In December 2024, a group of classical dancers from West Australia travelled to India to participate in a dance residency with celebrated dancer, choreographer, educator - Bijayini Satpathy. In April 2025, Bijayini will travel to Australia to lead the second residency of this project which will culminate with a showcase at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. This project, presented by Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya in partnership with ChitAmbara, with support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, brings together a cultural exchange between India and Australia. We are excited to invite you to this exclusive event.

Odissi combines graceful movement, rhythmic footwork, and emotive facial expressions to convey themes of devotion (Bhakti) and love (Shringara) in a traditional narrative. Characterized by its elegance and sensuality, Odissi is performed with music and poetry that is rooted in an ancient Indian aesthetic. Through the sacred language of Odissi, this showcase weaves together the journeys of artists who have immersed themselves in an intensive, soul-stirring 2 part residency with Bijayini Satpathy, one of India’s most prominent dancers of today.

This is more than just a showcase, it is an invocation of heritage, a dialogue between tradition and modernity, and a rare opportunity to witness the creative process unfold. As an esteemed member of the arts and  cultural community, your presence would elevate this experience where we hope to inspire conversations on intercultural artistic exchange and the power of immersive learning.

This is an invite only expirence. Please reach out to hariom@chitambara.org if you are interested in joining. 

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