NRUTYANGANA * PRITI PAYAL

Well, Priti Payal has got a unique personality within her. She has armoured many things within her in a very short period. She entered into the field of dance at a very tender age. She did her training under the guidance of the Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangana. Her devotion, perseverance and commitment helped her to achieve the pillars of success. Her perfection of the art of Odissi dance, her svelte, her elegance, her graceful movements and various facial expressions has won her recognition.

Priti Payal has many awards to her credit. She has perforemed in many parts of India and even in many festivals and well known seminars. Her dance has many times kept people spellbound. Presntly, Priti Payal is continuing her B.Tech degree from NIST, Berhampur in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

NRUTYANGANA * SUDESHNA JENA

Sudeshna Jena began her training in Odissi dance at the age of seven from Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain. She has completed her ‘Nrutya Visarad’ from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Sudeshna Jena has performed at various places of India like Puri Beach Festival, Haldia Festival Kolkata, Madhya Pradesh, Sikim, Agra, Mysore, Tosali, Haryana, Deradoon, Dhenkanal Mahostsave, Kharavela Mahotsave Odissa etc.

Sudeshna Jena has completed her B.A from Dhenkanal College with Pshychology (Hons.) then she completed her P.G in Child Psychology under Utkal University Orissa. Currently, she is continuing her dance training & performance under Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangana.

NRUTYANGANA * SASMITA RATH

Sasmita Rath initiated into dance at any age of 5. Sasmita Rath was carefully nurtured by the eminent Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain. She has completed her ‘Nrutya Visarad’ from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Meeraj. She has performed Odissi dance at various parts of India like Puri Beach Festival, Haldia Festival Kolkata, Boita Vandana Utsav Paradeep, Oriya Mahotsav Raipur, Vijayawada, J.K Pur, Mysore, Tosalu Festival, Odissi Dibas Deraboon, Kolkata, Nagpur, Jaipur, Mangalore, Haryana and Punjab.

Sasmita Rath has many awards to her credit. She holds a Junior National Scholarship award by the Ministry of HRD Govt. of India. Sasmita has completed her B.E from Synergy, Dhenkanal. She is continuing her dance training & performance under Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangan.

NRUTYANGANA * PRITI PAYAL

Well, Priti Payal has got a unique personality within her. She has armoured many things within her in a very short period. She entered into the field of dance at a very tender age. She did her training under the guidance of the Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangana. Her devotion, perseverance and commitment helped her to achieve the pillars of success. Her perfection of the art of Odissi dance, her svelte, her elegance, her graceful movements and various facial expressions has won her recognition.

Priti Payal has many awards to her credit. She has perforemed in many parts of India and even in many festivals and well known seminars. Her dance has many times kept people spellbound. Presntly, Priti Payal is continuing her B.Tech degree from NIST, Berhampur in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

NRUTYANGANA * SUDESHNA JENA

Sudeshna Jena began her training in Odissi dance at the age of seven from Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain. She has completed her ‘Nrutya Visarad’ from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Sudeshna Jena has performed at various places of India like Puri Beach Festival, Haldia Festival Kolkata, Madhya Pradesh, Sikim, Agra, Mysore, Tosali, Haryana, Deradoon, Dhenkanal Mahostsave, Kharavela Mahotsave Odissa etc.

Sudeshna Jena has completed her B.A from Dhenkanal College with Pshychology (Hons.) then she completed her P.G in Child Psychology under Utkal University Orissa. Currently, she is continuing her dance training & performance under Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangana.

NRUTYANGANA * SASMITA RATH

Sasmita Rath initiated into dance at any age of 5. Sasmita Rath was carefully nurtured by the eminent Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain. She has completed her ‘Nrutya Visarad’ from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Meeraj. She has performed Odissi dance at various parts of India like Puri Beach Festival, Haldia Festival Kolkata, Boita Vandana Utsav Paradeep, Oriya Mahotsav Raipur, Vijayawada, J.K Pur, Mysore, Tosalu Festival, Odissi Dibas Deraboon, Kolkata, Nagpur, Jaipur, Mangalore, Haryana and Punjab.

Sasmita Rath has many awards to her credit. She holds a Junior National Scholarship award by the Ministry of HRD Govt. of India. Sasmita has completed her B.E from Synergy, Dhenkanal. She is continuing her dance training & performance under Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangan.

