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Bhubaneswar, Odisha · Est. 2021

Where Tradition
Meets Graceଯେଉଁଠି ପରମ୍ପରା ଲାବଣ୍ୟ ସହ ମିଳିତ ହୁଏ

यतो हस्तस्ततो दृष्टिः — where the hand goes, the eye follows.

Every step, a story. Every student, an artist. Learn the sacred classical dance of Odisha under devoted gurus — from your very first chauka to the concert stage.

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Solo Odissi dancer in dynamic pose on stage — Nrutyatrupti
गुरु परम्परा · Guided by Masters

The Founder

Smt. Truptismita Tarini, Founder & Mentor, portrait
Smt. Truptismita Tarini
Founder & Mentor
Founder & Mentor

Smt. Truptismita Tarini

Trained for 20 years in the living lineage of the legendary Guru Deba Prasad Das, under the personal guidance of Guru Smt. Swayam Pragnya Sahoo. A B-Grade artist recognised by Doordarshan Kendra (Prasar Bharati, Government of India) and recipient of the prestigious CCRT Senior Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, India (2018).

“Odissi is not something you perform. It is something you become — one mudra, one breath, one guru at a time.”

Guiding Philosophy
  • B-Grade Artist · Doordarshan Kendra, Prasar Bharati, Govt. of India
  • CCRT Senior Scholar 2018 · Ministry of Culture, India
  • 20 Years of Odissi in the Deba Prasad Das lineage
  • Visharad · Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya, Mumbai
  • Sangeet Bhaskar (Odissi Dance) · Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
20+
Years of Odissi practice
50+
National stage performances
2007
Career on stage began
200+
Students trained
  1. 2007
    First stepped onto the stage
  2. 2010
    Governor's Trophy
  3. 2018
    CCRT Senior Scholarship
  4. 2025
    Guru Shree Samman
On stage since 2007 · 50+ national performances
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The Transformation

From first class to center stage

Parents don't enrol a child in dance classes. They enrol them in who that child is about to become — this is what that journey actually looks like.

Nrutyatrupti dancers and guru together backstage — July 2022
Class

A little nervous, a little curious — every dancer starts exactly here, learning simply to stand, breathe, and belong in the studio.

Students practising in the Nrutyatrupti studio
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Studio class session at Nrutyatrupti Dance Academy
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Summer class students in circle formation — group choreography
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Young Nrutyatrupti students in folk dance costume
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Summer class students and teachers sharing a meal together in the studio
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Line of young students in folk costume with hands raised in namaste on stage
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Students Trained
Across all age groups
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Stage Performances
National & international stages
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Years of Mastery
In the Deba Prasad Das lineage
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Google Rating
From 30 reviews

A Decade of Recognition

2025
Mukteshwar Dance Festival
2018
CCRT Senior Scholarship
2016
B-Grade Artist Recognition
2013
Pragnyaprativa Award — 1st Prize
2010
Governor's Trophy
ସେମାନଙ୍କ କଥାରେ · In Their Words

What our families say

I highly recommend anyone looking to learn dance in a professional yet friendly setting. It is a place where you not only learn dance, but develop a deeper appreciation for the art itself.
Rajeev Parida
Parent · Google Review
Best dance class in Kalinga Vihar. Liked it a lot — the teaching is exceptional and the atmosphere is wonderful. Guru Truptismita brings real devotion to every class.
Anil Kumar Jena
Local Guide · Google Review
Wonderful knowledge of classical dance, taught with real care. Online classes are available too, which made it easy for our child to join. Highly recommended.
Anju Kumari
Parent · Google Review
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ଆମେ କ'ଣ ଶିଖାଉ · What We Teach

The forms of our soil

Classical and folk traditions of Odisha, taught with equal devotion. A glimpse of three — the full curriculum has five, including online and certification tracks.

Classicalଓଡ଼ିଶୀ

Odissi

One of India's oldest classical forms — fluid, sculptural, devotional. Taught from beginner to advanced with the complete recital repertoire and graded certification from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedVisharad
Folkସମ୍ବଲପୁରୀ

Sambalpuri / Folk

The vibrant folk traditions of Odisha — from the energetic Sambalpuri Dalkhai of the west, colourful saris and the beat of the dhol, to the grounded, celebratory Odia folk forms of the land.

BeginnerIntermediate
Semi Classicalଅର୍ଦ୍ଧ ଶାସ୍ତ୍ରୀୟ

Semi Classical

A thoughtful blend of classical Odissi with contemporary and folk vocabulary — for students who wish to explore beyond the traditional repertoire.

IntermediateAdvanced
Good to Know

Before you begin

What is the minimum age to join?

We welcome students from age five onwards, and there is no upper age limit. Adults returning to dance are just as welcome. Classes are grouped so everyone learns at a comfortable pace.

Do I need any prior dance experience?

Not at all. Beginners start from the very foundations — from the first chauka to the first full recital. Students with earlier classical training can be assessed and placed at the right level.

Do you offer online classes?

Yes. We run live, interactive online classes for students across India and abroad, alongside our in-studio classes at Kalinganagar, Bhubaneswar.

Which dance forms do you teach?

Odissi classical dance is our heart — taught from beginner to Visharad with graded certification. We also teach Sambalpuri/Folk and semi classical forms, and dance theory.

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