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Alpana Nayak is a distinguished Indian classical Odissi dancer, guru, and choreographer, widely recognized for her contributions to the art form and her pioneering work in inclusive dance education. Born and raised in Balasore, Odisha, she commenced her Odissi training at the tender age of seven at the Nrutya Sangeeta Kala Mandira under the tutelage of Late…
Journey Timeline
Age 7
Began Odissi training — At Nrutya Sangeeta Kala Mandira, Balasore, under Late Guru Deva Prasad Das and Guru Sudhakar Sahoo.
Age 13
Gained 'Nritya Shree' degree
Age 19
Gained 'Nritya Visharad' degree
2003
Relocated to Delhi and began teaching — Started a small institute to promote Odissi in Chandar Nagar.
2006
Performed at Rashtrapati Bhawan — As a special invitee in the presence of President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
2012
Conferred with Usha Rani Samman — By her alma mater Nrutya Sangeet Kala Mandir, Balasore.
2013
Performed Odissi based on a Sinhalese song — At Jaffna Peace Festival, Sri Lanka.
2014
Conferred with Balasore Nakshyatra award — By Dr. Rabindramohan Das Foundation, Odisha.
2015
Presented 'Tathagata' ballet with disciples — On the life of Lord Buddha at the International Buddhist Academy, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
2015
Conferred with Vishishta Odia Samman — By Jatiya Odia Sammilani, Delhi.
2018
Performed Odissi based on Russian music — In Moscow, Russia.
2019
Conferred with Paras Mani Award — By S.U.N.A. INA.
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Awards & Honors
- Nritya Shree
- Nritya Visharad
- Guru Samrat — SWID, Bangladesh
- 2012 · Usha Rani Samman — Nrutya Sangeet Kala Mandir, Balasore
- 2014 · Balasore Nakshyatra award — Dr. Rabindramohan Das Foundation, Odisha
- 2015 · Vishishta Odia Samman — Jatiya Odia Sammilani, Delhi
- 2019 · Paras Mani Award — S.U.N.A. INA (Society for the Upliftment of National Arts of India)
- Fellowship — Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- A graded artist — Doordarshan Kendra Central Unit
- Empanelled artist — ICCR
Media Coverage
- Dance of life
The Hindu
- Alpana Nayak's fight for mentally disordered children through dance.
Modern Shrines Publications
- Many hues
The Hindu
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