Adriya Cardoza

🪔 About

Adria Cardoza is a young and accomplished Indian classical Odissi dancer from Mumbai, India, with roots in Belman, Udupi district. She began her Odissi training in the 4th grade at the Nalanda Dance Research Centre and later continued her rigorous studies under the tutelage of Pt. Guru Rabindrakumar Atibudhi, the esteemed founder and director of Odissi Kalakshetra & Shreeskhetra Mumbai. Cardoza holds a Visharad in Odissi Dance from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh University, demonstrating her strong academic foundation in the art form. She made her formal solo debut, known as Manch Pravesh, on January 21, 2026, at the Mukkti Cultural Hub Auditorium in Andheri, Mumbai, where her performance was lauded for its technical finesse and emotive depth. Adria has performed at numerous prominent cultural events across India, including the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 at the Statue of Unity in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the ISKCON Juhu's Janmashtami festival alongside Bollywood personality Meenakshi Seshadri. Beyond her dedication to Odissi, Cardoza is a multi-talented individual, also trained as a Hindustani classical vocalist, an accomplished Pickleball athlete with multiple gold medals, and a crochet artist. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Integrative Nutrition & Dietetics, balancing her academic pursuits with her artistic passion.