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GURU SANCHITA BHATTACHARYA

One of the leading Odissi Dance soloist of today, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, is taking Odissi to stratospheric heights the world over. From performing as a soloist in Madison Sq Garden to the Worlds biggest Cowboy stadium Dallas, to Esplanade theater  in Singapore to duet with tap and with Flamenco in Toledo Spain to top notch festivals and venues in India including The Jagannath temple  Puri to Sankat Mochan Festival   to Dover lane and many many more , Sanchita has done it all. Awarded “The Cultural Ambassador of India” ” by Senator John G Pappageorge, USA, and acclaimed for her cultural sharing by Senator Wayne Allard (USA), Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya , One of the leading Odissi dancers in India today has been and continues to take Odissi Dance to stratospheric heights, on a global scale. Aptly has the Edmonton Journal 4th June 2004 (Canada) endorsed‘she has become an ambassador of Odissi dance around the world.” The essence of Odissi dancing lies not only in the sculptured postures, the intricacies of body movement and foot work and lyrical grace, but in the depiction of a higher spirituality making it a soul stirring and  yogic experience. Sanchita Bhattacharya’s ability to mesmerize the audience into a higher spiritual trance yet enhancing finesse and subtlety too, makes her repertoire probably one of the most breathtaking and unparalleled, a truly world class experience for the audience. She makes them smile and cry with her. Aptly has the The New York Times remarked “….her dance has been described as perfection”(4th April 02 Woodstock), and The Jagannath Temple Puri( where Odissi originated) awarded her the titled “Shree Kshetra Mahari” (Devadasi) in 2005., One of the highest order for this Dance. Apart from being an exponent of Odissi par excellence, who has taken this form to the global arena , Sanchita Bhattacharya is also an enthralling Odissi lecturer and orator, a choreographer with creative originality, a researcher and thinker , a social activist and a humanist to the core. Her projects and choreography all speak of social, humanitarian or women oriented issues. Sanchita is the founder of Sanchita Dance Foundation in Kolkata (India ) and in USA( Raleigh Durham)where talim (training) is given in Odissi to upcoming danseuses as well as creates a conducive environment to an understanding of India's complex and vast cultural heritage, while simultaneously, pushing those frontiers of understanding to their logical contemporary parameters. Sanchita is presently acting as the protagonist in a English Feature Film in USA, where she is doing the roll of an Odissi Dancer

Her Talim (Tutelage) A daughter of a dancer mother and learned philosopher & saintly father, Sanchita has inculcated the ethos and training of Odissi dance from the age of 2 ½ by her mother. Her real blooming in dance happened under the able tutelage of the two Maestros and resurrector doyens of Odissi, Padmashree Guru Maya Dhar Raut and Padmavibhusan Guru Kelu Charan Mahapatra .She also learned about the theoretical background of the dance from Dr D.N.Pattanaik ( the scholar who helped in bringing Odissi into the lime light). Finally her philosophical and spiritual Guru her father lent refinement and grace to her persona, helping her understand the deeper interpretation of “Shastras  , Yoga , Spirituality and their correlation to dance  and humanity at large .This is highly evident in her performances  lectures and  her humanitarian projects. Apart from being an exponent of Odissi par excellence, she has taken this form to the global arena. Sanchita Bhattacharya is also an enthralling Odissi lecturer and teacher and orator, a choreographer with creative originality, a researcher and thinker, a social activist and a humanist to the core.

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Performances A few worth mentioning concerts in India •	Sankat Mochan Festival _ Varanasi •	Dover Lane music conference ( Twice) •	National Maritime day celebration of India ( Twice )2008/ 2009 •	Opening Ceremony of ISCKON temple Delhi which has been attended by Indian Prime Minister Shri Atal Behari Bajpai •	Ustad Allauddin Khan Smriti Samaraho( Maihar Festival) •	Opening ceremony of Odhisa festival Jagannath Temple Puri •	Opening ceremony of the Prestigious Heritage Award in India •	Opening ceremony of 1st India International Women Film festival •	Sutanuti Utsav Kolkata •	Sangeet Ganga Fesitval •	Rajgir Mahotsav •	25th Uday Shankar festival ,Kolkata •	Renaissance Festival –Sangeet Bahar at Gaya •	Vishnu Pad festival •	Swach Ganga festival Varanasi •	11th Nikhil Banerjee memorial whole night Classical concert. •	25th celebration of Manav Bharati India International. New Delhi •	Ruia College Celebration Committee Mumbai •	Rebecca ,The annual Classical festival by BE College, Shibpur •	Janmastami ISCKON -New Delhi •	Sraddhanjali concert in honour of Late Smt. Bageshree Devi •	‘Nari ‘ a concert in Calcutta celebrating women of substance, where noted performing artistes of different fields performed 75th birthday celebration and felicitation of Padmabhusan Girija Devi •	Patriotic Odissi festival celebrating India’s 50th year of independence (New Delhi) •	”Two worlds into one in peace” a duet of Odissi dancing with opera style singing by Lee Alison Sibley a noted Opera singer from NY and the then American Consul Generals wife in Eastern India (2004). ……………………………..and many more

