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Shibani Patnaik is a leading Odissi classical dancer of her generation, known for her dedication to teaching and sharing Indian culture through dance across North America. Born and raised in San Diego, California, she embarked on her dance journey at an early age, extensively training with esteemed Gurus in Odisha, India. Her mentors include legendary…
Journey Timeline
1995-1998
Organized Odissi workshops for young children — In the San Diego area.
1995-2000
Represented India at "Nations of San Diego" multicultural dance festival — With her sisters, the "Patnaik Sisters".
1998
Choreographed and danced with Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards — With her sisters, the "Patnaik Sisters".
1999
Organized a benefit performance for cyclone victims in Orissa — With her sisters, the "Patnaik Sisters", in San Diego.
2001
Received Asian-American Performing Arts Award — From Stanford University.
2001
Represented Stanford University at the American College Dance Festival (ACDF) — In New Mexico.
2002
Initiated and taught the first Indian classical dance course (Odissi) at Stanford University — Organized a four-year Indian classical dance program.
2003
Taught Odissi workshop in Bali, Indonesia — With her sisters, through the Center for World Music.
2003
Began teaching Odissi at the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School — In California.
2003
Performed at International Odissi Festival — In Washington D.C.
2005
Toured North America with Orissa Dance Academy — Participated in over 25 performances.
2006
Awarded Devadasi award at Devadasi Festival — In Orissa.
2007
Collaborated with Ricky Martin on an Odissi segment for his world tour — With her sisters, the "Patnaik Sisters".
2007
Performed at Konark Dance and Music Festival — In Orissa, India.
2007
Performed at Ravi Shankar Institute — In New Delhi.
2007
Performed at International Odissi Festival — In Orissa.
2007
Represented Odissi in Nritya Sangam — A production of four Indian classical dance styles in Buffalo, NY.
2008
Performed at International Stirring Odissi Festival — In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2008
Represented Odissi in Nritya Sangam — A production of four Indian classical dance styles in Orlando, Florida.
2009
Performed at Dhauli Mahotsav — In Orissa, India.
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Awards & Honors
- 2001 · Asian-American Performing Arts Award — Stanford University
- Chapell-Lougee Scholarship — Stanford University
- 2006 · Devadasi award
- Next Generation Artists grant — California Arts Council
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- Traditional dance helps keep sisters in touch with culture
The Coast News Group
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