Kelucharan Mohapatra
Indian dancer and choreographer of Odissi
Born
January 8th, 1926
99 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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An influential Odissi dancer and choreographer, contributions to the classical Indian dance form spanned several decades. Established a pivotal presence in reviving and popularizing Odissi, combining traditional techniques with innovative choreography. Founded the Gurukul style of teaching, which emphasized the traditional guru-shishya parampara in dance education. Played an essential role in elevating Odissi to an internationally recognized performance art. Collaborated with numerous cultural organizations and performed extensively in India and abroad, showcasing the richness of Indian classical dance.
Pioneered the revival of Odissi dance
Founded the Gurukul style of dance education
Performed at notable cultural festivals
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