Jagannatha
A Beginners Journey to Odissi
~ Italy Immersion ~
May 21st - 28th 2023
Spend 8 days in the magic of Odissi, allowing the dance to transform you in therapeutic ways. Having learnt from many different schools of Odissi, working intensively with Iyengar teachers on the proper alignment of the postures and having studied the theoretical concept of contemporary dance forms, Ganga Devi selected the best from each tradition and offers this knowledge forward to her students. She adds a unique flavor in her classes by incorporating these holistic methods. Classes will be taught with three different approaches of Odissi in mind: Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Nrityagram and Guru Mayadhar Raut.
We will familiarize ourselves with the Odissi vocabulary, aesthetics, basics, abhinaya (story telling), theory, ritual and bhava of the dance, with informational handouts to assist on your Odissi journey forward. Culminating this immersion is a simple choreography which will performed (optional) at the end of the immersion for Jagannatha, during Rome Ratha Yatra held at Piazza del Popolo!
This immersion will be held at Devī Kutir and is for any woman who wants to begin the Odissi journey with a holistic approach or deepen a current practice with unique flavor and spiritual depth.
Lodging
All accommodations are clean, cozy and safe, with fresh drinking water and lush gardens where you can enjoy the perfect spring weather and wild flower fields, that the Italian countryside has to offer. They include WIFI, bedding, washing machines & drying racks.
Devī Kutir has a fully furnished dorm style apartment that sleeps 4 persons. It includes one bedroom (sleeps 2) and one upstairs loft (sleeps 2), along with one shared bath, living room & well equipped kitchen.
Off-site accommodations are fully furnished apartments (sleeps 2) that include: one bedroom & living room that sleeps one person each. In each apartment is one shared bath and a well equipped kitchen. These apartments are a 10 minute bike ride/20 minute walk in nature, from Devī Kutir (bikes will be provided if necessary).
Meals
Wholesome, healthy vegetarian meals of breakfast & lunch are included, dinners will be on your own, with the exception of the first dinner on the evening of your arrival. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens with a stove, refrigerator, cooking utensils, etc.
Travel
Included is one pick up/one drop off at Cesano Station which is the closest station to Devi Kutir.
More details on arrival/departure will be shared with you after applying.
While filling out the application you will have the option of selecting airport pickup/drop off for an additional cost.
Price
View pricing on the application form.
Included
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All classes for learning of Odissi basics & a simple choreography.
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Informational handouts.
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Supporting classes such as yoga, pranayama, theory & rituals.
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Performance in the center of Rome.
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Fully furnished accommodations.
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2 wholesome meals daily & 1 dinner upon arrival.
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One pick up/drop off at Cesano station.
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Access to the studio kitchen with teas, coffee etc, flower gardens, pool and our outside stage.