A Few worth Mentioning Concerts Abroad •	25th celebration of NABC at Madison Sq Garden (NY) (probably the only Indian solo classical dancer to perform at Madison Sq. Garden). •	Performed at Cultural evening organized by The Republican Club Troy(Detroit) where in she was felicitated by Honourable senator John G Pappageorge •	RBC Conference 2011, Nashville •	Duke University North Carolina •	Unison Arts, World music and dance Festival (Woodstock -USA) •	"Choice" Symposium (the closing ceremony),which was attended by noble laureates from all over the world ( Estes Park ,Rocky mountains -USA) •	Arcosanti Arizona, invited by world renowned Architect Paolo Solaris •	Raagmala concert at Provincial Museum of Alberta (Edmonton- Canada) •	Fund Raiser concert by international forum World Body Net at Grand Central Hyatt, Manhattan, NY USA •	Esplanade Theater (Singapore) •	Cowboy Stadium Dallas( Diwali Festival 2009) •	Integral Yoga center Pennsylvania •	Festival at The University of Susquehanna •	BASC Durga Puja concert Los Angeles •	Grand Finale of India Festival at North Carolina •	Vasant Bahar concert (San Francisco-USA) •	Milwaukee Music circle at University of Milwaukee (USA) •	Duet with Tap and Flamingo dance (Toledo- Spain) •	Fundraiser for Isckon Temple San Diego •	Antorik’s Festival Dallas •	Durga Puja Festival 2009, Raleigh Durham •	Steiner Theater (London UK) •	History Museum concert by ICMDS (Raleigh Durham USA) •	Festival of Raag and Taal academy (San Diego USA) •	Cardiff (Whales –UK) •	First Congregational church (Arizona –USA) •	World culture concert for education of the International refugee community at Hull organized by the UK govt(participated by artistes all over the world ) where Sanchita was the only artiste invited to represent India •	The Indian Society of Worcester (MA- USA) •	School of management studies at The University of Colorado( USA) •	The university of Alberta (Canada) •	The Court of Karam Kriya (London –UK) •	The University of Brown (USA) •	University of Minnesota (USA) •	Hull Truck Theater by Kingston Government (UK) •	Baisakhi Utsav(London 2002) the largest Asian community festival where Sanchita was the only Artiste invited from India to represent her country in 02 •	Phoenix summit light House concert (Phoenix USA)

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Other Works regarding Teaching / Lecture Demonstrating on Odissi •	Invited as resident lecturer at Antioch School in Ohio USA (the school for alternative education) to teach Odissi and the Indian philosophy, the culture, the mythology, the moral and the values that go with the dance.

•	OMEGA institute, in New York is the world largest center in continuing education in holistic studies, which is visited by 30000 students every year, invites lecturers from eminent professionals all over the world. In the year 2003 amongst a galaxy of high profile lecturers like Jane Fonda, Dr Deepak Chopra, Margie Gilles etc, in the field on Indian Music and dance only Ustad Zakir Hussain was invited on the subject India percussion and Sanchita Bhattacharya in Odissi(Indian Classical dance)

•	In Hull World Music concert (UK) mentioned earlier, Sanchita had to conduct a special workshop for the underprivileged children on special request from the organizers, when much interested was generated among these children after seeing her dance.

•	Lecture demonstrations at Duke University, The University of Colorado, Antioch collage, University of Alberta (Cannada), The University of North Carolina, The University of Brown, the University of Minnesota, University of Iowa, University of Sasquehanna etc.

•	Sanchita has conducted workshops and lecture demonstrations at numerous places in India and abroad like Calcutta, Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi, Bhopal, Chandoshi etc in India and in UK, and several prestigious institutes in USA .Sanchita regularly conducts Workshop in USA

•	Web Lecturer of www.world-body.org ( link http://www.world-body.org/instructors.htm). WELCOME TO THE WORLD-BODY, which is an international forum established to encourage the thoughtful exchange of ideas between nations through dialogues focusing on our planet a which is an international forum established to encourage the thoughtful exchange of ideas between nations through dialogues focusing on our planet as a living, organic entity. Guru Sanchita Bhattacharjee lectures and demonstrate through dance, on philosophies of eastern spirituality( basics of Yoga) and its co relation to humanity.

