Kelucharan Keerti Sampradaya Festival 2017

Guru Shradha presents Kelucharan Keerti Sampradaya Festival 2017 - A Celebration of the Life & Work of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

Guru Shradha, North America’s premier Odissi dance institution presents "Kelucharan Keerti Sampradaya Festival 2017". 

Odissi dance, which has its roots in ancient temple sculptures in eastern India, is characterized by the juxtaposition of fluid torso movements and strong footwork that also give the dance it's unique lyrical grace. 

This year’s festival will include the U.S. premiere of a dance ballet, Balya Leela, the spirited stories of young Lord Krishna, choreographed by the legendary master for whom the festival pays tribute, as well as a performance by featured artist, Guru Sujata Mohapatra, the daughter-in-law of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. Guru Sujata Mohapatra was described by New York Times dance critic Alastair Macaulay as “one of the great dancers of our time.”

Other pieces in the program will feature traditional choreography of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra in spellbinding solo pieces performed by the senior artists, interspersed with captivating group presentations performed by Guru Shradha students.