Date: 3 – 11 June 2026  

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Venue: KCC 4th Floor 

Recommended age: 15 years and above 

Kolkata Centre for Creativity, in collaboration with Angasuddhi, presents the Summer Intense Odissi Workshop, an immersive training programme designed for dedicated dance practitioners and emerging artists. 

Spanning ten days, the workshop focuses on strengthening technique, refining movement vocabulary, and deepening engagement with the expressive and rhythmic aspects of Odissi. Participants will work closely within a structured learning environment that emphasises discipline, continuity, and embodied understanding of the form. 

The workshop is divided into two segments. From 3 to 6 June, sessions will be led by Ustad Bismillah Khan Awardee Shashwati Garai Ghosh, focusing on strengthening foundational technique, body alignment, and movement clarity. From 7 to 10 June, a special advanced segment will be conducted by Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Smt. Sharmila Biswas, introducing participants to deeper explorations of abhinaya, choreography, and interpretative practice. 

Across both segments, the programme emphasises rigour, continuity, and an embodied understanding of the form. Participants will engage in intensive daily sessions designed to support both technical refinement and artistic development within a shared learning environment. 

The programme concludes on 12th June with Srishti, an informal presentation that reflects the learning and creative journey of the participants over the course of the workshop. 

Positioned as both a pedagogical and practice-led initiative, the Summer Intense Odissi Workshop offers participants an opportunity to engage closely with the evolving language of Odissi while remaining rooted in its traditional framework. 

About 

Shashwati Garai Ghosh is an established Odissi dancer and teacher with extensive experience in performance and training. Her practice engages deeply with the technical and expressive dimensions of the form, with a focus on clarity of movement, abhinaya, and pedagogy. Through her work, she continues to contribute to both the performance and teaching traditions of Odissi, mentoring students across levels. 

Sharmila Biswas is a leading Odissi exponent and recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Known for her choreographic work and research-driven practice, she has played a significant role in expanding the interpretative and contemporary vocabulary of Odissi while remaining grounded in its classical principles.