This past summer, Mayur proudly celebrated three Mancha Praveshes, each marking the culmination of years of dedicated training in Odissi dance. A dancer’s solo debut is both a celebration of their artistic journey and the beginning of a new chapter. Hear from our three graduates as they share their reflections on preparing for this milestone performance and the lessons they will carry forward. Riya Deb Although I’ve been dancing for the past 20 years, I’ve…
We’re very happy to share that Sukanya Mukherji, Mayur’s founder and Artistic Director, has received a Maryland State Arts Council Heritage Award! This honor recognizes six individuals each year for sustained contributions to traditional arts and culture across the state. We’re deeply grateful to the MSAC Heritage Awards committee for recognizing Sukanya’s life’s work and the tradition she has carried forward with such care. Sukanya has dedicated more than five decades to Odissi, one of India’s…
Preparing for my Mancha Pravesh pushed me both physically and artistically. At first, I doubted whether I would be ready in time. However, during the month leading up to the performance, I focused on refining my form, mudras, and technique, while also stepping out of my comfort zone to become more expressive. I embraced the challenges that arose, and even found many rewarding moments, especially working with the musicians. Although the process was rigorous, I…
Our senior students Arushi, Dhanvi, and Rusha have been learning dance at Mayur for many years. Over the past year, they undertook intensive training with our director Sukanya Mukherji to prepare for a feature-length repertoire performance called Nrityarpan – an offering of dance (May 31, 2025). As this milestone approaches, they’ve shared some reflections on their preparations. Dhanvi: “The process of preparing for our Nrityarpan was rigorous, educational and exciting. One dance that stood out to me was…
On July 21 2024, Mayur came together to support and celebrate as Oishee Sanyal Ghosh completed her Odissi Mancha Pravesh, marking the culmination of basic training in Odissi dance. Oishee Sanyal Ghosh has been training in Odissi at Mayur Dance Academy under the tutelage of Smt. Sukanya Mukherji and Ms. Mishka Shreya Mukherji. Since the age of six, she has been an integral part of Ta Thoi, a non profit dance organization in the DMV…