Steeped in religion and philosophy, Odissi is one of the oldest Indian dance forms, dating back to the 1st and 2nd century BCE. This art form's graceful and flowing movements have been captured in stone in many temple sculptures throughout Odisha, the southeastern coastal state where it originated.
This evening’s performances will showcase two forms of dance within the Odissi repertoire — Nritta or pure dance, usually a lyrical composition celebrating a season or a mood, and Nritya or expressive dance where the dancers use movement and expression to narrate a story, usually from Hindu mythology.

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