NRUTYANGANA * RONALIN BARIK

Ronalin Barik began her training at the age of 10 from Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangana. She has completed ‘Nrutya Visarad’ from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Meeraj. She has performed at various places of India like Puri Beach Festival, Haldia Festival Kolkata, Boita Vandana Utsav Paradeep, Oriya Mahotsave Raipur, Vijayawada, J.K. Pur, Mysore, Tosali Festival, Haryana, Punjab, Deradoon, Nagpur, Jaipur, Mangalore & Dhenkanal. She completed her B.Com from Dhenkanal College and currently pursuing her MNA from I.E.I.S, Bhubaneswar. She is continuing her Odissi dance training & performances under Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swaing in Nrutyangana.

NRUTYANGANA * MANDAKINI MAHARANA

Mandakini Maharana has come across to the flow of Odissi dance at the age of 10, then the neverending journey is continuing up to at the age of 22. Mandakini has completed B.Sc from Ravenshaw Autonomous college and then completed M.Sc & M.Phil in Geology from Utkal University, Vani Vihar. She represented Orissa at National Level Odissi dance competition held at Delhi. She has got several prizes at colleges & university.

Mandakini Maharana currently persuating her Scientific Research in the field of Nuclear Geophysics, at the Dept. of Geology & Geophysics, IIT, Kharagpur.

NRUTYANGANA * RONALIN BARIK

Ronalin Barik began her training at the age of 10 from Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain in Nrutyangana. She has completed ‘Nrutya Visarad’ from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Meeraj. She has performed at various places of India like Puri Beach Festival, Haldia Festival Kolkata, Boita Vandana Utsav Paradeep, Oriya Mahotsave Raipur, Vijayawada, J.K. Pur, Mysore, Tosali Festival, Haryana, Punjab, Deradoon, Nagpur, Jaipur, Mangalore & Dhenkanal. She completed her B.Com from Dhenkanal College and currently pursuing her MNA from I.E.I.S, Bhubaneswar. She is continuing her Odissi dance training & performances under Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swaing in Nrutyangana.

NRUTYANGANA * MANDAKINI MAHARANA

Mandakini Maharana has come across to the flow of Odissi dance at the age of 10, then the neverending journey is continuing up to at the age of 22. Mandakini has completed B.Sc from Ravenshaw Autonomous college and then completed M.Sc & M.Phil in Geology from Utkal University, Vani Vihar. She represented Orissa at National Level Odissi dance competition held at Delhi. She has got several prizes at colleges & university.

Mandakini Maharana currently persuating her Scientific Research in the field of Nuclear Geophysics, at the Dept. of Geology & Geophysics, IIT, Kharagpur.

NRUTYANGANA * CHANDRIKA

Odissi dance troup “Chandrika” was established at Osaka, Japan in 1995 by Kimiko Yanagida. This best Odissi dance school Japan was inspired by one of the best Odissi dance school India ‘Nrutyangana’. Now Chandrika has 50 members at Osaka, Kobe and Tokyo. Members of Chandrika have performed n major cities in Japan like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nana, Kobe, Nagoya Fukuoka etc and participated in many occasions like the 50^th Anniversary of Indo-Japan diplomatic relations 2003, Dance festival in Yamaguchi University 2005, Asia Music Festival 2007, The Silk Road Symposium 2007, Dance Festival “IMAGES” in Hope University Michigian USA 2007 etc.

Chandrika had invited Guru Suabash Chandra Swain form India for special workshop in Osaka, Japan. Chandrika has many programs organized by India consulate, Osaka. Chandrika contributes to understanding India culture including Odissi in Japan.

Kimiko Yanagida Profile:

Educational Qualificaton	B.A. in Educational science from the National Nara Women’s University, Majoring in dance aesthetics. Lecture in the National Women’s University. (Indian Consulate)
Training Undergone	Training in the basic of western classical ballet for 12 years from a tender age. Training in contemporary dance & choreography dance & choreography for 4 years in Nara Women’s university. 5 years training under Guru Hare Krishna Behera (Delhi) in Odissi. 11 years of rigorous training under Guru Subash Chandra Swain (Orissa) in Odissi. Developing the finer nuances of this art from and vastly enriching one’s technique as well as repertoire. This training continues.
Performances in Japan	Lecture & Demonstration at the National Ethnology Museum, Osaka in 200 and at the National Nara Museum in 2003. Dance dedication at Ise Jingu Shrine and Tenkawa Jinjya Shrine (2007). Performances given at principal temples in Japan such as Todaiji-temple. Toshodaiji-temple (Nara), Tsukijihonganji-temple (Tokyo).
Performances in India	Performance for Oriya Doordarshan (National Broadcasting in India) in 1996 & 2000. Performance at Rabindra Bharati University (Kolkata) in 2001. Performance at Bhartya Bhasha Parishad (Kolkata) in 2001. Performance at International Odissi festival in 2006.
Performances in other countries	Performance at Asian pacific week Berlin 2003 by invitation from the Tagore-Einstain Council, Germany. Hope University in U.S.A.
Employment in India	Orissa Computer Application center under The Science & Technology Department, Government of Orissa (1993-1995).

