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12/03/2023
When Dance transcends boundaries - only magic is recreated with fellow danseuses representing Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohinattam dance forms. Through this performance, we were proudly successful in creating a classical dance narrative that was a little more comprehendible and making culture a little more relatable.
Will post the full video soon - thanks in advance!š
While the country was awash in vibrant colours, music and waving flags celebrating Indiaās Independence Day, Canadian Indian Association Of Halton Region showcased India's immense cultural diversity through this cultural evening. Odissi Dance Academy through a powerful rendition emphasized our social freedom in a true and transformative sense.
07/12/2023
Late Post: GurÅ«prasÄdÄt sarvaį¹ tu prÄprÅntyÄva na sanÅayaįø„ (Only with the blessings of the Guru one attains wisdom.)
On GuruPurnima, my deepest reverence to my Gurus for shaping my musical identity. And heartfelt gratitude to my students for trusting me with shaping theirs! š
With the girls feeling the contour of the grass on their feet, the Academy takes this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirms our commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27. š
ISKCON Milton Rath Yatra was a huge success!
In the first part of this segment, kids perform on the Mangalam repertoire of Odissi Dance. Their geometric movements on the clanging sound of cymbals and drums are a representation of the size, pomp and splendour of the world's largest chariot festival. The next group of kids then finish by blending the Tandava movements of the track with the softer, and feminine Lasya movements on a popular Krishna Bhajan.
They truly exuded divinity through and through!!! Jai Jagannath š we are grateful for your support.
05/28/2023
Hope the month of May brought you the same joy as it brought to me - may you continue to realize your dreams; may every one of your wishes become a reality.
Late post: Enjoy a mother-daughter combination of classical and contemporary dancing
05/20/2023
The much awaited event is here and the Academy couldnt be happier to represent the shrine š ISKCON Milton Jai Jagannath!!!
Hare Krishna,
We invite you and your family for ISKCON Milton's 4th annual Rath Yatra - Festival Of India on Saturday, June 24th.
05/14/2023
Today, the Academy pays reverence to all mothers who have been associated with us in any capacity to support their or their kidsā musical journey and to all seven kinds of mothers in the world šš
Ätma-mÄtÄ guroįø„ patnÄ«
brÄhmaį¹Ä« rÄja-patnikÄ
dhenur dhÄtrÄ« tathÄ pį¹thvÄ«
saptaitÄ mÄtaraįø„ smį¹tÄįø„
(The original mother, the wife of the teacher or spiritual master, the wife of a brÄhmaį¹a, the king's wife, the cow, the nurse and the earth: Shashtras)
04/02/2023
The opulence of Dance, Devotion and Divinity all combined in one occasion.
04/01/2023
Recognition like this for the Academy speaks volumes about how parentsā shape their children's musical competence and achievement, and their sense of musical identity and accomplishment. Sheer gratitude to the Lord, to the community and to my dance familia for the reaffirmation that we are on the right pathš
03/31/2023
In yesterdayās Ram Navami Celebrations, kids elevated divinity to another level with their performance on a soul-stirring song ISKCON Milton
And Vipra Kapur Nayyar and I attempted to bring Shri Ramās form to life in his colorful incarnation and hope were able to do justice. Jai Shri Ram!š
