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Ankur Ballal is a prominent Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teacher specializing in Odissi and Kathak. He received extensive training in Odissi from Guru Jhelum Paranjape at Smitalay, Mumbai, for over 30 years, including at the Nalanda Dance Research Centre. His lineage in Odissi traces back to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, followed by Ratikant and…
Journey Timeline
1999
Masters of Arts - Sociology — Received from University of Mumbai
2014
Performance at NCPA, UMANG — Performed Odissi at the NCPA, UMANG festival in Mumbai
2017
Performance at Kashish Film Festival — Performed classical dance at Kashish 2017
2026
Master of Performing Arts (Odissi) — Received Convocation Certificate from Nalanda Dance Research Centre's Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, affiliated with the University of Mumbai, on July 13, 2026
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Awards & Honors
- Dr. P. V. Paluskar Award
- Yuvak Biradari Awards — Yuvak Biradari
- 1st prize in dance competitions — Swar Sadhana Samiti
- 1st prize in dance competitions — Sharada Sangeet Vidyalay
- 1st position in solo and group dance competition — Boogie Woogie (Sony Entertainment Network)
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- Melange of classical dance forms
The Hindu
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