Senior Members of Chandrika: -

1. Keiko Izumi
2. Shigeko Asano
3. Samako Nadsaku
4. Stoko Nakagata
5. Kaeko Takeuchi
6. Akemi Kishimoto
7. Mika Ohara
8. Naoko Kodate
9. Minako Amemiya
10. Shizuka Sekoo

NRUTYANGANA * CHANDRIKA

Odissi dance troup “Chandrika” was established at Osaka, Japan in 1995 by Kimiko Yanagida. This best Odissi dance school Japan was inspired by one of the best Odissi dance school India ‘Nrutyangana’. Now Chandrika has 50 members at Osaka, Kobe and Tokyo. Members of Chandrika have performed n major cities in Japan like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nana, Kobe, Nagoya Fukuoka etc and participated in many occasions like the 50^th Anniversary of Indo-Japan diplomatic relations 2003, Dance festival in Yamaguchi University 2005, Asia Music Festival 2007, The Silk Road Symposium 2007, Dance Festival “IMAGES” in Hope University Michigian USA 2007 etc.

Chandrika had invited Guru Suabash Chandra Swain form India for special workshop in Osaka, Japan. Chandrika has many programs organized by India consulate, Osaka. Chandrika contributes to understanding India culture including Odissi in Japan.

Kimiko Yanagida Profile:

Educational Qualificaton	B.A. in Educational science from the National Nara Women’s University, Majoring in dance aesthetics. Lecture in the National Women’s University. (Indian Consulate)
Training Undergone	Training in the basic of western classical ballet for 12 years from a tender age. Training in contemporary dance & choreography dance & choreography for 4 years in Nara Women’s university. 5 years training under Guru Hare Krishna Behera (Delhi) in Odissi. 11 years of rigorous training under Guru Subash Chandra Swain (Orissa) in Odissi. Developing the finer nuances of this art from and vastly enriching one’s technique as well as repertoire. This training continues.
Performances in Japan	Lecture & Demonstration at the National Ethnology Museum, Osaka in 200 and at the National Nara Museum in 2003. Dance dedication at Ise Jingu Shrine and Tenkawa Jinjya Shrine (2007). Performances given at principal temples in Japan such as Todaiji-temple. Toshodaiji-temple (Nara), Tsukijihonganji-temple (Tokyo).
Performances in India	Performance for Oriya Doordarshan (National Broadcasting in India) in 1996 & 2000. Performance at Rabindra Bharati University (Kolkata) in 2001. Performance at Bhartya Bhasha Parishad (Kolkata) in 2001. Performance at International Odissi festival in 2006.
Performances in other countries	Performance at Asian pacific week Berlin 2003 by invitation from the Tagore-Einstain Council, Germany. Hope University in U.S.A.
Employment in India	Orissa Computer Application center under The Science & Technology Department, Government of Orissa (1993-1995).

Senior Members of Chandrika: -

1. Keiko Izumi
2. Shigeko Asano
3. Samako Nadsaku
4. Stoko Nakagata
5. Kaeko Takeuchi
6. Akemi Kishimoto
7. Mika Ohara
8. Naoko Kodate
9. Minako Amemiya
10. Shizuka Sekoo

