Bhubaneswar: In the current times there are many programs, platforms and reality television shows that provide forums for modern and contemporary dance forms but classical dances especially Odissi dance has very few platforms to be promoted and exposed to the world forum. Though there are a few new programs that are being initiated of late for the Odissi classical dance.
Earlier learning and choosing dance as a profession was considered a stigmas for both girls as we as boys. Now the training, programs, platforms are wide open for both the genders to embrace the field of art they like. The classical dance form of Odisha, Odissi dance is one of the most celebrated and prominent cultural art forms of our country. It is associated with the rich Jagannath culture as our mythology states lord Jagannath enjoys and gets entertained by watching Odissi performances performed by the Devdasis.
There are many Organisations and cultural forums which conduct various programs to spread, and establish the classical dance form. This rigorous effort has been continuing from the last 10-20 years. The real pride and treasure of Odisha is its art forms, cultural richness, traditions and mythology. The people of Odisha should be conscious enough to uphold their own culture, tradition and take pride in owning them.
Many renowned Odissi gurus named guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Kumkum Mohanty, Sanjukta Panigrahi, Debaprasad Dash, Pankaj Charan Dash and so on have put in their heart and soul to uplift Odissi dance in the past. These great personalities have placed the classical dance form at a certain higher place. Now it is the time to spread this to the world forum. Odissi dance form is in the mass forum at present and is getting recognition all across the globe.
There are classical dance schools for Odissi all over the world such as in countries like America, Singapore, European countries, Australia, in many Asian countries as well. It is such a rich and elegant dance form that attracts the people all around.
-OdishaAge
