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Silvana Duarte is a Brazilian professional dancer and teacher specializing in Odissi, an Indian classical dance form. Her extensive training began in the 1980s with classical ballet, modern, and jazz, alongside yoga practices. She made her first trip to India in 1993 and returned in 1995 to immerse herself in Odissi. From 1995 to 1998, she trained at…
Journey Timeline
1980s
Began training in classical ballet, modern, jazz, and yoga.
1993
First trip to India.
1995-1998
Odissi training at Nrityagram – The Dance Village. — Trained under Protima Bedi, Ramani Ranjan Jena, Bijayini Satpathi, and Surupa Sen.
1998
Began solo Odissi performance career. — First performances in Campinas, Brazil.
1998
Began studying at Triveni Kala Sangam Theater. — Under Guru Ramani R. Jena.
1998
Began teaching Odissi.
1999
Began studying with Sharon Lowen. — Continues to study with her.
2001
Produced and performed "Surya – A Índia em sua Dança Clássica". — First performance in São Paulo at Teatro São Pedro.
2005
Conceived and produced "Bhumi – Mãe terra".
2006
Presented "Mahadevi Upasana". — Choreographed by Guru Sharon Lowen.
2011
Participated in the planning and opening of the Indian Cultural Centre in São Paulo.
2011
Began teaching as a senior professor at the Indian Cultural Centre.
2011-2017
Undertook training and choreographic immersion with various gurus. — Gurus included Aruna Mohanty, Yudistir Nayak, Sujata Mohapatra, and Ratikant Mohapatra.
2020
Ended teaching at the Indian Cultural Centre.
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- Honors with Distinction — Indian Council for Cultural Relations
- Honors with Distinction — Consulate General and Embassy of India
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