NRUTYANGANA WORKSHOP

NRUTYANGANA WORKSHOP

NRUTYANGANA WORKSHOP

NRUTYANGANA WORKSHOP

NRUTYANGANA PROGRAM & PERFORMANCE

Performance List of Some Memorable Programs By Nrutyangana
1. Konark Dance Festival, Konark	: 1-5 Dec 1992
2. All India AG Conference at Nagpur	: 1993
3. Kumar Utsav by Kasturba Nari Mahal at Rabindra Mandap	: 1994
4. N.T.P.C (National Thermal Power Project) Function	: 1994
5. Boita Bandan Utsav (Paradeep)	: 7th Nov 1995
6. Utkal University Vanivihar Dramatic Function	: 1995
7. Cuttack Baliyatra Festival	: 1997
8. Orissa Bridge Construction Ltd. Annual Day function from Schoochana Vhawan	: 1998
9. Prativa Utsav at Rabindra Mandap, Organized by EZCC Dep. Of Culture Govt. of India	: 30th June 2002
10. Japan-German-India Music & Dance Festival Ensemble, Organized by Tagore – Einstein – Council, OSAKA, JAPAN & BERLIN, Kolkata.	: 24th Aug 2002
11. Oriya Mohatsav – from Raipur Chatisgarh	: 18th, 19th Sep 2003
12. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of India – Japan Diplomatic Relations, Celebration, Republic Day of India, by Consulate General of India, OSAKA Kobe at Japan	: 26th Jan 2003
13. Paradeep Boita Bandan Utsav	: Nov 2003
14. 10th Puri Beach Festival	: 24th Nov 2004
15. The Corporate People Organization in Vijayawada Town Hall	: 30th Jan 2005
16. Raja Festival (KONARK)	: 16th Jan 2005
17. Annual Ceremony of Matru Bhasa News Paper Swanakshyatra Utsav Cuttack	: 2005
18. At HOME Program in Governor House, BHUBANESWAR	: 15th Aug 2005
19. Nrutya Prativa Ranchi (By Central Sangeet Natak Academi New Delhi	: 24th-28th Oct 2005
20. Nuakhai Parava, MCL Sambalpur	: 2nd Sept 2006
21. Dashera Festival J.K. Pur, Raigada	: 6th Oct 2006
22. Odissi Nrutya Prativa – A festival of Young Odissi Dancers by Orissa Sangeer Natak Academy & Central Sangeet Natak Academy New Delhi & P.P.T. Paradeep	: 28th -29th Mar 2006
23. International Dance Festival at Rabindra Mandap	: 26th-30th Dec 2006
24. 3rd National Dance Festival at Utkal Mandap, BHUBANESWAR	: 26th-30th Dec 2006
25. Haldia Festival, Kolkata	: 7th Jan 2007
26. Shiva Ratri (Swami Sachidananda Ashrama Mysore	: 17th Feb 2007
27. Tosali National Craft Mela at Janta Maidan, BHUBANESWAR	: 23rd Feb 2007
28. Utkal Divas, Dehradoon Organized by ONGF & Oriya Society Sponsored Dept. of Culture, Orissa	: 1st April 2007
29. Car Festival Program on TV – by ETV Oriya	: 12th July 2007
31. Oriya Culture Association Function Visakhapatna	: 1st Dec 2007
32. National Label Seminar on Padmabibhusan Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra & his Contribution to Odissi Dance Organized by Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in collaboration with EZCC Kolkata BHUBANESWAR.	: 22nd -23rd Feb 2007
33. Indo – Japan Tourism year function in OSAKA, Japan	: 18th Jan-14th Feb 2007
34. Workshop in Sandesha Foundation for culture & Education Mangalore	: 3rd to 11th Mar 2007
35. National Tosali Festival at BHUBANESWAR by OTDC	: 22nd Feb 2008
36. Utkal Divas at M.C.L. Sambalpur	: 1st Apr 2008
37. Saurabhi Samman at Ekamra Hatt	: 13th May 2008
38. Bahuda Yatra Festival at Chiddananda Vihar, BHUBANESWAR	: 2008
39. Nrutyangana Dance & Music Festival Dhenkanal	: 31st May & June 2008
40. Receiving all India Odissi competition award Nabin Kalakar Devadasi Samman at Rabindra Mandap	: 24th – 26th Sep 2008
41. Continuing Performance last 9 years at Dhenkanal Mohatsav in Dhenkanal
42. Including Television program
43. Raigada Utsav	: 7th Jan 2009
44. Kalahandi Ghumura Utsav	: 16th Jan 2009
45. Republic Day Celebration Dhenkanal	: 26th jan 2009
46. Kharvel Mohatsav, Swasti Plaza, BHUBANESWAR	: 21st Apr 2009
47. Raja Utsav, Paradeep Port	: 14th June 2009
48. Ratha yatra Festival, khandagiri, BHUBANESWAR	: 24th June 2009
National Scholarship Holder in Nrutyangana
Sasmita Rath State Level Scholarship Award Govt. of Orissa National Scholarship Award Govt. of India	: 1993 : 1996
Lipsila Samantray National Scholarship Award Govt. of India State Level Scholarship Award Govt. of Orissa	: 1997 : 1997
Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain National Scholarship Award Govt. of India	: 2001
Gouri Sankar Dash National Scholarship Award Govt. of India	: 2003
Suchitra Mohanty National Scholarship Award Govt. of India	: 2004
Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain Fellowship Award Govt. of India	: 2009

Diptish Kumar Satpathi National Scholarship C.C.R.T, New Delhi	: 2009

Television Approved Odissi Dance Artists

1. Guru Shri Subash Chandra Swain
2. Suchitra Mohanty
3. Sasmita Rath
4. Sudeshna Jena
5. Lipsita Samantray
6. Prajna Paramita Mishra