Parichay I — Beginner Level

Parichay I is an intensive residential Odissi dance workshop led by renowned Odissi exponent Bijayini Satpathy. Designed for dancers with prior experience in dance or movement, the programme introduces participants to the fundamentals of Odissi and the teacher's distinctive pedagogical approach. The training focuses on movement vocabulary, body conditioning, rhythm and composition through demonstrations, call-and-response exercises and intensive studio practice. Hosted at Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, the workshop provides an immersive learning environment with residential accommodation and vegetarian meals.