Sonal Mansingh
Sonal Mansingh is a legendary Odissi dancer and choreographer who has played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing Odissi dance worldwide. Honored with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, her graceful performances have inspired generations of dancers.
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (1926–2004) was an iconic Odissi maestro, choreographer, percussionist, and one of the principal architects of the Odissi renaissance. Honoured with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and many more, he revived traditional Odra dance traditions and created timeless choreographies still performed worldwide.
Sanjukta Panigrahi
Sanjukta Panigrahi (1944–1997) was a legendary Odissi dancer known for her charismatic stage presence, lyrical grace and international contributions to classical dance. A Padma Shri and SNA Awardee, she played a major role in globalising Odissi during the 70s and 80s.
Ratikant Mohapatra
Ratikant Mohapatra is a celebrated Odissi guru, percussionist and choreographer. As the son of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, he continues the legacy through Srjan and has trained hundreds of dancers globally. Recipient of the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Padmashree Dr. Kumkum Mohanty
Mohanty was born at Cuttack in The village Sukleswar. She received training from Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra at Kala Vikash Kendra. She is recognised for abhinaya.[3] She has worked as the special secretary (Culture) to the Government of Odisha. After her retirement in 2004, she started her dance school Geeta govinda in 2006, in Bhubaneshwar. Currently she joined as an adjunct professor at School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, IIT Bhubaneswar
