Training

Nrityagram Resident Faculty: Guru Surupa Sen and Pavithra Reddy

Workshop participants engage in a rigorous daily schedule where they participate in over 5 hours of class and practice. In addition to training, students are responsible for maintaining their personal environment by taking care of the Gurukula, cleaning their own living spaces, doing their laundry and cleaning up after each meal.

Even though the workshop offers basic training in Odissi, in true Nrityagram fashion students are also taught Yoga and physical conditioning techniques based on traditional exercises and the Natyashastra. The study of dance-scriptures like the Abhinaya Darpana is an integral part of the experience, in addition to learning rhythmic exercises based on structures specific to Odissi dance.

Diet

We offer delicious Indian-style vegetarian meals prepared by our trained cooks, using organically grown ingredients from our gardens and the farms nearby.

Though we are unable to cater to specific diet needs (Vegan, Vaishnav or Jain diets, etc.), we provide nourishing wholesome food for dancers, made with minimal spice and oil.

Workshop Details

• • Dates: 01 to 12 July 2025
  • All participants are expected to plan their arrival on June 30th (before 3pm) and departure on July 12th (after 3pm). Exceptions will be made for International students arriving earlier - please let us know well in advance.
  • Classes will begin on July 1st. The start date is non-negotiable.
• • Fee
  • • Resident Citizens of India: ₹30,000
    • Non Resident Citizen of India & Citizens of South-East Asian countries: US $900
    • Citizens of other countries: US $1250
  • Fees will be based on the country of your current passport.
• • Application Process
  • We require applicants to submit the following 3 things in order for their application to be considered complete:
  • An Online Application Form with personal details: full name, email address, birth date, postal address, country of residence and phone number. The form also requires a description of dance and movement experience and reason for interest in attending the workshop.
  • A recent video (5 minutes max) showcasing the applicant's dance - this does not need to be a formal performance; a practice session is perfectly acceptable. It is essential that the applicant's movements are clearly visible. The video can be uploaded through the Application Form or shared on the form via a publicly accessible link to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox. For any questions regarding the video, please contact Pavithra Reddy.
  • A scanned image of current and valid passport is to be uploaded through the Application Form.
  • The deadline for submitting the Applications is 27 April 2025.
  • Once all applications have been reviewed, final decisions regarding acceptance will be sent via email.
• Enrolment & Payment Terms
  • Once accepted, 50% of the fee must be paid in advance to reserve your place. This amount is non-refundable unless we cancel the workshop.
  • Provide a confirmation of payment so that we can track it.
  • Upon receipt of the advance payment, we will send a confirmation email.
  • The remaining 50% balance must be paid on or before the first day of registration.
  • Please note that we do not make any changes in the Fee structure - the Fee will remain the same even if you attend the workshop for a shorter duration.
• Successful Applicants will be provided:
  • Payment Link
  • Registration Form
  • Detailed Information to prepare for the Workshop

• Important Note

• If there are any changes to Terms or Information, you will be informed accordingly.
• For any inquiries please email: pavithra@nrityagram.org
• How to get to Nrityagram: Directions