User talk:Rashmi.ranjan23

Rashmi Ranjan is an Indian classical dancer. Rashmi is one of the most versatile dancers of his generation. Since his childhood, at an age of 11, he has followed his interest in odissi dance and has been pursuing it till date. His dedication to this art form was further honed kindling a commitment beyond the ordinary. Rashmi, an unique blend of dancer, stands out for hypnotizing the audience by his intricate footwork, mesmerizing expressions, unbeatable style and perfectionism. He is renowned internationally for his striking combination of the male energy with gentle and graceful movements performed without compromising the ancient Indian aesthetic values. It is a treat to watch him live performing. He is particularly known for his abhinaya, clarity of line and strong rhythmic command of the idiom. Apart from sustaining a brilliant career he endeavors to master each and every technique of odissi dance. He believes Odissi Dance is the language of the soul.After completing his masters of music in odissi dance, presently in his twenties, he is pursuing his M.Phill of music in odissi dance. His perseverance and passion scaled many new heights for him. He has been able to establish a firm imprint of odissi dance in the consciousness of the audiences in dozens of venues in this nation and world wide.

The making of a performer
After undergoing 11 years of rigorous training and practice in the traditional Guru Kelucharan style of Odissi under the able guidance and tutelage of Guru Shri Bichitrananda Swain of Bhubaneswar, Rashmi completed his masters in the year 2014 and continued his sadhana  with his Guru at Rudraksha Foundation, Bhubaneswar till the year 2015 jan.

He completed his bachelors in Odissi from Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalay, Odissi in 2011 followed by Masters in Odissi from the Utkal University Of Culture in the year 2014. Rashmi came out in flying colours in the Post Graduate Examination in Odiaai conducted by Odisha Secondary Education Board, Bhubaneswar.

Rashmi continues his learning and exploring of the art form.

Performances & Presentations
Apart from numerous festivals and stages in India and abroad over the years, following are the recent major performances given by Rashmi Ranjan :

Selected Performances In India 	National festival of dance & Drama ,( Bareli, Delhi )– 2005 	Puri Beaach Festival ,( puri) -2010-11 	Konark Dance Festival, (konark) 2002-12 	8th National Kharavel Mahotsav ,( Bhubaneswar )– 2009 	3rd Chausathi Yogini Mahotsav, (Hirapu)r-2009 	Udaya Sankar Dance Festival ,( Kolkata) – 2009 	Dhauli Mahotsav –( Bhubaneswar ) 2010 	Samskriti ( A Fesival Of Classical dancers ) ( Aurangabad) – 2010 	15th National Youth Festival (Bhubaneswar ) - 2010 	Ananya Dance Festival,( Delhi) – 2012 	Chhandak Otsav ,( Indore, Bhopal Ujjan) – 2011-12 	Lingaraj Mahotsav, (Buubaneswar )– 2011 	Male Matters Festival,( Pondichery, Auroville, Chennai, Madraas) -2011 	Baishakhi Nritya Mahotsav ( Visakhapatnam )- 2012 	Purusha Shuktam ( DELHI )-2011 	Odissi International Festival (Bhubaneswar )- 2012 	International Odissi Festival ( Bhubaneswar )-2012 	Mukteswar Festival ( Bhubaneswar )-2012 	Kharavel Mahotsav ( Bhubaneswar )-2009 Performances In Abroad 	UNT University ( Texas, USA ) – 2014 	LACMA Theatre ( Los Angeles, USA )-2014 	OSA Convention, OHIO theatre, ( colombus, USA )-2014 	Rathyatra-2014, (Nashville, USA ) 	UNIVERSITY Of Missoure, ( Saint Louise, USA ) - 2014 	Workshops and performances in New jersy, Washington DC, San Fransisco, Chicago, New york, Charlseton, Raleigh, Seattle – 2014, 	Workshops and performances in Dubai, Al qusais, Abu Dhabi