Awards and Felicitations •	Sangeet Shyamala Award 2011 •	Rash Ratna Award 2011 by Hindusthan art and Music society •	Dover Lane Music Conference Award 2008” •	Cultural Ambassador of India” awarded to her by Senator John G Pappageorge, Detroit in 2007 •	Kolkata Gourav Samman By Indian Press 2007 •	Bharat Nirman Award 2006 •	Shree Kshetra Mahari ( Devadasi) From The Jagannath Temple Puri  -2005 •	Swayam Siddha Award by Rotary International 2005 •	Swabalambi Bidushi, 2000 •	Kalpataru Award –Delhi -2000

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A Few Press Remarks Deccan Chronical (26th march 2012) As world-renowned Odissi dancer Sanchita Bhattacharya enthralled the audience with her ‘Moksha’ rendition, her eyes glistened in devotion. Her connection to God was profound yet subtle, as she emoted using her eyes. Abhinaya Sudha had the best of the talent from across the nation — Edmonton Journal 4th June 2004 (Canada) ‘she has become an ambassador of Odissi dance around the world. She now teaches and contributes to prestigious international cultural forums, in addition to performing” Northan India Patrika /Sunday Magazine (March 30th 2008 ) “The 3 days dance festival staged by Doverlane Music Conference………..Sanchita Bhattacharya’s Odissi dance was one of the winsome performance of the festival… Sanchita’s pallavi based on Mahari form reminded one of the roll of devotion in temple dance with balanced union of flawless rhythmof Ektail, replete with amazing poise and grace…..Sanchita’s interpretation of the delicacy of Lassya, romantic gesture, made one feel, that her body was singing with the tune of unreserved surrender to the Lord of the universe. No less attractive was her demonstration of Navadurga.Here she Blazes forth with invigorating force. The Tribune 4th Aug. 02(India) “Embodying grace, subtlety and vitality, the danseuse, led the audience through a spiritual path……With absolute devotion in each item, Sanchita managed applause every now and then” Woodstock Times, (New York Times) 4th April, New York (USA) “Sanchita’s intricate footwork and expressive evocative style have brought her accolades; her dance has been described as perfection”

The Telegraph 7th Oct 2005 “Sanchita Bhattacharya revealed the ecstasy of rhythm in her pure dance number Yugmadwanda, …. Bhattacharya excelled in abhinay…” Nartanam June’ 08 “ Next to her adroit demonstration of “ Ahe Nilo Sailo” highlighting the piercing pain of the poet by ‘abhinayang ’ and allied body language Sanchita exhibited her mastery of Odissi technique. Completely different was Jayadevas ‘Kanto Komol Pada’ where she took innovative liberty to depict the intricacy of ‘lasya’ in romantic vein. Femina 1st Jan 2003 “ ….Odissi dance exponent, Sanchita Bhattacharya , who has lately been wooing audience across the globe with her performance.” Times of India year 2000(Bombay Times) The graceful yet powerful movements sensitively combined with expressions give her performance a fine traditional touch. Abhinay being the strongest point aspect of her performance, makes it captivating and breathtaking” Yellow Springs News 23 Oct. 03 (Ohio- USA) “It was a miracle that she (Sanchita )came to Yellow springs Saptahik Bartaman (8th January 05) (translation) Sculpturosque postures of tribhanga, intricate footwork,Chowka,cheer, lakhi,natabari and baitha,this six differtent stages of geometrical stances were depicted with outstanding skill ,beauty and perfection The Statesman 14th Feb. 03(India) “The abhinay charged with emotions where she enacted Draupadi, Duryadhan, Dushasan, Yudhisteir and Krishna brought each character alive. Durga was the climax” Dainik Bhaskar 12th march 04 (India) (translation) “Odissi Danseuse Sanchita Bhattacharya’s oozed devotion and “sringer “(aesthetic beauty and love) mesmerizing the connoisseur audience.--- in her pallavi (pure dance) the postures, chouk(basic stance), hand gestures, attractive presentation, eye neck and torso movements everything was perfectly balanced and brought out ultimate grace”(translation from Hindi version) Amar Ujalla 17th Dec.02 (India) (translation) “Sanchita Bhattacharya had emotions expressions and movements and postures, which make the full episode of Dasavartar, come alive to the audience”(translation from Hindi version) Aajkal 13th March 02 (translation) Her graceful postures, ultimate devotion, and powerful depiction of characters make the audience spellbound