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Anindita Nanda is a distinguished Indian classical dance figure, celebrated as a danseuse par excellence, classical vocalist, choreographer, teacher, and scholar in the Odissi tradition. She is an accomplished artist of the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra gharana of dancing, a lineage known for its profound artistic depth and technical mastery. Nanda holds a…
Journey Timeline
Before 2006
Began teaching dance and music — Has been teaching for over two decades.
2008
Founded Natyatarang Festival of Arts at Yale — Completed its 8th year anniversary in 2016.
2010
Nominated for New England Women of the Year Award
2014
Performed at Natya Tarang Festival of Arts with Rahul Acharya — Held in Newtown, Connecticut.
2017
Toured Germany and performed in Stuttgart — Also scheduled for a Europe dance tour in September 2017.
2018
Conducted Odissi Dance Workshop in Denver
2019
Conducted Odissi Dance Workshop at Chhandayan Center for Indian Music
2022
Performed for Holi Festival for GOPIO CT
2022
Students performed for Kalanjali, her annual recital
Represented her state several times on National level
Performed for All India Dance Festival — Organized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
Performed at Youth festivals — Held by the Government of India.
Performed for Konark Festival, SAARC Nations, Festival of India in Argentina
Invited as a Judge on Sony TV's Boogie-Woogie Chalo USA
Active member of the Namaskar Foundation for Arts
Cultural Chair of the Indian Association of Greater Danbury
Board Member of the World Heritage Cultural Center
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Awards & Honors
- Nritya Shree — Kala Vikash Kendra, Katak
- Nritya Visharad — Kala Vikash Kendra, Katak
- Nritya Praveen — National Music Association, Katak
- National Scholarship Award for Advancement of Indian Dance and Music — Ministry of Cultural Affairs, India
- Human Greatness Award — Mayor of Danbury
- 2010 · New England Women of the Year Award
- Distinguished Artists Award — Orissa Society of America
- Distinguished Artists Award — Jagannath Society
- Best Kathak Performer — India Youth Festival organized by Government of India
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