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The syllabus of the Odissi dance repertoire in ODA consists of 10 years. Hence we have 10 different batches from Sub Junior to 8th Year.  There are two classes in a week for every batch and the duration of each class is two hours. The Academy has been organizing Annual Dance Festival every year in May giving facilities to all the students from the Sub Junior to Senior levels, as an opportunity to perform before audience.

 
SUMMER COURSE
To hone the skill of our students, we provide continuous special classes during Summer Vacation. The time duration is 15th May to 16th June of every year. Apart from basics students learn new items according to their respective levels of experience. For the students coming from abroad, we organize summer Classes till the end of August.

ADVANCED PRACTICE LESSONS FOR TEACHERS
This is a five hours practice class incorporating stretching up Exercises, Yoga, basic technique. Apart from above mentioned activities, the items of the Odissi repertoire  are practiced and teaching methods are developed through discussion and interaction with established Gurus and Dancers.

PERFORMING UNIT
There are two performing unit. Senior Performing Unit under the guidance of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan and Guru Aruna Mohanty learn new choreographies and do group rehearsals for different productions and programmes.

The classes of Junior Performing Unit held five days a week and three hours each day. Students practice to perfect their skill to be presented as solo and group performers in the state and national level. At this stage personality development, good communication skill, interpretation of literature etc. are given due importance. For their over all development as an artiste we have incorporated music and rhythm sense.

 

SHORT COURSES
Short courses are offered at different times of the year to accommodate the need and requirement of the students coming from different parts of India. As per their specification and the evaluation of the expert committee, teachers are assigned to work with students. With individual lessons sometimes the students are encouraged to attend group classes. The courses are designed according to the time frame specified by the student. Not only we take care of their professional need. We also  look after their social needs to make them feel at home. When requested, we  arrange paying guest facilities with very reliable families keeping their security in mind.