blessings for my journey as a dancer and teacher.
Whatever I am today is because of my students, codancers and last but not least My Gurus!
The values installed by them have forever been a guiding light overcoming obstacles and showing me the path ✨🙏🏼

Abhinaya Dance Academy wishes you all a very Happy Guru Purnima!!

Some pics and memories of ADA performances at OSA Nashville 2024 convention.

Honored and excited to be a part of this wonderful confluence of Classical Dances of India showcased by dancers from Alabama and Georgia!

Proud to be representing “ODISSI” on such a big platform!!

‘NRITYA SANGAM’ curated by Sudha Raghuram
Sunday December 17th
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Birmingham Museum of Art

In collaboration with Jubilee Community Center, Montgomery AL and Alabama State Council on the Arts

This is a free event!
Do join us for an evening immersed in art and dance and ignite your passion for classical dance! Thank you 🙏🏼

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