Odissi · Bay Area, California · Since 2012
The classical dance of Odisha, taught with devotion
Led by Guru Dipti Mallik. Classical Odissi for every age — across the Bay Area and online.
Led by Guru Dipti Mallik. Classical Odissi for every age — across the Bay Area and online.
One of India's oldest classical dance forms, born in the temples of Odisha. Every posture echoes ancient stone — the tribhanga curve, the precise feet, the eloquent hands.
At NrityaTara it is passed on the old way: guru to student, with patience and care.
Trained from the age of five by Gurus Ramani Ranjan Jena and Raghunath Dutta, with more than thirty-five years in Odissi. A Kalashree Awardee and visiting professor at UC Santa Cruz, she founded NrityaTara in 2012 to pass the tradition on to the Bay Area's next generation.
From a first lesson to advanced repertoire, in person across the Bay Area or live online.
Beginner foundations through advanced repertoire.
Joyful folk and semi-classical pieces.
Live, personal instruction from anywhere.
Graded certification via Pracheen Kala Kendra.
Gentle classes for young dancers, ages 4 and up.
Never too late to begin — adults welcome.
From first steps to the annual showcase — dancers of every age, performing together.
New sessions welcome students throughout the year, in person and online. Reach out to arrange a visit or a first class.
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